Scholarship Fund

Concetta (Connie) Tuori lived a very long and interesting life, one atypical of women during her time. Born in 1927 on Syracuse’s North side, she grew up during the Depression with her immigrant parents instilling in her a strong commitment to family, an unending work...

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James (Jim) LeChander graduated from Monroe High School in Rochester, New York. He served as a teacher at Cato-Meridian High School and then as a teacher and administrator in the Miami-Dade Public School System in Miami, Florida. Jim’s wife, Harriet Keysor LeChander, was a graduate...

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The Hillrom Scholarship Fund was created to support the graduating seniors of the Hillrom/Welch Allyn employees. Requirements Applicants must be graduating from one of the following high schools: West Genesee, Auburn, Skaneateles, Weedsport, Baldwinsville, Jordan-Elbridge, Liverpool, Port Byron, Tully, Homer or Marcellus. And must be...

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The Lorma Abbott Scholarship Fund was created by the Syracuse City School District to provide awards to graduating seniors of Nottingham High School. Requirements Applicants must be graduating from Nottingham High School and plan to attend an accredited college/university. The principal criterion for selection is...

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Eino Edwin Rautio immigrated to America with his family as a three-year-old boy during WWI. His family was fleeing the Bubonic plague and the Russian invasion. When he was in 7th grade, he was forced to leave school to work as a farm laborer in...

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Dr. Richard Zogby, after receiving his medical degree from SUNY Medical University, went on to become a well-regarded orthopedic specialist in Syracuse for more than 25 years. He was a dedicated father of three and volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader and assistant Troop Master...

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This fund was established in 2007 in memory of Michele West, a 1977 graduate of Union Springs Central School, to benefit a Union Springs student who is well-rounded and possesses exceptional academic and leadership qualities. Requirements Applicant must be graduating from Union Springs High school,...

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Peter Whitcher was one of the original organizers of the American labor movement. He was district representative of the International Association of Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers for 39 years. Peter established this fund to distribute scholarship awards to eligible sons and daughters of members...

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Donald Trufant, an Auburn native, served in the Air Force for four years before working in the banking and financial services industry and retiring in Virginia. A 1950 graduate of Union Springs High School, Donald decided to give back to his alma mater in the...

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Established by a bequest from Donald H. Utter, scholarships from this fund benefit graduates of Cuba Rushford Central School. Requirements Applicants must be graduating from Cuba-Rushford Central High School and multiple awards are given out each year. To apply for this CNYCF scholarship, click here...

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