SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS. Disclaimer: All scholarships and the deadlines listed are from a previous year and subject to change.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS Disclaimer: All scholarships and the deadlines listed are from a previous year and subject to change. New York State Elks Association Scholarship This scholarship is open to graduating seniors that have parents/grandparents that are Elks in good standing at the time of the application. The award is for one year only and is made in amounts determined by the Committee. Awards are based on the student s scholarship, citizenship, personality, leadership, perseverance, patriotism and financial need. Completed applications need to be submitted to the sponsoring Elks organization by November 2nd. Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship This scholarship, sponsored by the Elks National Foundation, is for any graduating senior planning to attend a four-year degree program, and pays out two awards each of $60,000, $40,000 and $20,000, as well as 494 awards for $4000. Selection is based on employment and community service, honors and awards, a 350 word essay, a parent financial statement, high school grades and SAT/ACT scores and two letters of recommendation. The completed application packet must be received by our local Elks lodge by November 2nd. Elks National Foundation Legacy Award This program awards up to 250 four-year, $4000 scholarships to the children and grandchildren of active Elks members who are high school seniors, going to college and exhibit the values of the Elks National Foundation: Knowledge, Charity, Community and Integrity. Fulton County Soroptomist Youth Citizenship Award This award is for boys and girls who are in their junior or senior year of high school. It recognizes young people for their outstanding contributions to home, school, community, country and the world. They are not awarded for scholastic achievement, but rather for the applicant s demonstrated commitment to improve the quality of life for others. Applications require two recommendations and must be submitted by January 1st. Soroptimist s Violet Richardson Award This award was created to recognize girls for their volunteer service to their communities. The program honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 whose volunteer efforts include helping other disadvantaged girls; fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Fulton County presents a $500 award locally, $250 to the young woman recipient and $250 to the group to which she is connected for her volunteer work. Application deadline is January 1 st and is available in the guidance office. New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarships This scholarship is sponsored by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation for survivors, their children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased or severely and permanently disabled victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States or the subsequent rescue and recovery operations. This includes victims at the World Trade Center

site, Pentagon or on flights 11, 77, 93, or 175. The award covers up to four years of full-time undergraduate study (an amount equal to the SUNY four-year college tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies cost). Completed applications must be submitted by May 1 st. Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is sponsored by women in physical education in New York State to provide financial assistance to selected women students planning to major in Physical Education Teacher Education. The amount of these scholarships varies from year to year. The award is based on character, academic achievement, physical education competence, participation in athletics, qualities of leadership and financial need. Requests for applications should be made through an area chairperson (see guidance counselor for details) and must be returned by March 1. Burger King Scholars Our high school can nominate one student to compete in a national scholarship contest sponsored by Burger King. Over 2000 scholarships of $1000 each are awarded to students. The eligibility criteria include: high school GPA of 2.5 or higher (80 or above), work an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, demonstrated participation in community service and/or cocurricular activities, demonstrated financial need, written recommendations from a school official and an employer, plans to enroll in a two or four year college by fall of 2007. Applications are available in the guidance office and must be completed and returned by November 21 st. Miss Fulton County Scholarships Fulton County gives away over $7000 every year to senior girls in the Miss Fulton County Pageant. Develop your public speaking skills while highlighting your personal talents. Applications are available on the website: www.angelfire.com/ny4/missfultoncountyorg NYS Assoc. of Agricultural Fairs Scholarship Five $1000 scholarships will be awarded annually to students who intend to pursue higher education in agriculture or an agricultural-related field. The application must be submitted to a member fair of the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs, Inc. Completed applications must be submitted to the Member Fair by April 9 th. American Society of Military Comptrollers Scholarship One national scholarship for $1000 and one local scholarship of $200 to high school seniors entering a field related to financial/resource management (business administration, economics, public administration, computer science, or operations research related financial management, accounting or finance). Selection is based on academics, three letters of recommendation and a justification statement of need. Completed applications must be submitted to the sponsoring organization by February 28 th. Tri-County Counselors Association Scholarship A $500 scholarship awarded to several students from Fulton, Montgomery or Hamilton county high schools that are planning to further their education at a two-year, four-year or trade school.

