Funding Amount

US $2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., supports high school seniors and adult learners in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Applicants must secure a recommendation from a pastor of a Christian Church and complete the necessary application materials. This initiative aims to eliminate financial barriers to education, ensuring that deserving candidates can pursue their academic and vocational aspirations.

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 Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship DESCRIPTION: Student must obtain a recommendation from a pastor of a “Christian Church” and complete application material

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating from High school in the following counties:Chemung CountyTioga, NY CountyBradford, PA CountyTioga, PASteuben CountySchuyler CountyTompkins County

What Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning 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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

educationcollege-prepchristian-nonprofits

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