This brochure explains how seniors may apply for the many scholarships awarded to Fox Lane students through the generosity of special groups, faculty, community organizations, parents, families of former students and members of the community. These scholarships represent every aspect of school involvement and school service. Students are responsible for all deadlines and materials Contents: Description of scholarships - How to Apply Checklist summarizing this information GENERAL APPLICATION APPLICATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2018 2:30 p.m. in the Guidance Department.
Determine the scholarships for which you qualify using enclosed checklist. Identify scholarships that require SPECIAL APPLICATIONS (available online). Fill out one (1) GENERAL APPLICATION leaving top space APPLICATION FOR blank. Make copies of completed GENERAL APPLICATION for number of scholarships needed. Fill empty top line with name of each scholarship needed. (This is cover sheet). Label recommendation envelopes with scholarship name and student s name. (Do not put application in envelope, only recommendations) Staple your ACTIVITY SHEET/RESUME to each GENERAL APPLICATION. Guidance will attach your transcript to all applications. Any questions? Ms. Izzo or Ms. Palmesi in Guidance!
AMERICAN LEGION POST #136-THE MOSES TAYLOR, JR. SCHOLARSHIP 4 scholarships. Criteria: satisfactory academic standing and outstanding school or community service. Donor selects. Apply by General Application. AMERICAN LEGION POST #136-LADIES AUXILIARY A female descendant of a Legionnaire or veteran who has demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and service to the community. The student must use the award at an accredited college or university. Financial need will be given priority. Donor selects. Apply by AMY PLUMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Senior attending a 4-year college. Student must show a love for literature and poetry by submitting a poem or short story. Donor selects. Apply by BCSD CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Graduating seniors with a GPA of 75 or higher. Strong community service and school participation and demonstrates a commitment to learning and a desire to further their education. One parent must be a member of the BCSD CSEA. Student plans on attending a two or four-year college/trade/technical/business school. 200-word essay. Donor selects. Apply by BEDFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION - John "Billy" Cullam Memorial Scholarship 2 scholarships. Senior attending a 4-year college. Student must have attended (at least 2 years), and graduated from the BHES. Criteria: Academic achievement, community service or employment, and participation in sports and extra-curricular activities. Donor selects. Apply by General Application. BEDFORD HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Senior residing in the BH Fire District & continuing to a 2 or 4-year college/technical school. Strong community service with emphasis on emergency services. Donor selects. Apply by BEDFORD HILLS LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors attending an accredited school. Member of the Fox Lane Leos Club, scholarship, community service, promise of future usefulness and personal statement. Student must have attended the BHES or district. Donor selects. Apply by General and Special Application BEDFORD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC SCHOLARSHIP High School Senior who is a resident of Bedford Hills and has participated in track or cross country. Donor selects. Apply by General and Special Application BEDFORD HILLS WOMAN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Senior with a GPA 85 or above; solid SAT s; high participation in extracurricular activities; attending accredited 2 or 4-year college; financial need; Outside activities community service/work. FLHS selects. Apply by BEDFORD HILLS WOMAN'S CLUB NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Senior pursuing nursing- GPA 85 or above; attending accredited 2 or 4-year college; solid SAT s; participation in extra curricular activities; financial need; Outside activities community service/work. Donor selects. Apply by BEDFORD POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Senior residing in the Town of Bedford. Criteria: 80-90 GPA, good school citizen and strong community service. FLHS selects. Apply by General Application. BEDFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRISTA KUUSISTO HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP Senior whose commitment to community service has been exemplary. Donor selects. Apply by General and Special Application BEDFORD TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION Four scholarships for college bound seniors; (1) academic excellence w/gpa 93 or above, (2) citizenship & tenacity w/gpa 85 or above, (3) seeking a career in education, (4) overcoming unique challenges in life. Copy of primary college essay & additional essay questions required. Students may apply for up to two of the four scholarships. Apply by BEDFORD VILLAGE CHOWDER & MARCHING CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Senior students exhibiting strong school citizenship and a history of active volunteerism in the community. Must be a resident of Bedford Village Postal area or Bedford Village Fire District. FLHS selects. Apply by General Application. BEDFORD VILLAGE CHOWDER & MARCHING CLUB VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Senior student attending a 2-year college or vocational school. Financial need and community service are given strong consideration. FLHS selects. Apply by General Application. BEDFORD VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Senior accepted to an accredited institution for post high school education. Student must be a BVES graduate who has shown perseverance and determination in pursing academic goals and achieving their personal best. Essay and 1 letter of recommendation. Donor selects. Apply by
