Scholarship and Awards Bulletin

Scholarship and Awards Bulletin

2016-2017

Bulletin #2

(Please see your counselor or listed website) __ November 9, 2016

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SCHOLARSHIP - The AXA Achievement Scholarship

CRITERIA - Seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace.

DEADLINE - December 15, 2016 (Only 10,000 applications will be accepted nationwide.)

www.axa-achievement.com

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SCHOLARSHIP - Ronald McDonald House Charities U. S. Scholarship Program

CRITERIA - Seniors can check the eligibility requirements for the four types of RMHC Scholarships at www.rmhc.org

DEADLINE - January 18, 2017 www.rmhc.org

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SCHOLARSHIP - Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education

CRITERIA - Seniors who plan to attend a SUNY community college, college or university in order to prepare for a teaching career.

DEADLINE - Application is available in Guidance or at http://nyspta.org/YourPTA/AwardsRecog_TwinProjectsJenkins.cfm and must be returned to Guidance by December 8, 2016 (only two applications from DAHS can be submitted)

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SCHOLARSHIP - NFIB 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award

CRITERIA - Seniors who operate their own small businesses.

DEADLINE - December 18, 2016 www.NFIB.com/YEA

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SCHOLARSHIP - Owen B. Walsh WE CARE Scholarship

CRITERIA - Seniors are evaluated on character, involvement in school and community activities, academic achievement, and motivation.

DEADLINE - Received by January 15, 2017 (paper application available in Guidance)

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SCHOLARSHIP - Maria A. Sciara Scholarship

CRITERIA - Seniors and who reside or resided with a parent or guardian who is a survivor or victim of a cancer other than breast cancer or other women’s cancer.

DEADLINE - April 1, 2017 http://li2daywalk.com/making-a-difference/scholarships/

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SCHOLARSHIP - LI2Day Breast Cancer Scholarship

CRITERIA - Seniors must reside with a parent or guardian who is a survivor of breast cancer or other women’s cancer, or have resided with a parent or guardian who is a victim of breast cancer or other women’s cancer.

DEADLINE - April 1, 2017 http://li2daywalk.com/making-a-difference/scholarships/

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SCHOLARSHIP - National Co-Op Scholarship Program

CRITERIA - Seniors with a 3.5 GPA or better who plan to attend one of the ten partner institutions should visit the website for more information* - Clarkson U, SUNY Oswego, Drexel U, U of Cincinnati, Johnson & Wales U, U Mass Lowell, RIT, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Tech, Merrimack College

DEADLINE - February 15, 2017* (some schools have different deadlines) www.waceinc.org/scholarship/

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SCHOLARSHIP - GE – Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

CRITERIA - Seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.

DEADLINE - January 5, 2017 www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

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SCHOLARSHIP - The Credit Union Association of New York Scholarship Program

CRITERIA - Seniors must be members of a participating New York credit union (i.e. Nassau Financial)

DEADLINE - Return to credit union by December 30, 2016 www.NassauFinancial.org

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SCHOLARSHIP - Association of Fire Districts of the State of NY “Ned Carter” Scholarship

CRITERIA - Seniors who are related to or are firefighters in a member organization of AFDSNY. Students must also plan on pursuing a career in a community service-related endeavor.

DEADLINE - Postmarked by March 4, 2017 www.firedistnys.com

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SCHOLARSHIP - Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship Program

CRITERIA - Seniors must be FASNY (Firemen’s Association of the State of NY) members or have a parent/legal guardian who is and demonstrate a commitment to volunteer emergency service and the community.

DEADLINE - Postmarked by March 15, 2017 www.fasny.com/awards

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Remember to check the websites of the colleges to which you are applying for

specific scholarship information and financial aid directions and deadlines.

For more information on scholarships and financial aid try these websites:

www.finaid.com www.fastweb.com

www.scholarships.com www.studentscholarshipsearch.com