General Scholarships
Scholarship Applications Available in Mrs. Nevela’s Office
SCHOLARSHIP PACKETS DIRECTIONS
This scholarship packet provides you with information about county, state, and national scholarships that are announced to Thousand Islands High School Guidance Office annually.
1. Read through the attached packet
completely (preferably with your parents) as soon as a possible.
2. When you have determined which
scholarships you qualify for or are interested in, come to the Guidance Office
to see if the applications are available.
These applications trickle in throughout the year, so you need to check
often (preferably twice a week). Announcements
will also be made when our office receives each application.
3. Read all directions on the
applications and be sure to include letters of recommendation and essays where
necessary. Also check the
deadline for each scholarship!
4. Transcripts:
If y our scholarship
material needs to be sent with a transcript included, gather all material
(except the transcript) first, and then submit them to the Guidance
Office. PLEASE SUBMIT IN AN ENVELOPE AND WITH PROPER POSTAGE!
The Guidance Office will then mail your complete scholarship
application with the necessary transcript(s) for you.
5. Please
listen to announcements for additional scholarships that may be new this
year. Also check the bulletin
board outside the cafeteria for new scholarships and for scholarships offered
by particular colleges. Check with the
colleges directly for further information on scholarships they may offer.
SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL
AID WEBSITES
The websites listed below may be helpful for additional scholarship searches. Check them out at home or during your free time in school.
The Guidance Office receives several
scholarships from national Organizations that require us to submit nominations
for appropriate students. These
are often based on community service and/or leadership. Others are based on academic interests/intended college
major, or intended career choice. If
you would like to be considered for these nominations, please submit to Ms.
Gaughan a “resume” including your name (of course), community/volunteer
activities, examples of leadership roles you have held, and your intended
career choice/educational plans. This
way, we won’t miss you when we are considering who our nominees should be
(we do this at TI by committee)!!
American Legion: Albert Becker
Memorial Scholarship
Child of a member of the American
Legion or Auxiliary Department of NY or member of the Sons of the American
Legion or Auxiliary Juniors Department of NY
$1,000 annually
Deadline – March 1st
Computer
Studies: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electronic Arts or
Graphic Design Fields or Technology Related Field
Golub Foundation – 2 year Computer
Studies Scholarship
Scholastic ability
Enroll in a community college or
junior college
$2,000 over 2 years
Deadline – March 13th
National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution – Damaris Smith Desimone Scholarship
Seniors planning to major in United
States History
School committee selects one
applicant and submits it to the local Chapter
Judged based on merit and achievement
during their academic high school years, and with the regard to community
service, personal and academic interest
Plan to attend a 4 year accredited
college or university
$1,000
Deadline – January 10th
Thousand Islands Chapter – PHI
DELTA KAPPA
Pursue a career in education
Academic achievement, letters of
recommendation, written expression, and school/community activities
$150
Deadline – January 31
Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship
Women entering into Physical
Education K-12
Deadline – March 1st
Golub Foundation – Educators’
Scholarship
Pursue a career in education,
scholastic ability
$8,000 over 4 years
Deadline – March 13th
Media Technology Scholarship
Enter field of K-12 Instructional
Technology
$500
Deadline – March 15th
CHI Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma
International Scholarship
Outstanding, college-bound females
who plan to pursue degrees in education
$500
Deadline – March 27th
Alpha Delta Kappa
Genuine interest in the field of
education
G.P.A. of 85 or higher, financial
need, school participation
Deadline – April 1st
Northern New York Community
Foundation, Inc. – Greenizen Scholarship Application
Students planning to attend SUNY
Colleges for Careers in Teaching
Deadline – April 3rd
Section III Physical Education
Leadership Honorarium
One nominee from each district
Minimum of $50 with the possibility
of being a higher amount, depending on the number of qualified winners – for
each district
Top applicants will be chosen per
league and be awarded $1,000
Deadline – May 1st
SAE Engineering Scholarship Program
Intend to earn a degree in
engineering or a related science
Meet minimum requirements with regard
to G.P.A., SAT and/or ACT scores outlined in the individual requirements of
each scholarship
Deadline – December 1st
Undesignated Scholarships
Corporate – sponsored scholarships
range from $1,000 - $6,000
Enroll in an engineering program
accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (www.abet.org)
University Sponsored Scholarships
Must attend the named university and
enroll in specific program of engineering, if required
Based on criteria set forth by
university
Scholarship range from $400 – Full
Tuition
NY State schools that sponsor this
scholarship: Clarkson, R.I.T., SUNY Alfred, SUNY University of Buffalo, SUNY
New Paltz, and SUNY Stony Brook
Wal-Mart Competitive Edge Scholarship
Approved technology, manufacturing or
industry related field
90% or higher academic ranking, 90 or
higher G.P.A., 1100 or higher SAT or 27 or higher ACT, demonstrated community
service, demonstrated leadership
Deadline – March 1st
Certain colleges only participate
NY colleges: University of Buffalo,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute & New York University
Northern New York Community
Foundation, Inc. – Carl Frink Scholarship
Pursue careers in Engineering and
Technolgy
Deadline – April 3rd
Fort Drum Post of the Society of
American Military Engineers Scholarship
Pursue a career in Engineering or
Science
Judged on application an high school
transcript
$300
Deadline – June 15th
Northern New York Builders Exchange
Scholarship
Attend Canton College and enroll in
one of the 2-year construction related courses, 75 or higher G.P.A.
