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| DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS | AMOUNT |
ELIGIBILITY | MAJOR | APPLICATION |
| November 1 | Ron Brown Scholarship | $40,000 |
Student must be an African American high school senior | Application | |
| November 2 | Varies |
Scholarship, leadership and financial need |
Application | ||
| January 1 | National Wild Turkey Federation Academic Scholarship Program |
Local $250 |
Graduating 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 |
$3,000 $2,000 $1,000 |
NYS 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 |
$2,100 |
High school senior student who demonstrates leadership, community involvement, ethics, and academic excellence and plans to attend an accredited college/university |
Application | |
| January 21 | $10,000 |
HS senior, NY state resident |
Environmental Studies | Application | |
| January 21 | $1,500 (6) |
Two (2) to children of NYWEA members. |
Environmental Studies | Application | |
| January 25 | $40,000 |
Must own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible |
Application | ||
| February 2 | Burger King Scholars | $1,000 |
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 | up to $5,000 per year |
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 | $1,500r |
have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience. | Application | ||
| March | $7,500 |
High school student athlete |
Application | ||
| March 1 | Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship | Varies |
Women Students residing in New York State | Physical Education/ Teacher |
Application |
| March | The Women's Press Club of NYS Beryl Spector Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
Must attend a two or four College or University in New York State in the Communications field. Demonstrate leadership, scholarship, and need. | Communications related field |
Download |
| March 1 | Charles M. and Julia C. Harrington Scholarship | varies & is renewable |
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 | $500 |
High School Senior living in the geographic area the Capital Chapter encompasses | Environmental Related |
Application |
| March 1 | American Legion Auxiliary National Presidents Scholarship | $2,500, $2,000, or $1,000 |
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 | $1,000 |
Senior student who is a grandchild, great grandchild, or child of a WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf veteran. | Medical Field |
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| March 1 | American Legion Auxiliary- Raymond T. Wellington Jr. Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
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 | $1,000 |
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 | $,1000 |
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 | $1,000 |
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 | $1,000 |
Senior student who is a grandchild, great grandchild, or child of a WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, or Persian Gulf veteran. | ||
| 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 15 | Dottie Harvey Memorial Scholarship | Varies |
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 | Price Chopper Golub Foundation | Varies |
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 | $500 |
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 |
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| March 25 | American Legion Auxiliary 1st Lt. Michael L. Lewis Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Varies |
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 school |
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| March 31 | Elaine Coffin Scholarship | $200 |
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 Program |
Application |
| April 1 |
New York Lottery-Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships | $5,000 |
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 | $750 |
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/ Communication |
In the Guidance Office |
| April | Salute to Labor Scholarships | 2 @ $300 |
Students who are union member or the children of parents or guardians who are Union Members | Application | |
| April 1 | The Amy Bindelglass Memorial Scholarship | $500 $200 |
High School Junior or Senior | Application | |
| April 1 | William T. Lowe Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 |
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/ Teaching |
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| April 1 | CVPH Health Care Scholarship | $1,000 |
Awarded to students pursuing a degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. | Nursing/ PT/OT |
Application |
| April 1 | American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students | $1,000
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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 | $1,000//yr for 4 years |
Senior 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 | $2,500 |
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 | $2,500 |
For a special education student accepted to college or a university. | Special Education |
Application |
| April 1 | School Nurse/ School Nurse Teacher Nursing Scholarship |
$100 |
Graduating 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 3 | ARC Foundation Scholarship | $500 |
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 | 2 @
$200 |
High School Senior | Application | |
| April 13 |
Clinton County Board of Realtors Scholarship | $1,000 (3) $500 |
Any 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 17 | American Society of Civil Engineers | $1,000 per year - 4 years |
High school senior | Civil Engineer | Application |
| April 17 | Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO | 18 @ $1,000 |
Parent must be a CSEA union member. | Application | |
