Scholarship Opportunities
We help those seeking educational opportunities that will enrich their lives—and enhance our community.
Please note that scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties are awarded through a variety of different mechanisms, including by school district selection, public application, or through our community partners, such as Utica Dollars for Scholars.
A scholarship fund established by Corinne Dellaera in memory of her parents Alfred and Gloria Rabbia Dellaera to award a scholarship to a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School planning to study nursing.
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Be a student at Proctor High School
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Be accepted and planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university
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Study nursing with the intent to become a registered nurse
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Demonstrate financial need
Established by Paul Butnoris to award scholarships to graduates of Westmoreland Central School planning to pursue a career in nursing.
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Be a student at Westmoreland Central High School
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Be accepted and planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university
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Pursuing a career in nursing
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Demonstrate financial need
A scholarship fund for graduates from Edmeston Central School pursuing a degree in the following fields: STEM, medical sciences, veterinary medicine, trades, alternative heating sources, geothermal, air source, solar or wind. Students involved with extracurricular activities and/or planning to attend Clarkson will receive preference.
Created by the Devins and Williams families in memory of Bianca Devins. The fund supports students pursuing a degree in psychology to continue Bianca’s dream of helping adolescents with mental illness.
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Be a graduate of a high school in Utica, NY, or the Central New York area
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Be enrolled to study in the Psychology-Child Life program at Utica College (if the program is discontinued, the scholarships may be awarded to students attending any accredited college located in Central New York that offers a four-year psychology program with a child life focus)
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Be in good academic standing based on the terms of the Academic Standing Policy of their attending institution
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Special consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate involvement in activities and/or personal experiences that show a sincere interest in a career goal of helping children with mental health issues (preferred)
Established by Max, DeTraglia, Max & Sullivan, MD, PC to award a scholarship to a student from Holland Patent Central School planning to pursue a degree in a medical or health-related field.
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Be attending Holland Patent Central School
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Be accepted and planning to attend an accredited college or university
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Pursuing a degree in a medical or health-related field
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Demonstrate financial need and/or family hardship
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Maintain a "B" or higher grade point average
Established by the Mohawk Valley Healthcare Foundation to award scholarships to nursing students from Herkimer County.
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Be a male or female permanent resident of Herkimer County
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Be accepted and planning to attend an accredited school of nursing located within Herkimer or Oneida County
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Show academic promise
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Has successfully completed his/her first year of nursing studies
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Demonstrate financial need
Established by Nan Zillioux in memory of her parents to award scholarships to graduates of Thomas R. Proctor High School and Brentwood High School that plan to pursue a career in nursing.
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Be attending Thomas R. Proctor High School or Brentwood High School
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Be accepted and planning to attend an accredited 2, 3, or 4-year nursing program
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Be a US Citizen or legal resident
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Demonstrate financial need
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Maintain a "B" grade point average
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Demonstrate the potential to succeed (per teacher or counselor recommendation)
Established by William and Bonnie Waldron to award a scholarship to a second year nursing student at Mohawk Valley Community College.
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Be awarded to a second year nursing student at MVCC
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Must have been a permanent resident of Herkimer or Oneida County
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Demonstrate financial need to continue their studies
