Erin Marie Masling Canandaigua Academy Award
Purpose of Scholarship
This scholarship encourages students who have the potential and desire to pursue life despite the effects of an ongoing medical condition or illness.
Application Period
Contact school counselor beginning in January to learn more about this scholarship opportunity.
Application period is open from February 1st to March 22.
Number and Size of Awards
One award of $500; paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.
Allowed Use of Award
Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.
Eligibility Criteria
For graduating seniors of Canandaigua Academy who:
- Face the daily challenges of living with a chronic disease or condition;
- Are continuing on to college;
- Have financial need; and
- Have a minimum grade of C+.
Application Process
The application process is coordinated by the Canandaigua Academy Counseling Office, where application instructions are available.
Committee/Selection Process
The selection process is coordinated through Canandaigua Academy. A committee at the high school reviews applications, selects the recipient, and informs the Community Foundation.
Award Announcement and Payment
The Community Foundation emails a certificate to the high school for presentation to the recipient and emails an award notification with instructions for claiming the award to the recipient in June. Payment is mailed 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 scholarship 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 by February 15 in the assigned year will be forfeited. Email scholarships@racf.org with any questions or concerns.
Renewability
This scholarship is a one-time award and is not renewable.
Donor Information
Erin’s family and friends have created this scholarship in her memory and to recognize her determination to lead a normal life despite the challenges of cystic fibrosis. This scholarship gives students the opportunity to enrich their lives through education, by helping to alleviate some of the financial burdens of attending college. Erin was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at an early age, and despite the hardships, she was determined not to let it control her life. Erin graduated from Canandaigua Academy in 1998. She was an honor student, traveled, skied, worked full time, was involved with community and school programs, and loved her dogs. Erin graduated from Ithaca College in 2003 from the Park School of Communications and began graduate studies at Rochester Institute of Technology. In October 2005, she was awaiting a second lung transplant, but a suitable donor was not found in time. Her family and friends miss Erin dearly and this scholarship is a tribute to her and all she had to endure.
To learn more about Erin, click here.
To make your own gift to this fund, click here.
Questions?
Email Scholarships@racf.org or call 585.341.4350 for assistance.
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