WEST ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL Counseling Department CEEB CODE # 335-900 Scholarship Newsletter Spring 2016 PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS ELIZABETH T. MCNAMEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Selection is based on several factors including character, personal involvement in school and community, as well as civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, leadership, participation with the McNamee event and motivation to serve and succeed in all endeavors. Applicants must include an essay as well. Application available in the Counseling Office. ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Up TO $1000 Students must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of website http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Deadline: June 10, 2016 ADELPHI UNIVERSITY DOROTHEA DEITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to a female student intending to enter the teaching of physical education at Adelphi University Strong leadership skills, commitment to service in community and school, high academic standing as determined by SAT, GPA and class standing Information available in counseling office WOMEN OF WEST ISLIP PHILANTHROPIC AWARD Any graduating senior girl who has dedicated many hours to community or social service and who might like to enter the field of community or social service is invited to apply Applications available in the counseling office Deadline: May 6, 2016 ASPIRING FASHION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP $1000 awarded to students interested in pursuing a fashion degree an accredited post-secondary school or college www.fashion-schools.org ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP $1000 awarded to students interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited postsecondary school or college Online application http://www.animationcareerreview.com/
DEPUTY CHIEF RAY DOWNEY CHARITY SCHOLARSHIP $500 awarded to a West Islip High School Senior who lost a family member in 9/11, has family member who is a NYC firefighter or first responder at 9/11, or has a family member who is a civil servant or is a student interested with fire services in invited to apply. Application available in the Counseling Office Deadline: May 23, 2016 THE KRISTIAN C. BECKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior who is planning a two/four-year degree program at an accredited college, and must be in an agricultural or environmental field of study OR must be planning to attend SUNY Cobleskill (any major) Application available in the Counseling Office. THE EYE-BANK FOR SIGHT RESTORATION THE YOUNG AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP Applicant must create awareness about eye, organ and tissue donation by setting up a table with information, promote donation on Social Media 0r use other creative ways to gain publicity Criteria and application form go to: http://www.eyedonation.org/scholarship.html Deadline: Must be postmarked by May 15, 2016 JULIE PEIERLS SCHOLARSIP Applicant must be a Long Island Resident who plans to pursue a career in professional theatre or musical theatre or conservatory level Application, audition and interview required For application go to Theatre Three s Website: THEATRETHREE.com BREAST CANCER HELP LORRAINE PACE COLLEGE SCHOLARHIP Must have had a parent, legal guardian or themselves diagnosed with breast cancer Must be a high school senior who will graduate by June 2016 and have been accepted and plan to attend a two or four year college or university or accredited vocational school upon graduation Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Be a local resident or have a West Islip school district parent/guardian who is an active participant in Breast Cancer Help, Inc. programs Deadline: April 30, 2016 NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULURAL FAIRS AND NEW YORK STATE SHOWPEOPLE S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP $1000 scholarship made upon completion of first semester of college. First semester college transcript required High school seniors or those attending college may apply Download application www.nyfairs.org
ISLIP BREAST CANCER COALITION CONNIE BAIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Graduating senior residing in Islip Township Proof of acceptance in an educational program at a two or four year college or university for the 2016-17 academic year 2 letters of recommendation one must be from a science teacher Essay required AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS LONG ISLAND CHAPTER DESIGN AWARDS Student must pursue a degree in architecture 3 awards stating at $1000 Essay Submit original drawings, photocopies or photographs Deadline: May 6, 2016 STEPHEN SCALZA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Must be graduating senior from West Islip High School and planning to attend college in the fall Must have actively participated in the West Islip Soccer Club playing 4 full seasons beyond the Under-9/10 Age Group in either the Travel or Inter-league programs and have volunteered a minimum of 25 hours to the West Islip Soccer Club. Volunteer hours must be certified ISLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP Must be a high school senior who lives or attends school on Long Island. Accepted into a full-time undergraduate program at the time entry is submitted Must be an Island checking/debit card account holder at the time the entry is submitted islandfcu.com for application. Applications also available at Island branches Deadline: April 22, 2016 THE SOLON SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP 5 awards of $3000 to currently enrolled high school seniors in Nassau or Suffolk counties Applicant must be of Hellenic descent Based on academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and extracurricular activities Deadline: April 22, 2016 THE PROFESSIONAL NURSES ASSOCIATION OF SUFFOLK COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP $1000 Be accepted into an accredited undergraduate professional RN (associate or baccalaureate) nursing program as a full time student Active participation in school and/or community service Minimum B average 2 letters of recommendation
U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL LONG ISLAND CHAPTER GREEN SCHOLARSHIP Application must be Nassau or Suffolk County resident high school senior planning to enroll at a two or four year college. Applicants judged on strength of academic and extracurricular achievements Must be interested and committed to environmental issues Deadline: May 19, 2016 H2M ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS 2016 STEM SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Essay describing his/her career goals in architecture, engineering or environmental science 2 recommendations from teachers/guidance counselors Job experience, volunteer work, high school course work, special project related to the field Deadline: May 3, 2016 BRITTNEY WALSH MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP $500 scholarship Graduating senior who successfully completes the writing component and who plans on attending college Return essay to our high school counseling office ALEXIS PILKINGTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Community service Essay Letters of reference HS transcript HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP Awards up to $2500 depending on length of program Student must have commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree Must have United States citizenship Apply online at application.horatioalger.org GREAT SOUTH BAY YMCA DR. GENE SCHMIDT SCHOLARSHIP Minimum grade point average of 3.0 or a B average Exemplary record of community service, leadership and/or employment Return application to Counseling Office Deadline: April 21, 2016
IRISH-AMERICANS IN GOVERMNENT SCHOLARSHIP Essay required Leadership qualities and community activities which benefit the less fortunate Must show academic achievement Deadline: May 9, 2016 WEST ISLIP BREAST CANCER COALITION FOR LONG ISLAND, INC. SCHOLARSHIP Community service Extracurricular activities Essay how breast and/or gynecological cancer has impacted you and your family Deadline: May 2, 2016 ****PLEASE CONTINUE TO VISIT OUR DISTRICT WEBSITE www.wi.k12.ny.us FOR PERIODIC ADDITIONS TO THIS NEWSLETTER. **** Updated 4/12/16