Grants

EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATIONS:

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc
P.O. Box 607 Kenmore, NY 14217

Applicants should be a Senior or in their last year of school at time of applying.

Charlie Wolff Memorial Award

Due No Later Than March 10, 2024

The Charlie Wolff Memorial Award is given to a young person from the Ken-Ton area who will graduate or acquire their GED by June 2024, who has overcome an extreme obstacle in their life and has a drive to succeed in life.

The purpose of this educational grant is to give financial assistance to individuals who are continuing their education. This educational award may be used for tuition, fees, supplies needed to continue your education, uniforms, etc.

The amount of the award will be up to $1000.00 based on the committee’s recommendation.

Criteria that the committee will consider include:

  • Nominee should be a Senior or in their last year of school at the time of applying.
  • Letter of recommendation from a current instructor. (include with your application.)
  • Must be a Ken-Ton resident.
  • In essay form please answer the following questions. Be specific and use examples. Your words can make the difference. Please put your name at the top of each separate sheet of page you use:
  1. What are your educational/vocational goals and plans for the future?
  2. What is the name and address of the school you plan on attending?
  3. Why should you be considered for the Charlie Wolff Memorial Award?
  4. Please explain your circumstances on why you should be selected for this award. (Hardships, Overcomings, Community Service, etc.)

Failure to answer all questions may disqualify you from the program.

 

Deadline: All material must be received by March 10, 2024

(Please Print or Type)

Nominee’s Name:____________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________State:________________Zip:_________

Cell Phone #:___________________Date of Birth:________________

School now attending:_______________________________________________

Year/Grade:___________________________________

Email:__________________________________________________________

 

Teacher or Counselor recommending you for this award: Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________State:_________________Zip:________

School Phone #:_____________________________________________

 

Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) Name:___________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ City:______________________State:_________________Zip:_________

Phone # & email:________________________________________ _______

 

Please return four copies of all materials to:

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 607

Kenmore, N.Y. 14217

Due No Later Than March 10, 2024

www.kentonfriendsofyouth.org

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.

Rob Filippone Skilled Trade Award

Due No Later Than March 10, 2024

The Rob Filippone Skilled Trade Award will be presented to a High School student from the Ken-Ton area that will graduate by June 2023. This grant is designed to offer financial assistance to a Ken-Ton student to help them realize their educational and career goals in the field of a skilled trade.

The purpose of this educational grant is to give financial assistance to individuals who are continuing their education. This educational award may be used for tuition, fees, supplies needed to continue your education, uniforms, etc.

The amount of the award will be up to $1000.00 based on the committee’s recommendation.

Criteria that the committee will consider include:

  • Nominee should be a Senior or in their last year of school at the time of applying.
  • Letter of recommendation from a current instructor. (include with your application.)
  • Must be a Ken-Ton resident.
  • In essay form please answer the following questions. Be specific and use examples. Your words can make the difference. Please put your name at the top of each separate sheet of page you use:
  1. What are your educational/vocational goals and plans for the future?
  2. What is the name and address of the school you plan on attending?
  3. Why should you be considered for the Rob Filippone Skilled Trade Award Award?
  4. Please explain your circumstances on why you should be selected for this award.

Failure to answer all questions may disqualify you from the program.

Deadline: All material must be received by March 10, 2024

(Please Print or Type)

Nominee’s Name:____________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________State:________________Zip:_________

Cell Phone #:___________________Date of Birth:________________

School now attending:_______________________________________________

Year/Grade:___________________________________

Email_________________________________________________

 

Teacher or Counselor recommending you for this award: Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________State:_________________Zip:________

School Phone #:_____________________________________________

 

Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) Name:___________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ City:______________________State:_________________Zip:_________

Phone # & email:__________________________________________________

Please return four copies of all materials to:

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 607

Kenmore, N.Y. 14217

Due No Later Than March 10, 2024

For more information on the Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc. please visit our web site at: www.kentonfriendsofyouth.org

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.

