Frederick C. and Helen W. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Purpose of Scholarship

For a graduating Rochester City School District senior who plans to study science, technology, engineering, or math at Monroe Community College.

Application Period

December 1 to February 28

Number and Size of Awards

One award of $5,000; paid in equal installments over four consecutive semesters of undergraduate study at Monroe Community College. Award may be split between two or more recipients and is paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.

Allowed Use of Award

Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.

Eligibility Criteria

For a graduating senior from the Rochester City School District who:

• Is planning to attend Monroe Community College;
• Is pursuing a STEM concentration (science, technology, engineering, or math);
• Has a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA;
• Demonstrates financial need; and
• Has shown significant improvement in mathematics interest and skill during his or her high school years.

Preference may be given to students graduating from East High School, students pursuing a degree in math, or students accepted to and pursuing a 2+2 program.

Application Process

To begin or continue your application, click here.

This scholarship is one of dozens connected to our Consolidated Scholarship Application. Applying for this scholarship means you’ll be considered for any other relevant opportunities within the Consolidated Application.

Committee/Selection Process

The selection process is coordinated through the Community Foundation. A committee comprised of Community Foundation staff and community representatives reviews applications and selects recipient(s).

Award Announcement and Payment

The Community Foundation emails an award notification with instructions for claiming the award to the recipient in the Spring. Payment is mailed to the school in two equal installments for the Fall and Spring semesters for the recipient’s account once required documentation is received.

To release the Fall semester payment, upload the requested and required information including your class schedule and tuition bill verifying full-time enrollment in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics program to the Community Foundation’s online Consolidated Scholarship Application between July 1 and August 15.

To release the initial Spring semester payment or subsequent payments, upload the requested and required information including your unofficial transcript, class schedule, tuition bill and the Frederick C. and Helen W. Watson Scholarship Renewal Form between December 1 and February 15 verifying continued full-time enrollment in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics program and a minimum 3.0 GPA to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Acceptance and Renewal Form between July 1 and August 15.

Scholarships not claimed in the assigned semester will be forfeited. Email scholarships@racf.org with any questions or concerns.

Renewability

This scholarship is renewable one time for a total of two awards in two consecutive semesters. Please see the Award Announcement and Payment section above for more information.

Frederick C. and Helen W. Watson Achievement Award Renewal Form