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.

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Edward G. Hays Aviation Career Scholarship

Awarded by Edward G. Hays Aviation Career Scholarship Fund

Established by Edward G. Hays to provide scholarships to students pursuing a career in aviation.

Candidates are identified by the school district(s).

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Be a student in the Airframe & Powerplant Technology Program or Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Program (sUAS) at MVCC
Selected based on academic achievement, need, and commitment to the program
Consideration should be given to personal behaviors that would give the expectation of one who would complete the program, be a team player, and have a successful career in aviation

Sgt. Christopher Curtis Simpson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded by Sgt. Christopher Curtis Simpson Memorial Fund

Established by the friends and family of Sgt. Christopher Curtis Simpson to award scholarships to students attending Mohawk Valley Community College.

Candidates are identified by the school district(s).

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Be accepted and planning to attend Mohawk Valley Community College either full or part time
Maintain an average of 2.0 or better
Demonstrate financial need beyond any educational GI benefits
Special considerations shall be given to applicants who: have a military or ROTC background; are applying with GED diplomas; plan to study education with the hope of becoming a junior or senior high school teacher, or are interested in human services
Plan to study education with the hope of becoming a junior or senior high school teacher or is interested in human services (preferred)
Has overcome a personal challenge or faced a difficult life experience, such as a disability, illness, accident, or family crisis (preferred)

William and Bonnie Waldron Nursing Scholarship

Awarded by William and Bonnie Waldron Nursing Scholarship Fund

Established by William and Bonnie Waldron to award a scholarship to a second year nursing student at Mohawk Valley Community College.

Candidates are identified by the school district(s).

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Be awarded to a second year nursing student at MVCC
Must have been a permanent resident of Herkimer or Oneida County
Demonstrate financial need to continue their studies