Family of Funds

Over the years, many supporters have created funds to promote study in a favorite academic program, honor a loved one, or help meet other special needs. Here's a summary of the Genesee Community College Foundation's entire "Family of Funds":

  • Horace J. Lazarony Sr. Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing outstanding students preparing for careers in the hospitality field

  • Social Science/Athlete Award Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing students who display the characteristics of trustworthiness, dependability, and the willingness to go beyond expected tasks, and who show interest and excellence in the social sciences and athletics

  • Oddfellows Social Association Nursing Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing outstanding students preparing for the nursing profession

  • Zonta Emergency Fund
    A fund providing assistance to Genesee County women facing financial emergencies that might prevent them from attending Genesee or remaining at Genesee

  • Zonta Scholarship Fund for Returning women
    A scholarship fund serving Genesee County women over the age 30 who face significant obstacles in obtaining a college education



  • Richard Gamble Memorial Fund
    A scholarship fund created in memory of Richard Gamble, providing scholarships to students with outstanding academic accomplishment and potential

  • Peg Tiede Memorial Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created in memory of Peg Tiede that provides assistance to students in good academic standing and who exhibit the traits of trustworthiness, dependability, willingness to go beyond expected tasks, and cheerfulness in spite of adverse conditions

  • Mancuso Memorial Scholarship Fund
    A fund created by the Mancuso Family recognizing the accomplishments or potential of outstanding students preparing for business degrees

  • Jerry Reinhart Scholarship Fund
    A fund created by Jerry L. Reinhart to provide financial assistance to students facing financial need

  • RG & E Student Assistance Grant Program
    A scholarship program serving students in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming, Allegany, Ontario, Cayuga, and Wayne counties

  • Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing a Genesee County student with outstanding promise in the field of business

  • Xi Delta Rho Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship honoring an outstanding female resident of LeRoy who exhibits financial need

  • St. Jerome Hospital Nursing Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by St. Jerome Hospital Foundation recognizing deserving students preparing for nursing careers

  • Genesee Memorial Hospital Nursing Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by Genesee Memorial Hospital Foundation to provide assistance to students facing financial hardship and emergencies

  • David Brewster Memorial Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing students who demonstrate commitment to service and growth, despite personal obstacles and challenges

  • STAP Athletic Fund
    A scholarship fund providing support to students demonstrating athletic talent and promise

  • Pembroke Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to promising high school graduates of the Pembroke Central School Districts wishing to pursue a Genesee Community College education

  • Graham Corporation Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing employees of Graham Corporation, or their spouses or dependent children, pursuing degrees or certificates at Genesee Community College

  • Need-Based Scholarship Fund
    A fund providing need-based and emergency assistance to Genesee County students under the age of 21 facing financial hardship that may impair their ability to pursue or continue their education

  • Adult Student Group Fund
    A fund providing emergency assistance to adult students facing hardship that might impair their ability continue their education at Genesee

  • Theresa Zinni Harrison Nursing Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to students experiencing financial need and pursuing degrees in the nursing field

  • Warsaw Kiwanis Club Partnership Fund
    A scholarship fund to assist students who are residents of the Warsaw area

  • Miles Orleans County Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing financial assistance to deserving Orleans County students facing financial hardship

  • Western New York Native American Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund to assist members or prospective members of the College's Native American Student Group who face unmet financial need

  • Fleet Bank Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing financial assistance to deserving and/or financially needy students living in Genesee, Livingston, Olreans, and Wyoming counties

  • Alan Argulski Memorial Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing outstanding students pursuing degrees in the hospitality field

  • Patrica Ault Brady Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing financial assistance to deserving and/or needy students pursuing degrees at Genesee Community College

  • Trustees Scholarship Award Fund
    An award fund recognizing students who have demonstrated exemplary performance or service at Genesee

  • Wyoming County Bank Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by Wyoming County Bank providing assistance to employees and retirees of Wyoming County Bank or Financial Institutions, Inc., or their spouses, children, or grandchildren

  • Lew-Mark Baking Company Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by Lew-Mark Baking Co., Inc. to provide assistance to employees or retirees of the company pursuing degrees at Genesee, or their spouses, children, or grandchildren

  • Richard Fore Memorial Fund
    A fund established in memory of Richard J. Fore providing emergency assistance to Genesee students to defray the cost of textbooks and other incidental educational expenses

