Scholarships

Scholarships are updated on a monthly basis throughout the school year; check this webpage 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

The local Dollars for Scholars chapter gives out thousands of dollars in scholarships each year for Schuylerville students.

• Once on the home page, click on the ‘Students and Parents’ tab at the top.
• Under the Student and Parent Login, click on the red Login. This will open the Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars Student Center. Click ‘Don’t have an account yet? Create one here’.
• Under ‘High School Name,’ click on the blue link that reads ‘Choose this school’.
• You will then be directed to several pages of information that students need to fill in; only those with asterisks are required.
• Questions about the Dollars for Scholars Program can be directed to high school counselors.

The NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE)

This 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.  

November

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a US Citizen; however, they do not need to be related to a member of the Elks; applicants will be judged based on leadership, financial need, and scholarship. Deadline: November 12

February

Elks Legacy Awards: eligible applicants must be a child or grandchild of a living Elk member in good standing; more information can be found online. Deadline: February 1

Past Scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: this is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Deadline: September 30