CFCU proudly continues its support of local area students striving to better themselves and our local communities. In 2018, we awarded over $40,000 in Scholarships and Awards to local graduates!
Your success is our passion!
Scholarships & Awards
Applications for 2019-20 will be available soon!
Scholarships
Richard V.V. Stringham Scholarships
As a community based, non-profit financial institution, CFCU is committed to helping our youth succeed on many levels. With the costs associated with higher education nearly insurmountable for some, we are pleased to offer scholarships to aid our members.
Previous recipients have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, held leadership positions, and been active in their schools and communities.
Applications will be available soon!
Community Service Awards
Community Service Awards
As a non-profit community based financial institution, our passion lies in helping our members and community succeed. This award allows us to recognize your efforts towards that same goal!
Previous recipients have demonstrated outstanding commitment to our communities, volunteering hundreds of hours of their time to local fire departments, hospitals, youth athletic programs, and not-for-profit organizations.
Applications will be available soon!
2018 Recipients
Congratulations to our outstanding recipients:
Richard V.V. Stringham Scholarships
Cynthia Chen - Ithaca High School
Reed Cleland - Homer High School
Rachel Coombs - McGraw High School
Jon Frederick - Cortland High School
Natalie Gier - Cortland High School
Brooke Henderson - Ithaca High School
Garam "Popo" Hong - Ithaca High School
Jordan Lu - Ithaca High School
Auburn Noce - Charles O. Dickerson High School (Trumansburg)
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Rayle - Ithaca High School
Caleb Richards - Home Schooled
Jamie Sayre - Spencer Van-Etten High School
Alyssa Thompson - Groton High School
Caleb Wilder - Lansing High School
Community Service Awards:
Mackenzie Perkins - Groton High School
Natalie Thomas - Marathon Central School
2017 Recipients
Congratulations to our outstanding recipients:
Richard V.V. Stringham Scholarships
Jaedyn Allen – Groton High School
Katelyn Artibee - Charles O. Dickerson High School (Trumansburg)
Bronwyn Galloway – Ithaca High School
Katherine Heath – Newfield High School
Sarah Jeon – Ithaca High School
Olivia Longhouse – Lansing High School
Maybeck McCann – Charles O. Dickerson High School (Trumansburg)
Madelynne Newton – Cincinnatus High School
Tenzin Seldoen Oshoe – Ithaca High School
Sidney Reeves – Groton High School
Emily Sine – Ithaca High School
Anna Sutherland – Charles O. Dickerson High School (Trumansburg)
Gavin Tabel – Cortland High School
Cameron Vanselow – South Seneca High School
Community Service Awards:
Mallorie Conroy – Charles O. Dickerson High School (Trumansburg)
Noah Kilmer – Homer High School
For questions, please contact the CFCU Education Committee