Due No Later Than February 1, 2025 

Must graduate or acquire GED by June 2025 

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 2025, 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. 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 February 1, 2025 

(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  February 1, 2025 

Due No Later Than February 1, 2025 

Must graduate or acquire GED  by June 2025 

The Rob Filippone Skilled Trade Award will be presented to a High School student from the Ken-Ton area that will graduate by June 2025. 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. 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 February 1, 2025 

(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 February 1, 2025 

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

Due No Later Than February 1, 2025 

Must graduate or receive GED  by June 2025 

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. 4. Please explain your circumstances on why you should be selected for this award. (Overcoming’s, Hardships, Community Service, etc)

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

Deadline: All material must be received by February 1, 2025 

(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 February 1, 2025