CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – The Rotary Club of Corning is offering scholarships of up to $1,000 to Corning-area high school seniors who are graduating in June 2021 and entering a continuing education school program of two or more years by fall 2021.

The scholarships are also available to second-year students at Corning Community College who are continuing their education at a four-year institution.

The primary criteria for selection are the student’s demonstrated commitment to community service during their high school or college years, together with acceptance into a continuing education program of the student’s choice.

Rotary Club Scholarships are not open to Rotary members and their families.

Applications are available for download at the “Rotary Forms” section of the Rotary Club of Corning website at: www.corningnyrotary.org. Paper applications are also available in the guidance office of participating schools.

Students should type their responses and may mail their completed application to the Rotary Club Scholarship Committee chairperson at: Dr. Geraldine F. Wolfe, Corning Rotary Scholarship, PO Box 264, Painted Post, New York 14870. Applications must be postmarked by March 19, 2021, and scholarships will be awarded by May 2021.

Applicants should direct their questions to their guidance office or to Dr. Geraldine F. Wolfe at gwolfe44@yahoo.com.