Scholarships
PALMESANO ANNOUNCES 2025 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Italian-American State Legislators Annual Scholarship, Deadline is March 30
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The conference will be providing four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic.
Scholarships are available to residents of the 132nd Assembly District who are current college students or high school seniors entering college. Students can access and complete the application by visiting: https://www.nyiacsl.org/apply-for-scholarship-form.
The application deadline is Sunday, March 30.
“This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and college students in the 132nd Assembly District who have worked hard, distinguished themselves from their peers and intend to pursue higher education,” said Palmesano. “With college costs continually rising, this is a chance to lessen the financial burden that is a concern for so many young people and their families. I encourage eligible students in my district to apply.”
Applicants should have a grade point average of 85 or higher; be active in community service and extracurricular activities; and demonstrate financial need. In addition to these qualifications, students applying for an athletic scholarship must also be involved in an organized sport(s).
Applicants need not be of Italian-American heritage to apply.
Scholarship recipients will be announced in April, and the winners will be honored at a ceremony in Albany.
The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is a bipartisan organization of state Assembly and Senate members who actively promote and celebrate the state’s Italian-American community.
Assemblyman Palmesano represents the 132nd District, which includes parts of Chemung County, Schuyler County, Seneca County, Steuben County and Yates County. For more information about Assemblyman Palmesano, Please follow him on Facebook.
New York State Credit Union Scholarship
Deadline February 28, 2025
A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding senior that is a member of participating Rochester Chapter Credit Union. Servu is included in this region. Consideration is given to academic performance, community involvement and an essay.
Applications are available in Student Services or https://servucu.com/home/fiFiles/static/documents/2025_RochesterScholarshipApp.pdf
Applications can be returned to ServU or emailed to chapterscholarship@gmail.com
Rochester Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Deadline February 28, 2025
https://www.racf.org/scholarships/search-for-scholarships/
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Fund for Women
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Empowering Women and Girls
Achieve Scholarship - $2,500 up to 4 scholarships awarded annually
Learn more at www.ffwst.org
The Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York Ned Carter Memorial Scholarship
This $1500 scholarship is for NYS High School Seniors who will be graduating in June. The student must be related to or be a firefighter in an affiliated member organization of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York and must reside within New York State.
AFDSNY awards four (4) scholarships a year for $1,500 each, to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a two (2) or four (4) year institution of higher education and will be pursuing a community service related career. This may include but is not limited to fire service, EMS, nursing, social work, health related services, teaching, paramedic, etc.
All applications will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York. Financial need academic achievement and community service are all factors in the selection process. All decisions of the Committee are final. Awards shall be made directly to the winning recipients, awards will only be made upon successful completion of the first semester and upon proof of registration for the second semester at an accredited institution of higher education.
Application Deadline: March 2, 2024
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Barbara Wheeler Schneider Memorial Award
Application Available in Student Services.
Visit link for details!. https://www.racf.org/scholarship-summary/barbara-wheeler-schneider-memorial-scholarship/
Application Deadline: March 11, 2025
Section V Scholarships
Winter Athletes Apply by March 14, 2025
Spring Athletes Apply by June 6, 2025
WNY R-AHEC Health Career Scholarship
Click the link to view details and apply online!
Application Deadline: March 24, 2025
Twin Tiers Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Margaret R. Brewster Scholarship
Open the application to check qualifications and learn more.
Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
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WNY R-AHEC Scholarship
Application Deadline March 24, 2025
Scholarship for graduating seniors pursuing a degree in Health Care
https://www.surveymoney.com/r/QRRCR6L
NYS Credit Union Association - Rochester Chapter Scholarship
Must be a member of the ServU Credit Union!
Applicants are judged on academic performance, community involvement and an essay
Application Deadline March 1, 2024
Application in Student Services or click here
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Ethel Strickarz Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 31
Recipient must plan to pursue their education in the field of special education, human services, or a related clinical area such as nursing, psychology, speech pathology, physical therapy or occupational therapy
Applications available in Student Services
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Empire State Potato Growers Inc.