BEDFORD VILLAGE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Demonstrates school and community involvement. Bedford Village resident. Donor Selects Apply by BEDFORD VILLAGE LIONS CLUB Memorial Scholarship A hard-working senior residing in Bedford Village going on to higher education; satisfactory academic standing with an exemplary record of participation in community service and/or related work experience or extracurricular activities; excellent school citizenship and exhibited concern for others as recommended by peers; financial need given strong consideration. Donor Selects Apply by BEDFORD VILLAGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Senior student residing in the Bedford Village fire district. Student must be continuing his/her education and must have participated in some form of community service within the last year. Essay and 1 letter of recommendation. Donor selects. Apply by BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER CUTRI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Seniors accepted to accredited institutions for post high school study. Criteria: character, scholastic potential, participation in school and community affairs. Qualified participating members of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Mount Kisco are given special consideration. FAFSA form and 1 letter of recommendation. Donor selects. Apply by FLORENCE ELMAN HORNE SCHOLARSHIP A graduating senior who plans on attending a four-year college with an interest in the mental health field. Apply by Selection by FLHS. FOX LANE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS One each to a senior boy and girl who best represent the ideals of FLHS based upon academic achievement, good citizenship, and active contribution to daily activities Apply by Selection by donor committee. GERBINO FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Up to four renewable 4-year need based scholarships for seniors; two (2) for students with a strong art/music background and two (2) for general academic achievement and citizenship. Criteria includes, but is not limited to: financial need, scholarship, community service, work experience, and other unique life experiences. Essays required. Donor selects. Apply by INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY OF MT. KISCO MACKEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP A graduating senior who is a member of the Independent Fire Company and has completed the NYS Class Firefighter One course. Donor selects. Apply by JEFFREY S. RUBINSTEIN D.D. S. SCHOLARSHIP Recognizing a college bound senior with an interest in pursuing a career in dentistry. Donor selects. Apply by General and Special Application JOSEPH FANCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Senior(s) attending a 4-year college; residing in Pound Ridge, has attended PRES for a minimum of 2 years. Criteria: high academic achievement shows community service and must submit evidence of thriftiness. Donor selects. Apply by KAREN AMUSO-CLIFFORD MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP To honor the memory of Karen Amuso-Clifford a 1975 graduate of Fox Lane High School. Awarded to a graduating senior interested in pursuing their education in the field of art and/or psychology. The applicant should submit a piece of artwork or a short essay (less than 250 words) outlining how they envision themselves utilizing their degree after graduating from college. Applicant should submit a letter of recommendation. Apply by MOUNT KISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP: College bound senior from Mount Kisco who plans on attending a 4-year institution who demonstrates commitment to academics and leadership through community involvement. Donor selects. Apply by MOUNT KISCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP-GEORGE PAGLIARO MEMORIAL Seniors who have graduated from the Mount Kisco Elementary School attending an accredited college. FLHS selects. Apply by General Application. MOUNT KISCO LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS: Seniors residing in the Mount Kisco Village area. Criteria; academics, extra curricular activities and citizenship. Scholarship must be used within a 5-year period. Two-year recipients, who go on to 4-year colleges, will be eligible for the additional two years. Requires 1 letter of recommendation. Donor selects. Apply by MOUNT KISCO POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Senior boy and girl furthering their education and residing in the town of Mount Kisco. Criteria: Character and scholarship are important considerations. FLHS selects. Apply by General Application.
MOUNT KISCO ROTARY CLUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Seniors who will attend a four-year college. Criteria: financial need, scholarship, school citizenship and community service. Student must attach a complete copy of the SAR received after filing the FAFSA. Donor selects. Apply by General and Special Application NORTHERN WESTCHESTER LIONS CLUB NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Student pursuing nursing, GPA of 80 or above, good school attendance record, demonstrated community service, proven leadership and excellent interpersonal skills; financial need given strong consideration. Donor selects. Apply by General and Special Application. POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - MORRIS OTTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP A student from the Pound Ridge attendance area and have attended PRES who has maintained high academic achievement, community service and/or out of school work responsibility. Financial need. Donor selects. Apply by POUND RIDGE LIONS CLUB STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Residents of Pound Ridge, who epitomize the aim of Lionism; to serve fellow human beings. Special consideration is given to service in the Pound Ridge community and in the school district. Selection based solely on community service record, not need or academic based. Donor selects. Apply by POUND RIDGE LIONS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP Any Fox Lane student who is currently involved in FD or EMS or Continuing in a Health/ Safety/ EMS related field. Donor selects. Apply by POUND RIDGE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Pound Ridge resident with strong community service through the partnership events. Donor selects. Apply by POUND RIDGE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION A senior resident of the Town of Pound Ridge. Student must be planning to attend an accredited college or vocational school and must display a