July 29, 2010
Two Herkimer County Community College students were recently awarded scholarships through the Herkimer County College Foundation.
Dawn Glode, Dolgville, NY is the 2010 Donovan Scholar as recipient of the Senator James H. Donovan Memorial Scholarship. Administered through the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc., this fund provides scholarships to HCCC students who are residents of Herkimer, Oneida or Lewis Counties. Recipients are chosen based on academic promise, involvement in community affairs and financial need.
Glode is a Childhood Education major at HCCC. She is a single parent and volunteers for Girl Scouts, Salvation Army and DESPTO.
Ashley Moore, Ilion, NY is the 2010 recipient of the Donald J. Mitchell Family Fund Scholarship. The award is given to a student from Congressman (Ret.) Mitchell’s district constituency for their second year of study at HCCC. Administered through the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc., selection is based on demonstrated high school leadership and active community involvement. Academic promise is considered.
Moore is a General Studies major at HCCC and member of the Photography Club. She volunteers at the Salvation Army soup kitchen and is employed part-time at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center.