The 2025 Saratoga Rotary Foundation Scholarship Winners.

Opening Doors to Educational Opportunity:

The Greatest Transformative Gift

The Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation (SSREF), founded in 1997, proudly works with the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs to empower the next generation of Saratoga Springs leaders through scholarships supporting four-year, two-year, and professional post-secondary education.

A Rotary Scholarship recipient with their award.

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EVENTS

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“By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden and allowed me to focus on the important part, learning. I hope to one day help others achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”

Reina Ceballos 2021 Scholarship Recipient

“I’ve grown with the help, recognition, and the confidence that being a Rotary Scholar has given me and for that, I am thankful.”

Keenan Wright Sanson 2015 George H.W. Pierce Scholarship Recipient 

“Thank you for the contribution to my education.”

Emily MacDougall 2016 H. Gerow & J. McLuckie Scholarship Recipient

“This scholarship meant a lot to me. Thank you for all you do.”

Lianna Sinnott 2015 Jane Adams Wait Scholarship Recipient

“I’m so thankful and lucky to have received this scholarship”

Kendall Kane 2019 Scholarship Recipient

“I continue to leverage both the academic and personal learnings from my college experience in my professional career today, where I build partnerships in the medical technology industry. I am extremely grateful for the Solomon Trust’s generosity and commitment to supporting the growth of young adults in the Saratoga Springs community.”

Nicholas Stiansen 2015 Alfred Z. Solomon Scholarship Recipient

“The Rotary Education was a natural fit for my philanthropic interests. My own educational experiences opened doors for me, and led me to the Saratoga Springs community as library director. I see first-hand the importance and need of financially supporting our talented youth who endeavor to continue their education.”
Ike Pulver Local Resident, Scholarship Donor

A collage of four 2025 award recipients.

Sponsors

Adirondack Trust Company and Amsure
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