updated January 4, 2010
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
GOEDECKE SCHOLARSHIP
CapCom is offering a $2,000 scholarship to any students who might be
interested in pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Information
Technology.
For more information students should call or email Carie Sala at 518-458-
2195 or email Carrie at csala@capcomfcu.org
Deadline - February 17, 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
VETERANS OF LANSINGBURGH SCHOLARSHIP
The Veterans of Lansingburgh is awarding a scholarship to a graduating
Lansingburgh senior who is a child or grandchild of a Veteran who served on
active duty in the Armed Forces or was a member of a Reserve or national
Guard component and was either honorably discharged or is still in that
capacity.
Applications available at www.burghvets.homestead.com
Deadline - April 5, 2010