Selection is based on academic achievement, school and community involvement and a personal essay. The application deadline is June 8th. Fulton County Sheriff s Office Employee Alliance Scholarship This scholarship is for students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice (whose parent is not a member of the alliance) and also for graduating seniors who are the children of members of the Fulton County Sheriff s Office Employee Alliance. Selection is based on school involvement and career goals and interests. The application does involve two letters of recommendation. Completed applications must be received by the sponsoring organization by May 13 th. Sammy Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award A $7500 college scholarship is available to outstanding scholar athletes, judged on five criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%), and milk experience (5%). Applications will only be accepted on-line only by March 5 th. New York Water Environment Association Capital Chapter R. Paul Farrell, Jr. Scholarship Two $500 awards to students from the capital district enrolled in an environmental-related college curriculum (such as, biology, forestry, chemistry, engineering and water/waste management). Selection is based on academics, extra-curricular and community activities, two recommendations and personal goals. Completed applications must be submitted to the sponsoring organization by April 1st. Fulton County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Five one-time scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded to high school seniors from a Fulton County high school. Applicants must be attending a two or four year college pursuing a career in commerce, industry or related field. The deadline is April 2nd. American Association University of Women Dorothy Wemple Literary Award A local senior girl can win a first prize of $300. A specific essay topic pertaining to women is given each year. Entry form and essay must be completed by April 24th. Fulton County Zonta Award Jean Cooper Humanitarian Award A savings bond is awarded to a senior for their volunteer experience. The deadline is March 8 th. Allen Brown Scholarship This award, sponsored by the Mayfield Teachers Association, is a renewable $700 per year scholarship awarded to a Mayfield student planning to attend college. Selection is based on academics, school and community involvement and, to a certain extent, financial need. The deadline is May 1 st. Byron S. Child Educational Trust Fund Scholarship This is a $500 award for a college bound senior from Fulton County. Selection is based on financial need, combined with an evaluation of scholastic achievement and extracurricular involvement. The deadline is April 13 th.

Conrad and Anna Gillen Scholarship A $500 per year award given to a student furthering their education at a four-year college. Selection is based on a student having demonstrated scholastic capability and potential, high moral character, and financial need. The deadline is May 15th. Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships Sponsored by the New York State Education Dept this award, up to $5000 per year, can be awarded to historically underrepresented minority and/or economically disadvantaged students planning a career in various professional careers (e.g. health fields, nursing, architecture, engineering, etc.). A Bulletin of Information for Candidates includes the application form and directions and is available through State Ed HEOP Dept. Glove Cities Rotary Kurt Kaiser Scholarship The Glove Cities Rotary Club will award approximately $600 to a student pursuing a career in a health related field of study. The deadline is May 9th. Golub Foundation Scholarships The Golub Foundation, the parent company of Price Chopper, offers ten different scholarships for graduating high school students. The different scholarships are for varying qualification such as, demonstrated leadership, community service by minority students, pursuit of a career in education, being a Price Chopper Associate or a child/grand-child of one, pursuit of a two-year education, pursuit of a career in health care, or computers, or hospitality/tourism/culinary arts. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 15 th. Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship A $500 award is available for a senior planning to enter the field of education. Deadline April 27 th. Todd Rudolph Memorial Scholarship This scholarship will go to a college bound Mayfield senior with emphasis on school involvement, leadership and ability in foreign language. The deadline is May 1 st. National Honor Society Scholarships Mayfield NHS chapter can nominate two of its members to compete in this state and national competitions. Applications are available through the NHS advisor. The deadline is around January 15 th. Fulton County Traffic Safety/Stop DWI Scholarship An award of $500.00 per year (maximum of four years) is available to students planning a career that would promote traffic safety through the prevention and rehabilitation of DWI offenders (i.e. law enforcement, probation, prosecution, public education, rehabilitation). The deadline is April 30 th.

