1 Claudio Cares-Student Leadership Award Graduating Senior. Exemplifies good character, a spirit of giving & selflessness. Wellrounded & has participated in extracurricular actitivies. Minimum GPA of 2.0 (70). Ethel Clapp Memorial Scholarship ($10,000) Dutchess County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship ($1,000) Graduating Female Senior. Planning on attending College in Fall 2016. GPA of 3.5 or above. Demonstrate High Financial Need. Demonstrates evidence of Leadership ability through extracurricular activities, sports and/or work. Transcript & SAR Report Required. Essay and two letters of recommendation required. Graduating Senior. Intent to pursue a teaching career. GPA of at least an 80 average. Planning to attend college 2016-17. Financial need; but ineligible for significant federal or state aid. Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce Scholarships Apply on-line at: www.chamberfdny.org/scholarships-1 for the following scholarships: - Athena Scholarship -Charles S. North Scholarship for Music and Art -Cosimo DiBrizzi Culinary Arts Scholarship -Eileen Hickey Nursing Scholarship -Juan LaFuente Memorial Engineering & Computer Science Scholarship -Manufacturing & Trade Scholarship -Norman & Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship -Richard W. Mitchell -Steven & Linda Lant Family Scholarship for Business & Finance various deadlines 3/15/16-4/1/16 Twinks Scholarship Graduating African-American Senior. 85 GPA or higher. Community Service Involvement. Essay and Personal Interview required.
2 Dutchess County Community Foundation Scholarships Graduating Senior. Planning to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college, or a vocational or technical school. Plan to enroll Full Time (12 credits) in Fall 2016. Demonstrate academic achievement. Demonstrate Financial Need. Essay discussing interests, activities, & career goals (some scholarships may require different essay topics. Transcripts required. SAR Summary Pages from FAFSA application (includes EFC). Two letters of recommendation (some scholarships may ask for specific recommendations). List of all activities, work experience, and/or resumes. All applications must be completed on-line. Available at www.cfhvny.org Miles of Hope Scholarship ($1,000- $3,000) Graduating Senior Planning to attend college, or vocational school. Multiple Scholarships. -General Scholarship-Awarded to students affected by breast cancer some way. -Betty Benecke Memorial Scholarship-Meet Miles of Hope criteria and are pursuing a career in the arts. -Betty Howard Scholarship-Meet Miles of Hope criteria and are pursuing a healthcare related field of study. -Michael Benecke Scholarship-Meet Miles of Hope criteria and reflect values of higher education and love of family and friends. Apply at: www.cfhvny.org TEG Federal Credit Union Joyce A. Betros Scholarship Tony Schembri Memorial Scholarship ($500) Graduating Senior. High academic excellence. Community service throughout High School. Parent or Guardian must be a TEG Member OR Applicant is a TEG Member. Essay, Transcript & 2 letters of recommendation required. Graduating Senior. 500 Word Essay Required. "The theme of your essay should center on the ideas your have formed about the American soldier/military veteran, from either reading of history or from the veterans you know personally as family or friends. Include how and why their efforts and sacrifices are so important."