Deadline – June 30th
York State Academy of Family
Physicians
High School Senior planning a career
in family medicine
$500 annually
Deadline – March 10
Golub Foundation – 2 Year Health
Care Scholarship
Enter into health care field,
scholastic ability, enroll in a community college or junior college
$2,000 over 2 years
Deadline – March 13th
Alliance with the Medical Society of
Jefferson County Scholarship Fund
Academic excellence, 85% grade
average or better
Pursuing a health career, basis of
financial need, personal essay
$1,000
Deadline – April 15th
Watertown Lyric Theater – Guy Smith
Memorial Scholarship
Major in any areas of music and/or
theater & drama
Deadline – June 1st
Jefferson County Association of
Educational Office Professionals
Scholastic ability, character,
personality, and extracurricular activities
$250
Deadline – March 22nd
Golub Foundation – 2 Year Tourism,
Hospitality, Culinary Scholarship
Scholastic ability, enroll in a
community college or junior college
$2,000 over 2 years
Deadline – March 13th
Ruth Taylor Memorial-Colleen St.
Pierre Memorial Food Service Scholarship
Accepted in a food service field at
either a 2 or 4 year college
College potential, personality,
academics, character, financial need, initiative and rank in class
$250
Deadline – April 25th
Scholarships for Historically Underrepresented Minority and/or Economically Disadvantages Students in NYS Approved Programs for These Professions:
Regents Professional Opportunity
Scholarship Program
Scholarship identifies minorities as
-> African-American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native
Accounting, Acupuncture,
Architecture, Athletic Training, Audiology, Chiropractic, Dental Hygiene,
Dietetics/Nutrition, Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture,
Law, Massage Therapy, Midwifery, Nurse, Practitioner Nursing, Occupational
Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Ophthalmic Dispensing, Optometry,
Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, PT Assistant, Podiatry, Psychology, Registered
Physician Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Speech Language
Pathology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology
Up to $5,000 per year
Deadline – May 1st
To develop a deeper knowledge and
appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high
school students
Any student under the age of 20 in
high school
Prepared Oration must be the original
effort of each contestant and must not take up less than 8 minutes or more
than 10 minutes for delivery
State winner - 1,500
National winner – 1st $18,000, 2nd $16,000, 3rd
$14,000
Dates, Sites & Deadline contact
NY State Headquarters (518) 469-2215 or Suite 400, 112 State St., Albany, NY
12207
83 or higher G.P.A., leadership,
civic or other extracurricular activites, academic achievement and motivation
to serve and succeed
Compete nation-wide for $5,000
annually or $1,000 annually
Deadline – October 31st
Judged on financial need, leadership
and academic achievement
Scholarship ranges $1,000 - $7,500
Deadline – January 14th
National Peace Essay Contest – “Can Outsiders Help to Bring Peace in Civil Conflicts?”