School s Out Scramble Golfer Scholar Athlete Scholarship This scholarship is available to a local senior who has competed on golf at the varsity level and has excelled academically. The application deadline is May 11th. Coca Cola Scholars Program This is a national competition based on leadership, character, academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. The award can be from $4000 20,000. Applications are only available on-line at www.coca-colascholars.org. Scholarship descriptions and specific details are available in the guidance office. The deadline is October 31 st. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Any student in grades 5-12 who has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least in part after September 1, 2002 can apply. Local honorees receive a certificate of achievement, runnersup at the state level receive an engraved bronze medallion, state winners receive $1000 and national winners receive $5000. Applications need to be submitted to the guidance office by October 31 st. Schering Asthma Athlete Award A one time national grant of $1000 3500 can be awarded to a college bound senior with asthma who has achieved both excellence in sports and academics. Other criteria are leadership qualities and notable extracurricular activities and accomplishments. The deadline is March 31 st. Fulmont Road Runner Scholarship-James R. Dern Memorial Scholarship This award of $500 will be awarded to two students in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Seniors must have competed for two years in cross country running and/or track as a distance runner. Applicants will be judged on the following personal qualities work ethic, leadership skills, sportsmanship and personal discipline, commitment and Respect. The application deadline is May 20 th. Fulton County CSEA Local 818 Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors whose parent is a member of the Fulton County Local 818 CSEA and who will be continuing his/her education. Scholarships will be awarded based on school involvement, career goals, interests and financial need. The application deadline is April 23rd. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship This competitive scholarship is federally funded and is based on the high school senior s SAT scores and grades. Each scholarship carries an award of $1500 and is renewable up to four years. The school counselor will let you know if you are eligible and will provide you with the application. The deadline is March 3 rd. School Administrators of New York State Scholarship Sponsored by the school administrators of NYS Region 6, this award of $500 is for a graduating senior from the Region 6 area, and is based on scholarship, citizenship and leadership. One student will be selected from Mayfield School to compete for this scholarship. Applications must be returned to the guidance office by this Friday, April 28 th.

Fulton County Highway Official s Association Scholarship This Association is providing a $500 scholarship to a qualified senior high school student who has been accepted by an accredited college in the field of engineering. The award is based on need, academic achievement, and participation in student activities. The application deadline is May 1 st. Jenkins Memorial PTA Scholarship This scholarship of $3000 is paid over four years and is available to students accepted into a New York State university and planning a career in teaching. The criteria based on character, personality, academic achievement and potential teaching ability. The application deadline is January 15th. Sam Walton Community Leader Award Scholarship $1000 is available to students in the Wal-Mart store s trading area. This award is based on high academic and scholastic achievement, active extracurricular involvement and a financial need. Wal-Mart associates and children of associates are ineligible. Application must be filled out on line and the deadline is January 12 th. Web site and instructions are available in the guidance office. New York State Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship One scholarship is allotted to each New York State high school in the amount of $4000 (paid annually in $1000 increments) to attend a college, university or trade school. Eligibility requirements are for hardworking students who are active in extracurricular and community activities and have demonstrated leadership skills. Completed applications and essays need to be turned into the guidance office by March 27 th. Lisa Queeney Scholarship (FMCC) A two-year $500 ($1000 total) scholarship is offered to a senior entering FMCC on a full time basis. The scholarship will be awarded to a well-rounded student who participates in at least two extra curricular activities which include (but are not limited to): art exhibition, athletics, band, choir, community volunteer work through an organized religious or service club or youth corps, drama, employment, 4-H, Honor Society, school newspaper, scouting, student government, supervised peer tutoring, yearbook. Financial need may be considered. The deadline is May 1 st. New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence Sponsored by the NYS Education Dept., $500 - $1500 will be awarded to at least one senior from each New York State Public High School. This scholarship is based on weighted Regents exam scores. Your school counselor will notify you if you meet the criteria. The deadline is December 20 th. Mayfield Youth Soccer Scholarship This award is available to a Mayfield senior who has been a participant of the Mayfield Youth Soccer Program and has continued their soccer career to at least the JV level and also contributed to the Mayfield Youth Soccer Program as a volunteer in some capacity. Other considerations are academic standards, dependability, and leadership. The application deadline is May 15th.

