2023-2024 Scholarship Information


 

 

Albany Chapter of Zonta International

The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Zonta International offers 37 international awards of US $5,000. Each district/region may submit one applicant for consideration for an international award. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total of two applicants.

 

Berlin PTO Scholarship Application

Student must be a graduating senior who has attended the Berlin Middle High School for at least two years and participated in one of the following during those two years:

  • Music Program: (Band, Music, Drama Club)
  • Community Service: (Volunteer work within or outside of the school)
  • Interscholastic Sports Program: (Any sport)

You may apply to any one of or all three scholarship areas. There will be one scholarship awarded in each category.

  • Application
  • Due Date: Please return to the Counseling Office by Friday, June 7, 2024
  • Award: (3) $200

2024 BERLIN-NEW LEBANON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Berlin-New Lebanon Athletics Booster Club, Inc. will award up to two scholarships to graduating senior(s) (two from Berlin and two from New Lebanon) with plans to attend a public/private college or vocational school.

    • Must have participated in two or more sports over two or more school years.
    •  Must have attended Berlin or New Lebanon High School for a minimum of two years.
    •  Must have a minimum cumulative average of 80% or greater.
    •  Must have applied to attend a public/private college or vocational school by Fall 2023.
    • Must thoroughly and honestly complete the application process.
    •  Must show good character & citizenship in BNL athletics and in the community.
    • Blind Applications will be reviewed by a committee & recipients will be announced in June.
    • Awards will be dispersed to the student for Fall 2024 semester expenses.
  • Application
  • Due Date: Friday, May 3, 2024 by 3pm
  • Award:  up to $250 per recipient

 

Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Sponsored Scholarships 

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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 2024. 

We will be supporting the selected recipient for four years. 

AWARD AMOUNT – $750 EACH YEAR FOR UP TO FOUR YEARS – MAXIMUM AWARD OF $3,000.

The award is structured to pay four disbursements directly to an institute of higher education. Should the recipient choose to take a one-year leave of absence from their studies, this award will remain earmarked for the student in the scholarship fund for an additional year. After five years, the award will become void and any remaining amount returned to the scholarship fund. 

 

 

 

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 2024.

We will be supporting the selected recipient for four years.

AWARD AMOUNT – $750 EACH YEAR FOR UP TO FOUR YEARS – MAXIMUM AWARD OF $3,000.

The award is structured to pay four disbursements directly to an institute of higher education. Should the recipient choose to take a one-year leave of absence from their studies, this award will remain earmarked for the student in the scholarship fund for an additional year. After five years, the award will become void and any remaining amount returned to the scholarship fund.

 

 

 

Berlin Teachers’ Association

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 Friday, May 17 to the counseling office.

 

Berlin 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 31, 2024 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.

 

 

The Bold Foundation Scholarships 

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Law Family Single Parent Scholarship

Bald Eagle Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student whose family has endured hardship may apply for this scholarship.
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Winners: 2 winners, $1,000 each
  • Application Deadline: Apr 14, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/bald-eagle-scholarship/

La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship

  • Eligibility: BIPOC high school seniors, trade school students, community college students and undergraduates are eligible to apply if they are pregnant and/or teen parents or children of teen parents.
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Winners: 2 winners, $500 each
  • Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/la-matriz-sagrada-scholarship/

Resilient Scholar Award

  • Eligibility: Any high school student who is from a single-parent and/or guardian household and will be attending college may apply for this scholarship.
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Winners: 1
  • Application Deadline: Apr 25, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/resilient-scholar-award/

Curtis Holloway Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Any high school student or undergraduate student at a four-year college who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household may apply for this scholarship.
  • Amount: $3,000
  • Winners: 2 winners, $1,500 each
  • Application Deadline: May 16, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/curtis-holloway-memorial-scholarship/

Concrete Rose Scholarship Award

  • Eligibility: Any first generation BIPOC women who are high school seniors or undergraduates with at least a 2.0 GPA may apply to this scholarship
  • Amount: $2,300
  • Winners: 2 winners, $1,150 each
  • Application Deadline: May 24, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/concrete-rose-scholarship-award/

Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship

Rebecca Hunter Memorial Scholarship

Hispanic Climb to Success Scholarship

1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship

Morgan Levine Dolan Community Service Scholarship

Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship

 

Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics

Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship

  • Amount: $10,000
  • Application deadline: Jul 20, 2024
  • Eligibility: Any student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education may apply to this scholarship.
  • Link to apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/cat-zingano-scholarship/

 

