Educational Assistance

NEW YORK STATE GRANGE SCHOLARSHIPS

1. The DeNise Scholarship Fund

Established In 1983

Mr. and Mrs. Howard DeNise, longtime agriculturalists and Grange members in western New York, have established the DeNise Scholarship Fund, with the New York State Grange as the administrator. Strong emphasis in awarding these scholarships is placed on need and that the applicants must be agriculturally oriented. These scholarships may be used in any recognized accredited institution of higher learning.

Listed below are the criteria for these scholarships

• Both 2-year associate degree and 4-year baccalaureate degree programs may be pursued.

• Public and private institutions may be attended within or outside of New York State.

• Scholarship assistance is available to undergraduate students only.

• Courses of study must entail a major within the field of agriculture.

Applicants must be a resident of New York State. All applications must be returned to the New York State Grange, 100 Grange Place, Cortland, N.Y. 13045, no later than April 15th. Final selection of the scholarship recipients will be made by a committee appointed by the New York State Grange.

2. Susan W. Freestone Education Award

Established In 1945

Susan Freestone of Interlaken, N.Y. served as a National Grange Juvenile Superintendent for more than a decade. The educational Award honoring her for untiring efforts in promoting Juvenile Grange (currently called Junior Grange) work in the state and nation was established in 1945. The fund has helped many young people get a higher education.

Qualifications

• A candidate must have been a member of a Junior Grange in New York State and must presently be a member in good standing of a Subordinate Grange in New York State to be eligible for a $1,000 grant.
• The candidate must graduate from high school and enroll in an approved two or four year college in New York State
• A second grant may be available, providing the student makes application and supplies a satisfactory transcript of work from the college.

An award will be given to each candidate selected. Selection will be made after April 15th each year. This award is to be used toward expenses during the freshman year. Winners will be announced at high school graduations or commencement exercises. The money will be paid at the time of enrollment in college. Judging is based on scholarship applications and a high school transcript of activities and scholarship, which must accompany each application.

Applications must be received before April 15th at New York State Grange, 100 Grange Place, Cortland, N.Y. 13045.
Application forms may be requested from New York State Grange.

3. The New York State Grange Cornell Fund

Established in 1973

In 1973, an endowment fund was established by the New York State Grange. Awards are made to students in any class in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell. Selection is based on character, scholastic record, and need for financial assistance.

Preference is given to farm-reared students whose families are Grange members.

Preference is also given to students who transfer from an Agricultural and Technical College of the State University of New York.

Apply directly to Cornell University. Deadline April 15th

The student will begin loan repayment at five percent annual interest after completion of his or her education. Monthly coupons will be sent.

NOTE: No interest is paid until education at a formal institution is completed. At that time regular monthly payments will be set up for a five-year payment plan. Reduced interest rate is available when all household family members belong to Grange.

Review of applicant's financial need

Deadline is April 15th.

5. June Gill Nursing Scholarship

Established 2002

June Gill was a Grange member and a nurse from Dutchess County New York. She established this scholarship fund to encourage Grange members to enter the nursing profession.

You must be an adult or student Grange Member in good standing or the son/daughter of a Grange Member in good standing to receive this award.

Two $1,000 Scholarships will be made annually, and a recipient may apply for a second award. The pay­ment will be sent directly to the school after the successful comple­tion of one term, which must be veri­fied in writing.

The amount of the award will be determined by income from the invest­ment of the June M. Gill Fund. A Spe­cial Scholarship Evaluation Committee will determine the recipient annually with awards being announced by June 1st.

Selection will be based on the fol­lowing:

• Verification of enrollment in a Nursing Program

• Verification of Grange Membership of the parents

• Review of Applicant's Career Statement, Academic Records, and Financial Need

Deadline: April 15th of Current Year

6. Caroline Kark Award

This award is given to a Grange individual who is preparing for a career working with the deaf, or a deaf individual who is furthering his or her education beyond high school. The recipient must be a New York State resident. Applications are available from the New York State Grange. Application deadline is April 15.

NYS Grange
100 Grange Place
Cortland, N.Y. 13045
Phone: 607-756-7553
Fax: 607-756-7757
E-mail: nysgrange@nysgrange.com