Capital District Counseling Association Scholarship There are four one-time $1000 scholarships for students attending college in the Capitol Region. Application deadline is May 1. Disabled American Veterans Scholarship A $500 scholarship is available to the spouse, child or grandchild of an honorably discharged, wartime, disabled veteran. Basis for the award is a combination of the applicant s relationship to the veteran, academic achievement, SAT/ACT score, school and community service and letters of recommendation. Application deadline is April 15 th. Lawrence Madeiros Memorial Scholarship A $500 award is available to college bound seniors diagnosed with a bleeding disorder or other chronic disorder. Applications are due by June 16 th. Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York A $500 award is available to a student currently being treated for epilepsy and planning to further their education. Application deadline is May 26 th. Fulton County Firefighters Association Robert Winchell Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is available to a student whose parent or grandparent is an active Fulton county firefighter. Application deadline is May 20 th. Fulton County OTB Scholarship This is an essay contest within the boundaries of Fulton County. The top three winners will be awarded $500, $300 and $200 accordingly. Application deadline is May 8 th. Knights of Columbus Armand J. Derrico Family Scholarship To be eligible for this award you must have a parent or grandparent who is a member of Gloversville Council #265. A one page personal essay is required. Applications are available through the local council. Miss America Scholarships Various awards are available to graduating senior girls interested in competing in the Miss Fulton County Scholarship Program. The program s goal is to provide scholarships to talented and intelligent women to continue their education. Calvin Shaad Memorial Scholarship A one-time award of $500, in memory of Calvin Shaad, a former Tech teacher in Mayfield, is available to a positive student pursuing a career in education. The deadline is May 23 rd. Upper Hudson Association of Phi Beta Kappa Scholarships The Upper Hudson Association of Phi Beta Kappa will award a $750 stipend to two high school students from the region planning to enter college in the fall. Students must be nominated for this scholarship in order to apply. Recipients are selected based on the following criteria:

academic standing, the essay, a letter of recommendation, school activities and community activities. Application deadline is March 2 nd. Price Chopper Associate Scholarship This scholarship is available to high students who are Price Chopper associates. Applicants can be planning to attend school full or part time and must continue their employment as a part-time associate to be eligible. Deadline is June 1 st. Principal s Leadership Award (NASSP) and Herff Jones, Inc. One senior per school will be nominated for this award. Nominees should be in the top 20% of their class and have demonstrated leadership. School nominees are forwarded to a national selection committee. Monetary awards are only given out at the national level. The application deadline is November 14 th. Women s Republican Club of Fulton County This award is available to any graduating senior who has demonstrated an active interest in government and/or local community governance. Selection is usually made by mid-may. SAE Engineering Scholarships $1000 - $6000 is available to seniors planning to pursue a career in engineering or a related field. The applicant must meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA, SAT/ACT scores, as outlined in the individual requirements of each scholarship. Applications are available through www.sae.org/students/engschlr. The deadline is December 1. Ned Carter Scholarship 3 - $1000 scholarships will be awarded to New York State high school seniors who are related to a firefighter in an affiliated member organization of the Association of Fire Districts of New York State. Applicants need to be pursuing a post-secondary career in a community service related area (e.g. fire service, nursing, social work, health related services, teaching, library science, etc.) at a two or four year college. The application is available on-line at www.firedistnys.com or in the guidance office. Completed applications need to be submitted to the sponsoring organization by March 6th. Fulton County Federal Credit Union Scholarship Student members of the Fulton County Federal Credit Union will be competing with high schools across the state for the chance to win one of five $1000 scholarships or one of several $500 scholarships. Qualifying students must be members of a participating credit union and a college-bound senior at the time of application. Applicants will be judged on academic performance, extracurricular and community activities, quality of written essay, and a teacher s reference. Applications must be submitted to the credit union by May 1st. Experimental Aircraft Association Local Chapter 602 Scholarship A $500 award to an individual interested in pursuing a career in aviation. Qualifying careers include aerospace engineering, aircraft mechanic, as well as, commercial or military pilot training programs. Qualifications include at least a B average, an essay describing why they

