HISTORY
The Schenectady Kiwanis Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was established in October 1963 as part of the Kiwanis Club of Schenectady organization for the purpose of accepting gifts in honor of Kiwanis members, family members and friends and bequests to honor Kiwanis members who have passed away.  All gifts to the Kiwanis Foundation are deductible to the extent that tax laws will allow.

Foundation grants are awarded, primarily, to graduating students to help attain vocational or academic excellence, assistance to handicapped youth through local institutions and also to youth development organizations to support programs serving children in our community.  Grants are limited to income generated from the corpus of investments that have been donated or bequeathed to the Schenectady Kiwanis Foundation.  Therefore, awards will vary from year to year. 

Gifts to the Schenectady Kiwanis Foundation can be mailed to:
Michael Della Rocco, President
Schenectady Kiwanis Foundation
2272 W. Old State Road
Altamont, NY  12009

STUDENT GRANT APPLICATION AND RELEASE FORM

Student Grant Application and Release Form*

The Kiwanis Foundation is pleased to offer grants up to $1500 to selected graduating high school seniors who reside in the City and County of Schenectady for their post high school education and training.  All applications are reviewed for academic performance, volunteer experience, family need and other positive qualities that will help a student’s success.  Key Club members are given extra consideration.  Personal adversity and altruistic volunteerism showing strength of character and determination will be important in the decision to make an award.  Applicants should be sure to mention any connection to Kiwanis one may have. 

Submissions of all applications are due no later than June 5th.

PDF Form  Below
*Applications MUST be accompanied by the release form in order to be considered for a grant.  The release form must be signed by the student and parent or guardian allowing permission to publish recipients information which is limited to student’s name, future plans for education, volunteer service, extracurricular activities and parents’/guardians’ name(s).  Addresses, phone numbers, GPA, income information addresses will NOT be made public. 

If you have questions, please contact Michael Della Rocco, Foundation President at mjdellarocco@gmail.com.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 GRANT RECIPIENTS