Scholarship and award opportunities that do not require a FLCC Foundation application
The application process for these awards is not the same as for other FLCC Foundation scholarships. Students who will graduate in May or summer 2012 or who will return to FLCC for the 2012-2013 academic year may be eligible for one or more of the awards on this list. If you meet the criteria for any of them and are interested in applying, contact the FLCC department or individual listed or follow the process that is outlined.
Rev. 12/1/11
Canandaigua Fire Department Student Firefighters Program Award
- Amounts vary: The Canandaigua Fire Department has been awarded Federal grant funds to assist volunteer firefighters with college education costs during the 2012 fall semester and the 2013 spring semester.
- In exchange for 360 hours of station duty, up to three FLCC students will be awarded up to $2,500 per semester for tuition, fees and books. Award funds will be issued to the student’s account at the FLCC bursar’s office, and distributed upon successful completion of academic and station duty requirements.
- For the 2012 fall semester, students will be required to meet the station duty requirement between May 19, 2012, and December 14, 2012. For the 2013 spring semester, students will be required to meet the station duty requirement between December 15, 2012, and May 17, 2013.
- Station duty can be performed in 6-, 12- and 24-hour blocks and will be scheduled prior to the start of the performance period for each semester. Students will not be scheduled for more than 24 hours of station duty per week.
- To be considered for the program, students must be a volunteer firefighter in good standing with their home department, hold Firefighter I certification from the State of New York or nationally-recognized certification (ProBoard or IFSAC), and have completed one semester of college-level coursework with at least a 2.0 GPA.
- To participate, volunteer firefighters from the Canandaigua Fire Department will be required to take a leave of absence during the performance period for each semester.
- Students who desire to participate in the program must submit the following documents to Amy Pauley (room A-147 or foundation@flcc.edu) at FLCC: A letter of interest; an essay of 500 words or less that answers the question, “What do I have to offer the Canandaigua Fire Department in terms of skills, teamwork and dedication?”; copies of all fire and EMS certifications; names and contact information for five references and for the fire chief of their home department. The deadline for submission of these documents for fall 2012 is March 9, 2012, and for spring 2013 is November 1, 2012.
Dr. Henry Buxbaum Fine Arts Prize
- Amount: $500
- Major: fine arts
- Demonstrate superior ability and potential as a fine artist
- Contact Professor Sarah Morgan
Robert L. (Rodge) Case Award
- Amount: $500
- Contact conservation department faculty
Robert L. (Rodge) Case Conservation Book Award
- Amount: $200
- Contact Conservation department faculty
FLCC Conservation Faculty Award
- Amount: $500
- Major: natural resources conservation
- Contact conservation department faculty
FLCC Horticulture Faculty Award
- Amount: $500
- Major: horticulture
- Contact horticulture department faculty
FLCC Mathematics Department Award in Memory of Sherman Hunt
- Amount: $500
- Good academic standing and enrolled in mathematics classes
- Contact mathematics department faculty
Francis Finnick Memorial Conservation Award
- Amount: $500
- Major: natural resources conservation
- Demonstrate financial need
- Contact conservation department faculty
Fraley Family Award
- Amount: $500
- Major: conservation/horticulture
- Preference given to student in natural resource conservation: law enforcement
- Demonstrate academic success and financial need
- Contact conservation department faculty
GIE Media Horticultural Young Industry Leader Scholarship and Internship
Lawn & Landscape, and its parent company, GIE Media, the leading media company serving the lawn and landscape, golf course, nursery, greenhouse and garden center markets, has established a fund to support academic scholarships and business internship placements for outstanding college students focused on leading in the green industry.
- Amounts vary
- To be eligible for an academic scholarship or an internship program, you must be enrolled at a recognized two- or four-year college or university working toward a degree in horticulture, environmental science or other field related to a segment of the Green industry.
