Rochester Cavalry Troops Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Rochester Community Foundation
Purpose of Scholarship To provide financial support to people connected to units, detachments, and elements of the New York Army National Guard located in Monroe County, New York who are planning to pursue post-secondary education.
Application Period
November 1 to March 4
Number and Size of Awards
Number of recipients and award amounts vary; paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters. Awards historically up to $10,000 each; not to exceed the cost of tuition.
Allowed Use of Award
Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.
Eligibility Criteria
Current or recently retired (within one year) National Guard members connected to Patriot Way, as well as their spouses and dependent children. Also considered for eligibility are surviving spouses and dependent children of National Guard members connected to Patriot Way in Monroe County who lost their lives during battle, training, or when otherwise on duty. Note that a surviving spouse who has remarried is no longer eligible.
Applicants must:
- Demonstrate financial need, scholastic merit (2.0 GPA or higher), and a good record of military proficiency
and conduct; - Be accepted by a school, college, or university; and
- Be enrolled in full- or part-time study (minimum six credit hours per semester).