2023-2024 Scholarship Opportunities:

October Deadlines:

Coca- Cola Scholarships

*** 150 awards available of $20,000 each

Heisman High School Scholarship

**Awards between $1,000 to $10,000

  • Eligibility:

    • academically strong senior

    • participates in a large variety of athletics

    • participates in community activities

    • intent on attending college in fall of 2024

  • Link:

  • Deadline:

    • October 17, 2023

November Deadlines:

ENF Most Valuable Student Award

**4 year awards of $1,000 to $7,500

New York Elks Scholarship (NYSEA)

  • Eligibility:

    • High School seniors who are a son or daughter of a current or deceased Elk member who is/ was in good member standing.

    • obtain a copy of cover page from guidance office.

  • Deadline:

    • 5 PM on November 13, 2023

  • Where to send/ who to contact:

    • Keesville Elks Lodge at PO Box 548 in Keesville, NY, by phone: 518-834-2072

December Deadlines:

Dell Scholars Program

*$20,000 award available

Eligibility:

  • Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12 (Upward Bound Member)

  • Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year

  • Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

  • Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college

  • Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation

  • Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA

Link: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/

Deadline: December 1,2023

NIAAA Student Athlete Scholarship

**$1,500 dollar award available

  • Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be a senior in high school

  • Applicant must have achieved at least one (1) of the following: (a) minimum of B+ average; (b)ranked in the top 25% of class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100 (Math and Reading)

  • Applicant must have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport

  • Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in each of two sports

  • Applicant must complete attached scholar/essay application

  • Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director

  • School athletic administrator/director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association

  • The principal or athletic administrator/director must sign the application to ensure that the academic information submitted is accurate

  • All hard copy materials must be postmarked or electronic materials sent to the NIAAA Liaison in your respective state by your states deadline.

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

**Up to $40,000 award available

Eligibility:

  • want to major in computer science and/ or engineering

  • have tried programs, classes, ect.. in computer science and engineering

  • financial need

  • 2.3 GPA or higher

  • work elligable in the US for at least 2 years

Link: https://scholarshipamerica.org/amazonfutureengineer/

Deadline: December 15, 2023 @ 3 P.M.

Equitable Excellence Scholarship

* Awards can be from $2,500 to $5,000

Eligibility:

  • Be current high school seniors in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

  • Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in school, community or work activities

  • Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion and information.

  • Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

LINK: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/

Deadline: December 18, 2023 by 3PM

Buger King Scholar Award

*Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $60,000

Eligibility: You are invited to apply for the Burger King Scholars program if you are a high school senior in one of those locations, you have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent); you demonstrate community involvement through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations; and you plan to enroll full-time in 2024-25 at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico or Guam. 

LINK: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/burger-king-scholars-program/

Deadline: December 15, 2023

January Deadlines

Jackie Robinson Scholarship

Eligibility:

- Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Be a United States citizen
- Present evidence of financial need
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
- Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

Link: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/?utm_campaign=network&utm_medium=email&utm_source=programs&utm_term=FY24

Deadline: January 10, 2024 @ 5PM

Empire State Potato Growers

*$500 per semester available

Eligibility:

1. Applicant must be a NYS resident, pursing an agricultural-related area of undergraduate study (i.e. Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Crop & Soil Sciences, Entomology, Food Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics).

2. Scholarship will be awarded based on area of study, academic achievement, and leadership abilities.

3. Application is to be completed by Applicant. Applicant is required to provide 2 essays as noted below, summary of school and community activities, grade transcript, and 2 letters of reference

Link: https://empirepotatogrowers.com/scholarship/

Deadline: January 15th, 2024

Union Plus Scholarship

* $500 to $4,000 dollars

Eligibility criteria:

  • Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. Grandchildren are not eligible unless a legal dependent (as defined by IRS regulations).  At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2024.

  • Members of participating unions from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible.

  • The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued.  Awards must be used for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

LINK: https://1unionplusscholars.communityforce.com/Funds/FundDetails.aspx?3672424D4A4E5062613355395075734D376342332F615775756C4930302F6F4A624871432B5670664B527A5878666C2B47727931576E754E7556314E70543942

Deadline: 12:00 PM (Noon, Eastern Standard Time), Wednesday January 31, 2024

February Deadlines

ENF Legacy Award

Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship

*award of 500 to 7,000 available

Eligibility:

  • GPA: 2.0

  • Citizenship United State

  • H.S. Senior

  • Sponsored by a current NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association member. Click HERE to view the NTCA Membership Map to identify the telephone or broadband company in your area.

  • Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation

LINK: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/FRSScholarships2024

Deadline: February 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

NYWEA Scholarships

*Up to $12,000 awards available

Eligibility:

a. Applicant must be, and remain, a New York State resident.

b. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled at a College or University by September 2023.

c. Applicant must be enrolling in, and graduate from, a BS or BE full-time program with a focus on environmental issues.

LINK: https://www.nywea.org/Lists/Scholarships/AllItems.aspx

Deadline: February 28, 2024 at 5PM

March Deadlines

Accociation of Fire Districts NYS

***4 $1,500 awards available

Eligibility:

  • BE RELATED TO A FIREFIGHTER or,

  • BE A FIREFIGHTER or, 

  • BE RELATED TO A FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER, FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY, FIRE DISTRICT TREASURER OR DEPUTY TREASURER, A FIRE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER or,

  • BE AN EXPLORER IN A FIRE DEPARTMENT 

  • THE FIRE DISTRICT / FIRE DEPARTMENT MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

Link: https://www.afdsny.org/application.php

Deadline: March 2024

Hagan Scholarship

*up to $7,500 per college semester

Eligibility:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.
5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
6. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Most recipients work during the summer months. However, all paid employment counts, including part-time employment during this time period.
7. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $85,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.
8. Applicants selected as Finalists in early 2024 must provide a copy of their FAFSA SAR.
9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
10. Must not have a felony conviction.

LINK: https://haganscholarships.org/application/

Deadline: March 1, 2024

FASNY Scholarships

*$1,500 awards available

Eligibility:

  • Be a member in good standing with FASNY or have a parent/legal guardian who is a member.

  • Attend high school as a senior who is enrolled in the fall 2024 school year at an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher learning or an accredited technical post-secondary school.

  • Serve as a current Junior firefighter, Explorer Scout or RAM in a group affiliated with a volunteer department; a volunteer firefighter; or a volunteer with an EMS unit.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to both volunteer emergency service and the community.

LINK: https://fasny.com/awards/scholarship/application/

Deadline: March 15, 2024

American Legion Auxilliary Children of Warriors Scholarship

*15 $5,000 dollar awards available

Eligibility:

  1. Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship.

  2. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.

  3. This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education.

  4. Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s).

Link: https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors

Deadline: March 1, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

** up to $16,000 ($4,000 per year 4 year program, $2,000 per year 2 year program)

Eligibility: The scholarship seeks out students who show financial need and academic promise, have overcome obstacles, and who contribute to their community. The scholarship is limited to students from ethnic or racial groups that are underrepresented in higher education.

Link: https://csf.smapply.org/prog/MLK_Scholarship/

Deadline: March 7, 2024

Horatio Alger Scholarships

***600 10,000 to 25,000 dollar awards available

Eligibility:

  • High school junior

  • 4 year degree bound

  • financial need demonstrated

  • Extra curricular and/ or community service involved

  • demonstrates integrity and perseverance

  • US Citizen

LINK: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Deadline: March 15, 2024

Dottie Harvey, Clinton County Bar

*$2,500 awards available

Eligibility:

Any senior who is college bound

Please go to guidance for paperwork!

DEADLINE: MARCH 15,2024

April Deadlines

Lockheed Martin Stem Scholarship

*$10,000 per year of college awarded to 100 students

Eligibility:

  • U.S. Citizens.

  • Current high school seniors with a cumulative 2.5 or above GPA, or current college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors with a cumulative 2.5 or above GPA.

  • Planning to enroll or already enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.

  • Majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber/Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

  • Demonstrate financial need.

  • Be willing to consider a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding (note: the internship is not required to receive a scholarship, and scholarship recipients are not guaranteed an internship).

