Scholarship - CLASP

The Charlton Loan and Scholarship Program (CLASP) is an academic, merit based, program that financially awards students who have successfully matriculated from The Charlton School or wish to pursue postsecondary education. CLASP gives preference for students, in the judgment of the Trustees, for which without such support could not afford such education. The institution that the student chooses must be eligible for Federal financial assistance, unless waived by the Executive Committee. The program works in tandem with the Gay Brown Foundation as well as the Anna C. Manley Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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black and white photo of our founder John S. Hawley

Founding Story

John S. Hawley, who was born and raised in Charlton, New York, moved to New York City and made a fortune as a candy manufacturer. Hawley offered to donate $25,000 to open an industrial school for boys experiencing homelessness in Charlton, with further financial support in the future, if Dr. James Sweetman could organize the project. After several town meetings, the Town of Charlton accepted the project. The Valentine farm was purchased for $14,000 for the project and was named the Charlton Industrial Farm School. Founded in 1895, The school provided room and board, as well as instruction, to boys who were experiencing homlessness.

Timeline

The Charlton Industrial Farm School founded in 1895 for boys experiencing homelessness.

The Charlton Industrial Farm Main building burned in spring of 1938 and students were relocated to other agencies.

In 1955, the Charlton School reopened after 17 years with a new mission to empower young women.

In 2022, 100 percent of the Charlton School population was voluntarily enrolled for
the first time.

Timeline

The Charlton Industrial Farm
School founded in 1895 for boys experiencing homelessness.

In 1955, the Charlton School reopened after 17 years with a new mission to empower young women.

The Charlton Industrial Farm
Main building burned in spring of 1938 and students were relocated to other agencies.

In 2022, 100 percent of the Charlton School population was voluntarily enrolled for
the first time.

Quotes from board member:

This program saves young lives. I would share the joy of witnessing the return of joy, hope, the ability to dream and envision a future that our students and their families experience after successfully completing the program at the Charlton School. I would share how wonderful it feels to be a part of this.

Wendy Shisler

I have loved every moment I have spent on the Charlton School campus. I have seen young lives transformed through excellent treatment programming, delivered always with care and love. Each life touched in a positive way is priceless and something that I choose to support in any way I can.

Wendy Shisler