Harvey E. Anderson Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Rochester Community Foundation

To be awarded to students who participate in Section V sports, have been diligent in academic and athletic endeavors, and exhibit self-motivation and extraordinary effort.

Application Period

Contact school athletic director or sports coach for nomination information. A nomination code is required to access the application. Applications are accepted between December 1 – February 28.

Number and Size of Awards

One award of $4,000 each to both a male and a female athlete; paid as $1,000 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Additionally, one non-renewable award of $1,000 to both a male and a female runner-up. Award paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.

Allowed Use of Award

Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.

Eligibility Criteria

For college-bound graduating seniors who have participated in athletics at Section V schools.

Each school in Section V may select one male and one female student to complete the application. Applicants need not be the best natural athletes or scholars, but should demonstrate “110 percent” effort in studies and chosen sports.

Financial need may be considered, but is not a determining factor.

Application Process

This scholarship accepts nominations from Section V schools only.

The application process is coordinated through the Community Foundation and Section V. Each eligible school nominates one male and one female.

Interested Students: Please see your athletic director, coach or counselor in November to learn more about this scholarship.

Nominators: Please contact the Community Foundation at scholarships@racf.org in November to request an access code and application instructions to share with your nominee(s) on December 1.

Nominated students: An invitation to complete the application will be shared to you. The application is available between December 1 – February 28.

Committee/Selection Process

The selection process is coordinated through Section V. A committee comprised of Section V representatives and other community members reviews applications and selects recipient(s).

Award Announcement and Payment

The Community Foundation emails an award notification with instructions for claiming the award to the recipient in the Spring.

Payment is mailed to the college for the recipient’s account in one lump sum in the Fall and split between the Fall and Spring semesters once required documentation is received.