desire an aviation career and a list of their accomplishments associated with aviation. Completed applications need to be submitted to the sponsoring organization by June 1. NYS BOCES Media/Technology Association Scholarship A $1000 award for students planning a career in the field of K-12 education, with an emphasis on the use of computers and various forms of media within the educational setting. Selection will be based on a statement of need, personal goal statement, and three letters of recommendation. Completed applications are due by May 1. Fulmont Community Action Scholarship The Advisory Council of the Fulmont Community Action Agency of Northville will award two $250 scholarships to selected students in the Northville and Mayfield Central School Districts. The scholarship will be based on the high school transcript, two letters of recommendation and demonstrated financial need. Completed application packets must be submitted to the sponsoring organization by June 1st. Mayfield Servicemen s Club Scholarship There is a $500 scholarship given to Mayfield college-bound senior by the Mayfield Servicemen s Club. Selection is based on career goals, academic achievement, school and community activities, short essay responses and financial need. Completed applications need to be in to the guidance office by May 10th. Mayfield Grange Agricultural Scholarship The Mayfield Grange sponsors a $100 scholarship to a graduating senior from Mayfield High School who will pursue an education in agriculture and has been accepted at a college. Selection is based on two references and a short essay about why they chose a career in agriculture. Completed applications are at the guidance office by June 1. Henry Buanno Memorial Scholarship Buanno Transportation Inc. awards a $500 scholarship to a senior in Fulton or Montgomery Counties pursuing a business degree at an accredited four-year institution. The application packet includes a high school transcript, resume and three academic/professional references. Completed applications need to be submitted to the sponsoring organization by June 1 st. Kaplan/Newsweek My Turn Essay Competition Participants submit a 500-1000-word original essay on a topic of the student s choice, where the student shares his or her opinion, experience or personal feeling. First prize is $5000 for college, second prize is $2000. Eight students will receive $1000. Submission deadline is March 1st. Submissions should be mailed to: Community Outreach Director at Kaplan, Inc. 888 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10106. For more info or to obtain an entry form, call Kaplan at 1-800- KAP-TEST or www.kaptest.com/essay. Voice of Democracy Essay Contest This scholarship contest is open to 9 th 12 th graders and is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). This year s them is My Commitment to America s Future. Student entries must be received by November 1 st at your local VFW Post.

More details are available at www.vfw.org (click on Community Support, then Awards and Scholarships, then Voice of Democracy). Castiglione Jewelers/Artcarved Scholarship This national scholarship offers a $500 scholarship four times a year to eligible students based on their PSAT/SAT/ACT scores and their academic and community service merit. Interested students need to pick up a scholarship from Castiglione Jewelers (no purchase is required). With the appropriate codes they then go to the Artcarved website to send in their information. If a student does not have internet access they can send for an application via the mail. All applications must be received by July 31 st. AXA Achievement Scholarship This national scholarship offers two awards $10,000 to 52 students (one in each state, Washington D.C., and Alaska) and additional $15,000 scholarships to 10 national recipients. The national winners will also be offered internships in AXA offices and a computer for college. Application deadline is December 15. To learn more about AXA Achievement visit www.axaachievement.com National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Scholarship Program The John Gannon Memorial Scholarship will award $40,000 to a high school senior who has demonstrated exceptional talent as a creator of video programming as well as outstanding academic achievement. To apply applicants must be seeking a career in the communications field. Application deadline is November 5 th. National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement This national award has five prizes, first award $15,000- second award $10,000- third award $5,000- fourth award $3,000- fifth award $2,000 available to high school seniors planning to attend 4 year college. The application period is from October March. America s National Teenager Scholarship Foundation Participation in America s National Teenager allows outstanding young women from across the nation to be recognized for their superior commitment to excellence in learning and character, thus rewarding their past accomplishments with scholarships for their advanced education. Scholarship awards are based on scholastic achievement, leadership, community involvement and individuality. Female students between 12 and 18 (by April 4, 2004) are eligible. Please visit our New York State website at: www.nationalteen.org or the national website at www.nationalteen.com for more information. American Society of Civil Engineers (Mohawk-Hudson Section) Scholarship This $4000 scholarship is available to graduating seniors majoring in a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Only one winner will be chosen for this one year non-renewable award. Application, essay, and GPA Transcript are due by April 23rd. Tri-County Council Vietnam Era Veterans Scholarship

