The Katherine P. Douglas Scholarship Grant

The Katherine P. Douglas Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Katherine P. Douglas Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, supports high school seniors and adult learners from Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler counties pursuing degrees in math, science, health sciences, nursing, or public health at Corning Community College. Applicants must be in the top 15% of their graduating class and provide three recommendations. This scholarship aims to eliminate financial barriers to education, fostering access to higher learning.

Overview

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. About Us Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization classified as a publicly supported 501(c) (3) charity under the Internal Revenue Code. We are governed by a community-based, volunteer board of directors and administered by professional staff. We serve the counties of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates in the Southern Tier of New York State. 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. At the Community Foundation, we believe that cost should not be a barrier to continued education. We find that philanthropic funds are most beneficial when used to broaden opportunity and access to post-secondary education and are here to help you navigate the process. Community Foundation Scholarships for STEUBEN COUNTY HIGH School Students The Katherine P. Douglas Scholarship DESCRIPTION: Attending or planning to attend Corning Community College to earn a degree in math and/or science, health sciences, Nursing or Public Heath. Top 15% of graduating class. 3 recommendations

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident of the following counties: SteubenChemungSchuylerCurrent Corning Community College Student