The Corning-Elmira (NY) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc
Funding Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
The Corning-Elmira Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship is dedicated to Black or African American male students in eligible high schools in Upstate New York. This scholarship aims to support those demonstrating leadership and financial need, ensuring that education remains accessible. Funded by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning, it helps deserving students pursue higher education and job skills without financial burden.
NOTE: In order to apply for the scholarship, you must first submit the "General Scholarship Application". Once submitted, you will be matched to scholarships you are eligible for that require additional information.
Scholarships for High School Students and Adult Learners
If you are a high school senior or adult who lives in Upstate New York or Northern Pennsylvania you may be eligible for a scholarship from the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes.
Individuals, families and companies have established funds at the foundation for educational scholarships so that deserving neighbors can attend college or acquire job skills.
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Community Foundation Scholarships for STEUBEN COUNTY HIGH School Students
The Corning-Elmira (NY) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship
ELIGIBLE SCHOOL(S): Bath-Haverling High School; Corning-Painted Post High School; Odessa-Montour High School; Spencer-VanEtten High School; Watkins Glen High School; Owego High School; Waverly High School; Elmira High School; Thomas Edison High School; Notre Dame High School; Horseheads High School
DESCRIPTION:
- Awarded to a Black or African American student who is a manDemonstrate desire, interest, and leadershipFinancial need
What Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 84
- Total given
- $2.12M
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $5,100–$233K
- By dollars: New York 97%, Nebraska 1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Elmira, NY; Corning, NY; Bath, NY.
- 64% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Chemung County Performing Arts Inc DBA Clemens Center · Elmira, NY
General operating support, conference, and stage curtains
$233K
Chemung County Child Care Council Inc · Elmira, NY
General operating support
$126K
Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira Inc · Elmira, NY
Roof replacement and masonry
$118K
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc · Bath, NY
General operating support and wheels to work
$89K
The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes · Corning, NY
General operating support
$78K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Minorities
Categories
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