Scholarship(s) in the amount of one thousand dollars will be awarded to the children and grandchildren of Veterans of All conflicts. You are eligible to apply if you are a child or grandchild of a veteran of any conflict or era who served in active duty status or was a member of a National Guard or reserve unit, and is either serving in that capacity or was discharged honorably. Applicants must complete an essay and be planning to attend a post secondary school. Application deadline is April 15 st. The Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award This award was established to encourage young women to enter careers or seek leadership positions in social policy-making, government, and volunteer organizations. The winner of this local award will be granted a cash prize of $100.00, in addition will be eligible on our District level for a prize of $500.00. District level winners are then eligible on an International level for a prize of $1000.00. Applications must be returned to the club by March 26 th. Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation There are four different scholarships available for high school graduates. Founders Scholarship Award-one $6000.00 will be awarded. Chairman s Scholarship Award-ten students will be awarded $5000.00 each. Outstanding Achievement Award-twenty students will be awarded $2500.00 each. Academic Scholarship Awards-96 students will be awarded $1000.00 each. Application deadline is May 15 th. William J. Houtz Scholarship This scholarship is available to two graduating seniors in Fulton or Montgomery Counties looking to continue their education in the field of math, science or technology. The award amount is $1000 each. Application Must be mailed by June 19 th. Amy Bindelglass Memorial Scholarship Applicants for this scholarship are required to write a short essay on the importance of organ donation. Awards of $500 and $200 scholarships will be given. High school seniors and juniors are eligible to participate. Information in guidance office, submissions are due by April 15 th. Broadalbin-Perth Lions Community Service Award This award will go to a graduating senior who can demonstrate significant community service of the past 4 years. Applicants do not have to be planning to attend college to be eligible for this award. Information is available in the guidance office. Deadline is May 20 th. 2009 Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program For Kids That Hit the Books and Help Their Communities Best Buy's scholarship program has awarded nearly $13 million since 1999 to more than 10,000 students to help them prepare for a bright future. Best Buy Children's Foundation is focused on opportunities to help teens thrive through @15. We recognize how important teens are to our community, to our society, to our world. We're eager to listen to them, support them, provide opportunities for them, when too few others are. A total of 1,000 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. If you're a12th grade student who plans to attend postsecondary education, have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience, you'll want to check out this opportunity! The application deadline is around February 15 th. On-line application only, details are available in the guidance office.

Ruth Goldstein Memorial Music Scholarship This is a $300 award available to a graduating senior of a capital region high school. To be eligible you need to be continuing education in musical studies, preferably the woodwind family or piano, be able to demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and be accepted into either a two or four year college or university. Deadline is March 15 th. Gene Robb Journalism Scholarship This $1000 scholarship is available to a graduating senior in the capital district that is planning to attend a 4-year college. The student must be studying journalism and provide samples of journalistic work. Scholastic achievement will be strongly considered as well as community service and social involvement. Personal recommendations are required. Deadline is March 15 th. Down Syndrome/AIM High Scholarship $2000 is available to a graduating senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university or trade school. Applicants should be a student focusing their education in a career in special education, speech, occupational or physical therapy. Deadline is April 15 th. The Ad Club of Albany Scholarship Fund The Ad Club will award a $3000 scholarship to a communications student attending a 4-year college or university. Student must be attending college in the Capitol District and majoring in the communications field. For all details and application see the guidance office. Deadline 5/18. Capital District of Superintendent s of School Buildings and Grounds Scholarship Fund This scholarship will award $1000 to an immediate family member or student in the district of a member of this association. Information is available in the guidance office. Application due around March 30 th. Steven & Scott Nicholson Memorial Scholarship This annual scholarship is awarded to the son or daughter of school transportation department personnel working in New York State whose employer is a member paying dues to the Capital Area Chapter of the Head Mechanics Association and a member of the CASDA. Application is due around June 10 th. Academic Finance Corporation - $50K Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes AFC will award two scholarships in the amount of $5000 each and 16 $2500 scholarships to first-year students attending an accredited college or trade school in the fall of 2007. There is no essay requirement and eligibility is not based on GPA, area of study or financial need. This one is pure luck! You must apply on line and entries will be accepted until May 31 st. Complete information is in the guidance office. The Better Business Bureau- Upstate NY Student of Integrity Scholarship This scholarship recognizes a college bound student in their senior year of High School that exemplifies the bureau s standards of ethics and integrity. Winners will be selected based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership abilities, ethical behavior, and the

