Scholarships

2023-24 scholarships will be updated as they become available to apply. 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.

April

Operation Adopt a Soldier Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a graduating senior, have/had a service member in his/her family, and write a 300-400 word essay in response to the question: “What is your viewpoint of people who serve in the military?” Deadline: the essay, Scholarship Informational Sheet, and letter of recommendation should be given to your school counselor by April 15.

Cameron Jace Quartiers Memorial Scholarshipeligible applicants must be in good academic standing, plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college, pursue a degree in any area of health care, and have a record of volunteerism within the community. Deadline: April 30

Troy Industrial Solutions Manufacturing Scholarship: eligible applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing, mechanical or maintenance industries. The Troy Industrial Solutions Manufacturing Scholarship recipient will receive a $1000.00 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. Deadline: April 1

Schuylerville Community Theater: eligible applicants must be high school seniors who wish to pursue a degree in Music, Dance, Drama or Theater Arts. Applications can be downloaded here. Deadline: April 20

First New York Federal Credit Union Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a First New York Federal Credit Union member in good standing, plan to attend a two or four-year college in the fall of 2024, and be an active volunteer within the community. Deadline: April 5

Saratoga Builders Association Scholarshipeligible applicants must be a high school senior or college undergraduate who is planning to pursue construction education at a 2 or 4-year accredited college or university or students who would like to purchase tools and/or equipment for employment/career or to start a business in the construction industry. Deadline: April 1

Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship: eligible applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, exemplary community service, and have an interest in history and the arts. Deadline: April 12

Adirondack School Counselor Association Scholarship: eligible applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university, planning to major in human services, sociology, psychology, or a related “helping” field; must also have demonstrated a record of serving others in a humanitarian way. Deadline: April 19 (application materials must be received by deadline, not postmarked)

Zonta Club of Glens Falls Scholarship: eligible applicant must be planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution and demonstrate academic success, school/community involvement and talent/dream for future success. Deadline: April 1

Jay Miner Scholarshipeligible applicants must be high school seniors who plan to continue his/her education at an accredited college/university. Selection is based the submission of a 750- 1500-word essay detailing the impact playing softball has had on your life. Deadline: April 1

May

National Grid Electric Worker’s Scholarship: eligible applicants must self-identify as Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander (any gender) OR self-identify as a female (any race/ethnicity) AND be a current high school senior, have a high school diploma or have a GED. Applicants must also plan to enroll part-time or full-time at HVCC in one of the following programs: Electrical Construction Maintenance (AOS) or Overhead Electric Line Worker Certificate. Scholarship deadline window: May 15- June 12.

Old Saratoga Historical Association Scholarships: eligible applicants must be attending a two or four year college in the fall and complete a 600-word essay on: “The role Philip Schuyler played in the development of Old Saratoga (Schuylerville)” OR “How living in an historic village or area has influenced my life.” Deadline: May 15

Glens Falls Community Theatre Scholarship: eligible applicants must be enrolled in a two- or four-year program in vocal or instrumental performance, music education, drama education, acting, dancing, set design, or technical theatre. Deadline: May 12

Capital District Counseling Association Scholarship: eligible applicants must be from the Capital Region and plan to enroll at a Captial Region undergraduate institution. The Capital Region includes the counties of Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and the southern part of Saratoga. Deadline: May 1

Beth Chubb Roberts Memorial Scholarship: to honor the life and legacy of Beth Chubb Roberts, the Schuylerville Teachers’ Association has set up a memorial scholarship fund to give back to graduating Schuylerville students. The memorial scholarship is a broad scholarship that is committed to supporting all of the things Beth stood for. Applicants are asked to submit a one page reflection of their career at Schuylerville and state what their future aspirations are. Deadline: May 15

Richard Eglin Memorial Scholarship: eligible applicants must have signed enlistment paperwork for the United States Armed Forces, Reserves, or R.O.T.C program. Deadline: May 31

Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Scholarship: eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors or students who will be enrolled at any post high school institution of higher learning. Deadline: May 3

Dollars for Scholars: our local chapter of Dollars for Scholars awards various scholarships to graduating seniors. Once you are on the home page, click on the ‘Students and Parents’ tab at the top of the page. Find the Student and Parent Login, click on the blue 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, find 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. Deadline: May 17

June

The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship: designed to empower students aged 18-24 who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. Eligible students are from small towns with a population of fewer than 25, 000 and who have a family household income of $55,000 or less. Deadline: June 15

Past Scholarships

October
  • Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: eligible applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and complete an online application (that requires no essay, no recommendations, and no transcripts). More details can be found here. Deadline: October 2 by 5:00 p.m.
November

Elks Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest: The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2024. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis, at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details are below; students should choose Greenwich Lodge #2223 as their sponsoring Lodge. Deadline: November 13.

  • Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
  • Male and female students compete separately.
  • Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code.
December
  • Hagan Scholarship: a nationwide, four-year, need-based merit scholarship providing each recipient with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free, providing up to $6,000 each semester. After graduation from college, Hagan Scholars can apply for a two-year extension of their scholarship to attend graduate school or a professional school, receiving $6,000 each semester. Deadline: December 1
  • Boston University – Trustee & Presidential Scholarship:Students with outstanding academic records and strong leadership skills can apply to Boston University and be considered for a merit-based scholarship. To learn more about the requirements of these scholarships and other merit awards offered by BU, please visit their website. Deadline: December 1
    • Trustee Scholarship: Boston University’s most prestigious full-tuition scholarship recognizes extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability. Students must submit one additional essay with their application for admission.
    • Presidential Scholarship: This four-year, $25,000 scholarship is awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements. No additional application materials are required—all students need to do to be considered is apply for admission by the scholarship deadline.
  • The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship / Internship Program: this program will provide selected high school seniors with a scholarship up to $40,000for college and internship opportunities at Amazon. Deadline: December 15
  • Equitable Excellence Scholarship: eligible applicants must demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in school, community or work activities. Deadline: December 18
January
  • Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union: eligible applicants must be planning to enroll in a two or four-year accredited institution for the first time in the fall of 2024; scholarships awarded may range from $500 to $1,500. Deadline: January 5
  • 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. Deadline: January 10
  • 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 2024. Deadline: January 5
  • TCT Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program: Visit tctfcu.org to download an application. The student will need to contact the credit union directly to obtain a credit union verification code to verify eligibility. Complete the application form and required essay and obtain the required transcripts, along with the signature of a parent or guardian. Application materials must be submitted online no later than January 5.
February
  • Elks Legacy Awards: Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. Deadline: February 5
  • The New York Water Environment Associationvarious scholarships will be awarded to students in New York State who plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental major; scholarships will range from $4,000 – $12,000. Deadline: February 28
March
  • Hudson Mohawk (AHEC) Health Career Scholarshipeligible 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. Deadline: March 15
  • Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides post secondary 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
  • The Grishkot Foundation Scholarship: this is a renewable college scholarship of at least $2,500 per year, for up to four years for residents of Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties pursuing a degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and other related medical support fields. Undergraduate premedical and graduate medical studies are specifically excluded. Deadline: March 2
  • NYSUT Retiree Council 10: applicants must be pursuing a degree in education at either a two-year college transfer program or a four-year college. Deadline: March 25
  • CSEA Local 864 Scholarship: applicants must be a child of an employee represented by Local 864 and attend school represented by the Local 864. There are three awards available and one application. The one application will cover all awards. Deadline: March 29
  • Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarshipeligible 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; a volunteer firefighter, or a volunteer with an EMS unit. Additionally, FASNY has a Higher Education Learning Plan (HELP) which is a program that reimburses volunteer firefighters for tuition at New York’s two-year and four-year state colleges. More information about this program can be found here. Deadline: March 15
  • Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Inc. Scholarship: offers a scholarship to a student who plans to pursue his/her education at a two or four year accredited registered professional nursing program. Deadline: If you plan to pursue this path, please see Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O’Brien before March 15.
  • Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Scholarship: eligible applicant must be planning to enter a college curriculum in a healthcare field, have a GPA of 80+, and have a record of volunteerism. Deadline: March 31
  • Ben Stanley Memorial Art Scholarship: eligible applicants must be graduating seniors at Schuylerville High School (no graduating students will be excluded from consideration on academic grounds) and submit three (3) pieces of work demonstrating diversity in each body of work, using three (3) different mediums, and submit a 250 word essay. Deadline: March 22
  • Fort Edward Historical Association Senior Student Art Show & Scholarship Competition: eligible participants must be seniors who have been accepted into a college Fine Arts program. Deadline: March 20