- Your application must include:
- Your most recent academic transcript or student advisory tracking report
- At least two letters of recommendation from a college professor, counselor, adviser or clergy
- A resume outlining your relevant activities and work experience
- 1,000 word essay describing your personal and professional goals, with examples of your leadership of fellow students, coworkers or others in your community
- If applying for the internship, please also include a cover letter outlining why you would make a good candidate and what you hope to learn
- Mail completed applications postmarked by April 15 to: Chuck Bowen Lawn & Landscape 4020 Kinross Lakes Pkwy. Suite 201 Richfield, OH 44286
- If you have any questions, please contact Chuck Bowen at 330-523-5330 or cbowen@gie.net. Contact Berna Ticonchuk for the application form.
Brooke Makowiec Memorial Award
- Amount: $1,000
- Female matriculated in the A.S. Communications or A.S. New Media degree programs;
- In good academic standing with a good attitude, strong work ethic, and potential in her chosen area of communications
- Contact Professor Rick Cook
Dennis Morga Memorial Business Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $1,500
- GPA: minimum 3.0
- Full-time student
- Preference to students who intend to pursue a career in accounting, banking, or finance
- Student must participate in community service and/or FLCC extracurricular activities
- Demonstrate articulate career goals
- Two recommendation letters required: one from a teacher; one from someone attesting to applicant’s community or extracurricular service
- Attach resume to application
- Recipient is required to attend a May event with donors before receiving the award
- Contact FLCC Foundation – Room B-136 or email scholarships@flcc.edu
New York State Arborists Association Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Major: horticulture student specializing in a field related to tree culture or care
- Complete applications must include: a current resume, a transcript listing all courses and grades received, a statement not to exceed three double spaced typed pages must describe reasons the study of trees is a career goal, the name and address of a faculty member who will submit a letter of recommendation on the applicant’s behalf.
- Horticulture faculty members are notified of application submission dates, and should be consulted regarding both the submission dates and attendance requirements at an award ceremony if you are selected.
New York State Outdoor Writers Association Scholarship
- Amount: $500
- Demonstrate academic achievement
- Essay must address an ethical issue facing conservationists
- Contact Professor Anne Schnell
New York State Sheriff's Association Scholarship
- Amount: $500
- Faculty nomination
- Students do not need to contact anyone
New York State Turfgrass Association Scholarship
- Amount: $500-$1,000
- Applicant must be a student member of the NYS Turfgrass Association
- Contact horticulture faculty
Mark J. Prockton Memorial Award
- Amount: $600
- Minimum GPA: 3.25
- Major: accounting
- Demonstrate financial need
- Contact Professor Mike Prockton
Salvation Army Advisory Board Scholarship
- Amounts vary
- Major: nursing or human service ranked in the upper 50% of the class.
- Demonstrate positive relationships with other students, contribute to the community, exhibit a good work ethic, and demonstrate financial need
- Two recommendation letters are required: one academic reference from an instructor and one character reference
- An essay not to exceed 500 words, in which the student describes himself/herself and explains why he/she wishes to pursue a career in the chosen field of study. The essay should include a statement of need and identify any community volunteer service.
- FLCC NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS may use a GED in place of a high school diploma. Include transcripts from any academic institutions he/she attended and one character reference.
- Finger Lakes Community College students must submit their applications to the FLCC Foundation Office. All applications must be submitted no later than May 1. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Reece at 585.394.6242 or patcreece@rochester.rr.com.
Laura McNamara Tyler ’96 Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Female who is a member of the FLCC Woodsmen’s team
- Part- or full-time student matriculated in any academic program
- Preference will be given to residents of Ontario County
- Demonstrate financial need
- Personal characteristics must include determination for success, and in the opinion of the coaches, she must be a “team-player”
- Contact Woodsmen’s team coaches
Dr. A. John Walker Music Awards
- Amount vary
- Major: music
- Part- or full-time student
- Contact music faculty
Wayne Williams Fine Art Award in Honor of His Parents Ashley and Pauline Williams
- Amount: TBD
- Student must be in good academic standing and completing the second year of education
- Preference is given first to students demonstrating a high level of skill and dedication to the art of sculpture
- Preference shall next be given to students demonstrating a high level of skill and dedication to the art of drawing
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