updated December 8, 2009 AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES APPLICATIONS ARE LOCATED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP CABINET. PLEASE ASK MRS. THOMAS, MRS. NIKODEM, MS. SAMPSON, OR MS. MCKENNA IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. HELPFUL SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES http://www.fastweb.com http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARIES Silverman Law of Schenectady, NY is offering scholarship opportunities to Capital Region students grades 7 - 12. Scholarship Awards will be presented two (2) times per year in May and November with the top three (3) students who qualify receiving awards as follows: -1st place: $250 -2nd place: $150 -3rd place: $100 To complete scholarship forms, please visit: www.thesilvermanlawfirm.com/silverman-scholarship-program/ JOHN F KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST The 2010 Profile in Courage Essay Contest is available online at www.jfklibrary.org Students must submit their essay prior to January 9, 2010 to be considered for this scholarship. Deadline - January 9, 2010 NEW YORK WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS The NYWEA is offering a total of 6 $1,500 scholarships this year. Two to children of NYWEA members, two to students enrolled at a college where there is a NYWEA chapter, and two to high school students who will be enrolled in an environmentally related four year program. Deadline - January 21, 2010 SEFCU – Credit Union Association Scholarship $1,000 and $500 awards are available for all college-bound high school seniors who are SEFCU members. To receive an application call 518-451-2897 or email marketing@sefcu.com Deadline – January 22, 2010 JENKINS MEMORIAL PTA SCHOLARSHIP Available to seniors who are planning to pursue a career in teaching and planning to attend a SUNY school. Deadline – January 31, 2010 YOUTH HUMANITARIAN AWARD IN MEMORY OF STANLEY MARCUS (PTA) Available to a high school junior or senior who best exemplifies the dedication to youth and zealous volunteer community service for which the late Stanley Marcus was known. Deadline – January 31, 2010 BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM $1000 scholarships available to high school seniors. To apply login to: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html Deadline - February 1, 2010 DR. SEUSS'S OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! 2010 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $5,000 scholarship award Essay Question - Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! delivers an important chances and the troubles that life presents. Thinking about the book, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, what kind of opportunities and challenges do you think your education will present in the future? Deadline - February 15, 2010 YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARD – ZONTA CLUB The Zonta Club is offering $500, $1000, $3000 scholarships to students who are committed to the volunteer and public sectors, show leadership achievements, and are dedicated to the advancement of women. Applications available on line at: Zontadistrict2.org/Albany Deadline – February 26, 2010 DOROTHEA DEITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Women in Physical Education in NYS is offering a scholarship to provide financial assistance to selected women students planning to major in Physical Education Teacher Education. Scholarships range from $6500 - $4500. Please visit www.nysahperd.org for information. Deadline - March 1, 2010 THE AT&T SNF BBB SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP The AT&T and BBB “Science and Technology Scholarship” recognize college bound students in their senior year of high school. Scholarships are based upon leadership, community service, and extra-curricular activities Deadline – March 1, 2010 ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTS “NED CARTER” SCHOLARSHIP In keeping with Ned Carters life of community service and dedication to helping others, these awards will be presented to those young people who will be pursuing a career in the Community Service related areas of endeavor at either a two or four year college next year. Applications can be downloaded online at: www.firedistnys.com Deadline – March 1, 2010 LANSINGBURGH LITTLE LEAGUE This $1000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who was a graduate of the Lansingburgh Little League program. Selection criteria are based upon character, achievement, and financial need. Deadline – March 5, 2010