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 Partnerships, Scholarships, Service, and Recognition |
The Rome College Foundation (RCF) is committed to serving the Rome New York community's needs by promoting and enhancing improved higher educational opportunities for our local students ... building a better workforce for the future. With grants from the Sears Family Foundation, the Foundation co-sponsored several programs administered by the Chamberšs Education Committee, including: Sophomore Mentoring Program for students at RFA, RCS, and NYSSD; College Night at RFA; the "Be Cool" substance abuse education program in cooperation with Rome Memorial Hospital for fifth graders; the "Starting Off On The Right Foot" program for college-bound high school graduates; and the traveling art exhibit by elementary school students. New Scholarships For Graduating SeniorsThe Rome College Foundation has increased its number of scholarships available to graduating seniors: Charles R. Getty award ($750 to a Rome Free Academy, Rome Catholic School or New York State School for the Deaf senior who plans to pursue a career in accounting), the James J. Gillette award ($1,000 to a Rome Free Academy, Rome Catholic School or New York State School for the Deaf senior who plans to pursue a career in the either the hospitality or business fields) and the Bernhard Family award ($1,000 to a Rome Free Academy and a Rome Catholic School senior who will be attending college or trade school this fall, and who made a significant contribution to the Rome community through volunteer work or other service to the community). For more details on these scholarships (and all the Rome College Foundation opportunity), visit the How to Apply page. College Night at RFAEvery October, over 180 colleges, military representatives, and technical schools attend Rome Free Academy's College Night. The event is open to students of Rome, Oneida, Holland Patent and other surrounding schools. The Rome College Foundation distributes
information about the Foundation's many offerings to students and parents.  Abby Gymburch 2010 Charles T. Beeching - Revere Copper Products, Inc. Family ScholarshipAbby Gymburch, SUNY Oswego, was awarded the scholarship based on scholastic achievement, citizenship, & community activities of a child of a Rome-based Revere employee. More » |