  • The Virginia Carr Mumford Art Scholarship
    A scholarship fund established by the Batavia Society of Artists recognizing students who demonstrate superior performance and potential in the visual and fine arts

  • Fannie Mae Crandall Memorial Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing Orleans County women over the age of 25 attending Genesee, who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership, and integrity

  • Avon Rotary Club Partnership Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Avon Rotary Club providing financial assistance to deserving students living in the Avon School District

  • Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to women older than traditional age students who demonstrate financial need and the potential for high academic achievement

  • Rowena Washburn Atwater Nursing Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created in memory of Rowena Washburn Atwater providing assistance to deserving students pursuing nursing degrees at Genesee

  • St. Nicholas Social Club Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing financial assistance to deserving Genesee Community College students who are children of members of the St. Nicholas Social Club

  • William and Marie Mersmann Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing deserving Wyoming County students, awarded in loving memory of William and Marie Mersmann

  • STAP Arts and Humanities Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing students who demonstrate superior accomplishment or potential in the fine arts and humanities

  • NYS Federation of Home Bureaus Respiratory Care Scholarship
    A scholarship fund created by the New York State Federation of Home Bureaus in honor of Genesee County, providing assistance to students pursuing degrees in the Respiratory Care field

  • Perry Rotary Club Partnership Fund
    A scholarship fund created in partnership with the Perry Rotary Club providing assistance to deserving or needy students living in the Perry and Letchworth school districts

  • Page Humphrey Scholarship Fund for Mothers
    A scholarship fund recognizing mothers living in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties who exemplify a deep commitment to academic and career achievement; the ideals of good citizenship and compassion for others in their communities; and a determination to suceed, especially when faced with adversity and financial hardship in their lives

  • Pioneer Faculty Association Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing financial assistance to deserving and/or needy students living in the Pioneer Central School District

  • Livingston Emergency Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to Livingston County students facing financial hardship or emergencies that might prevent them from enrolling or continuing in their studies at Genesee Community College

  • Laura Hillman Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to students living in the Pioneer Central School District who demonstrate superior performance and potential, and who face financial hardship or emergencies

  • Dansville Area Scholarship Trust
    A scholarship fund providing financial support to deserving residents of the Dansville area

  • Stafford Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department to benefit deserving students in the Town of Stafford who face financial need

  • Alexander Papp Memorial Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund recognizing an outstanding Business Administration student entering his or her second year of study

  • Oakfield-Alabama Lion's Club Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Oakfield-Alabama Lion's Club to benefit Oakfield and Alabama residents preparing for health service careers at Genesee Community College

  • Call Farms Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund established for the benefit of deserving Oakfield-Alabama students who attend Genesee Community and face financial need

  • Medina Rotary Club Partnership Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Medina Rotary Club to provide assistance to deserving and/or needy students living in the Medina Central School District

  • Ann Corbin Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Orleans County to provide assistance to women who demonstrate a commitment to personal and academic success and who exhibit superior effort in overcoming personal obstacles to success

  • Central Orleans Federal Credit Union Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Central Orleans Federal Credit Union providing assistance to members and children of members of the Credit Union

  • Undersheriff Merle D. Fredericks Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to Orleans County students pursuing degrees in Criminal Justice

  • Anthony T. Zambito Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund established in honor of Anthony T. Zambito, recognizing an outstanding Elba-area student

  • Batavia Lion's Club Partnership Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Batavia Lion's Club to benefit deserving students living in the Batavia School District

  • Barbara Kowalczyk Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created in memory of Barbara Kowalczyk providing assistance to students living in the Warsaw Central School District who demonstrate a strong academic work ethic and financial need

  • Andy Baron Memorial Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created in memory of Andy Baron providing assistance to students who exemplify a spirit of service to fellow students or other individuals in the community

  • Genesee-Orleans Homemakers Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to residents of Genesee and Orleans counties who intend to pursue careers in nursing or other health-related professions with an intent to specialize in geriatric care

  • NYS Federation of Home Bureaus Scholarship/Wyoming County
    A scholarship fund created by the New York State Federation of Home Bureaus in honor of Wyoming County providing assistance to students pursuing Human Services degrees

