Students
We offer programming and scholarships to help open doors of opportunity for youth in Central New York who desire to enhance their education and go on to successful, productive careers.
Scholarships
Scholarship funds provide financial assistance for students of Central New York Schools seeking to continue their education at accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools. Our directory of scholarships is arranged by interest area, school and geographic region.
Say Yes Syracuse
Say Yes Syracuse is a historically unprecedented collaboration among diverse groups of Syracuse-area corporate, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations to ensure that all Syracuse City School District and Syracuse charter school students have the necessary support to graduate ready for higher education and that no financial barriers prevent them from attending college.
Community Investment Stories
Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...
Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs
Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...
$55,000 In Grants Awarded to Cortland County Nonprofits
Applicants were invited to submit a ‘bright idea’ for enhancing their nonprofit and explain how ...
A safe space for Deaf New Americans to develop education, leadership, and life skills without limitation
Monu Chhetri, founder & CEO of Deaf New American Advocacy, Inc. explains how her participation ...
Artists Express the Heart and Soul of Syracuse’s 15th Ward: Black Artist Collective
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Grantee Story
Collaborative Engagement with Nonprofit Partners
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Granting Matters
More than $765,000 Distributed to Local Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $769,999 in grants to local nonprofits.
Everson Museum Highlights Local Indigenous Artist
In July, the Everson hosted Frank Buffalo Hyde’s first solo exhibit in New York State, ...
Making Literacy Accessible
The United Way of CNY recently used a $100,000 grant from our Literacy Initiative Fund ...
Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...
Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs
Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...
$55,000 In Grants Awarded to Cortland County Nonprofits
Applicants were invited to submit a ‘bright idea’ for enhancing their nonprofit and explain how ...
A safe space for Deaf New Americans to develop education, leadership, and life skills without limitation
Monu Chhetri, founder & CEO of Deaf New American Advocacy, Inc. explains how her participation ...
Artists Express the Heart and Soul of Syracuse’s 15th Ward: Black Artist Collective
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Grantee Story
Collaborative Engagement with Nonprofit Partners
Giving Voice Winter 2024: Granting Matters
More than $765,000 Distributed to Local Nonprofits
The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $769,999 in grants to local nonprofits.
Everson Museum Highlights Local Indigenous Artist
In July, the Everson hosted Frank Buffalo Hyde’s first solo exhibit in New York State, ...
Making Literacy Accessible
The United Way of CNY recently used a $100,000 grant from our Literacy Initiative Fund ...