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Ernie Davis Scholarship

Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2025
Closes: 4/1/2026

The Ernie Davis Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Horseheads, Elmira, Notre Dame, Thomas Edison, or Corning-Painted Post High Schools in New York. Students must either complete a project that promotes Ernie Davis’s legacy or volunteer in their community while helping to share his story. Special consideration is given to student-athletes who demonstrate financial need.

Win up to
$15,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending Horseheads, Elmira, Notre Dame, Thomas Edison, or CorningPainted Post high schools, New York
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership Preference is given to studentathletes who demonstrate financial need.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    Corning-Painted Post High School, Elmira High School, Horseheads Senior High School, Notre Dame High School
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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