Corning, N.Y. – October 22, 2025 – Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) at Elmira today announced the launch of the Corning Incorporated Future Foundations Health Scholarship, a critical initiative designed to address significant healthcare shortages in rural areas of Chemung and Steuben Counties.
The scholarship, sponsored by Corning Incorporated, offers comprehensive financial support, covering full tuition and mandatory fees – valued at up to $50,000 per year – for two students enrolled in LECOM’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program. In return, scholarship recipients pledge to practice full-time in Chemung or Steuben Counties for a minimum of four years after completing their residency in primary care specialties.
“Amid the significant healthcare challenges facing communities across the Southern Tier, this scholarship represents a transformative investment in the future of rural medicine,” said Millicent Ruffin, Division Vice President, Corning Community Impact. “We are proud to partner with LECOM at Elmira to support aspiring medical professionals in achieving their dreams while fostering a lasting, positive impact in our region. This program is a testament to Corning Community Impact’s commitment to improving healthcare access and building a healthier future in the communities where we live and work.”
The Future Foundations Health Scholarship is designed to attract medical students who are passionate about treating underserved populations. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community service and rural healthcare through volunteer activities and a written personal statement. The highly selective program ensures that scholars are fully equipped to address the unique challenges of practicing medicine in medically underserved areas.
In addition to financial support, the scholarship includes a service commitment requiring recipients to practice in one of the following high-demand primary care specialties: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, OB/GYN, or Emergency Medicine. This focus on primary care specialties directly addresses the region’s most critical healthcare needs.
“This scholarship reflects LECOM’s mission to train the next generation of physicians who are dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of their communities,” said Dr. Richard Terry, Dean of LECOM at Elmira. “By offering debt-free medical education to students with a heart for service, we’re not only supporting their professional growth but also ensuring that families in rural Chemung and Steuben Counties have access to quality healthcare for years to come.”
The timeline for the scholarship program is aligned with the admissions process, with applications open now through May 2026. Recipients must maintain academic progress and professionalism throughout their education to retain the scholarship.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics, along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
About Corning Community Impact (CCI)
Established in December 2023, CCI continues Corning’s 73-year track record of giving as it centralizes Corning’s philanthropic and economic development contributions in the U.S. under a single organization to maximize impact in areas that align closely with its Values and business objectives. CCI acts as a trusted resource to nurture vibrant, equitable communities through thought leadership, philanthropic support, and long-term partnerships.
About LECOM
Founded in 1992, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (www.lecom.edu) has grown to become the largest and one of the most affordable medical schools in the United States. LECOM offers innovative, student-centered pathways to degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, podiatry and health services administration. To date, LECOM has graduated more than 19,000 healthcare professionals who are now serving communities across the country. Committed to excellence in education, research, and community service, LECOM continues to shape the future of healthcare by training the next generation of highly skilled and compassionate professionals.