3 CRISTIN BAMBINO SCHOLARSHIP ($3,000-$5,000) JENSEN SCHOLARSHIP ($3,000- $5,000) GONCALVES SCHOLARSHIP ($5,000) N.Y. State Association of Agricultural Fairs Scholarship ($1,000) Graduating Special Education Student who is college bound. Essay Required. Completed Application should be returned to your Guidance Counselor to be mailed before the Deadline. Graduating Senior. Excelled in design & wishes to pursue a career in this area. Essay Required. Completed Application should be returned to your Guidance Counselor to be mailed before the Deadline. Graduating Senior. Demonstrates involvement & work for a cause or organization that promotes social justice, equal opportunity, or other humanitarian activity. Essay Required. Completed Application should be returned to your Guidance Counselor to be mailed before the Deadline. Graduating Senior. Students are currently active or have been active in a fair or outdoor amusement business. Plan to attend college in pursuit of a degree. APPLICATIONS must be downloaded from the NYSAAF website, www.nyfairs.org. Handwritten applications will not be considered. 4/2/2016 Ralph & Janet Capasso Scholarship (3-$2,000 awards) Graduating Senior. Parent of Guardian must be a member in good standing of the WCT. Plan to attend a public or private college in September 2016. Transcript, Recommendation and Essay required. CALL 227-5065 to request an application or pick up at the WCT Office. Kappa Upsilon Lambda Book Award (scholarship money to be sent to college for cost of books) Graduating Male of Minority Descent. Plan to attend college. "A" Average. Documented Financial Need. Exceptional leadership skills, scholarship and a commitment to community service. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Graduating Senior. African-American Female high school senior. Have an 85 average. Evidence of worthy character, promise and leadership qualities. Financial Need. Essay, Transcript, and Letter of Recommendation needed.
4 Wappingers Ladies Auxiliary "Hearts that Help" Scholarship ($500) Graduating Senior Female. Involvement in Community Service. 500 Word Essay required. Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship ($1,000-2,000) Graduating Female Senior. Planning to pursue a career in teaching. Transcript & References required. 04/11/16 2016 CSEA Scholarships Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) Graduating Senior. Parent or Guardian is a member of CSEA/Local 1000 AFSCME. Applications for this scholarship are automatically considered for the Pearl Carroll & Associates Award & the Met Life Award. 04/15/16 Student View Scholarship Program ($500-$4,000) Graduating Senior. Complete survey on-line at: www.student-view.com 04/22/16 CSEA Region 3 Scholarship Graduating Senior. Parent of Guardian is a member of Region 3 CSEA (WCSD Employee) who plans to attend college or trade school. Mail completed applications to: CSEA Region 3 Scholarship; 568 State Route 52; Beacon, NY 12508 04/29/16 Mid-Hudson Camerata 2016 Ted Greene Music Education Scholarship ($1,000) Graduating Senior. Plan to enroll with a major in music or music education. At least 1 year of high school Choral Experience. Excellence in NYSSMA (Choral or Instrumental). 80 GPA or Higher. Community performance outside of school. Essay Required. 05/01/16
5 Jewish War-Veterans National Youth Achievement Scholarship Program Graduating Senior. Direct descendants (children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren) of members in good standing of the Jewish War Veterans. Must attend college in Fall of 2016. Good academic achievement, extracurricular and community activities. 05/01/16 Sheafe Road PTA Scholarship ($500 & name plate for plaque in the school) Graduating Senior. Must have attended Sheafe Road Elementary. 05/06/16 Kiwanis Club John Heilman College Scholarship Graduating Senior. Community Service Involvement. Academic Achievement. Financial Need. 05/06/16 Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP Superhero Scholarship ($1,000) Graduating Senior. Planning to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college for Fall of 2016. No minimum GPA required. Must create a short (30-120 second) video. Telling about the superhero or superheroes who have influenced your education. How will this scholarship help you reach your goals? Apply on-line: http://srddlaw.com/scholarship/ 05/31/15 2016 Charles E. & Mabel E. Conklin Scholarship NY State STEM Incentive Scholarship Program (Full SUNY Tuition Scholarship) Graduating Senior who plans to attend DCC Full-Time in the Fall of 2016. Must be ranked in the top 10% of the class through the 12th grade mid-year. Students must be placed in college level Math and English. FAFSA information must be submitted to DCC in order for a Conklin Scholarship to be awarded. Graduating Senior. Top 10% of Senior Class. Must pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in a STEM Program of study at a CUNY or SUNY College (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) Candidates must be willing to live in NY State and work in a stem field in NYS for 5 years after graduation. Go to: www.hesc.ny.gov and click on program application to apply. 07/15/16 08/15/16