Elsie Jepson Memorial Award

Due No Later Than March 10, 2024

The Elsie Jepson Memorial Award was established in March 2004 to honor the memory and spirit of Elsie Jepson, Ken-Ton Schools Pupil Services Administrator for over 52 years and a tireless champion for children’s rights— especially those with special needs.

The purpose of this educational grant is to give financial assistance to individuals classified by the Committee on Special Education who are continuing their education or to individuals going to school for special education training. This educational award may be used for tuition, fees, supplies to continue your education, uniforms, etc.

The amount of the award will be up to $1000.00 based on the committee’s recommendation.

Criteria that the committee will consider include:

  • Nominee should be a Senior or in their last year of school at the time of applying.
  • Letter of recommendation from a current instructor. (include with your application.)
  • Must be a Ken-Ton resident.
  • In essay form please answer the following questions. Be specific and use examples. Your words can make the difference. Please put your name at the top of each separate sheet of page you use:
  1. What are your educational/vocational goals and plans for the future?
  2. What is the name and address of the school you plan on attending?
  3. Why should you be considered for the Elsie Jepson Memorial Award?
  4. Please explain your circumstances on why you should be selected for this award. (Overcomings, Hardships, Community Service, etc)

Failure to answer all questions may disqualify you from the program.

Deadline: All material must be received by March 10, 2024

(Please Print or Type)

Nominee’s Name:____________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________State:________________Zip:_________

Cell Phone #:___________________Date of Birth:________________

School now attending:_______________________________________________

Year/Grade:___________________________________
Email___________________________________________________

 

Teacher or Counselor recommending you for this award: Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________State:_________________Zip:________

School Phone #:_____________________________________________

 

Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) Name:___________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ City:______________________State:_________________Zip:_________

Phone # & email:__________________________________________________

 

Please return four copies of all materials to:

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 607

Kenmore, N.Y. 14217

 Due No Later Than March 10, 2024

www.kentonfriendsofyouth.org

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.

Criminal Justice Grant

Due No Later Than March 10, 2024

The Criminal Justice Grant will be presented to a High School Student from the Ken-Ton area that will graduate by June 2023. This grant is designed to offer financial assistance to a graduating Ken-Ton High School senior to help them realize their educational and career goals in the field of Criminal Justice, which also includes Law Enforcement, Forensics, and Law.

The purpose of this educational grant is to award financial assistance to a student selected by the Friends of Youth Committee who wish to continue their education in the field of criminal justice but lack the financial means. This educational award may be used for tuition, fees, supplies needed to continue your education, uniforms, etc.

The amount of the award will be up to $1000.00 based on the committee’s recommendation.

Criteria that the committee will consider include:

  • Nominee should be a Senior or in their last year of school at the time of applying.
  • Letter of recommendation from a current instructor. (include with your application.)
  • Must be a Ken-Ton resident.
  • In essay form please answer the following questions. Be specific and use examples. Your words can make the difference. Please put your name at the top of each separate sheet of page you use:
  1. What are your educational/vocational goals and plans for the future?
  2. What is the name and address of the school you plan on attending?
  3. Why should you be considered for the Criminal Justice Grant?
  4. Please explain your circumstances on why you should be selected for this award.
    Failure to answer all questions may disqualify you from the program.

Deadline: All material must be received by March 10, 2024

(Please Print or Type)

Nominee’s Name:____________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________State:________________Zip:_________

Cell Phone #:___________________Date of Birth:________________

School now attending:_______________________________________________

Year/Grade:___________________________________

Email________________________________________________________

 

Teacher or Counselor recommending you for this award: Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ City:______________________State:_________________Zip:________

School Phone #:_____________________________________________

 

Parent(s)/ Guardian(s) Name:___________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ City:______________________State:_________________Zip:_________

Phone # & email:________________________________________ __________
Please return four copies of all materials to:

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 607

Kenmore, N.Y. 14217

Due No Later Than March 10, 2024

www.kentonfriendsofyouth.org