Scholarships
Scholarships
Mid-Hudson Kennel Association, LTD Scholarship
Scholarships: 2 $500 scholarships
Eligibility:
Students interested in pursuing an animal related profession
Application: Available in the guidance office
Deadline: May 15, 2012
CGFCU Scholarships
Scholarship: $500
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a credit union member in good standing
Be accepted to and plan to enroll in an accredited institution of higher learning
Application: Available in the guidance office or at www.cgfcu.org
Deadline: May 26, 2012
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Cosimo DiBrizzi Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family of Cosimo DiBrizzi and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce to honor his memory, this scholarship is available to any resident of the Hudson Valley who is pursuing a career at the Culinary Institute of America. Several scholarships will be awarded with awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000
Doherty-Package Pavement Company Scholarship
Students continuing their education beyond high school, whose parents or guardians have been employed by one of the companies (Package Pavement Company, Inc., Red Wing Properties, Inc., or Stormville Trucking, Inc.) for at least five years, are eligible to apply. Scholarship is not renewable, but winners may apply in up to four subsquesnt years. Scholarships generally range from $1,000 to $ 2, 000.
Eileen Hickey Nursing Scholarship
Established by the family of Eileen Hickey and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce to honor her memory, this scholarship is available to any resident of the Hudson Valley who is pursuing a career in nursing at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York. Several $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Kathleen H. Zwissler Memorial Scholarship
Established by Adams Fairacre Farms to honor her memory, this scholarship is available to seniors graduating from high school and students currently enrolled in accredited academic institutions whose field of study is or will be in a business-related field and who works at or whose parents or guardians are employed by Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc. One $500 scholarship will be awarded.
Luigi & Elisa Panichi Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family of Luigi and Eliza Pancihi to honor their memory, this scholarship is available to seniors graduating from high school and students currently enrolled in accredited academic institutions including 4-year public and private colleges of universities, community colleges and trade schools whose parents or guardians are employed by Panichi Holding Corp. d/b/a Royal Carting Service Co. or Valley 82 Holding Corp. d/b/a Welsh Sanitation Service. Scholarships generally range from $500 to $1,000.
Mary Abdoo Fashion Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family of Mary Abdoo and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce to honor her memory, this scholarship is available to any resident of the Hudson Valley who is pursuing a career in fashion at Marist College. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship
The purpose of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship is to assist students who have been affected by breast cancer in some way. A minimum of eight (8) scholarships of $1,000 in value each may be awarded in the spring across eight Hudson Valley counties. The scholarships are not renewable; however a recipient may reapply in subsequent years while they are in college.
Complete guidelines and applications are available at www.cfhvny.org.
Do your own search online for the following scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Motivated, dedicated, involved high school seniors: Coca-Cola Foundation is awarding $3 million a year in scholarships to 250 deserving students. Apply online.
www.coca-colashcholarships.org
AXA Achievement Scholarships
- Are you active in your community?
- Have you led a project that benefits others?
- Have you overcome personal challenges?
You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship of $10,000 or $25,000
Learn more and download an application at www.axa-achievement.com
The Christian Connector Inc. provides free Christian college information service as well as scholarships. For more information: 800-667-0600 or visit their website at www.christianconnector.com the participating Christian colleges provided over $150 million in scholarships and grants to students this past year alone.
"NEED A LIFT"
The 59th edition of "NEED A LIFT", The American Legion's premier college financial aid handbook, will soon be available online for free download. Please go to www.legion.org/needalift/
Hudson Pride Foundation
Scholarship recipients will be high school seniors who have demonstrated a real & measurable effort promoting & fighting for LGBT issues of acceptance & equal rights. The student can be either gay or straight, as long as the commitment to opening hearts & minds towards equality is evident.
Scholarship applications can be viewed on the HPF website. www.hudsonpridefoundation.org