Scholarship
In 1985, a group of local educators and community members familiar with Ernie Davis's legacy began to raise funds to construct a statue in his honor. The resulting memorial was dedicated in 1988. One year later, the Ernie Davis Memorial Scholarship was established. It continues today with the support of the local community. The scholarship, which can range from $10,000 - $15,000, is awarded to a high school senior. In 2003, an additional scholarship was established in honor of Marty Harrigan, Ernie's high school coach. Typically, this scholarship can range from $4,000 - $6,000.
Nominees are asked either to develop a project to spread the word about Ernie Davis and his lasting legacy or to volunteer for 44 hours while spreading the word. Each year, a high school senior is selected to receive the Ernie Davis Memorial Scholarship, and a second student is selected to receive the Marty Harrigan Memorial Scholarship.
Nominees are asked either to develop a project to spread the word about Ernie Davis and his lasting legacy or to volunteer for 44 hours while spreading the word. Each year, a high school senior is selected to receive the Ernie Davis Memorial Scholarship, and a second student is selected to receive the Marty Harrigan Memorial Scholarship.
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Izzy Griffin (2023 Marty Harrigan Scholarship Recipient) talks about her project of establishing Ernie Davis Day.
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QualificationsThe scholarship is open to seniors attending high school in Chemung County or Corning, NY. Applicants should have participated as a member of a high school or community team which emphasizes sportsmanship, team collaboration as well as physical activity. Previous applicants have participated in track, volleyball, dance, marching band and others. If you have any question as to if your participation on a team qualifies, please contact [email protected].
Along with a formal application, students are asked either to develop a project to spread the word about Ernie Davis's legacy or to volunteer for 44 hours while spreading the word. During the process, the applicant will be asked to reflect on racism during Ernie Davis’s era and the present. Learn about past projects, read a PDF overview of the scholarship, or contact a Committee Member with your questions. Application ProcessApplications with completed projects or volunteer hours are due by April 1st of your senior year via the Community Foundation's online portal. Students must create an account, select the Ernie Davis Memorial Scholarship from the listing, and submit their application online. The Scholarship Committee will review the applications and select the winner at the beginning of June. The recipients will be notified and announced during their schools' senior awards banquets.
The Ernie Davis Scholarship Committee made recent changes to the application process. Read more about the expanded opportunities for applicants.
Support is still needed to continue the scholarship and raise awareness about Ernie's legacy. Help us forever celebrate this great athlete and humanitarian.
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Founding Committee Members
John Beecher
Atty A.W. DeFilippo (Tony)
John Gough
Marty Harrigan
Howard Kimball
Boyd McDowell
Jack Moore
Bill Tryon
Current Committee Members
Laurie Liberatore, Chair
A'Don Allen, III
Martin J. Chalk
Molly (Moore) Frankel
Thomas Gough
David Herzig
Donna Homuth
Krystal Jubilee
Arthur Keith, Jr.
Anita Lewis
Laura Milazzo Mackiewicz
Scott D. Moore, Esq.
Randy Reid
John Beecher
Atty A.W. DeFilippo (Tony)
John Gough
Marty Harrigan
Howard Kimball
Boyd McDowell
Jack Moore
Bill Tryon
Current Committee Members
Laurie Liberatore, Chair
A'Don Allen, III
Martin J. Chalk
Molly (Moore) Frankel
Thomas Gough
David Herzig
Donna Homuth
Krystal Jubilee
Arthur Keith, Jr.
Anita Lewis
Laura Milazzo Mackiewicz
Scott D. Moore, Esq.
Randy Reid
Ernie Davis Scholarship Committee
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