Investing in STEM
Alumni, friends, and businesses have made generous investments in Canton scholarships that benefit talented female students who aspire to study STEM.
AAUW Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Carol Grzywinski, Sandy Sarkula, and the St. Lawrence County Branch of the American Association of University Women, the award benefits a female student from St. Lawrence County with leadership potential enrolled in a four year program of study. Preference is given to STEM-related fields.
Corning Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Sponsored by Corning Inc., the award benefits an entering student in the Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum who is a graduate of a St. Lawrence County high school. Preference is given to women and minorities.
Catherine Wells Hart Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The award was created from donations by friends, family, and businesses upon the passing of Catherine Wells Hart. This
scholarship supports a female student pursuing a STEM degree within the Canino School of Engineering Technology.
Sheila Smith '82 Endowed Scholarship for Women in STEM
The award was established in 2016 and is presented annually to a freshman or continuing female student in a program within the Canino School of Engineering Technology or the Veterinary Science/Veterinary Technology programs.