The Junior League of Syracuse was founded in 1920 and is dedicated to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

The 100 Year Annual Scholarship was established in 2020 to empower women in the Syracuse community by awarding one $2,000 scholarship. The scholarship is intended to further the applicant’s identified career, educational, professional development, and/or voluntarism goals or ambitions.

Applications will open on February 7th!

Application Criteria:

• Must be a woman and/or an individual that identifies as a woman.
• Must be age 16+ (no maximum age). All ages 16+ are welcome to apply.
• Must reside in the one of the following counties: Onondaga, Madison, Cortland, Cayuga, or Oswego.
• Applicant must be looking for further education, training, or skill development. Some examples (but not limited to) are:

• • College applicants
  • Continuing education/certification programs
  • Trade training, i.e., electrician, cosmetology, web developer, dental hygienist, x-ray technician, etc.
  • Skill development: art, fitness instruction, driving programs, etc.
  • New entrepreneurs

Applications must be submitted by April 26, 2024.

Please note the deadline has been extended from April 5th to April 26th.

If awarded, the recipient will be invited to attend the Junior League of Syracuse Annual Dinner on June 11th @ 6pm.

If interested, please fill out the application to apply for this scholarship! Online Application

If needed, you may complete the downloadable application and mail to:

The Junior League of Syracuse, Inc.

Attn: JLS 100 Year Scholarship

431 E Fayette St., Suite 225

Syracuse, NY 13202

Applications must be received by April 26th, 2024.

Download Application: 2024 Junior League of Syracuse 100 Year Annual Scholarship.docx