essay. Each school can select only one student to compete at state level. More information and applications are available in the guidance office. Applications are due in the guidance office on December 19 th. AT&T and Better Business Bureau Science & Technology Scholarship This award is available to students in the Upstate NY service territory that have committed to pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in the fields of technology and or science. Applicants will be evaluated on their academic achievement, involvement in the community and letter of recommendation as well as on the merits of an essay in which they describe what influences have inspired their interests in pursuing a career in technology and or science. Full details available in the guidance office. Application deadline is January 16 th. Beryl Spector Scholarship This scholarship offers $1000 to assist a graduating high school senior in paying for college. The scholarship is for students who will be attending a two or four year college or university in New York State. Students must be pursuing a communications-related field of study and demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills and financial need. Application and information are in the guidance office-deadline is March 16 th. Evelyn Esposito Memorial Performing Arts Scholarship One Scholarship will be awarded to a senior from a Fulton County High School. Applicants must be participants in a performing arts program (theater, dance, vocal or instrumental.) Selection is based on essay, recommendation, academic performance, community service and dedication. Application deadline is May 1 st. Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society for Women Educators This is a $300 award for a senior planning to enter the field of education. Judging is based on the following criteria, high transcript, recommendation and essay of career goals. Application and information is in the guidance office and the deadline is February 1 st. Key Bank Take Five Scholarship You can register to win one of five monthly awards of $5000 at Key.com. Each month from February thru June Key Bank draws one lucky students name to win $5000 towards college expenses. There is no essay to write and it is open to all students planning to attend college. Details are in the guidance office. Martha Ross Small Memorial Scholarship This $2000 award will be given to a college bound student in Fulton County. A successful candidate will show an enthusiastic interest in theater arts and dedication to the craft. They will also carry at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate involvement in a place of worship, and demonstrate involvement in school and community. Complete information is in the guidance office, application deadline is April 16 th. Mayfield Booster Club Scholarship The booster club will annually present a graduating senior with a monetary award. Awards will be given in recognition for outstanding contributions to the Mayfield community and

participation in the Mayfield sports program. Applicants must be a member of the Booster Club. Criteria and applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline May 24 th Sally Whittle Scholarship For Musical Excellence This $750scholarship is awarded annually to a music student who is currently a senior in high school, in good academic standing, and planning to pursue a career in instrumental music performance and/or education by attending a certified music program at a college or university. Complete information and applications are in the guidance office. Deadline is May 15 th. KFC Colonel s Scholars Program The KFC Colonel s scholars Program is dedicated to assisting high school seniors with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor s degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. This award could mean up to $5000 per year for college expenses. Students need to apply on line, for complete information stop in the guidance office. The application deadline is February 10 th. Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator Scholarship This scholarship is available to high school seniors intending to major in education. Selection will be based on an essay, references and academic ability. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due by February 1 st. NYWEA Major Scholarship Award This is a four year scholarship worth a total of $10,000. Applicants must be a senior enrolling in a BS or BE full time program with a focus on environmental issues. Applications are due by January 21 st and are available in the guidance office. Allysa B Macklin Scholarship This scholarship is in memory of Allysa Macklin who graduated from MCS in 2005. There will be two $1000 scholarships awarded. Selection will be based on academic performance, school and community involvement and a letter of recommendation. Application deadline is April 10 th. The Fulton County Historical Society Scholarship The Historical Society will award $500 to a graduate of one of the six high schools in Fulton County. The decision will be based on the applicants essay, academic achievement, community involvement, economic need and references. Application deadline is May 9 th. Lyle Reuben Fieser Scholarship Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc. is offering three $1000.00 college scholarships to graduating seniors who will be enrolled at any post high school institution of higher learning. To be considered for these scholarships the individual must be a student who is currently being treated for epilepsy and have plans to further their education. Documentation and application must be submitted by May 22, 2009. Roberta M. Knapp Testamentary Trust Scholarship

The Knapp trust is set up for graduating seniors from Fulton County only. Students must be enrolled in a post secondary school in a veterinary related field. (Veterinary Science Technology, Veterinary Technology Management or a related field degree program at the undergraduate or graduate level.) Application deadline is May 25 th. Washington Crossing Foundation Award The Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. These awards are for graduating seniors planning a career in government service. Each interested student needs to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. The Deadline is January 15, please stop in the guidance office for application and complete instructions. Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club Bill Schrader, Sr Memorial Scholarship This scholarship has been established in the memory of Bill Schrader, an outstanding life-long runner and one of the founding members of the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club. The purpose of the program is to encourage and support young runners in their efforts to make running a lifelong part of a healthy life style. On an annual basis, four $2,500 non-renewable scholarships will be awarded to two male and two female runners planning to attend a college, university or community college on a full-time basis. The awards will be limited to track or cross-country runners currently attending a Section II high school or community college. Application deadline is April 1 st. Hudson Mohawk AHEC The Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center will be awarding $250 scholarships to graduating high school seniors entering a health care related program. Winners will be chosen at random. Application deadline is April 30 th.