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About
Our world is facing many challenges currently and it is important for young people to engage in exploring possible solutions. This scholarship is designed to give financial support to students about to enter college and who are engaged citizens and residents of the Finger Lakes. This civic involvement can take many forms including but not limited to contributions to community through local institutions such as local government, school government, local libraries, fire departments, community newspapers, voter registration drives, campaign work, reporting on current events and helping to bring about solutions to community problems.
This scholarship pays $750 toward the first year of study at an accredited college.
 2009 Recipient
We are pleased to announce our 2009 recipient of The Finger Lakes Scholarship of Civic Engagement is Caitlin Rejman of Southern Cayuga High School.
Ms. Rejman plans to attend Hartwick College.
2010 Scholarship
The 2010 scholarship, available to seniors in the Finger Lakes graduating in May/June 2010.
Application Information
Applicants must submit a one page application, county residence, the H.S. transcript, one non-family recommendation letter, an essay describing the civic involvement of less than 500 words, and an interview of the finalists. Students are eligible to apply who are New York State residents and live in Cayuga, Cortland, Tioga, or Tompkins counties.
The application, an official copy of the H.S. transcript through 1st semester of senior year, the recommendation letter and the essay should be gathered into a packet, postmarked by April 15, 2010 and sent to: Finger Lakes Scholarship for Civic Engagement, P.O. Box 3842, Ithaca, NY 14852.
Application (MS Word .DOC)
Application (PDF file)
If you are interested in supporting the Finger Lakes Scholarship for Civic Engagement with a financial contribution or if you have any questions about the scholarship, please contact Lucia Tyler at 607-280-1434 or LTyler@fltg.net
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