financial need. Preference is given to students planning to pursue a career in community service i.e.: Police, Fire, EMS, Mental or Social Health. Emphasis is placed on strong academic history and active service to the community. FLHS selects. Apply by POUND RIDGE WOMEN S REPUBLICAN CLUB Wilma C. Rogalin Leadership Scholarship A senior female with exceptional leadership abilities, academic excellence & commitment to public service. Must be a full time Pound Ridge resident. Donor selects. Apply by SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, MOSES TAYLOR, JR POST #136 SCHOLARSHIP Male student who is a descendent of a legionnaire or veteran who has demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics & service to the community. Must be attending an accredited college or university. Apply by General and Special Application. TINGLEY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP 3-4 scholarships. Financial need will not be a factor. The money must be applied to tuition at an accredited university or college. The scholarships reward students who have demonstrated certain values that establish them as "scholars," show a love of learning for its own sake. They have been "risktakers" who sought intellectual challenges, and found creative solutions. They have proven themselves active, engaged learners by their initiative, commitment, and consistency. These individuals may have achieved outstanding recognition in any of the disciplines, but have also applied the same intellectual curiosity to other areas of academic endeavor. Selection by Tingley Committee. Apply by TOWN OF NORTH CASTLE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP The applicant must be a legal resident of the town of North Castle and planning to attend a college or vocational school. Financial need must be displayed. Donor selects. Apply by WEST PATENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION June E. Von Eiff Memorial Senior must be a graduate of the WPES who exhibits scholarship, citizenship and community service. FLHS selects. Apply by General Application. WOMEN S CIVIC CLUB OF KATONAH ALTERNATIVE SCHOLARSHIP Resident of Bedford Central School District who is pursuing a vocational education; student pursuing a non-traditional education path such as musician, culinary arts, physician's asst., etc - 2 or 4 year. Donor Selects Apply by General and Special Application WOMEN S CIVIC CLUB OF KATONAH NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Resident of Bedford Central School District who is interested in continuing their education in the field of nursing or is planning on entering an alternative program. Donor Selects Apply by General and Special Application
YOUR NAME: P R I N T C L E A R L Y AMERICAN LEGION MOSES TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships requiring the General Application ONLY: BEDFORD HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSOC.-John Billy Cullam Memorial Scholarship must have attended, for at least 2 years, and graduated from BHES. BEDFORD POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP-must be resident of the Town of Bedford, 80-90 GPA BEDFORD VILLAGE CHOWDER & MARCHING SCHOLARSHIP-must reside in the Bedford Village area, exhibit strong citizenship and volunteerism. BEDFORD VILLAGE CHOWDER & MARCHING VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP-plans to attend a 2yr or vocational school. Financial need & community svs. MOUNT KISCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GEORGE PAGLIARO - must be a graduate of Mount Kisco Elementary MOUNT KISCO POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION - must reside in the Town of Mount Kisco WEST PATENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-JUNE E VONEIFF MEMORIAL-must be a graduate of West Patent Elementary Scholarships Requiring the General and Special Applications: (Special Applications available online.) AMERICAN LEGION-LADIES AUXILIARY A female descendant of a Legionnaire or veteran who has demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and service to the community. Financial need will be given priority. AMY PLUMP MEMORIAL: Requires student to submit a poem or short story. BCSD CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE ASSN. SCHOLARSHIP Graduating seniors with a GPA of 75 or higher. High participation in community service and school participation and demonstrates a commitment to learning and a desire to further their education. One parent must be a member of the BCSD CSEA. Student plans on attending a two or four-year college/trade/technical/business school. A 200-word essay is required. BEDFORD HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Senior residing in the BH Fire District & continuing to a 2 or 4-year college/technical school. Strong community service with emphasis on emergency services. BEDFORD HILLS LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS- Students who attended the Bedford Hills Elementary School/district & are members of Leos Club. Essay. BEDFORD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC- High School Senior who is a resident of Bedford Hills and has participated in track or cross country. BEDFORD HILLS WOMAN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP 85 GPA, strong SAT s, will attend a 2 or 4 year college, financial need and community service. BEDFORD HILLS WOMAN'S CLUB NURSING SCHOLARSHIP pursuing nursing, 85 GPA, 2 or 4 year college strong SAT s, financial need & community service BEDFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRISTA KUUSISTO SCHOLARSHIP student whose commitment to community service has been exemplary. Essay. BEDFORD TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Four different scholarships for college bound seniors; (1) academic excellence w/gpa 93 or above, (2) citizenship & tenacity w/gpa 85 or above, (3) seeking a career in education, (4) overcoming unique challenges in life. Copy of primary college essay & additional essay questions required, BEDFORD VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP graduate of BVES; one page essay; one letter of recommendation BEDFORD VILLAGE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP - Senior Bedford village student demonstrating school and community involvement. Two letters of recommendation. BEDFORD VILLAGE LIONS