Warren H. and Maria R. Olmsted Senior Academic Achievement Award

Purpose of Scholarship

To recognize a graduating senior from LeRoy High School who may not necessarily take the highest level courses, but through perseverance and good study skills attains a Regents, Regents with Honors, or Local Diploma at graduation, and plans to continue his/her education full- or part-time at any accredited college, university, or vocational school.

Application Period

Contact school counselor beginning in November to learn more about this scholarship opportunity

Number and Size of Awards

One award of $2,500; 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 a graduating senior from LeRoy High School who:

• Is continuing full- or part-time in an accredited college, university, or vocational school anywhere in the United States;
• Has a minimum 2.75 GPA for grades 9 to 11;
• Is an active participant, beyond the requirement, in school, extracurricular activities, and/or community service; and
• Has financial need or extenuating family circumstances.

Application Process

The application process is coordinated through LeRoy High School, where application instructions are available if applicable.

Committee/Selection Process

The selection process is coordinated through LeRoy High School. A committee of school staff and administrators reviews applications, selects 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 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 scholarship payment, upload the requested and required information including your class schedule and tuition bill verifying enrollment to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Acceptance and Renewal Form 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.