On Monday, June 5, 2023, the Gananda Dollars for Scholars awarded scholarships totaling $35,690 to 26 students:

Joseph Arcoraci, attending SUNY Oswego for Electrical/Computer Engineering, received scholarships from: RE/MAX - I Heart My Hometown, SEI Design Group, Walworth Fire Department
Gabrielle Brice, attending Niagara University for Nursing, received scholarships from: GDFS Mail-A-Thon, Macedon Town Ambulance Corp, Debra L. Weiss Make A Difference Memorial Scholarship, Drumlin Square
Madison Chatfield, attending St. John Fisher University for Nursing, received scholarships from: Foundations of the Future, Alex Fee Memorial Scholarship
Maria D'Agostino, attending FLCC for Communications/Sports Broadcasting, received scholarships from: Get It Straight, Emily Paige Bickert Human Spirit, GCSD Distinguished Panther, Macedon Center Twirlette
Jenna Dettman, attending Siena College for Nursing, received scholarships from: Debra L. Weiss Make A Difference Memorial Scholarship , Mrs. Beverly Nursing Scholarship, Walworth Order of the Eastern Star
Isaiah Espaillat, attending Chowan University for Business, received scholarships from: Ryan J. Loftis Memorial Scholarship, J. D. Chapman Agency
Jordan Falso, attending St. Lawrence University for Digital Media and Film, received scholarships from: K & D Salutatorian, GDFS Mail-A-Thon, Gananda Parent Association, Sports Boosters
Helena Hamilton, attending SUNY Brockport for Psychology, received scholarships from: Alex Fee Memorial Scholarship, K & D Excellence in Education
Savannah Harding, attending LeMoyne College for Adolescence Education and History, received scholarships from: GDFS Mail-A-Thon, Foundations of the Future , Lyons National Bank Valedictorian, Abraham Bullis Mathematics Award, GCSD Distinguished Panther Award
Ryan Haynes, attending Finger Lakes Community College then SUNY Canton for Video Game, received scholarships from: Foundations of the Future, Walworth Grange
Brianna Holmes, attending RIT for Science Exploration, received scholarships from: RE/MAX I Heart My Hometown, Gananda Employees Care About Kids, "Coach" Anthony Morabito Memorial, Performing Arts Boosters
Steven LoTempio, attending Russell Sage College for Business Management, received scholarships from:  Gananda Youth Lacrosse, Mike Pane Scholarship
Josephine LaDuke, attending Hartwick College for Nursing , received scholarships from:  Foundations of the Future, Alex Fee Memorial, Gananda Community Youth Theatre, GDFS 911 Award, Gananda Performing Arts Boosters
Amber Malinak, attending Daemon University Accelerated PA program, received scholarships from: Foundations of the Future, Debra L. Weiss Make A Difference Memorial Scholarship, Gananda Youth Lacrosse
Madison Marshall, attending  University of Nazareth for Communication Sciences and Disorders, received scholarships from: Debra L. Weiss Make A Difference Memorial Scholarship, Drumlin Square, Walworth Auxiliary Fire Department
Julia Melnick, attending Chatham University for Exercise Science, received scholarships from: GDFS Mail-A-Thon, Sports Boosters, Susan Alexander, Maureen Louise McGary Doway
Heavana Mount , attending  SUNY Delhi for Residential Construction, received scholarships from: Foundations of the Future, MacNeal Entrepreneur, Walworth Chamber of Commerce WTCC, The Golf Club at Blue Heron
Kara Newton, attending Rochester Institute of Technology for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, received scholarships from: GDFS Mail-A-Thon, Joshua Peter Bourgeois Memorial
Jordan Richards , attending University of Rochester for Biomedical Engineering, received scholarships from: GDFS Mail-A-Thon, Rich Stuzzi Memorial, Nettie Bullis Business Award,  Maureen Louise McGary Doway
Eisele Schochtner, attending Robert's Wesleyan for Accounting, received scholarships from: GDFS Mail-A-Thon, Gananda Employees Care About Kids
Cody Smith, attending  SUNY Brockport for Business, received scholarships from: Sports Boosters, Mac's Pizza Shack, Dr. John Guerrieri
Drew Smith, attending Alfred University for Environmental Science, received scholarships from: Long Acre Farm , Sports Boosters, Richard Mann Award
Kyle Smith, attending  SUNY Brockport Exercise Science/Physical Therapy , received scholarships from: GDFS Mail-A-Thon , Sports Boosters, Airy Acres Sports Award
Molly Tichacek, attending SUNY Fredonia for Communication Disorders and Sciences, received scholarships from: GDFS Mail-A-Thon, Joshua Peter Bourgeois Memorial , Reuben A. Cirillo Award
Amber Thorne, attending Robert's Wesleyan for English, received scholarships from: Sports Boosters, Class of 2023, K & D Excellence in Education
Penelope Walter, attending RPI for Applied Physics received scholarships from: GDFS Art Cover, Western Wayne Art, Steinmiller Associates

 

Gananda Dollars for Scholars is a United Way donor designated organization.

Our ID# is 3323.
If you work in Wayne, Monroe, Ontario, and other local counties, your workplace may be part of the campaign.

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Thank you for supporting Gananda students in realizing their dreams!
 

 

Financial Aid Information:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

NY State Higher Education Services Corporation

Rochester Community Foundation Scholarships

Ruben A. Cirillo HS Guidance Department

Scholarship Coach from Scholarship America

Scholarship America Collegiate Partner Directory

Fastweb Scholarships

Gananda Rotary Scholarship

Scholly scholarship search

Good Call Scholarship search
 

 

 


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Gananda Dollars for Scholars is a community-based, nonprofit organization that raises scholarship funds for qualified Gananda graduates. These scholarships help to further the education of students who have a strong work ethic and contribute to the community. GDFS is supported by local individuals, organizations and businesses, and is a part of Scholarship America. We offer students and parents a resource to locate local and national scholarship opportunities. Gananda Dollars for Scholars is a  501(c)(3) non-profit, which means your donation is tax deductible.