Attention Little Falls High School Alumni – I am asking you to help me in my quest.
Please read on.
We all can look back and remember the wonderful experiences we had in High School: friendships made, programs attended and participated in, worlds learned and dedicated teachers who prepared us for our lives ahead.
As I have gotten older, I thought of how I could help the current and future students of Little Falls High School. I have decided to start a Little Falls High School Scholarship Fund though the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. I am asking you to join me in building this scholarship fund into a major contributor to the forward education of future Little Falls High School students.
Fundamentals of the fund:
The Little Falls City School District strives to inspire and empower students to reach their full academic, physical, and emotional potential in a safe and supportive environment. Through the establishment of its new scholarship fund, the district will further support students by helping remove financial barriers to higher education, career training, and enrichment opportunities. Scholarships from the fund will recognize student achievement, encourage perseverance and community involvement.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be graduates of the Little Falls City School District and meet one of the following criteria: they are enrolled in a four-year degree program at an accredited institution of higher education immediately following graduation; they have successfully completed a two-year degree program at an accredited institution and are continuing their studies toward a four-year degree; or they delayed pursuing higher education after graduating from the Little Falls City School District and are now enrolled in a four-year degree program at an accredited institution. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate financial need, have participated in extracurricular activities, and exhibit emerging leadership qualities.
Donations can be made HERE or by check can also be sent to the Community Foundation, 2608 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 with “Little Falls High School Scholarship Fund” on the memo line. Gifts of cash should not be mailed.
(Principal to be invested by the Community Foundation, awards to be from funds growth.)
I am hoping that you will consider joining me and make a donation to the Scholarship fund during the Mohawk Valley Gives campaign on Sept. 18th. This fund may be eligible for a 25-thousand-dollar matching grant. More to come!
Neil Baum, Class of 1960