Our Kiwanis Club sponsors two Key Clubs: Willsboro Central School and Seton Catholic High School. Key Clubs are for high school students who seek opportunities to perform service in the community and to gain leadership experience.
Scholarships:
SUNY Plattsburgh North Country Scholarships
Our Kiwanis club raises funds to provide scholarships for SUNY Plattsburgh students from the North Country.
Clinton Community College Sponsorships
We also donate funds every year to the Clinton Community College Foundation for scholarship support for a student from Clinton County.
Grace Belden Music Scholarships
The Grace Belden Music Scholarship is named for a woman who played the piano at Kiwanis luncheons for many years as a volunteer before women could join Kiwanis. One $500 scholarship is offered each spring.
Eligibility Requirements & Selection Criteria:
A high school graduate accepted into a 4-year college/university as a music major or a current college student at SUNY Plattsburgh with a music major
Currently a legal resident of Clinton County and must be a graduate of Plattsburgh High School, Seton Catholic Central High School, Beekmantown Central High School, Peru High School, Saranac High School, Willsboro Central School or Chazy Central High School
A high school/college average of 85 or higher
A record of community service and musical achievements
A student may only receive this scholarship one time.
Other Projects for Children Supported by our Club:
Dictionary Project: All 3rd graders at 7 elementary schools in Clinton County are presented with their own dictionaries
Camp Jericho: Camperships for children of first responders
Stuff the Strand Project: Provide food and baby items (formula, baby food, diapers) to JCEO Distribution Centers and the Interfaith Food Shelf
The Christmas Bureau: Funding for toys for local children
The Bike Rodeo: Safety equipment for children who attend
The JCEO Backpack Program: Backpacks with food are given to children to provide them with food for the weekend
SUNY Plattsburgh Shine On Program: a preventive program designed to increase resiliency, self-esteem and confidence in elementary-school children, aiming to reduce negative mental health issues before they reach middle school.
HOBY Leadership Training: Support for one local student to attend
Plattsburgh Youth Hockey: Sponsorship of games
Autism Alliance Walk: Sponsor
Skating Club of the Adirondacks: Sponsor
Outside Art: Support for local murals on buildings
Punt, Pass & Kick Skills Event for boys and girls
I’ve Been Admitted to College Program at SUNY Plattsburgh: for 8th grade students from the region
Make-A-Wish Foundation: Sponsor
Emily Ann Griffin Foundation: Sponsor
The United Way of the Adirondack Region’s ALICE program: Donor
What We Do
Supporting Local Youth:
Key Club Sponsorships
Our Kiwanis Club sponsors two Key Clubs: Willsboro Central School and Seton Catholic High School. Key Clubs are for high school students who seek opportunities to perform service in the community and to gain leadership experience.
Scholarships:
SUNY Plattsburgh North Country Scholarships
Our Kiwanis club raises funds to provide scholarships for SUNY Plattsburgh students from the North Country.
Clinton Community College Sponsorships
We also donate funds every year to the Clinton Community College Foundation for scholarship support for a student from Clinton County.
Grace Belden Music Scholarships
The Grace Belden Music Scholarship is named for a woman who played the piano at Kiwanis luncheons for many years as a volunteer before women could join Kiwanis. One $500 scholarship is offered each spring.
Eligibility Requirements & Selection Criteria:
Other Projects for Children Supported by our Club:
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