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DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS ELIGIBILITY MAJOR APPLICATION November 1 Ron Brown Scholarship Student must be an African American high school senior Application November 2 Scholarship, leadership and financial need
Application January 1 National Wild Turkey Federation Academic Scholarship Program
Local $250
State $1,000
National $10,000Graduating seniors with a 3.0.Student must hold a current NWTF membership
Application January 16 AT&T and Better Business Bureau Science and Technology Scholarship
$2,000
$1,000NYS high school student planning to attend an accredited college/university to pursue a bachelor's of science degree
Science related field Application January 16 Student Integrity Award sponsored by the Better Business Bureau
High school senior student who demonstrates leadership, community involvement, ethics, and academic excellence and plans to attend an accredited college/university
Application January 21 HS senior, NY state resident
Environmental Studies Application January 21 Two (2) to children of NYWEA members.
Two (2) to students enrolled at a college or university where there is a NYWEA student chapter.
Two (2) to high school students who will be enrolled in an environmentally related program in a four year college or university.Environmental Studies Application January 25 Must own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible
Application February 2 Burger King Scholars Any high school senior with a GPA of 2.5 or better who also works at least 15 hours per week. Student must be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university Application February 10 KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program High school senior student planning to attend college at a New York State public college/university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Must have at least an 80 average to apply. Application February 15 for students pursing degrees in science,
technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)Application February 15 have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience. Application March 1 Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship Women Students residing in New York State Physical
Education/
TeacherApplication March The Women's Press Club of NYS Beryl Spector Memorial Scholarship Must attend a two or four College or University in New York State in the Communications field. Demonstrate leadership, scholarship, and need. Communications
related fieldDownload March 1 Charles M. and Julia C. Harrington Scholarship Applicant must plan to attend Cornell, Dartmouth, Williams College, Colgate, Hamilton, St. Lawrence, Clarkson or UVM Application March 1 New York Water Environment Association Capital Scholarship High School Senior living in the geographic area the Capital Chapter encompasses Environmental
RelatedApplication March 1 Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are offering ten $1,000 scholarships.
March 1 American Legion Auxiliary National Presidents Scholarship Must be a direct descendant, step-child, or step-grandchild of U.S. wartime veterans (please see detailed description). March 1 American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship, Past Presidents Parley Students Scholarship Senior student who is a grandchild, great grandchild, or child of a WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf veteran. Medical
FieldMarch 1 American Legion Auxiliary- Raymond T. Wellington Jr. Memorial Scholarship Senior student who is a grandchild, great grandchild, or child of a WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf veteran. Application March 1 American Legion Auxiliary- Helen Klimek Student Scholarship Senior student who is a grandchild, great grandchild, or child of a WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf veteran. March 1 American Legion Auxiliary- Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship Senior student who is a grandchild, great grandchild, or child of a WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf veteran. March 1 American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - Department Scholarship Senior student who is a grandchild, great grandchild, or child of a WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf veteran. Application March 1 American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - Department District Scholarship Senior student who is a grandchild, great grandchild, or child of a WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf veteran. March 5 High school student athlete
Application March 6 Ned Carter Scholarship Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc. (3) $1,500 Awards will be made to those young people who have and will be entering a career of service to the community Fire Service related major, Nursing, Social Work, Health Related Services, Teaching, Librarian, etc. March 8 Live Out Loud College-bound Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual &
Transgender high school seniors who have a
strong capacity to “Live Out Loud” and who
demonstrate leadership skills at their school
and in their community.Application March 9 Elaine Coffin Scholarship Awarded to a High School student who is a resident of the North Country and plans to enter a Nursing program. Financial need considered. Nursing
ProgramApplication March 15 Dottie Harvey Memorial Scholarship Must have been a Clinton County resident for the past 9 months - Note: new address- 22 US Oval Suite 203, Plattsburgh NY 12903 Application March 15 Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program The Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) whose efforts have made a positive impact on their communities. Application March 15 Price Chopper Golub Foundation Applicant must plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in CT, MA, NH, NY, PA or VT. Application March 15 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission in memory of Jacqueline Creed Archer High School Senior planning to attend a post-secondary institution Application March 15 2 @ $500
Applicants must be enrolled as a high school senior at the time of application.
Environment related curriculum March 16 Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union Education Exchange College Grant
4 @ $5,000
30 @$1000
High School senior graduating in 2009 and attending an accredited four-year college in fall 2009
Contact Credit Union for an Application
March 25 American Legion Auxiliary 1st Lt. Michael L. Lewis Jr. Memorial Scholarship Junior or senior student who is an Auxiliary Members who plans to pursue education in a business or trade school after high school. Business or
trade schoolApril 1 New York Lottery-Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships Applicant must have a B Average, must attend a New York State Institute of Higher Education. Must demonstrate superior leadership skills. Application April Daniel Campbell Memorial Scholarship/ CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Must be a child of a member of CSEA's capitol region. Must attend college for a Communication or Labor related course of study. Labor
Relations/ CommunicationIn the Guidance Office April Salute to Labor Scholarships Students who are union member or the children of parents or guardians who are Union Members Application April 1 The Amy Bindelglass Memorial Scholarship
$200High School Junior or Senior Application April 1 William T. Lowe Scholarship Must be a graduating senior of PHS and have high scholastic standing. Must illustrate by example creative writing skills. Personal financial need will be a factor in the selection process.