| April 17 | Pearl Carroll Scholarship, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO | $2,500 |
Parent must be a CSEA union member - and student must be entering the SUNY system. | Application | |
| April 17 | Met Life Award, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO | $2,500 |
Parent must be a CSEA union member - and student must be entering the SUNY system. | Application | |
| April 24 | Varies |
Must plan to attend Clinton Community College and maintain a 2.0 GPA | |||
| April 30 |
Schering-Plough Will to Win Scholarship | $5,000 |
High School Seniors with Asthma who will graduate in 2009. |
Application | |
| May 1 | Adirondack Dental Society | 2 @ $1,000 |
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 | $500 |
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 | Varies |
Need based scholarship - must attend Cornell University | ||
| May 1 | Clinton County Fire Police Association Robert Berg Memorial Scholarship | $200 |
Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a member of the Clinton County Fire Police Association. | Application |
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| May 1 | Plattsburgh Fund for Excellence in Memory of Jennifer L. Welch Scholarship | $500 (2) |
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/ Childcare |
Application |
| May | Plattsburgh Teachers' Association Memorial Scholarship | Amount varies |
For Senior students planning to further their studies. | Application | |
| May 1 | Fraternal Order of Police, Northern Adirondack Lodge 999 | $250 |
Graduating Senior planning to attend school to study Criminal Justice. | Criminal Justice |
Requirements |
| May 1 | Jane Boswell Memorial Scholarship | $500 |
Senior planning to pursue a degree in Education. | Education | Application |
| May 1 | Sara S. Vert Student Aid Fund |
Varies |
Need based scholarship. | Application | |
| May 1 | Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union/ Donald DeVirgeles Memorial Scholarship | 1 @ $750 |
Must be pursuing a degree in math/ business and hold cumulative GPA of 80% or higher. |
Business/ Math |
Application |
| May 1 | New York State Retired Teachers Association Scholarship, Dr. Karl and Ruth Kramer | $500 |
Must be pursuing a career in the education field. | Education | Application |
| May 1 | Clinton County "76" Scholarship | $200 |
Must be a Child/Grandchild/adopted child of members of the Clinton County Legion or Auxiliary. Demonstrates financial need. | Application | |
| May 8 |
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 | $400 |
Eligibility: High School Senior, A resident of Clinton County and have a parent who is a Farm Bureau member. |
Agriculture or Agribusiness | Application |
| May 15 |
Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 2390 Scholarship | $500 (2) |
The scholarships are offered to any high school senior planning to attend college in the fall of 2009. The awards will be made in payments of $500 dollars at the successful completion of the first semester. 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 |
$500 |
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 | Michael Murray Music Scholarship, The Class of 1971 |
$250 |
Senior 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 | $250 |
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 | Amount varies |
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 | $1,000 (3) |
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 | $250 |
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 | varies |
All Seniors | Application | |
| June 1 | $500 |
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 Literature |
Application | |
| June 1 | 1st Annual Scholarship in Honor of Rachel Marie Terry | $500 |
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 | Varies |
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 | $200 |
Student planning to pursue a career in the Nursing field. Must have at least an 80% average and demonstrate good citizenship. | Nursing | Application |
| June 1 | Champlain Valley School Counselor Assoc. Scholarship | Varies |
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 Services |
Application |
| June 1 | Barker Memorial Scholarship | varies |
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 New |
Adirondack Builders Association Annual Scholarship Award Program |
$500 |
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 new date |
Richard E. Murphy Scholarship | $500, $300, $200 |
Graduating 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 Field |
Application |
| Awarded in June (new) |
$1,000 |
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 | $1,000 |
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 | Varies |
By nomination only, students who have the highest average in foreign language are selected for this award. | Foreign Language |
none |
| Awarded in June | Frank A. Cooper History Award | Varies |
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 | Varies |
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 | Varies |
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 | Varies |
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 | Varies |
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 | Varies |
By nomination only, this is for a student who is planning to attend LeMoyne College | none | |
| Awarded in June | Alex D. Turner Scholarship | $1,000 |
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 | Varies |
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 | Varies |
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 | Varies |
By nomination only, this award is for one male and one female basketball athlete. | none | |
| Aug. 8 new |
Northeast Central Labor Council Award | $300 |
Dependant of a union member in good standing, belonging to the Northeast Central Labor Council | Application |