Sidney and Carol Aroesty Family Scholarship
Purpose of Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to East High School graduating seniors planning to pursue a degree in any science discipline at a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school.Application Period
December 1 to February 28
Number and Size of Awards
One award of $12,000; divided into equal annual installments paid over four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Award is paid 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 East High School seniors who:- Are pursuing an undergraduate degree in any science discipline at a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school;
- Will be enrolled as a full-time student;
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average); and
- Have financial need.
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, community, and family 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 one lump sum in the Fall and split between the Fall and Spring semesters once required documentation is received. To release the initial or one-time scholarship payment, upload the requested and required information including your class schedule and tuition bill verifying full-time enrollment in any science program to the Community Foundation’s online Consolidated Scholarship Application between July 1 and August 15. To release subsequent scholarship payments, upload the requested and required information including your unofficial transcript, class schedule and tuition bill to verify continued full-time enrollment in any science program and a minimum 3.0 GPA to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Portal between December 1 and February 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 renewable up to three times for a total of four awards in four consecutive years. Please see the Award Announcement and Payment section above for more information.Donor Information
This scholarship was created in loving memory of Sidney A. Aroesty, who lived a full and impactful life built on a foundation of scholarship, integrity, and honesty. Sid graduated from East High in 1964 and served as president of his class. With a passion for the sciences and health care, Sid joined the U. S. Air Force in 1967, where he served in the Laboratory at Kinchloe AFB. He went on to become lab supervisor at the University of Rochester's Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals. Sid extended his influence on the field of diagnostic medicine when he joined Diagnostic Products Corporation, headquartered in Los Angeles. His career provided the opportunity to travel to amazing places and meet incredible people, but he always attributed these opportunities to the great fortune, passionate mentors, and help he received along the way. This scholarship was developed with the intent to help other young men and women pursue the "American Dream" of their own. 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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