Partnerships, Scholarships, Service, and Recognition

Find Out If You Qualify

The awards and scholarships below are offered through Rome College Foundation. We encourage interested students to speak with their guidance counselors or financial aid officers to learn about these and other financial aid opportunities.

Contact Guidance Counselors at:

• Rome Catholic School — www.romecatholic.org
  800 Cypress St., Rome, NY 13440   (315) 336-6190
• Rome Free Academy — www.romecsd.org
  95 Dart Circle, Griffiss Park, Rome, NY 13440   (315) 334-7246
• The New York State School for the Deaf — www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/nyssd/
  401 Turin St., Rome, NY 13440   (315) 337-8400

Current Scholarship Listing

1. Charles T. Beeching - Revere Copper Products, Inc. Family Scholarship
   Applicants must be a son or daughter of a Rome-based Revere employee, and is based on scholastic achievement, citizenship, & community activities. Applications distributed at Revere Copper Products.
2. Credit Bureau of Utica/Rome College Foundation
   Presented to a student pursuing studies in an accredited program leading to a degree in Business or a Health-related discipline at a local college or university.
3. M. Carolyn Glesmann Scholarship
   Presented each year to a graduating RFA, RCS, or NYSSD senior who will major in a physical science curriculum as a freshman.  Applications available from NYSSD, RFA and RCS guidance counselors.
4. Mid-Career Incentive Award
   The Rome College Foundation awards $1,000 grants to Rome area college students. These awards, called the Mid-Career Incentive Awards, are based on academic achievement, citizenship, and need. They are awarded to four students who qualify, one each from Utica College, SUNYIT, Mohawk Valley Community College, and Hamilton College. Applications available at financial aid offices at these colleges.
5. Peter A. Fabrizio, Jr. Scholarship
   Awarded to a Rome third grader who holds the highest grade average at the Rome Catholic School.
6. Rev. Robert A. O'Meara Scholarship
   Presented to those adults who wish to enhance their current human service skills, to re-enter the human services, or to change their career to human services. First priority will be given to adult members of the First Presbyterian Church, second priority to undergraduate students who are members of the First Presbyterian Church and third priority to high school graudates who members of the First Presbyterian Church. For a detailed list of priority and award requirements, download the Rev. Robert A. O'Meara Scholarship Application (pdf).
7. Rome Twigs Scholarship
   On behalf of the Rome Twigs, the Foundation awards scholarships to qualified students from RFA and RCS to who will be pursuing careers in nursing or health-related fields. Each student receives a Twigs Scholarship in varying amounts. The scholarships are funded by the Twigs to honor the memory of their deceased members. Applications available from RFA and RCS guidance counselors.