Below are descriptions of the grants awarded to students each year. Based on the committee’s recommendation, the award can be up to $1000.00. Applications are due no later than February 1st, 2026
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.
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Charlie Wolff Memorial Award
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 2026, who has overcome an extreme obstacle in their life, and has a drive to succeed. This educational grant aims to give financial assistance to individuals who are continuing their education. This academic award may be used for tuition, fees, supplies needed to continue your education, uniforms, etc. Based on the committee’s recommendation, the award will be up to $1000.00.
Rob Filippone Skilled Trade Award
The Rob Filippone Skilled Trade Award will be presented to a High School student from the Ken-Ton area who will graduate by June 2026. This grant is designed to offer financial assistance to a Ken-Ton student to help them realize their educational and career goals in a skilled trade field. This educational grant aims to assist individuals who are continuing their education. This academic award may be used for tuition, fees, supplies needed to continue your education, uniforms, etc. Based on the committee’s recommendation, the award will be up to $1000.00.
Elsie Jepson Memorial Award
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. This educational grant aims 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. Based on the committee’s recommendation, the award will be up to $1000.00.
Criminal Justice Grant
The Criminal Justice Grant will be presented to a High School Student from the Ken-Ton area who will graduate by June 2026. This grant offers financial assistance to graduating Ken-Ton High School seniors to help them realize their educational and career goals in criminal justice, including law enforcement, forensics, and law. This educational grant aims to award financial assistance to a student selected by the Friends of Youth Committee who wishes to continue their education in criminal justice but lacks the financial means. This educational award may be used for tuition, fees, supplies needed to continue your education, uniforms, etc. Based on the committee’s recommendation, the award will be up to $1000.00.