Scholarships
The Brian A. Kelley Memorial Scholarship
For Bradford Area High School Seniors
The Brian A. Kelley Memorial Scholarship is a $1,000 award presented by the Kelley Family Charitable Foundation. Brian's legacy is defined by his extraordinary compassion and generosity, which touched numerous lives in his community through countless acts of kindness. He was passionate about supporting local youth sports and was proud to be an alumnus of Bradford High School.
When Brian experienced his first heart attack, our community rallied around him, understanding that the road to recovery would be long and challenging. Despite his remarkable resilience, he was later diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Although he fought with unwavering courage, he ultimately succumbed to the disease.
In tribute to Brian’s determined spirit and selflessness, we established the Brian A. Kelley Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors Brian’s memory by recognizing individuals who embody strength, kindness, and a commitment to serving their community, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps.
The Donald & Suzanne Kelley Memorial Scholarship
For Schuylerville High School Seniors & Saratoga Springs High School Seniors
The Donald and Suzanne Kelley Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 award presented by the Kelley Family Charitable Foundation, honors the enduring legacy of Donald and Suzanne Kelley. The Kelley Family Charitable Foundation was established to create a brighter future for all, one act of kindness at a time, inspired by the lives of Donald and Suzanne.
Suzanne, a loving mother and grandmother, showered her family with love, time, and affection. Donald, an honest and caring father and grandfather, taught his family the true meaning of friendship and what it meant to be a Kelley. Together, they instilled the belief that kindness is the key to a life well-lived.
This scholarship seeks to recognize an individual who embodies the spirit of Donald and Suzanne by demonstrating a commitment to kindness and working to create a brighter future for all, one act of kindness at a time. The recipient will be someone who lives their life with kindness as their compass, reflecting the values cherished by the Kelley family.
The Collette Whitney Memorial Scholarship
For Fort Ann Central School & Corinth Central High School Seniors
The Collette Whitney Memorial Scholarship is $1,000 award and is presented on behalf of the Kelley Family Charitable Foundation. When Collette found out that her cancer diagnosis had spread, she had one wish; to act with kindness for the rest of her days as she had her entire life. Collette spent her career in the medical field providing top quality care to her patients. Collette lived her life with a true spirit of kindness guiding her way. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who passed her gentle love and kindness to all that she met. Collette also had an affinity for taking photos. A hobby that she truly loved. This scholarship should go to a student who exemplifies the spirit of kindness. Students should apply if they feel that they demonstrate kindness in all aspects of their lives, as Collette did throughout all of her days.