The Huether/Gillan Scholarship Grant

The Huether/Gillan Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Niskayuna Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $880
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Summary

The Huether/Gillan Scholarship, established by the Niskayuna Community Foundation, supports community-minded students from Niskayuna or its school district. This need-based scholarship aims to assist those pursuing higher education while emphasizing academic achievement and community service. Mr. Huether initiated this scholarship in honor of his parents, promoting values of dignity, diversity, impact, inclusion, innovation, and integrity. Interested applicants should contact Mr. Vince Bianchi for further details.

Overview

Our Vision, Mission & Values Vision: Our vision is an engaged, inclusive, and thriving community. Mission: We inspire generosity, encourage equity, and invest in local solutions. We serve the Niskayuna Community through: GrantmakingAwarding of scholarships, andSupporting collaboration Values: The following values inform our decision-making: DignityWe believe everyone in our community matters.DiversityWe embrace the unique mosaic of our vibrant community.ImpactWe maximize our resources to leverage opportunities.InclusionWe strive to engage all members of the community in thoughtful and meaningful ways.InnovationWe create and support new ideas, initiatives, organizations, and methods of philanthropy.IntegrityWe serve our community honestly and ethically. Scholarships The Niskayuna Community Foundation is proud to offer scholarships for college bound students who reside within the Town of Niskayuna or the Niskayuna Central School District. Scholarship awards are based on academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Niskayuna. The Huether / Gillan Scholarship Mr. Huether established a scholarship in memory of his parents to help a community-minded student who needs assistance to further his/her education and who plans to continue performing significant community service in the future. Interested students should contact Mr. Vince Bianchi at vbianchi@niskyschools.org.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This need-based scholarship was established in 2007 through the Niskayuna Community Foundation to recognize a graduating high school senior, who is a resident of the Town of Niskayuna or of the Niskayuna School District.