LINK: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/lockheedmartin/

Deadline: April 1, 2024 @ 3PM

The Foundation @ CVPH

*$1,000 awards available

Eligibility:

graduating seniors entering a healthcare field program of study such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, pharmacy, radiology school, EMT etc

LINK: https://www.cvph.org/Foundation/Programs-and-funds-scholarships

Deadline: April 9, 2024

American Society of Civil Engineers

$1,000 awards available

Eligibility:

  • graduating senior entering a civil engineering program for BA of Science

Get a copy of the application in guidance!

Deadline: April 12, 2024

Gaylord G. and Veronica M. Rowe Scholarship

*2 $1,000 awards available

Eligibility:

  • Students must be high school seniors who will be attending a 2 or 4 year program in engineering, nursing, or automotive technology.

Get paperwork from the guidance office

Deadline: April 19, 2024

Chazy Lions Club Scholarship

*$250 dollar award

Eligibility:

  • Any high school senior who is college bound

  • Strong academics/ grades

  • financial need

  • a quality essay

Get a copy of paperwork in the guidance office, and return completed app to guidance!

Deadline: April 19, 2024

Adirondack Federal Credit Union

$500 to $1,000 awards available

Eligibility:

  • College bound senior

  • GPA of at least 2.7

Information on how/where to apply available in guidance office

DEADLINE: April 24, 2024

May Deadlines

Clinton County Canine Club-Schroeder/Kolz Memorial Scholarship

*$2,000 awards available

Eligibility:

  • high school senior in Clinton county

  • plans to attend 2year or 4year program in animal science

LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrbppjMQeKY0oFezOpwkug-lUxk9aKVrt2DmBJ_YE73bRyjA/viewform?pli=1

Deadline: May 1, 2024

NE Zone Retired Educators of NY

*$500 award available

Eligibility:

  • high school senior headed to 2 year or 4 year college

  • pursuing a career in the education field

*Applications available in guidance office

DEADLINE: May 1, 2024

Crary Education Fund

*$500 to over $1,000 awards available

Eligibility:

  • High school senior

  • College bound

  • demonstrates financial need

LINK: http://www.craryfoundation.org/scholarship-info.html

Deadline: May 1, 2024

SeaComm-Shirley J. Eagles Memorial Scholarship

*10 $1,000 awards available

Eligibility:

  • college bound senior

  • GPA 85 or higher

  • A member, or have a parent that is a member of Seacomm Credit Union

LINK: Digital app available March 1st, PDF version link: www.seacomm.org

Deadline: May 3, 2024

Jane Boswell Memorial Scholarship

2, $1,000 awards available

Eligibility:

  • Seniors who plan to attend college for teaching

Get a copy of the app in the guidance office!

Deadline: May 3, 2024

Plattsburgh United Methodist Church

*2 awards available

Eligibility (Warren and Daniel Hamilton)

  • college or trade school bound senior in Clinton County

  • priority given for financial need

Eligibility (Ball Memorial):

  • high school senior

  • priority given for members of Plattsburgh United Methodist Church and boys/girl scouts of America

Please pick up a printed copy of instructions along with a cover page in the guidance office!

DEADLINE: May 8, 2024

Plattsburgh Kiwanis Breakfast Club

Eligibility:

  • college bound senior

Get a copy in the guidance office!

Deadline: May 15, 2024

Sarah S. Vert and Harry E. Knight

Eligibility (Sarah Vert):

  • 2 or 4 year degree bound

  • Financial need

Eligibility (Harry Knight):

  • Cornell Bound Senior

Get Application in the guidance office!

Deadline: May 15, 2024

The Sarah Lawrence Scholarship

$250 Annually

Eligibilty:

  • involved in community service

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • accepted to a college program for social work, education, health care, or a general human service field

Application is available in the guidance office

DEADLINE: May 26, 2023

June Deadlines

Dannemora Fire Department Scholarship

*2, $500 dollar awards available

Eligibility:

  • live in Dannemora Fire District

  • plan to attend 2 or 4 year college

  • 75 GPA or higher for all 4 years of high school

  • less than 10 absences per year of high school

Application is available in the guidance office.

Deadline: June 3, 2024

Business Club Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Attending college full time after senior year

  • Active in NAC Business Club

Get a copy of paperwork in guidance!

Deadline: June 3, 2024