2025-2026 Scholarship Information

Berlin Teachers’ Association Scholarship

Each year, the Berlin Teachers’ Association awards a scholarship in the amount of five hundred dollars to a Berlin senior who is interested in pursuing a career in the field of education, health and/or human services. The money is intended to help the student with college expenses. Students seeking this grant should fill out this form, attach their essay, and submit it to the counseling office. Essays will be reviewed by a committee of at least three to five teachers. Students must submit this application, including the essay, by Wednesday June 3 to the counseling office.

 

SMITH Scholarship

The SMITH Scholarship will be awarded to two graduating Berlin students who demonstrate the following qualities: Service-Merit-Integrity-Truth-Honor in honor of Bob Smith, a Berlin Graduate.

The award will be in the amount of $1,000 to two graduating seniors that have attended Berlin High School for a minimum of two years and are planning to attend college or vocational training.

You will need to write a 500 word essay that explains how you demonstrate the SMITH qualities stated above and submit at least one letter of recommendation from a non-relative. Students must submit this application with the essay and letter by May 28, 2026 by sharing a Google Document with Ariel Gilbert and/or attaching the essay and letter to agilbert@berlincentral.org
Applications and essays will be reviewed by the Counseling Office and the MS Student Council Advisor.

Application and Information

 

Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Scholarships

Frank Jones Memorial Scholarship 

In recognition of the unselfish dedication of Mr. Frank Jones, a past member of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company, Inc, it is with great honor that the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department offers a scholarship award to a Town of Berlin/Cherry Plain resident and Graduating Senior of the Class of 2026.
We will be supporting the selected recipient for four years.

The selection process for the recipient of this award is reserved for the scholarship committee of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department. The scholarship recipient will be announced during the graduation ceremony.

 

Wilma M. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

In recognition of the unselfish dedication of Mrs. Wilma Anderson, a 34-year member of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. Rescue Squad, it is with great honor that the Berlin Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. offers a scholarship award to a Town of Berlin resident and Graduating Senior of the Class of 2026.
We will be supporting the selected recipient for four years.

 

Department of War Cyber Service Academy Scholarship

For many young Americans, this scholarship program offers a unique pathway to serve the nation while pursuing an education debt-free.

The website for the Cyber Service Academy scholarship can be found here: https://www.cyberworkforce.mil/.

For further questions or information, please contact my National Security Counsel, Frank Broomell, at Frank_Broomell@Gillibrand.senate.gov.

 

Horatio Alger Scholarship Applications

OPENS – DECEMBER 1, 2025

Learn more and find available scholarships HERE 

The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.

JUNIORS

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States
  • Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
  • Be a United States citizen