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The list of scholarships below are posted in the Counseling and Career Center.  All scholarships should be turned in to the student's guidance counselor, unless specified otherwise.  Deadlines are highlighted at the top of each application—those are the deadlines to go by.  The following scholarships are listed by deadline dates:

George Endries/Rotterdam Elks Athletic Scholarship                                             

Deadline: March 23, 2012

  • Applicant must be a high school senior whose father, uncle or grandfather is or was, at the time of his death, an Elk in good standing of the Rotterdam Lodge and is a citizen of the United States.

  • Applicant will be judged on athletic participation, personality, leadership, perseverance, patriotism, general worthiness and financial need.

  • Completed Application must be returned to the Counseling and Career Center no later than March 23, 2012

PHI BETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP ($750)                                              

Deadline: Feb. 27, 2012

  • Must be a senior

  • Must have a 90 percent GPA and be in the top 10 percent of their class

  • Completed applications will include student essay, two letters of recommendation and transcript

THE GALLERY COLLECTION'S 3RD ANNUAL CREATE-A-BIRTHDAY-CARD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST ($10,000)

  • Grades 9-12 may enter

  • Go to:  www-Create-A-Birthday-Card Scholarship Contest to enter

ROTTERDAM P.B.A. SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  April 16, 2012

  • Must be a senior in Mohonasen or Schalmont High School

  • A short essay written (200-500 words)

  • Must be active in volunteerism

  • Include extracurricular activities, community service

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC. ALBANY, NY, ALUMNAE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline:  March 16, 2012

  • Must be a senior

  • Available to minority students only

  • Have a 75% GPA or higher

  • Plan to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution

  • Need and/or deserve financial assistance

  • Have demonstrated ability and potential to succeed

FIRST NEW YORK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000.00)

Deadline:  April 17, 2012

  • Must be a graduating senior

  • Must be a First New York Federal Credit Union member in good standing

  • Must plan to attend an accredited two or four year school

  • Must be an active volunteer and/or active in their community

J. RAYMOND QUINN JR. AWARD  ($1,000.00)

Deadline:  April 20, 2012

  • Open to Graduating Seniors who plan on attending St. Rose

  • Will be judged on Grade Point Average

  • Judged on Regents Average

  • Judged on SAT scores

  • Extracurricular Activities

THE AD CLUB OF ALBANY SCHOLARSHIP (UP TO $3,000)

Deadline: Feb 27, 2012                 

  • Must be a senior

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college in the Capital Region

  • High School Seniors should indicate their intended field of study in their application

  • Must be a NY State resident

Young American Creative Patriot Art Awards                                                            

 Deadline:  March 14, 2012

  • Students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12

  • See Application for Contest Rules

BLEEDING DISORDERS ASSOC. OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK

 Deadline: March 8, 2012

  • Must be an individual with a congenital bleeding disorder or a member of the immediate family of a person so affected

  • In need of financial assistance to complete vocational or undergraduate studies at an accredited institution of higher education

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ALBANY, INC. - ROCKWELL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD $1,000.                                                                                                                    

Deadline:  Feb. 8, 2012

  • Must be a female

  • Must be a senior who will be applying for enrollment in an accredited college, university or secondary educational or vocational program

  • Must be currently involved in volunteer organizations or activities which serve the same or related focus areas as the Junior League of Albany's focus areas and able to demonstrate citizenship and initiative (their focus is on women's and children's health and children's literacy)

  • Narrative description (no more than 500 words) demonstrating your eligibility based on the criteria above.  Your narrative should include a statement of how receipt of the scholarship will assist you in achieving your goals.  The narrative must include a statement that acceptance of the scholarship constitutes a commitment by the applicant to continue with school and volunteer services.  Also, if appropriate, please include in your narrative any information concerning economic need

  • One letter of recommendation, must be from a volunteer organization that you volunteer for

NED CARTER SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500. )                                
(ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTS OF THE STATE OF NY)     

Deadline:  Feb. 27, 2012

  • Must be a senior

  • Must be pursuing a career in a community service-related area (fire, service related major, nursing, social work, human-related  services, teaching, librarian, etc.

  • Two teacher recommendations, one guidance counselor endorsement, one personal reference and one financial recommendation must accompany each application

  • A copy of parent(s) and/or guardians LAST income tax report with a copy of the W2 form must accompany this application

  • All applications must be typed and attached to the reference sheet                      

CEN MANUFACTURING SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000.)                                      

Deadline:  Mar. 22, 2012

  • Must be a senior

  • Must have been accepted at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or trade school

  • Must be planning on being enrolled in a major which can lead to qualifying for a position with a manufacturer

  • Letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor

  • Essay (no more than 600 words) "Why You Are Interested in the Manufacturing Industry?

B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000.)                                                                  

Deadline:  May 28, 2012

  • Available to juniors and seniors

  • Include your name and the school you are attending this year and next

  • Essay of 1,000 words or less: "How Has Your Education Contributed to Who You Are Today, or How Will it Affect Who You Will Become

  • Submissions must be sent by e-mail to: awards@studentawardsearch.com

ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP  ($1,000.)                                       

Deadline:  June 15, 2012

  • Must be a junior or senior

  • Essay, between 500 - 1,000 words, "What was the most difficult time in your life, and why?  How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?

  • Essay will be submitted online at: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

BIG SUN ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP  ($500.)                                              

Deadline:  June 22, 2012

  • Must be a senior

  • Must be participating in a school sport

  • Must be planning on attending a post secondary institute

  • Short essay, answering the following question:  How has your education contributed to who you are today?  Why do you want to earn a college education?

  • To submit your essay, go to: www.bigsunathletics.com

GARY A.JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)

Deadline: April 1, 2012

The Scholarship is available to high school seniors of African ancestry who exemplify the following  characteristics:

  • ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - Maintain a cumlative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater on a scale of 4.0

  • LEADERSHIP - Serve in a leadership position (s) in school, religious institution, community and/or civic organizations

  • CHARACTER - Serve as a positive role model for their peers through attitude and conduct

  • COMMUNITY SERVICE - Exhibit admirable qualities of good citizenship through community and/or civic volunteerism

  • PERSONAL POISE - Able to articulate goals, abilities, shortcomings and rational for pursuing a particular career

THE RUTH GOLDSTEIN MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: March 27, 2012

  • Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Capital Region high school

  • Applicant must be continuing musical studies, preferably in music education or performance in the woodwind family or piano

  • Applicant must have demonstrated academic achievement

  • Applicant must demonstrate financial need

  • Applicant must have been accepted to either a two for four year college or university

BUICK ACHIEVERS

Deadline: February 29, 2012

  • High School seniors and current undergraduates

  • Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2012-2013

  • Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.

  • For more information: www.buickachievers.com

THE TRANS TECH - SOLID SURFACE CRAFTSMAN SILLED TRADES SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000.)

Deadline: February 27, 2012

  • Applicant must be a high school senior legally residing and/or studying in Schenectady County

  • Applicant must intend to enroll full-time as a matriculated student in a certificate or apprenticeship program, two or four year, degree bearing college or university beginning in the Fall 2012

  • Applicant must demonstrate an expressed interest in a skilled trade

  • Applicant must qualify for the free or reduced lunch program

PHI BETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: February 27, 2012

  • Open to Senors

  • Must have a 90% GPA and be in the top 10% of their class

  • Will receive $750 from the local association

  • Completed applications will include student essay, two letters of recommendation, and transcript

 

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