Career Training Scholarships

In the spring of 2020, Ti-Alliance awarded the first Ti-Alliance Career Training Scholarships. In partnership with the Tony and Jean DiFebbo Educational Foundation, we provided three Ticonderoga High School graduates with more than $25,000 in tuition funding and mentorship to realize their dreams. Since then, we provided more than 20 deserving students.

Our goal is to encourage people in our community to pursue careers in skilled trades, remove the financial barriers to the education needed for these careers, ensure student success, and hopefully have these students live and practice their trades in our community.

Invest in the future of our community. DONATE to the Scholarship Fund today. It’s 100% tax-deductible!

Eligibility & How to Apply

The Ti-Alliance Career Training Scholarships are available to residents of Hague, Ticonderoga, or Putnam. Applicants can be a graduating senior from Ticonderoga High School, a GED graduate, or a post high school graduate that wants a career in a skilled trade and plans to work in the Ticonderoga area after receiving their degree or certification. There is no age limitation.

Eligible programs include (but are not limited to) Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Occupational Science, and certificate programs including:

Culinary Arts, Fire Science & Paramedic, Construction Management, General Construction (all trades), HVAC/Plumbing, Electrical, Welding, Automotive, Marine/Sport Vehicle repair, Renewable Energy Technology, Environmental Technology, Mechanical & Industrial Technology, Facility Maintenance/Mechatronics, Dental & Medical Assistants, Nursing, Elder and Hospice Care, and other health industry programs. All programs must be certified by NY State or other governing board.

Scholarships can to cover the costs of outstanding tuition (after other financial aid) and non-tuition costs such as room and board, transportation, books/tools/supplies, certification or other exam fees, and child-care costs.

Don’t let finances keep you from attaining your dreams. CLICK HERE to download an application, or contact Kathleen Coffman at 518-503-6555 or [email protected].

Financial Elements of the Fund

The Skilled Career Training Scholarships are funded by diversified financial elements. These include donations from generous scholarship fund donors, the Tony J. and Jean H. DiFebbo Educational Trust, and Ti-Alliance. Our goal is to build the fund so it can be self-sustaining for years to come.

Past Recipients

Since 2020, Ti-Alliance has awarded over $100,000 in Skilled Career Training Scholarships to more than 10 local students. Past recipients have pursued skilled careers through a variety of programs, including welding, nursing, forestry, applied arts, and more.

2020 Recipients

2021 Recipients

2022 Recipients

2023 Recipients

2024 Recipients