Rochester Cavalry Troops Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Rochester Community Foundation
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
December 1 to February 28
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 and books.
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).
Application Process
To begin or continue your application, click here. This scholarship is one of dozens connected to our Consolidated Scholarship Application. Applying for this scholarship means you'll be considered for any other relevant opportunities within the Consolidated Application.
Committee/Selection Process
The selection process is coordinated through the Community Foundation. A committee comprised of Community Foundation staff, New York Army National Guard representatives, and community members reviews applications and selects the recipient(s).
Award Announcement and Payment
The Community Foundation emails an award notification with instructions for claiming the award to the recipient in the Spring. Payment is made to the school for the recipient’s account in one lump sum in the Fall and split between the Fall and Spring semesters once required documentation is received. To release the initial Fall semester payment, upload the requested and required information including your class schedule and tuition bill verifying enrollment to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Portal between July 1 and August 15. Scholarships not claimed within the assigned semester will be forfeited. Email scholarships@racf.org with any questions or concerns.
Renewability
This scholarship is not renewable; however, students may reapply each year they are eligible.
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