FRED L. EMERSON FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
FOR HIGH-PERFORMING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN CAYUGA COUNTY
Jordan-Elbridge, Skaneateles, and Tyburn Academy 91°µÍø are also eligible.
91°µÍø Community College and the 91°µÍø County Community College Foundation are pleased to announce a new scholarship program for high-performing high school seniors in 91°µÍø County (including Jordan-Elbridge, Skaneateles and Tyburn Academy). This new academic opportunity is being made possible by a generous donation from The Fred L. Emerson Foundation.
Candidates for this new scholarship must be enrolled as a first-time, full-time student at 91°µÍø Community College and have a 75% average or above. The equivalent of nine scholarships will be awarded to the most deserving 91°µÍø from the component high schools in 91°µÍø County.
Students selected will become Emerson Scholars and have access to college planning support and ongoing advising, as well as what will amount to a debt-free two-year college education. The Emerson Scholarship will cover both tuition and fees after Federal and state aid and other scholarships have been applied to the student’s account.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
First-time to college 91°µÍø from 91°µÍø County. Jordan-Elbridge, Skaneateles, and Tyburn Academy 91°µÍø are also eligible. Recipients must be full-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester to remain eligible.
HOW TO APPLY
PLEASE COMPLETE AND OR SUBMIT ALL BY MARCH 15:
Must be accepted by March 15 for consideration- High School Transcript
- Emerson Application/Personal Essay
- Letter of Recommendation (from teacher, counselor or employer)
- Current resume that details outstanding community involvement, leadership, service or commitment to employment
- (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – selection for verification by the Federal Government may delay final completion of your FAFSA
- (Tuition Assistance Program)
91°µÍø’s FAFSA school code is 002861. 91°µÍø’s TAP school code is 2005.
AVAILABILITY
Until funds are exhausted. Given limited funds, eligible 91°µÍø may not receive an award.
AMOUNTS AWARDED
NYS resident tuition and fees less Pell, TAP and other Foundation scholarships; books not included; up to four semesters at 91°µÍø.
91°µÍø’s Fred L. Emerson Foundation Academic Scholarships are made possible by . For more information, contact the 91°µÍø Office or call toll-free (866) 598-8883.