Cesar Chavez by Susan Eddy A brief biography of Cesar Chavez, the Mexican American union leader who fought to get migrant farm workers better wages.
Leicester Academy
3 Mt. Morris-Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
(585) 658-7960 - (800) 245-5681
office@migrant.net
Leah Levy spent the last ten years of her professional life working with the migrant families in Columbia County. She gave tirelessly of her time and self to access services for the families. She was an educator, tutor, advocate, and friend to families and students. This scholarship honors her memory.
The purpose of this scholarship is to serve as a memorial to Leah Levy, educator, tutor, advocate, and friend to the migrant community, by offering an annual award in the amount of up to $500 for post-secondary scholarship assistance to a migrant farmworker senior high school student attending a high school in Columbia County, New York. The student should have demonstrated a caring attitude toward others or the community.
Application Process
A completed application form must be accompanied by:
The application deadline is April 1 of each year and must be submitted electronically or postmarked by that date.
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete our general scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents must be mailed by April 1 to the following address:
Leah Levy Memorial Scholarship
c/o Mary Kline
Herkimer BOCES
352 Gros Boulevard
Herkimer, NY 13350
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To recognize a senior high school student from a migrant farmworker family in Franklin, St. Lawrence, or Clinton Counties in New York State needing post-secondary scholarship assistance who has demonstrated a caring and giving attitude toward another individual or community with a $500 scholarship.
Application Process
A completed application form must be accompanied by:
The application deadline is April 1 of each year and must be submitted electronically or postmarked by that date.
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete our general scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents must be mailed by April 1 to the following address:
Juanita Crippen Memorial Scholarship
North Country Migrant Education Program
SUNY Potsdam
Van Housen Hall Extension 2nd Floor
Potsdam, NY 13676
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To serve as a memorial to Aurelio “Larry” Jazo, a long time migrant educator, by offering an annual award in the amount of $1,000 for post-secondary scholarship assistance to a migrant farmworker student who has a recent migration to Illinois.
Application Process
A completed application form must be accompanied by:
The application deadline is May 15 of each year and must be submitted electronically or postmarked by that date.
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete our general scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents must be mailed by May 15 to the following address:
Aurelio “Larry” Jazo Migrant Scholarship
Geneseo Migrant Center
3 Mt. Morris - Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
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To honor a migrant farmworker student from New York State needing postsecondary scholarship assistance.
Application Process
A completed application form must be accompanied by:
The application deadline is April 1 of each year and must be submitted electronically or postmarked by that date.
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete our general scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents must be mailed by April 1 to the following address:
Friends of Senator Jack Perry Migrant Scholarship
Geneseo Migrant Center
3 Mt. Morris - Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
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To recognize a migrant farmworker senior high school student from New York State needing post-secondary scholarship assistance who has demonstrated a caring and giving attitude toward another individual or community with a $500 scholarship.
Application Process
A completed application form must be accompanied by:
The application deadline is April 1 of each year and must be submitted electronically or postmarked by that date.
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete our general scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents must be mailed by April 1 to the following address:
Robert Apicella Good Samaritan Migrant Scholarship
Geneseo Migrant Center
3 Mt. Morris - Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
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In honor of Margaret Raley for her dedicated commitment to migrant farmworker families, this Scholarship will recognize a New York State migrant student who desires to achieve personal and career goals by furthering his/her education.
Application Process
A completed application form must be accompanied by:
The application deadline is April 1 of each year and must be submitted electronically or postmarked by that date.
The Margaret Raley New York State Migrant Student Scholarship Award will be announced at the Migrant Education Tutorial and Support Services (METS) Spring Consortium. The financial award will be provided to the winner upon submission of proof of acceptance or enrollment at an accredited public or private college or trade school.
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete our general scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents must be mailed by April 1 to the following address::
Margaret Raley New York State Migrant Student Scholarship
Geneseo Migrant Center
3 Mt. Morris - Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
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To serve as a memorial to Jean DeGrace Crandall, educator and friend to the migrant community, by offering an annual award in the amount of $1,000 for post-secondary scholarship assistance to a migrant farmworker or child of a migrant farmworker from Mexico with a history of migration to Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, or Westchester Counties in New York State. Though not required, but because of Jean’s personal interests, preference will be given to a student with a demonstrated interest in traditional Mexican art and culture.
Application Process
A completed application form must be accompanied by:
The application deadline is April 1 of each year and must be submitted electronically or postmarked by that date.
Please note that a recipient of this award may reapply for subsequent years as long as he/she is enrolled in good standing at a post-secondary institution of higher education. To reapply the applicant must submit a letter requesting consideration and a copy of his/her official college transcript showing the most recent grades obtained. This information must be submitted by April 1.
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete our general scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents must be mailed by April 1 to the following address:
Jean DeGrace Crandall Memorial Scholarship Fund
Geneseo Migrant Center
3 Mt. Morris - Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
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To provide financial support to a deserving student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college. This support, up to a possible $20,000, will cover expenses beyond what the youth has been able to procure in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate degree without being encumbered by substantial debt.
Application Process
A completed application form must be accompanied by:
The application deadline is July 1 of each year and must be submitted electronically or postmarked by that date.
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete our general scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents must be mailed by July 1 to the following address:
Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship
Geneseo Migrant Center
3 Mt. Morris - Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
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Funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, creative arts scholarships have been initiated in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines:
Begin the application process by filling out the form fields on this page. You will then be asked to complete a more detailed scholarship form. If you would prefer a paper form, you may download it on this page. Completed application with supporting documents for grants under $500 can be mailed throughout the year to the address listed below. Completed application with supporting documents for grants up to $2,500 awarded semi-annually must be mailed by June 1 and November 1 to the following address:
Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers
Geneseo Migrant Center
3 Mt. Morris - Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
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