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Elks National Foundation (ENF) - Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest: The 2024 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 13, 2023. The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will announced in April 2024. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:
- Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
- Male and female students compete separately.
Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please choose Cohoes-Waterford Lodge #1317 as the sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.
Elks National Foundation (ENF) Legacy Awards: The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2023. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 5, 2024. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.
Ad Club Scholarship (up to $3,000): For high school seniors or full-time college students, who are planning to enroll or currently enrolled at a Capital Region college or university, who are majoring in public communications, marketing, graphic arts, public relations, or any other communications-related curriculum.
Applications available by following this link
Bebu Scholarship ($2,400): Established to provide scholarships for minority or economically disadvantaged students planning to attend SUNY Adirondack. The student must be academically high-achieving and be able to prove financial need.
Applications available by following this link
Michael J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship ($1,200): This award is intended for a graduating senior enrolled in a High School Vocational Education Program in Albany, Columbia, Greene, reseller, Saratogo, Schenectady, scholar Warren and Washington County of New York State OR a freshman already enrolled in a college or university in pursuit of an Associates Degree in Construction Technology, Building Construction/Building Trades, Carpentry Haas or apos, Construction Technology (with carpentry minor), or Construction Technology/Building Construction.
Applications available by following this link
Down Syndrome - Aim High Scholarship ($1,700):To benefit students who will assist those with Down Syndrome by pursuing education and a career in the field of special education or speech, physical, or occupational therapy.
Applications available by following this link
Don Forsythia Circle K Scholarship ($4,500): To provide recognition and financial assistance to individual members of Circle K clubs who have demonstrated exceptional community service.
Applications available by following this link
Eden Renewables Green STEAM Scholarship ($2,000): Graduating seniors from the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District pursuing a career in fields that benefit the environment are invited to apply for this scholarship.
Applications available by following this link
Ruth Holstein Memorial Music Scholarship ($500): For a graduating senior from a Capital Region high school who will continue on to study music education or music performance. Special consideration will be given to students whose major instrument is of the woodwind family, piano students who accompany others, or students who demonstrate financial need.
Applications available by following this link
Herbert K. and Isabel C. Liebich Four-Year Scholarship ($20,000): Established to honor the founders of Albany Frosted Foods, one of the original companies to form Sysco Corporation, by awarding a scholarship each year to the children of employees or retirees of Sysco Foods of New York, Inc.. Applications are available each spring from any of the Sysco Foods of New York, Inc. personnel offices. Awards are paid over four years.
Applications available by following this link
Herbert K. Liebich Two-Year College Scholarship (two awards of $7,000): Established to honor Mr. Liebich's lifelong work and to recognize his dedication to education, by awarding a scholarship in his name each year to the children of employees or retirees of Sysco Foods of New York, Inc. Applications are available each spring from any of the Sysco Foods of New York, Inc. personnel offices. Awards are paid over two years.
Applications available by following this link
Gene Robb Journalism Scholarship (up to $1,500): Established to recognize the many significant contributions that Gene Robb, former publisher of the Times Union, made to the field of journalism. The student must have a clearly demonstrated interest in journalism and provide samples of journalistic work. Personal recommendations are required.
Applications available by following this link
Lou Ruin and Nike Cohen Memorial Scholarship: Assists outstanding students who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college and vocational programs. Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees of designated periodical wholesaler organizations, and/or national periodical distributors, and/or publishers in specified areas east of the Mississippi River, with one year of service.
Applications available by following this link
Lawrence Spraragen Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Lawrence Spraragen to provide scholarships for children or grandchildren of current, active members of IBEW Local 236 or the management or staff of a signatory contractor to IBEW 236.
Applications available by following this link
Ned Carter Scholarship: These scholarships are named in memory of Past President Edward “Ned” Carter and all deceased past presidents of the State Association. In keeping with Ned’s life of community service and dedication to helping others, these awards will be presented to those young people who will be pursuing a post-secondary career in the community service-related areas at either a two- or four- year college next year.
Applications available by following this link
First New York Federal Credit Union: FNYFCU is continuing their annual scholarship program by offering four $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students who meet criteria.
- Applicants must be a First New York FCU member in good standing
- Graduating High School Senior
- Must plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college
- Must be an active volunteer and/or active in the community
Applications available by following this link
The New York Water Environment Association: is a non-profit educational organization of water professionals promoting sustainable clean water quality management through science, education and training. The following scholarships are being offered:
(1) $10,000 Environmental Career Scholarship
(1) $5,000 Nicholas J. Bartilucci Scholarship
(12) $2,500 Scholarships
Applications available by following this link
Laziali Nel Mondo Scholarship of the Capital District: is a local organization which promotes the study and appreciation of the language, history and culture of the country of Italy. This organization will award two $1,000 scholarships who meet the scholarship requirements and exhibit a strong sense of pride in the culture, language and traditions of Italy (prior winners are not eligible.) High school seniors of Italian decent (at least one Italian ancestor) and currently enrolled in or have completed an accredited class or course dealing with the Italian language, history or culture and/ or a class dealing with Latin culture and history. Full-time students of Italian decent (at least one Italian ancestor) at an accredited college or university, and are currently enrolled in or have completed a class or course dealing with the Italian language, history or culture and/ or a class dealing with the Latin or Latin culture history.
For further information please contact [email protected]
American Society of Civil Engineers Mohawk-Hudson Section: The Mohawk-Hudson Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), would like to offer qualifying graduating seniors a scholarship opportunity. Each year the Mohawk-Hudson Section offers a scholarship to a graduating senior seeking to continue their education with the goal and desire of becoming a practicing civil engineer. This year they are offering a 4-year, $1,000 per year scholarship!
Applications available by following this link
Saratoga County Medical Society Scholarship ($1,000): This scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior from a Saratoga County school whose intent is to further his or her education in a health-related field.
Additional information is available here
Hoffman Car Wash and Jiffy Lube: is proud to announce a new scholarship program for employees of our car wash and lube locations. We have many employees from local high schools continuing on to a two or four year college or trade school who may benefit from this new program.
Contact Mary at [email protected] to apply
The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY, Inc.: is offering two college scholarships to graduating high school seniors or students who will be enrolled at any post high school institution of higher learning. The Nick Birchak Strength of Character College Scholarship and The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each. Both scholarships will be awarded to students who are currently being treated for epilepsy and have plans to further their education. The following documentation must be submitted in order to be considered.
- A competed application form (Deadline Friday, May 5th)
- A copy of the letter verifying admission to college/university
- A statement of epilepsy diagnosis from their physician
- A short essay (see application for details)
- A recent portrait style photograph
Students only need to submit one application to be considered for both awards.
Contract Deborah Bain at (518) 456-7501 or [email protected] for information on how to apply
George Sheffield Memorial Scholarship (two $1250 Awards):
Must be a child of a CSEA Local 801 member in good standing. (A municipal, or board of education employee within Albany County).
- Must be a high school senior graduating in June of the current year.
- Has at least a cumulative “B”, 80%, or 3.0 grade point average.
- Must show proof of acceptance to a two or four year college, university or trade school.
Acceptance criteria: Academic record, school activities and financial necessity.
Deadline: May 10th
Application submission write to:
George Sheffield Memorial Scholarship, 63 Rooney Avenue, Albany, NY 12205