Lenore Adams Memorial Scholarships

family scholarship / Teacher Scholarship

​Family Scholarship- Week Four at the UU House
Statement of Purpose

The goal of this scholarship program is to provide a week-long, expense-paid Chautauqua experience at the UU Denominational House on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution.

The Family Scholarship (Week 4) provides for two parents and two children (from age 6 to seniors in High School).  It covers gate passes, parking, Children’s School or Boys and Girls Club registrations, and up to two Special Studies classes.  The family is responsible for their own transportation to Chautauqua and their meals while they are staying with us.
Preference is given to families who would not otherwise be able to experience Chautauqua without financial assistance.

The UU House has 6 rooms for rent, and 1 room for the House Hosts.  It is conveniently located near Bestor Plaza, the Amphitheater, and other important Chautauqua locations such as the Post Office, Book Store and Library.  The House offers a shared kitchen and dining room, as well as free WiFi.  

Families will be housed in the Family room which has two twin beds and, a day bed and a trundle bed.  You would share a bathroom with one other guest room.
Interested families need to complete a simple application and also include a letter telling us your reasons for applying, and another letter of support from your UU minister or president of the congregation.
Click here for the family scholarship application form.
Application and questions can be directed to Sandra Stupiansky, [email protected]
5096 W Lake Rd, Mayville, NY 14757.  
814-671-3359.

The deadline for applications is February 15, 2027.

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TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST (UU) FELLOWSHIP AT CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION - WEEK 3

The Teacher Scholarship (Week 3) provides a gate pass and parking in the main lot for one person, but the applicant can bring a guest (who will pay for their own gate pass and parking if there is a second car).  Along with the application, please include a letter of intent and a letter of support from your school or community leader. 
Preference will be given to teachers from local school districts in the Chautauqua area.
Application and questions can be directed to Sandra Stupiansky, [email protected]
5096 W Lake Rd, Mayville, NY 14757.  
814-671-3359.

The deadline for applications is February 15, 2027. ​

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About Lenore Adams

Lenore Adams (1929-2020) was a life-long Chautauquan.  She was also a long-term member of the UU Fellowship who not only helped establish the Fellowship here at Chautauqua, but later also served on the UU Denominational House Committee as a founding member.  Her contributions helped make it a vibrant and wonderful UU experience on the grounds.

Lenore’s favorite place on earth was her family cottage withing Chautauqua Institution where she spent part of, if not all of, every summer of her 91 years.  Her family had a Japanese Maple tree planted by the Institution in her honor in a beautiful setting at the top of the brick walk near the Main Gate.

She believed that the Chautauqua experience would be valuable for anyone at any age (her children and grandchildren agree!), and wanted to create a fund that would support bringing families and teachers here to enjoy and benefit from that experience.

Gifts to support the Lenore Adams Scholarship Fund can be made out to the UU Fellowship of Chautauqua, and designated as intended for the Scholarship Fund.  The mailing address is Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Chautauqua, P.O. Box 622, Chautauqua, NY 14722.  Thank you.