Deadline: April 1
Applicants must be pursuing a ag-related area of study, such as ag engineering, agronomy, crop and soil sciences, entomology, food science, horticulture, plant pathology, ag economics, etc)
Applications available in Student Services
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Beatrice Williams
Deadline: April 1
Applicants must be accepted in any Alfred State College degree-granting program
complete the application
prepare a brief essay on career goals
complete 1 semester at Alfred State in good standing to receive second-semester funding
$1,000 award
Applications available in Student Services or admissions@alfredstate.edu
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District 6 Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Deadline: April 11, 2025
Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a District 6 member
Must be pursuing higher education after graduation
Applications available in Student Services
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ServU Smart Savers Award
This $1000 award is for graduating high school seniors who will be entering either a two or four-year college in the fall.
Must be a member of the ServU Credit Union!
Must be a graduating high school senior
any GPA is welcome to apply
Applicants write an essay - "Explaining how you demonstrate characteristics that exemplify the credit union movement such as responsibility, cooperation and concern for their community."
Application Deadline April 11, 2025
Application in Student Services or https://www.servucu.com/home/fiFiles/staticdocuments/2025_SmartSaverApp.pdf
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American Legion Post 1248
2025 Student Scholarship Application
Due: April 11, 2025
All seniors are encouraged to apply
Applications are available in Student Services
Arkport Alumni Association Scholarships
Members of the Arkport Central School Class of 2025 are invited to submit applications for scholarships through the Arkport Alumni Association.
Check out the website for full details. www.arkportalumni.org
Deadline: April 18, 2025
2024 Architecture Scholarship Program
The Southern New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASNY) is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2024 High School Architectural Scholarship Program. These scholarships are jointly funded with contributions from AIA National and AIA Southern New York. This scholarship targets 94 high schools in AIASNY’s ten county area. Now in its third year, this program has provided $10,000 to-date in financial support to future architects. To be eligible, students must reside in Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland (Southern), Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, or Tompkins counties. They must be a High School senior beginning an architecture program in Fall 2024. Preference will be given to students enrolled in NAAB accredited programs.
Application deadline no later than April 29, 2024. Incomplete applications are not eligible for consideration and will not be reviewed. Questions may be submitted via email to Linda B. Hewitt at lbhewitt@aiaroc.org
The Jess Dwyer Memorial Scholarship
The Jess Dwyer Memorial Scholarship has been provided by family members in memory of their brother Jess, who graduated in 1978. Jess loved working and playing in the great outdoors. He was a builder/mason by trade and was working on building his log home at the time of his death in 1982.
The recipient of this scholarship must show great character, have a love of the outdoors, and continue their education in a trade and/or go out into the workforce. *The family of Jess Dwyer will oversee the selection of the recipient.
Application Deadline May 1, 2025
Applications in Student Services
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Curtis and Marcella Butler Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Applicant should be a student who is hard working, honest, caring, gives a helping hand to others, is a good classmate/teammate/co-worker, and treats peers and adults with kindness and respect.
Complete the application and return to Student Services by May 2, 2025
James (“Rip”) Holden Memorial Scholarship - Dansville Fish & Game, Inc.
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
Application available in Student Services _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STEUBEN COUNTY SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION
For students pursuing a career in the helping profession.
Application available in Student Services
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
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10 Scholarships for Vocational School Students
Hornell Association Scholarship
Application Deadline: TBD
Please reach out the the Hornell Association directly.
Arkport Faculty Association Scholarship
The Arkport Faculty Association will award a $1,000 scholarship to one (1) Arkport Central School District graduating senior entering a technical program. The award will be paid in two $500 installments if attending a two-year college or one $1,000 installment upon completion of the technical program.
American Legion Post 1248 Scholarships
Deadline: April 11, 2025
Applications available in Student Services
NYS Excelsior Scholarship Program
The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free.