Barber & Stylist Scholarship

Minority Cosmetic Science Scholarship

  • Eligibility: BIPOC high school and undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are pursuing a career in natural cosmetology or cosmetic science via majors such as cosmetology, anthropology, botany, chemistry, biochemistry, herbalism, microbiology, and more.
  • Amount: $5,150
  • Winners: 1
  • Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/minority-cosmetic-science-scholarship/

Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education as they move forward.
  • Amount: $10,000
  • Winners: 1
  • Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/cat-zingano-scholarship/

Beyond The C.L.O.U.D Scholarship

 

Chris Jackson Computer Science Education Scholarship

 

Jiang Amel STEM Scholarship

 

 

William A. Stuart Dream Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Any high school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student who is pursuing mechanics, engineering, or computer software may apply for this scholarship.
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Winners: 2 winners, $1,000 each
  • Application Deadline: Mar 30, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/william-a-stuart-dream-scholarship/

 

 

Julie Adams Memorial Scholarship – Women in STEM

 

 

Ryan T. Herich Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Any high school senior or two or four-year undergraduate, studying or planning to study one of these majors is encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
  • Amount: $15,000
  • Winners: 3 winners, $5,000 each
  • Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/ryan-t-herich-memorial-scholarship/

 

 

HM Family Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Any high school senior or undergraduate BIPOC student who lives in New York and is interested in studying or working in STEM may apply for this scholarship.
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Winners: 2 winners, $1,000 each
  • Application Deadline: May 28, 2024
  • Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/hm-family-scholarship/

 

 

 

 2024-25 Bridging the Dream Scholarship

Application and eligibility requirements are outlined in the attached flyer and include:

    • Open to current high school seniors of a diverse background
    • Plan to enroll at a 2- or 4- year college or vocational/technical school
    • Minimum 2.75 GPA
    • Pell Grant eligible

Cameron Jace Quartiers Memorial Scholarship

The board of Project: Cameron’s Story will award a $1,000 scholarship to TWO additional graduating seniors from any high school in New York State who plans to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in any area of the health care fields.

Eligibility Requirements:

• In good standing, academically
• Attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college
• Pursuing a degree in any area of health care
• Record of voluntarism within the community

  • Application
  • Deadline: April 30th, 2024 
  • Scholarship Amount: $1,000 scholarship

 

 

Capital District Counseling Association 2024 Scholarship

The CDCA is pleased to offer four (4) scholarships for Capital Region students. These scholarships are made available to local students who are enrolling at a Capital Region undergraduate institution. Applicants must be from the Capital Region and plan to attend a Capital Region college. The Capital Region includes the counties of Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and the southern part of Saratoga.

Community Foundation

Scholarships Available for Local Students: The Community Foundation, located in Albany, NY and serving the 11-county greater Capital Region, invites you to visit our Scholarship Opportunities page . The Foundation offers more than 30 high school, college, and continuing education scholarships via a simple, universal application so students can complete one application and be qualified for all Community Foundation scholarships.

The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024. If you have questions please email scholarships@cfgcr.org.

 

Citizens Scholarships

Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Fill out the registration form below to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes for use towards school expenses. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses.

Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship Award

All High School Seniors including home schooled graduating this year who are continuing their education are invited to apply for the Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship Award. The Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship Award is presented annually by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 & the Elmer A.
Grogan Memorial Fund in memory of Elmer Grogan a former member.  A copy of the application form is available at the counseling offices of Berlin and Brunswick Central School and linked below.

 

Edith Grace Craig Reynolds Scholarship

Through the generosity of the late Rev. Dr. Edith Grace Reynolds, a well-known benefactress in the Town of Hoosick Falls and its surrounding areas, a scholarship fund is available to assist young men and women in obtaining a higher education in a college of their choice.

Future Technician Scholarships for High School Seniors

We would like to share an exciting opportunity for high school seniors interested in a future in the heavy-duty truck industry. The Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) of American Trucking Associations (ATA) has several scholarship opportunities for those seniors who want to further their education. The organizations below have generously provided scholarships for which your student(s) can apply:

    • University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, OH. Tuition scholarship, up to $20,000.
    • Lincoln Tech – locations include Denver (CO), Nashville (TN), Indianapolis (IN), Grand Prairie (TX), East Windsor (CT), and South Plainfield (NJ). Four half-scholarships available.
    •  Western Technical College in El Paso, TX. Two fifty percent scholarships available.
    • WyoTech in Laramie, WY. Three Diesel Technology program scholarships for $5,000.
    • Universal Technical Institute – locations include Avondale (AZ), Long Beach (CA), Rancho Cucamonga (CA), Sacramento (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Dallas (TX), Lisle (IL), Exton (PA), Orlando (FL), Miramar (FL), Canton (MI), Bloomfield (NJ), and Mooresville (NC). Four half-scholarships are available.

