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Incoming Student Scholarships

In general, if you apply for admission to FLCC before May 1, you can apply for scholarships offered through the FLCC Foundation.  Scholarship amounts range from $250 to full tuition grants.

The list below identifies the scholarships offered for the 2008 – 2009 academic year.  Please note that there are a few scholarships listed in this document that fall outside of the Foundation’s process and have different timelines and contacts to assist you as you apply.

GENERAL INTEREST SCHOLARSHIPS

Alton B. Corbit Scholarship
Amount: $500

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • Minimum B average
  • Outstanding potential and academic ability

FLCC Alumni Association Excellence Scholarship - Traditional-Aged Freshman
Amount: $2,000 (over two years)

  • Entering, traditional-aged, full-time freshman at time of application
  • Evidence of being an exceptional student
  • Involvement in one or more community service or athletic activities the year prior to applying
  • Minimum GPA 3.4 for second year renewal

FLCC Alumni Association Regional Freshman Scholarship (2)
Amount: $1,000 (over two years)

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • A resident of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, or Yates counties
  • Potential for academic success
  • Involvement in one or more community service or athletic activities the year prior to applying
  • Demonstrates financial need

FLCC Board of Trustees Scholarship
Amount: $1,000

  • Entering full-time freshman
  • Graduate of an Ontario County high school
  • Statement must refer to volunteer or community service activities, experience in student government and financial need
  • Minimum B/85% high school GPA

Garlock Sealing Technologies Scholarship
Amounts vary

  • Full-time incoming student matriculated in any degree program
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have a parent, guardian, or grandparent who is an employee at/retiree from Garlock
  • Applicants must use a portion of the statement to discuss their financial need
  • Demonstrates financial need

The Michaels Family Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • Graduate of Geneva High School
  • Potential for academic success
  • Evidence of community involvement and work experience in the essay

New York Firefighters Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $500

  • Given to dependents and immediate family members of New York firefighters who have been disabled or killed in the line of duty
  • Statement must define specifics of your situation

Kenneth A. Poormon '97 Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500

  • Given to dependents and immediate family members of New York law enforcement officers disabled or killed in the line of duty

SUNY Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship
Amount varies

  • Student enrolled in degree program
  • US citizen; New York State resident
  • GPA reflects high academic achievement
  • Statement must demonstrate how student has overcome a disadvantage or impediment to pursuit of a higher education

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ADULT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Those scholarships listed which mention the term "Adult Student" refer to the awards for applicants who have been away from the high school setting for several years. Although we consider all students who enter Finger Lakes Community College to be adults, these scholarships address the needs of students who have a high school diploma or the equivalent but have not recently been a student in a high school or college/university setting.

Charlotte Cowie Memorial Scholarship - Adult Freshman
Amount: $875

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • Adult student, starting a new chapter in life by attending FLCC

Finger Lakes Development Center for Business Scholarship - Adult Freshman
Amount: $1,000 (over two years)

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • Interested in pursuing business career (specify in essay)
  • Minimum GPA 3.3 for second year renewal

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BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS

Joanne Glover Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $425

  • Administrative Assistant major (studying to be an executive secretary)
  • Full-time female student
  • Minimum B average
  • Graduate of any Ontario County high school
  • Demonstrates financial need

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CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIPS

New York State Conservation Officers Association Scholarship
Amount: $500

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • New York State resident
  • Planning to pursue career as a conservation officer
  • Minimum B+ average

Amy Steverson Scholarship
Amount: $500

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • Preference to residents of Seneca, Ontario, or Yates counties
  • Conservation major
  • Evidence of school and/or community service
  • Demonstrates financial need

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Human Services Scholarship

Bowen Family Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (over two years)

  • Entering, full-time freshman with preference given to a graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School in Geneva , NY . A Geneva High School graduate will be selected if there are no eligible DeSales applicants.
  • Human Services major with career plans in nursing, education, social services
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Minimum B average for second year renewal

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NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

Frances F. MacLeod Freshman Nursing Scholarship
Amount: Full-time tuition cost

  • Entering, full-time freshman enrolled in nursing at time of application
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Statement addresses student’s reason for choosing a nursing career