Students in grades 9-12
1st place state winners -
$1,000 scholarship
National Awards – 1st
$10,000, 2nd $5,000, 3rd $2,500
Deadline – January 24th
Attend an accredited U.S. college or
university approved by the Wal-Mart Foundation
Will consider: ACT/SAT scores, G.P.A.,
Extracurricular/Community Involvement, Work Activities, Financial Need
NOT ELIGIBLE – students who plan to
attend one of the government military academies, Wal-Mart associates and/or
dependents and student receiving a “full ride”
$1,000
Deadline – January 31st
Maintain a G.P.A. of 80-90 throughout
high school, work part-time an average of 15 hours per week 40 weeks per year,
good conduct in school and on the job, participate in community service and/or
extracurricular activities, recommendation from employer and demonstrate
financial need
$1,000
Deadline – January 31st
Easley
National Scholarship – www.naas.org
Graduating high school senior
pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree
Bronze scholarship: SAT score – 850
or ACT score – 15 $7.00 processing fee 1 winner of $2,000
Silver scholarship: SAT score –
1000 or ACT score – 20 $12.00 processing fee 1 winner of $4,000
Gold scholarship: SAT score – 1100
or ACT score – 22 $18.00 processing fee 1 winner of $6,000
Platinum scholarship: SAT score –
1120 or ACT score – 25 $22.00 processing fee
1
winner of $8,000-$10,000
Deadline – February 1st
Min. G.P.A. of 95%, Min. SAT score
(in single administration) 1250
41,500 renewable for up to 4 years
Deadline – February 14th
National
Alliance for Scholastic Achievement – www.eee.org/bus/nasa
Attend a 4 year college or
university, 80 or higher G.P.A., taken SAT or ACT, letter of recommendation,
complete application and essay question
Scholarship ranges from $2,000 -
$15,000
Application fee - $15.00
Deadline – March 6th
Outstanding leadership and scholastic abilities
$2,000 for 4 years
Deadline – March 13th
Either outstanding leadership, entrepreneurial ability or a commitment to humanity, scholastic ability, enroll in a Community College or Junior College
$2,000 for 2 years
Deadline – March 13th
G.P.A. 83 or higher, personal statement, extracurricular activities, volunteer or community work, part-time or full-time employment (do not have to meet all these categories), letter of recommendation
$1,000
Deadline – March 15th
Any high school senior, essay, high school transcript
Deadline – April 3rd
Based on SAT/ACT scores, G.P.A.,
Activities, Financial Need
$1,000
Deadline – May 31st
Current high school senior, first in
immediate family to attend college, plan to attend one of the following
colleges:
Canisius, D’Youville, Houghton,
Nazareth, Roberts Wesleyan, Alfred University, Keuka, Wells, Elmira, Hobart
& William Smith, Ithaca, LeMoyne, St. Lawrence, Colgate, Hamilton,
Hartwick, Skidmore, Union, College of Saint Rose, Sage Colleges, Bard, Wagner,
Barnard, Pratt Institute, Marymount Manhattan, Manhattan, Manhattanville,
Iona, Maryount
Deadline – June 1st
Attend a 2 or 4 year college, 2
letters of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores, 70 G.P.A. or higher
Students enrolled in an agricultural
related field will be given preference
$300
Deadline – July 1st
NY State Organization/National
Society Daughters of the American Revolution – Helen and Arnold Barben
Scholarship Fund
All female students, attend a 4 year
college, based on merit and achievement, community service, personal and
academic interests
$2,000 for 4 years
Deadline – January 10th
The College Women’s Club of
Jefferson County
Any Female Senior in Jefferson County
graduating in June
Attend a 4 year college, G.P.A. of 90
or higher, Financial Need
$500
Deadline – March 31st
Ron Brown Scholar Program
African-American students who excel
academically, show exceptional leadership potential, and make an impact on
their communities through service to others
Attend a 4 year college
$10,000 for 4 years
Deadline – January 9th
Golub Foundation – Tillie Golub-Schwartz
Memorial Scholarship for Minorities
Commitment to humanity through
activities in school, community or religious organization, scholastic ability
will be considered
$2,000 for 4 years
Deadline – March 13th
United Negro College Fund – Gates
Millennium Scholars
Low income African-Americans, Asian
Pacific Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives and Hispanic Americans
G.P.A. of 88 or higher
Demonstrated leadership commitment
through participation in community service, extracurricular activities or
other activities that reflect leadership abilities
Will receive funds for the cost of
tuition, fees, books and living expenses for the academic year in an amount to
be based on financial need
SAMMY 2000 Award Program
Outstanding Scholar Athletes,
Academic performance – 35%, Athletic performance – 35%, Leadership –
15%, Community Service – 15%
$7,500
Applications accepted November 22nd
– March 12th
Fill out request form in counseling
office or go to website www.whymilk.com
or send a written request to:
SAMMY 2000
C/O
USA Today
1000
Wilson Blvd.