CLUB Memorial Scholarship Senior residing in Bedford Village going onto higher education; satisfactory academic standing w/strong record of community service and/or related work experience or extracurricular activities; excellent school citizenship and exhibited leadership and concern for others as recommended by the high school community; financial need is given strong consideration. BEDFORD VILLAGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT -must be a resident of Bedford Village fire district. Letter of recommendation and 2 page essay. BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUB OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER CUTRI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP requires copy of FAF form, teacher recommendation FLORENCE ELMAN HORNE SCHOLARSHIP - graduating senior who plans on attending a four-year college with an interest in the mental health field. FOX LANE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP a senior boy and girl who best represent the ideals of FLHS based upon academic achievement, good citizenship, and active contribution to daily activities. GERBINO FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Up to four renewable scholarships for graduating seniors (two for students with art/music background & two for general academic achievement and citizenship) who exhibit financial need, scholarship, community service, work experience, and other unique life experiences. Copy of primary college essay and one additional essay question required. INDEPENDENT FIRE COMPANY OF MT. KISCO student member of the Independent Fire Co. who has completed the NYS Class Firefighter One course. JEFFREY S. RUBINSTEIN D.D.S. SCHOLARSHIP Senior with an interest in pursuing a career in dentistry. JOSEPH FANCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- current resident of Pound Ridge attended PRES for minimum of 2 years; Copy of one year's personal savings KAREN AMUSO-CLIFFORD MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP a graduating senior interested in pursuing their education in the field of art and/or psychology. The applicant should either submit a piece of art work or a short essay (less than 250 words) outlining how they envision themselves utilizing their degree after graduating from college. Must also submit a recommendation. MOUNT KISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP College bound, demonstrates academic & leadership commitment thru community. Essay MOUNT KISCO LIONS CLUB: requires one recommendation--must be a resident of the MKES attendance area MOUNT KISCO ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS essay January report card. Attach a complete copy of the SAR received after filing the FAFSA. NORTHERN WESTCHESTER LIONS CLUB NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Senior student pursuing nursing, GPA of 80 or above, demonstrated community Service, good school attendance record, proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills; financial need given strong consideration. Essay and 3 references required. POUND RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-MORRIS OTTMAN - must be a resident of the Pound Ridge attendance area and have attended Pound Ridge Elementary School POUND RIDGE LIONS CLUB STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Resident of Pound Ridge with strong community service. POUND RIDGE LIONS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP Fox Lane student involved in Health/ Safety/ EMS related field POUND RIDGE PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP must be a resident of Pound Ridge with strong community service through the partnership. Essay. POUND RIDGE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP must be a resident of Pound Ridge, show financial need, strong academic GPA and show community service. POUND RIDGE WOMEN S REPUBLICAN CLUB Wilma C. Rogalin Leadership Scholarship Senior female with exceptional leadership abilities, academic excellence & commitment to public service. Must be a full time resident of Pound Ridge. SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, MOSES TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP- male descendent of a legionnaire or veteran,, academic, athletic, community svs. TINGLEY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP - - requires two recommendations and a project TOWN OF NORTH CASTLE PBA SCHOLARSHIP must be resident of the town of North Castle and financial need WOMEN S CIVIC CLUB OF KATONAH ALTERNATIVE SCHOLARSHIP- resident of Bedford School district who is pursuing a vocational education; also student pursuing a non-traditional education path such as musician, culinary arts, physician's asst., etc - 2 or 4 year course. WOMEN S CIVIC CLUB OF KATONAH NURSING SCHOLARSHIP- resident of Bedford School district who is interested in continuing their education in the field of nursing. Guidance will attach your TRANSCRIPT to all applications! NOTE: Have all letters of recommendation sealed with your name and the scholarship name on the outside of the envelope and attached to your applications or they may be sent to: Guidance Department, Attention Teri Gardiner
The GENERAL application is used as the cover sheet for EVERY scholarship for which you are applying. Complete this form once and xerox. APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP EMAIL Your Name (LAST) (FIRST) ADDRESS MOTHER'S NAME ADDRESS: OCCUPATION: (Be specific; company, job-title, full-time, part-time, etc.) FATHER'S NAME ADDRESS: OCCUPATION: (Be specific; company, job-title, full-time, part-time, etc.) Elementary school attended from 20 to 20. How many other children in family now attending school? In elementary In middle or high school Now attending college Other YOUR COLLEGE PLANS List THREE schools that have received your application, in order of your preference. #1 should be the school you are most likely to attend, #2 second choice etc. In calculating total cost, include tuition, room and board, one year's travel, books, clothes and all incidental expenses: School Name Location Major Field Acceptance? One Year Total Cost FINANCING PLANS Will you be requesting other financial assistance to fund your college tuition? Yes{ } No{ } Attach your ACTIVITY SHEET (RESUME) to EVERY GENERAL APPLICATION. DATE SIGNATURE