Mary E. Moynihan Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000

  • Entering FLCC directly into the Nursing program or entering from Pre-nursing for the following fall semester
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Demonstrates financial needStatement must identify interest in nursing in one of the following rural areas: Allegany, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, or Yates county

Richard P. Reasin Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000

  • Entering directly into the Nursing program or entering from Pre-nursing for the following fall semester as either a full- or part-time student
  • Minimum GPA 3.0 .A. of 3.0 or higher
  • Preference given to non-traditional age students
  • Statement must address financial need and provide a circumstance that shows compassionate nature

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Performing Arts SCHOLARSHIP

Lively Arts Council Theatre Arts Scholarship
Amount: $500

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • Must be entering the FLCC Theatre Arts program

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SCIENCE\Technology SCHOLARSHIPS

G.W. Lisk Company, Inc. Excellence Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 (over two years)

  • Entering, full-time freshman at time of application
  • Graduate of Midlakes, Red Jacket, or Palmyra-Macedon high schools
  • Planning to study science, technology, pre-engineering, or health care field
  • High academic achiever

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AWARDS WITH A PROCESS OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATION’S PROCESS

Students applying for the following must use the specific processes outlined.

Clifton Springs Hospital RN Loan Forgiveness Program
Amount: Full tuition per year for two years

  • Established for entering, full-time freshman matriculated in the A.A.S. Nursing Program at FLCC
  • The hospital selects applicants through its own application and selection process.
  • Upon graduation, students are required to complete a two-year work commitment as registered nurses at Clifton Springs Hospital
  • Contact Donna Smith, (315) 462-1311

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FLCC Gemini Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (up to 4)
These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen. The deadline and application process differ from most other incoming freshman scholarships offered. Please review the criteria and closing date for eligibility carefully
Note: all applications for this scholarship are due April 1

  • High school seniors residing in Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, or Yates county
  • Minimum GPA: 80%
  • Submitted an application to enroll full-time at FLCC for the fall semester
  • Preference to students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework in the Gemini program.

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The Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship
Amount: One-half of the cost of full-time FLCC tuition for up to two years
These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen. The deadline and application process differ from most other incoming freshman scholarships offered. Please review the criteria and closing date for eligibility carefully. Note: all applications for this scholarship are due April 1

  • Freshman applicants who are not dependents of full-time FLCC employees and who have applied for admission and intending to enroll at FLCC as full-time students for the fall semester directly after graduating from high school
  • Must rank within the top 10% of their graduating class and maintained an overall high school average of 90 percent or better
  • Must submit a copy of SAT or ACT scores
  • Completed FLCC Application for Admission and FLCC Top 10% Scholarship Application forms must be submitted by April 1
  • To request an application, call (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7278, or at the FLCC website, select the link below to view and print the application form. Download The Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship application from FLCC website
    (Acrobat Reader, PDF)

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The Raytec Group Excellence Scholarship
Amount: $2,900 ($1,450 – first year, $1,450 – second year)

  • The Raytec Group in Fishers, N.Y. awards this scholarship to a Victor High School graduate through the Dollars for Scholars program at Victor Central High School.
  • The recipient must demonstrate academic excellence, school, and community involvement, and have financial need. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for second year renewal.
  • Contact Victor High School Guidance Office

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Thompson Health Nursing Scholarship
Amount: $1,000

  • Established by the Health System, this financial support is available for full-time incoming or second year students matriculated in the A.A.S. Nursing Program at FLCC.
  • A separate application must be completed and an interview may be required.
  • Immediately following graduation, students are required to complete a two-year full-time work commitment as registered nurses at Thompson Health.
  • Contact Marian Fisher, (585) 396-6390

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Wayne Network Forgivable Loan Program for Nursing Students
Amount: Forgivable Loan covers a variety of expenses per each individual’s contract

  • Entering, full-time freshman matriculated in the A.A.S. Nursing Program at FLCC at time of application
  • Once accepted at FLCC, student is eligible to apply for this program by contacting the program chairperson in Wayne County
  • Immediately following graduation, students are required to complete a two-year full-time work commitment as registered nurses for a participating Wayne County employer
  • If the student does not graduate for any reason or does not work for a designated employer, he/she is required to pay back the full amount of the loan that was granted
  • Contact Emily Sisson, (315) 483-3200

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