Arlington,
VA 22229
*Applicants
must be a child or grandchild of veterans who served in the Armed Forces
during WWII, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama or
the Persian Gulf
Raymond T. Wellington Jr.
Character (15%), leadership (15%),
Americanism (15%), community involvement (15%), financial need (20%),
scholarship (20%)
$1,000
Return application to Ms. Gaughan by
February 28th
Helen Klimek Student Scholarship
Character (20%), volunteer
involvement (20%), Americanism (15%), leadership (15%), financial need (15%),
scholarship (15%)
$1,000 annually
Return application to Ms. Gaughan by
February 28th
Past Presidents Parley Student
Scholarship in Medical Field
Major in the medical field
Character (30%), Americanism (20%),
Leadership (10%), Scholarship (20%), Basis of Need (20%)
$1,000
Return application to Ms. Gaughan by
February 28th
American Legion Department
Scholarship
Basis of need (25%), character (20%),
Americanism (20%), leadership (20%), scholarship (20%)
$1,000 – Return application to Ms.
Gaughan by February 28th
American Legion Department District
Scholarship
Character (30%), Americanism (20%),
leadership (10%), scholarship (205), basis of need (20%)
$1,000
Return application to Ms. Gaughan by
February 28th
The 1st Lieutenant Michael
I. Lewis, Jr. Memorial Fund Scholarship
Applicants must be members in good
standing of the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York
Character (25%), Americanism (25%),
Leadership (25%), Scholarship (25%)
$1,000
Return application to Ms. Gaughan by
February 28th
Children and spouses of active duty
and retired (officer or enlisted) military members & attend an accredited
college or university
Based on merit and community
involvement
$500 - $1,000
Deadline – April 1st
All honorably discharged, wartime
disabled veterans, their spouses, children and grandchildren
Academic achievement, SAT/ACT score,
school and community service and letters of recommendation
$500.00
Deadline – April 15th
SCHOLARSHIPS
RELATED TO ORGANIZATIONS / AFFILIATION / PARENTAL EMPLOYMENT
Any student whose parent is, or was
at the time of death, an Elk in good standing of a Lodge in New York State
Judged on academic achievement,
citizenship, personality, leadership, perseverance, resourcefulness,
patriotism, general worthiness and financial need
Deadline – January 14th
Receive at least 50% of their family
income from farming
Demonstrate financial need
$1,000
Deadline – February 15th
Active Price Chopper associate, child
of an active, retired or deceased Price Chopper Associate, child of an active,
retired or deceased member of the Grocery Manufacturer’s Representative
Scholastic Ability
$2,000 each year for 4 years
Deadline – March 13th
Spouse, child or grandchild of a
firefighter and member of Northern NY Volunteer Firemen’s Association
$100 - $150
Deadline – April 1st
Son/Daughter of a CSEA member (in
good standing) of the Jefferson County Local 823
$500
Deadline – April 15th
Son/Daughter of a Jefferson County
unit CSEA member
$500
Deadline – April 15th
Child or grandchild of anyone who is
currently employed in School Bus Transportation and attend a 2 or 4 year
college or Trade school
$500
Deadline – April 30th
Agati Laborers Union 322 Scholarship (Massena, NY)
Sons, daughters and spouses of
active, retired, deceased and disabled Laborers Union 322 members
$1,000 per year – up to 4 years
Deadline – May 5th
A family member of an active duty or
retired member of the US Army or a family member of a civilian employee,
sponsor of applicant must be assigned or work at Fort Drum or if retired,
reside within a 50-mile radius of Fort Drum
Attend an accredited college or
university
$500
Deadline – May 15th
Active member of the Clayton
Volunteer Fire Department or the son, daughter, grandchild or spouse of an
active member
Based on citizenship, G.P.A.,
personality, initiative, moral character, financial need, extracurricular
activities
Son/Daughter of school transportation
department personnel working in NY State
G.P.A of 75 or higher, one letter of
recommendation
Deadline – June 1st
Must be a member of the Northern
Federal Credit Union
Academic performance, extracurricular
& community activities, reference
$500
Get applications at Northern Federal
Credit Union in Watertown
Contact marketing department @
782-0155 ext. 233
Daughter’s of the American Revolution Good Citizens Scholarship Contest
Designed for students who demonstrate the qualities of a good citizen, dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their hom