Journalism/
English/
TeachingApril 1 CVPH Health Care Scholarship Awarded to students pursuing a degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. Nursing/
PT/OTApplication April 1 Kiwanis - Grace Belden Music Scholarship music major who is currently a legal resident of Clinton County. and must have a high school average of 85 or higher and a record of community service Music Application April 1 American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students Non-traditional student who is a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary, The American Legion, or the Sons of the American Legion and have paid dues for the two proceeding years Application April 1 American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
for 4 yearsSenior student who was a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary for at least the past three years (membership must still be current) Application April 1 The Paul Jensen Memorial Scholarship The Goal of this Scholarship is to reward a student who has shown interest and promise in design. Design Application April 1 The Cristin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarship For a special education student accepted to college or a university. Special
EducationApplication April 1 School Nurse/
School Nurse Teacher
Nursing ScholarshipGraduating senior who has been accepted to the Nursing program at a 2 or 4-year college. Must have cumulative GPA of 85% or better. Nursing Application April 5 ARC Foundation Scholarship Applicant must be a resident of Clinton County for three years and be accepted full-time in a degree program in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Registered Nurse, Speech-language-Pathologist, Psychology, Sociology, Special Ed, Human Services or Social Work Application April 10 The Agricultural & Industrial Fair of Clinton County Inc High School Senior
Application April 13 Clinton County Board of Realtors Scholarship
$500Any Senior may apply. Preference will be given to students who have not already won scholarship awards.
The $500 award is a CV-TEC scholarship.Application April 13 Sage College Arts Award The Sage Arts Award program at Sage College of Albany recognizes the talent, achievement, and creative potential of outstanding high school junior student-artists. Q and A By nomination only April 13 Russel Sage College Student Award Schools should select a woman from the junior class who embodies the Russell Sage College motto: "To Be, To Know, To Do." Q and A Female Student
By nomination onlyApril 16 to high school seniors or college undergraduates with juvenile arthritis or another rheumatic disease.
Students must be a resident of Clinton, Essex or Franklin County NY.Application April 22 Student-View Scholarship Program
2 @ $1,000
4 @ $500Complete a survey, winners picked at random Application April 23 Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO
$1,000Parent must be a CSEA union member. Application April 23 Pearl Carroll Scholarship, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO Parent must be a CSEA union member - and student must be entering the SUNY system. Application April 23 Met Life Award, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO Parent must be a CSEA union member - and student must be entering the SUNY system. Application April 23 American Society of Civil Engineers
4 yearsgraduating senior seeking to continue their education with the goal and desire to become a practicing civil engineer
Civil Engineer Application April 24 Must plan to attend Clinton Community College and maintain a 2.0 GPA April 30 Schering-Plough Will to Win Scholarship High School Seniors with Asthma who will graduate in 2009.
Application May 1 Adirondack Dental Society The Adirondack Dental Society will again be offering two Scholarships to assist students enrolling in a college of Dental Hygiene dental hygiene Application May Brian G. LaDue Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by Adirondack Builders Association Applicant must be a child of an employee who works for a local company that is an ABA member. Must plan to pursue vocational training or college. Application May 1 Harry E. Knight Scholarship Need based scholarship - must attend Cornell University May 1 Clinton County Fire Police Association Robert Berg Memorial Scholarship Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a member of the Clinton County Fire Police Association. Application May 1 Plattsburgh Fund for Excellence in Memory of Jennifer L. Welch Scholarship Senior planning to major in journalism, elementary education, or early childcare. Cumulative grade point average must be at least 85% or higher. Journalism/
Elementary Ed/
ChildcareApplication
RecommendationMay Plattsburgh Teachers' Association Memorial Scholarship For Senior students planning to further their studies. Application May 1 Fraternal Order of Police, Northern Adirondack Lodge 999 Graduating Senior planning to attend school to study Criminal Justice. Criminal
JusticeRequirements May 1 Jane Boswell Memorial Scholarship Senior planning to pursue a degree in Education. Education Application May 1 Sara S. Vert
Student Aid FundNeed based scholarship. Application May 1 Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union/ Donald DeVirgeles Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $750
3 @ $250
2 @ $150Must be pursuing a degree in math/ business and hold cumulative GPA of
80% or higher.Business/
MathApplication May 1 New York State Retired Teachers Association Scholarship, Dr. Karl and Ruth Kramer Must be pursuing a career in the education field. Education Application May 1 Clinton County "76" Scholarship Must be a Child/Grandchild/adopted child of members of the Clinton County Legion or Auxiliary. Demonstrates financial need. Application May 7 Northern NY Builders Exchange Scholarship High School Senior with a minimum GPA of 85
Major Construction or Related Industry Application May 12 Clinton County Farm Bureau Scholarship High School Senior, A resident of Clinton County and have a parent who is a Farm Bureau member.