  • Ralph B. Chapin Library Fund
    A fund established in memory of Ralph B. Chapin providing support for acquisitions in the Alfred C. O'Connell Library

  • SCT Technology Internship Fund
    A internship fund created by Systems and Computer Technology Corp. to provide assistance to students demonstrating outstanding performance and potential in the information technology field

  • Women's Soccer Fund
    A scholarship fund providing financial assistance to women demonstrating outstanding performance or potential in soccer

  • Volleyball Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to students who demonstrate outstanding performance or potential in volleyball

  • Men's Basketball Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to current or prospective members of the Men's Basketball Team who demonstrate outstanding performance or potential in the sport

  • Women's Basketball Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to current or prospective members of the Women's Basketball Team who demonstrate outstanding performance or potential in the sport

  • NYS Federation of Home Bureaus/Orleans County
    A scholarship fund created by the New York State Federation of Home Bureaus in honor of Orleans County, providing assistance to students pursuing Teacher Education Transfer degrees

  • Performing Arts Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to students demonstrating outstanding performance or potential in the fine arts

  • Nursing Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to students demonstrating outstanding performance or potential as nursing students

  • Fashion and Retailing Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to outstanding students pursuing degrees in the fashion or retailing fields

  • Orleans County Scholarship Trust
    A scholarship fund providing financial assistance to academically talented and/or financially needy students living in Orleans County

  • Arcade Area Scholarship Trust
    A scholarship fund providing assistance to academically talented and/or financially needy students living in the Arcade area

  • Advanced Studies Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Genesee Community College Association providing financial assistance to students participating in the College's Advanced Studies Program or Genesee Institute

  • Odd Fellows Community Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created by the Odd Fellows Social Association to provide financial assistance to deserving and/or needy students living in the eastern towns of Genesee County who exhibit the qualities of genuine friendship, love of humanity, and the pursuit of truth

  • Capital Building Fund
    1999-2000 capital building program providing funding for the Conable Technology Building, adaptations to the Batavia Campus, and other technology-related needs

  • NYS Federation of Home Bureaus/Cattaraugus County
    A scholarship fund created by the New York State Federation of Home Bureaus in honor of Cattaraugus County, providing financial assistance to deserving students pursuing Human Services degrees

  • Discretionary Men's Basketball Fund
    A discretionary fund enhancing the well-being of the Men's Basketball Team

  • Academic Merit Fund
    A general scholarship fund providing support for President's Scholarships

  • Alumni Legacy Fund
    A scholarship fund providing support to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship program

  • Financial Assistance Fund
    A scholarship fund providing support to students facing financial hardship

  • R. E. A. Milne Partnership Fund of the LeRoy Rotary Club
    A partnership fund created by the LeRoy Rotary Club providing financial support to deserving and/or needy students living in the LeRoy area

  • Batavia Players Schoalrship Fund
    A scholarship fund providing assistance demonstrating outstanding performance or potential in theatre

  • Fund for the Future
    A fund available for the general use of the Board of Directors of the Foundation

  • Challenge Fund
    A fund providing assistance to students facing financial hardship that might prevent them from attending or continuing at Genesee Community College

  • Claudine Majors Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created in memory of Claudine Majors, providing assistance to deserving students of African-American descent pursuing degrees in health care

  • Human Services Fund
    A fund providing scholarships to students pursuing degrees in the Human Services field

  • Helle Rakfeldt Leetma International Art Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship offered to international students who demonstrate promise and commitment to the field of fine arts. Preference is given to students of Finno-Ugric, Scandanavian, and/or Baltic origin

  • Technical Theatre Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship awarded to students demonstrating promise in the field of technical theatre

  • Inmate Scholarship Fund
    A fund offering financial assistance to current or former inmates in pursuit of higher education

  • George M. Donohue Scholarship Fund
    A scholarship fund created in memory of George M. Donohue, providing scholarships to students who aspire to enter the teaching profession. The highest preference for awards will be given to students who face financial hardship and who demonstrate financial need.

  • United Rentals Scholarship
    A scholarship fund that provides financial assistance to students pursuing degrees on a full-time basis. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate high academic performance, career potential, or financial need or hardship.

  • Robert W. and Brenda L. Emens Fund
    A fund established by Robert W. and Brenda L. Emens which will provide awards for projects or activities that will have significant positive impact on the well being of Genesee Community College.

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