Please note that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reduced state revenues and the processing of new applications is pending on Federal assistance, which has been delayed since April. Excelsior Scholarship awards may have to be reduced and/or prioritized for current recipients as provided for under the program.
Apply online here
Other Scholarship may be available at
Local Banks and Credit Unions
Parent Employers, Your Employer
Check with your future University or College Advancement Office
Local Fraternal Orders
Check their websites for scholarship opportunities. Be sure to check Deadline!
Check out Fast Web to search for more scholarship opportunities
Community Foundation of Elmira, Corning and the Finger Lakes Scholarships and Grants
The Community Foundation inspires philanthropy to make lives better. Their grants and scholarships support the people of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates Counties in the Southern Tier.
Includes the Ethel Strickarz Memorial Scholarship (Health and Human Services) and the Helen G Schuyler Scholarship (Arts) and others. Most applications have the deadline of February 1, 2025 and all thrid party uploads (transcripts, reference letters) must be submitted by February 8.
Applications are available in the Student Services and online here: Community Foundation Scholarships
For additional information or questions, please reach out to cmm@communityfund.org or 607-739-3900
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Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs
Eligibility:
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Awards:
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2025 competition.
Male and female students compete separately.
Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
Application Deadline:
Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Auxiliary Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to qualified students matriculating in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university in medicine, nursing, or in another health-related field, including dentistry, ophthalmology, and pharmacy.
Applications are available in the Student Services Office.
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
Turn in completed application to Mrs. Broderick in the Student Services Office.
Ancient Order of Hibernians- Sons of Ireland Chapter, Hornell NY
Application Deadline:
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Ladies Ancient Order of the Hibernians
The Daughters of Erin, Hornell NY
Application Deadline: May 29, 2024
Dr. Guy Hammond Memorial Scholarship- Steuben County School Districts
Our community lost a special member in the fall of 2022. Dr. Guy Hammond impacted the community in many ways and held great pride in giving back to the youth. Therefore, the Hammond Family will award a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving high school senior from Steuben County planning to pursue a higher level of education or enter the workforce who exemplifies characteristics similar to Dr. Hammond’s.
It took true grit for Dr. Hammond to accomplish all that he did throughout his life. His character surrounded three pillars of values: integrity, community, and education. During the day, he cared for animals at Steuben Veterinary Clinic, which he owned and operated on with his wife. At home, he liked to spend time outdoors with his family, whether on the farm or in a tree stand. Dr. Hammond enjoyed being involved within the community through 4-H/FFA, supporting the local schools, participating as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and much more. This mantra of hard work is something he instilled into many youths. He would be honored that this memorial scholarship will support the next generation.
The awarding recipient of the scholarship will be announced at their graduation ceremony. More information about this scholarship will be available in your High School Guidance Office.
Application Deadline May 31, 2024
Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Welcome to the Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Program! Whether you are a student, parent, family member, instructor, school administrator, or just interested in STEM education, we are excited to share more about our efforts to support the academic endeavors of learners across the nation.
In January 2020, Lockheed Martin launched the Vocational Scholarship program to support students of all ages participating in skills-based training in cutting-edge technology and advanced manufacturing fields. The scholarship seeks to fund students pursuing associate degrees, credit-bearing certificates, or industry-recognized credentials in specific disciplines at an accredited vocational technical school, trade school, or two-year community college. Funded in part by tax reform proceeds, the Vocational Scholarship program is a critical component of Lockheed Martin’s investment in workforce development and education.
Lockheed Martin’s Vocational Scholarship Program is the first of its kind within the aerospace and defense industry and awards up to $6,600 to as many as 150 recipients each year. Through the scholarship, Lockheed Martin hopes to encourage students to consider a rewarding career in the technology and advanced manufacturing industry.
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Fund, INC.
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that can be used at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2026 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winner may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.
A complete description of the scholarship's criteria, along with the online application and more information, is available below.
Click here to access the application
Application Deadline December 11, 2024
Beatrice L. Williams Memorial Scholarship
Click here to access the application
Application Deadline April 1, 2024