Agriculture or Agribusiness Application May 15 Preference will be given to dependants of the PCFD Local 2421. If there are not any dependants, student who apply and are seeking education in public service will be given priority based on merit Application May 15 Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 2390 Scholarship All seniors that have a parent or guardian who is a member of the Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 2390 are eligible to apply Application May 15 Clinton County Canne Club Fay S. Kolz Memorial Scholarship the study of animal science at a two or
four year accredited professional school.Animal Science Application May 15 Michael Murray
Music Scholarship,
The Class of 1971Senior student who avidly participated in music in high school, has at least an 85% GPA, and demonstrates leadership and empathy for others. Music Application May 15 Michael Murray Business Scholarship, The Class of 1971 Senior student plan to pursue a major in business, has at least an 85% GPA, and demonstrates leadership and empathy for others. Business Application May 20 PHS Booster Club Award Senior athlete with high academic standing who plans to pursue higher education and shows leadership skills and pride in his/her school. Application May 22 Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY Applicant must be a student who is currently being treated for epilepsy and have plans to further their education. Application May/June Justin Vasquez Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a student with at least an 85% average who has participated in at least 2 years of drama club and/or 2 years of band/chous/jazz Application June 1 Community School Organization All Seniors Application June 1 This award is given to a graduating senior who intends to pursue a career within the Humanities discipline, (the Arts, Music, or Literature.)
Arts, Music,
or LiteratureApplication June 1 1st Annual Scholarship in Honor of Rachel Marie Terry For a senior majoring in the Arts in college and needs some financial assistance helps pursuing their dreams. Art Application June 1 Bernieta Schumacher Memorial Scholarship Senior who demonstrates good citizenship, plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college, and has at least an 85% grade point average. Application June 1 Agnes Anne LaFountaine-Frennier Scholarship Student planning to pursue a career in the Nursing or Health Education fields. Must have at least an 80% average and demonstrate good citizenship. Nursing or Health Education Application June 1 Champlain Valley School Counselor Assoc. Scholarship Senior planning to enter into a human services field upon completion of college. Students planning to major in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field are preferred. Human
ServicesApplication June 1 Barker Memorial Scholarship This award is given to a student who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, character, and promise of future contribution to society. This scholarship may be used at any college, university, trade or technical school which offers post high school education Application June 5 Adirondack Builders Association Annual Scholarship Award Program
Dependent students who’s parent are either a member of the builder association or ther parents place of employment is a member Application June 15 Richard E. Murphy Scholarship
$200Graduating seniors in Essex, Clinton, or Franklin county who plans on attending Plattsburgh State, Clinton or North Country Community Colllege or CVPH X-RAY school Medical
FieldApplication Awarded in June By nomination only. Senior Boy or Girl, Must Attend 2 or 4 Year College, Must Have Participated in 3 Sports over 4 Years of High School, Must Have a Solid 80-85 Average Varies Sean P. McCullough Scholarship By nomination only, this award is for a graduating senior who is a member of the track team that demonstrates high academic achievement and strong character. Application Awarded in June Barker Memorial Award By nomination only, students who have the highest average in foreign language are selected for this award. Foreign
Languagenone Awarded in June Frank A. Cooper History Award By nomination only, this award will be presented to a student who has at least 85% average in History courses, demonstrates citizenship and patriotism. History none Awarded in June Glens Falls National Bank Scholarship for Math By nomination only, this award is presented to the senior who has the highest 4 year average in mathematics. none Awarded in June Joyce H Mischler Memorial Award By nomination only, this award is presented to an outstanding business student who also demonstrates integrity, conscientiousness, and a pleasant personality. Business none Awarded in June Student Council Scholarship By nomination only, this award is presented to two students who demonstrate faithful service to the school (loyal), and are well-rounded students. none Awarded in June Carl Sorensen Award for English By nomination only, students who have the highest average in English (over the course of 4 years) are selected for this award. English none Awarded in June Ray Sames Award By nomination only, this is for a student who is planning to attend LeMoyne College none Awarded in June Alex D. Turner Scholarship By nomination only, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding athlete who has participated in 3 different sports during his/her high school career. none Awarded in June Rogers Memorial Award By nomination only, this award will be presented to a senior male who demonstrates high academic standards and has participated in at least 2 sports in HS. none Awarded in June Geoff Duquette Scholarship By nomination only, this award is for an athlete who has played baseball all four years of high school and also plans to continue participation in baseball after HS. none Awarded in June Raymond Holmes Basketball Scholarship By nomination only, this award is for one male and one female basketball athlete. none Aug. 8 Northeast Central Labor Council Award Dependant of a union member in good standing, belonging to the Northeast Central Labor Council Application
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