Foundation Scholarship Program
- Any Kiwanis Club in the New York District of Kiwanis International may nominate a candidate for a scholarship. Only one (1) nomination per year is permitted each club.
- Nominations are to be made on the form provided by the Foundation or a reasonable facsimile, and must be delivered or postmarked to the New York District Office by April 30 of the current year. It is requested that the winners be awarded their scholarships at commencement in June or at an awards program, if preferred, by her/his high school.
- This program is instituted by the Foundation to recognize and promote good citizenship among the youth of New York State. Winners will be selected by a committee of the Foundation on the basis of which nominees, in its opinion, best meet the established criteria. All aspects of the program, including the criteria, are subject to change by the Foundation Board of Directors.
- Each nominee must be a resident of New York State and plan to graduate from a high school in New York State this June. The scholarship may be used towards the recipient's cost obtaining higher education. The award shall be payable to the recipient.
- There will be a total of (4) four $1,000 one-time awards payable towards the recipient's first year expenses. The awards are not transferable.
- A nominated student will be evaluated based on scholastic achievement, merit, need, and career goals. Each of the four criteria will be weighed equally.
The application form can be downloaded or printed out.
Remember that the deadline is April 30.
Send the completed nomination form to:
New York District Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Program
1522 Genesee Street
Utica, New York, 13502
ATTN: Foundation Scholarships Committee
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