Scholarships

2025-26 scholarships will be updated throughout the school year. Check this page periodically for new updates. Applications/information for each scholarship can also be found in the Student Services office in the scholarship bin.

Dollars for Scholars

Schuylerville’s local chapter gives out thousands of dollars in scholarships at the district’s graduation ceremony for eligible students. The Schuylerville online application can be found here.

• Once you are on the home page, click on the ‘Students and Parents’ tab at the top of the page.
• On this next page, under Student and Parent Login, click on the red Login. This will open the Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars Student Center. You should see ‘Don’t have an account yet? Create one here’.
• After clicking on that link in Schuylerville Junior-Senior High School, under ‘High School Name’ and click on the blue link that reads ‘Choose this school’.
• You will then be directed to several pages of info that students need to fill in…only those with asterisks are required.

For questions about the Dollars for Scholars Program, please contact your school counselor.

CTE Scholarships for BOCES Students

Students who attend BOCES should join the Google Classroom for CTE specific scholarships, using their BOCES email address and the class code: zsgu2wml. As scholarships become available throughout the year, Google Classroom will be updated.

NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence

The NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE) program provides scholarships to high-achieving students in registered New York State high schools. Awards are based on student academic performance.

• Eligibility: Students must be nominated by their high school based on their academic performance.
• Award Amounts: Scholarships are either $1,500 or $500 (the # of students that we can nominate is determined by the state scholarship program). 
• Selection Criteria for Scholarship: Class rank of students at the end of their junior year.  

February

First New York Federal Credit Union Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a graduating high school senior, planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, be an active volunteer in the community, be a First New York member in good standing, and submit an essay which can be found on the scholarship application. Application can be found here. Deadline: February 2

The Walter Grishkot Memorial Scholarship: eligible applicants must reside in Warren, Washington or Saratoga County and plan to pursue the study of aviation, aeronautics or related fields. Application can be found here. Deadline: February 28

The Joan Grishkot Memorial Scholarship: eligible applicants must reside in Warren, Washington or Saratoga County and plan to pursue the study of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other related medical fields. Application can be found here. Deadline: February 28

The New York Water Environment Association: various scholarships will be awarded to students in New York State who plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental major. More information can be found here. Deadline: February 28

DeWALT Trades Scholarships: eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary school or training program and be pursuing a high-demand skilled trade. Application can be found here. Deadline: February 28

March

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Teen Scholarship Contest: Provides educational funding to college-bound high school seniors who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 1

Hudson Mohawk (AHEC) Health Career Scholarship: Eligible applicants must be entering an approved healthcare related certificate or degree program at a local community college, university, or training entity within New York State. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 13

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Provides postsecondary scholarship support (averaging $3,500 per year) to every eligible child of a Marine. Deadline: March 1

Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship Foundation: Provides support in postsecondary STEM programs to children of sailors. Deadline: March 1

Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Scholarship: eligible applicants must be accepted into college for the fall of 2026, have a GPA of 80 or higher, have a documented record of community service, especially in a healthcare environment, and submit the application with all required documents. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 31

Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a member in good standing with FASNY or have a parent/legal guardian who is a member and serve as a current Junior firefighter, Explorer Scout or RAM in a group affiliated with a volunteer department or a volunteer with an EMS unit. More information, as well as the application can be found online. Deadline: March 15

The Lariat STEM Scholarship: eligible applicants are between 18-24 years old, from lower-income families in rural areas, who are pursuing a degree in math or science. Application is available here. Deadline: not specified

NYSUT Retiree Council 10 Scholarship: eligible applicants must be pursuing a degree in education at either a two-year college transfer program or a four-year college. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 23

Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians Scholarship: eligible applicants must be graduating students who wish to further their education beyond high school. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 17

April

Cameron Jace Memorial Scholarship: Eligible applicants must be in good academic standing, plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college, be pursuing a degree in any area of health care, and have a record of volunteerism. Application can be found here. Deadline: April 24

Troy Industrial Solutions Manufacturing Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a graduating high school senior who is interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, welding, CNC machining, or electromechanical technology. The Troy Industrial Solutions Manufacturing Scholarship recipient will receive a one-time $1,500.00 financial award to be used towards earning a certificate or educational credential at any college, vocational or trade school in the US. Funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, equipment, or tools used in this endeavor. More information, including the application, can be found here. Deadline: April 1

NSPE-NY Scholarship: eligible applicants must be planning to attend an ABET accredited college engineering program. Application link and more information can be found here. Deadline: April 1

NYFB Agricultural Youth Scholarship: eligible applicants are seniors who are graduating and interested in pursuing a career related to agriculture. Application and more information can be found here. Deadline: April 1

May

Shay Legacy Foundation Commercial Truck Driver Scholarship: Eligible applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of NYS, a US citizen or permanent resident, have a valid NYS driver’s license, Class D or above, have no physical limitations that affect driving ability, have adequate command of the English language to complete written exams and follow verbal instructions provided in English, and have proof of enrollment in a school listed in the Federal Training Provider Registry. Application can be found here. Deadline: May 1

Past Scholarships

• Hagan Scholarship: A nationwide, four-year, need-based merit scholarship; eligible applicants must have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and meet financial eligibility requirements. Application can be found here. Deadline: December 1
• Equitable Excellence Scholarship: Eligible applicants must demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in school, community or work activities. Application can be found here. Deadline: December 18
• Saratoga Credit Union College Scholarship Program: College bound high school seniors may apply to three different scholarships with one application; eligible applicants must attend either a two or four-year accredited institution for the first time in the fall of 2026. Application can be found here. Deadline: January 9
• TCT Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Eligible applicants must be a member of TCT FCU, be a college bound senior, and plan to attend a two or four-year accredited institution, vocational, or trade school for the first time in the fall of 2026. Applications can be found here. Deadline: January 9
• The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship / Internship Program: This program will provide selected high school seniors with a scholarship up to $40,000 for college and internship opportunities at Amazon. Learn more information here. Deadline: January 15
• The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: Eligible applicants must be a graduating senior, a US citizen, present evidence of financial need, demonstrate a record of academic excellence as well as leadership potential, and plan to attend a 4-year college. Please find more information here. Deadline: January 7