 

 

2024 Hudson Mohawk AHEC Health Career Scholarship

The Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center, known as Hudson Mohawk AHEC, will be awarding scholarships of $500 each to high school seniors and individuals entering an approved healthcare related certificate or degree program at a local community college, university or training entity within New York State. Applicants must reside within or be a graduating senior from a high school within the Hudson Mohawk AHEC service region, which includes: Albany, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington counties.
Recipients of the 2023 scholarship are also eligible to apply for a second award, which will be based on performance and available funding.
Award recipients will be chosen from the pool of applicants who submitted a complete application with all required paperwork/actions in the checklist below by the deadline of: Friday, March 15, 2024. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree at an educational institution within our catchment area.

 

 

Horatio Alger Scholarship

In keeping with the mission of the Horatio Alger Association, the scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have significant financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $10,000 to $25,000, with more than 600 scholarships available.
As a reminder, the focus of our National and State Scholarship Programs is to award high school juniors.

 

 

HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Attention Mountaineers Planning to Attend HVCC!
 
Hudson Valley Community College offers scholarships specifically for Students in Rensselaer County. We highly recommend that any student from Berlin High School who is going to Hudson Valley Community College fills out our general application, https://www.hvcc.edu/application.html which will automatically match students to these opportunities.
The application cycle opens TODAY, February 1st!
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP VISIT:
www.hvcc.edu/foundation
 
Below are the scholarship descriptions
 
Christine A. Helwig Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time, matriculated student enrolled in the Public Administration Studies or Business Administration or Education degree program with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference will be given to a resident of Rensselaer County.

Clarence Charles Sliter, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an incoming student enrolling in the Automotive Technology Program. Preference is given to a student from Rensselaer County with a strong community volunteer portfolio.  Scholarship is renewable for a second year provided student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.

NYSFHB – Nursing/EMT (Dorothy Allen)
Awarded to a student in Nursing or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 GPA or higher.  Preference for Rensselaer County residents.

NYSFHB Business Scholarship
Awarded to a student in the Accounting, Business Administration or Computer Information Systems program with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 GPA or higher.  Preference for Rensselaer County residents.

NYSFHB Early Childhood/Human Services Scholarship
Awarded to a student in Early Childhood or Human Services program with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 GPA or higher.  Preference for Rensselaer County residents.

NYSFHB Humanities/Computer Science Scholarship
Awarded to a student in Humanities or Computer Science program with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 GPA or higher.  Preference for Rensselaer County residents.
NYSFHB Liberal Arts Scholarship
Awarded to a student in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences or Physical Education Studies program with a cumulative GPA of 2.85 GPA or higher.  Preference for Rensselaer County residents.

Otto V. Guenther Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the School of Health Sciences or a degree program in the Health, Physical Education and Exercise Studies Department. Preference will be given to Rensselaer County residents.

Ryan W. Gardner Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a Rensselaer County high school graduate entering the Civil Engineering or Construction Technology program.

 

 

JEAN M. COON HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Community Service Award for High School Juniors & Seniors

High School junior or senior students who perform outstanding community service may apply by submitting a completed application and reference letter to a Zonta club in their locality. Academic achievement is not relevant. Each of the 20 Zonta Clubs in District 2 solicits & accepts applications from high schools in its area. In the spring, each club reviews the applications it receives, and selects a single club candidate. Each club candidate becomes a District finalist. The Jean M. Coon committee reviews each finalist application and an award winner is announced in May.

 

Joey’s Fine Art Award 

The arts are a very wide range of human practices of creative expression, storytelling and cultural participation. They encompass multiple diverse and plural modes of thinking, doing and being, in an extremely broad range of media.
This memorial art award is for a deserving student planning to attend a program in literary, performing, or visual arts. Applied art and video gaming programs will also be considered. Camps, workshops, and residences are also considered.
An eligible student is one who has completed the requirements of secondary school through homeschooling or is graduating from Berlin Central High School. The award is based on completing the application, sharing interests and goals, and possibly, providing a sample of the art or expression.

 

 

Nina Pattison Memorial Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR HORTICULTURISTS IN RENSSELAER COUNTY
Van Rensselaer Garden Club announces Nina Pattison Memorial Scholarship (Troy, New York, October 2023).

