Martin Zemel and Laura Fulton Scholarship
Purpose of Scholarship
To provide need-based financial assistance to a graduating senior living in the city of Rochester and planning to pursue a degree in a STEM program at a two- or four-year college or university.
Application Period
December 1 to February 28
Number and Size of Awards
One award of $1,000; 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 a graduating senior living in the city of Rochester, NY who:
- Is planning to attend a two- or four- year college or university,
- Is pursuing a STEM concentration (science, technology, engineering, or math);
- Has a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA with a demonstrated strength in the sciences; and
- Demonstrates financial need.
Application Process
To begin or continue your application, visit our Scholarship Portal.
This scholarship is one of dozens connected to our Consolidated Scholarship Application in our Scholarship Portal. 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, donors, and community representatives 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 mailed to the school for the recipient’s account in the Fall semester 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 full-time enrollment in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics program at a two- or four- year college or university to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Portal between July 1 and August 15.
The recipient must submit renewal documents through the portal in order for the subsequent Spring payment to get processed to the school.
Scholarships not claimed in the assigned semester will be forfeited. Email scholarships@racf.org with any questions or concerns.
Renewability
The scholarship is a one-time award; however, students may reapply in future years and receive a maximum of four awards in four consecutive years of undergraduate education. Please see the Award Announcement and Payment section above for more information.
Donor Information
The founders of this scholarship believe that education can lay the foundations for a life that is both personally and economically satisfying. As educators, they do not want the lack of resources to prevent students with the potential and desire from following this route. It is therefore their desire to provide need based financial assistance to help students achieve their aspirations, one child at a time.
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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