The Van Rensselaer Garden Club (VRGC) has announced that it will award two (2) scholarships this year, each in the amount of $1,000, to Rensselaer County residents. The purpose of the scholarships is to facilitate and advance horticulture and related studies for residents of Rensselaer County.

 

 Queer Connect Scholarship

 

The Queer Connect Scholarship was established in 2021 and awards a local high school senior $500 toward the college, university, or any post-secondary program (example: trade and apprenticeship) of their choice. This year’s scholarship is currently open and due by May 10, 2024. Please check the PDF above with detailed instructions.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a high school senior
  • Must be planning to attend a post-secondary school or program (ex: trade or apprenticeship) fall of 2024
  • Must be a resident of Bennington County, Rutland County, Berkshire County, or Rensselaer County

Winners of this scholarship had to write an essay that answered the question:

Describe how you plan to be a positive role model for the LGBTQIA community in your life after high school. Our readers love narratives that include your story and background, so please share what motivates you to be part of this important work, especially if your history informs your practices.

 

Retiree Council 10 Scholarship

NYSUT RC 10 is pleased to announce a $1,000 scholarship award for 2024 public high school graduating seniors pursuing a degree in education at either a two-year college transfer program or a four-year college. This scholarship award will be given to one qualified student from each of the four counties represented by RC 10 (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Washington). Funds are paid at the end of the first semester of freshman year of college. Upon receipt of a successful fall semester transcript by January 1, 2025, funds will be issued directly to the scholarship recipient.

Each student will indicate his/her intention to become an educator by completing our application. The student is responsible for assuring that all the materials are postmarked by the March 25 deadline. The scholarship award recipients will be notified by April 25.

Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) Scholarship

The Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance (RCCA), a County- supported organization, established in 1956, to provide County citizens a platform to partner with government officials and local conservation groups to foster interest, projects, and policy pertaining to the improvement of our local environment.

We have established a $500 RCCA Award, to be awarded to a deserving Rensselaer County high school graduate who has demonstrated a desire to study a conservation, recreation, forestry, environmental, commercial fishing, or earth studies field. Acceptance or desire to major in a post secondary program in one of those fields and past community participation documentation is to be shared in the application.

 

 

RENSSELAER COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

We are pleased to announce RCRTA will offer a $1,000.00 Education Scholarship to a deserving Rensselaer County senior who plans to pursue a college degree in the field of education at the Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary level.

Rockwell Scholarship – The Junior League of Albany, Inc. 

The Junior League of Albany, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable endeavors with a particular focus on women and children.

About The Rockwell Scholarship
Because of the generosity of the late Marjorie Doyle Rockwell and in her memory, the Junior League of Albany awards the Rockwell scholarship each year to assist at least one young woman in obtaining the education and skills necessary to further her volunteer potential.

For more information about the Rockwell Scholarship, the Junior League of Albany’s programs or how to become a member, visit www.juniorleaguealbany.org.

 

Saratoga Voices 27th Annual High School Vocal Scholarship Competition

Saratoga Voices is hosting its 27th annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors in the Capital Region. Two scholarships will be awarded along with an opportunity to perform in an upcoming Saratoga Voices concert. The winner will receive a $1500 scholarship, and the second-place winner will receive a $1000 scholarship. While applicants are not required to pursue a career in music, the scholarships aim to support the continued study of singing in college.

Eligibility requires candidates to submit a completed application form either electronically to Susanne Margono at susannemargono@gmail.com or by mail to 187 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Winners must provide Saratoga Voices with the address of the college or university program to which they have been accepted. The scholarships will be forwarded, in their names, directly to the institutions.

 

 

Troy Industrial Solutions Manufacturing Scholarship

First Annual Troy Industrial Solutions Manufacturing Scholarship to be awarded in 2024. Troy Industrial Solutions (TIS) will award a yearly scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 to one graduating high school senior, anywhere throughout the US, 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.  In our commitment to support the promotion and growth of manufacturing jobs here in the US for future generations, TIS joined the efforts on October 6, 2023, and participated in National Manufacturing Day announcing our intentions.

 Interested students should email marketing@troyindustrial.com for an application and submit all of their information before the deadline of April 1, 2024, to the attention of Mary Haynes at mhaynes@troyindustrial.com.

Troy Industrial Solutions is a family-owned business that has been providing industrial solutions and services since 1862. Our corporate headquarters are based out of Watervliet, NY with additional locations in CT, NH, and ME. For more information on the company, please visit https://troyindustrialsolutions.com/.