Scholarship Information
& Deadlines
$ Scholarship Applications are
available in the Guidance Office.
$ The scholarship file is located
outside of Mrs. Higgins' office. It contains
all current scholarship applications and materials that the Guidance
Office has received. PLEASE let a staff member in the Guidance
Office know if you are taking the last application from the file so we can make
more copies for other students. Thanks and GOOD LUCK!
$ IF THE SCHOLARSHIP HAS ONLY THE MONTH THE SCHOLARSHIP IS DUE, WITH NO
DEADLINE DATE LISTED, IT MEANS THAT OUR GUIDANCE OFFICE HAS NOT YET RECEIVED
THE CURRENT INFORMATION ON THAT PARTICULAR SCHOLARSHIP.
$ Please check this page frequently
as scholarship opportunities and deadline dates are updated on a regular basis
$ ATTENTION
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October
Coca Cola Scholarship Program- Open to well-rounded high school seniors from every type of community across the nation. Applicants will be evaluated on the following: Demonstrated leadership in school, Commitment to community; Academic achievement; Part-time employment. 250 scholars will receive awards (50 students will receive $20,000 and 200 students will receive $10,000). To apply, go online to www.coca-colascholars.org by October 31, 2008. You will need to know your GPA, class rank and your high school code. Madrid-Waddington's high school code is: 332-970. If you have any questions, please check in the Guidance Office for clarification (We also have a summary sheet in our scholarship file to assist you in completing the online form).
2007 Horatio Alger Scholarship- The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need , a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education (Bachelor's degree: 4 years), and a desire to contribute to society. Students may submit an online application at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships. Deadline to apply is October
November
Anthology of Poetry Inc.- The publishers of the Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans offer students the opportunity to submit their poetry for possible publication. The goal is to foster the development of creative expression in young people. Submissions must be mailed no later than November There are specific guidelines/requirements for the poetry, and that information is available in the Guidance Office. You can also access the web site, which is: www.anthologyofpoetry.com.
December
AXA Achievement Scholarship- The AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report awards a total of $670,000. Ten National winners will receive $25,000 and 42 State winners will receive $10,000. To qualify, you must demonstrate: Ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and the ability to succeed in college. For more information about this scholarship program, go to: www.axa-achievement.com . Deadline date to apply is December
First Amendment Essay Contest 2007- The New York Press Association Foundation is sponsoring its second annual First Amendment essay contest for 11th and 12th graders. This contest is designed to foster knowledge and understanding of the First Amendment. The first prize is $10,000.00; the second prize is $250.00 and the third place is $100.00. For complete contest details, visit the "What's New" page of the NYPA website at www.nynewspapers.com. Deadline for entries is December
January
AT & T and BBB Science and Technology Scholarship:
This scholarship recognizes college bound students in their senior year of high
school who intend to pursue a career in technology and/or science.
Students must currently attend a high school located in the 50
Alcoa Foundation Sons and Daughters Scholarship
Program 2006- For graduating seniors planning to enroll in a 2 or 4
year college/institution in the
Better Business Bureau "Student Integrity Award"- This award is open to high school students who plan to attend and accredited college or university in the Fall of 2008. Two students who reside in the Upstate New York area will each receive a $1,000.00 scholarship. The winners of this scholarship will be students who exemplify the Bureau's standards of ethics and integrity. Students must write an essay about an ethical dilemma they have faced. The deadline date for this award is January
Elks National Foundation Scholarships - The Elk's "Most Valuable Student Award" is open to all seniors. The categories that are judged for this scholarship are: Scholarship (academic success); Leadership (involvement in school activities, especially leadership positions such as Pres., VP, Captain, etc.); Financial Need (parents are required to provide detailed financial information for this scholarship). The New York State and Legacy Awards are only open to students whose parent or stepparent is a member of the Elk's Club (in good standing). The deadline date for materials to be submitted to the Madrid-Waddington Guidance Office is January
Empire State Potato Growers, Inc. Scholarship- Applicant must be a NYS resident pursuing an agricultural-related area of undergraduate study (i.e. Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Crop & Soil Sciences, Entomology, Food Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics) at a college in NY State. Scholarship will be awarded ($500.00 per year) based on area of study, academic achievement and leadership abilities. Application materials are available in the Guidance Office or can be downloaded at www.empirepotatogrowers.com. . Application deadline is January
New York Water Environment Association, Inc. Scholarship- A total of six $1,500 scholarships will be offered as follows: Two (2) to children of NYWEA members; Two (2) to students enrolled at a college or university where there is a NYWEA student chapter (we have a list of participating colleges in the Guidance Office); Two (2) to high school students who will be enrolled in an environmentally related program in a four year college or university. Examples of some of the environmentally related programs include, but are not limited to: Environmental Engineering; Civil Engineering with and environmental minor; Chemical Engineering with an environmental minor; Hydrogeology with an environmental emphasis and Biology or Microbiology, with an environmental emphasis. The deadline date for all these scholarships is January See Mrs. Higgins if you are interested in this scholarship opportunity.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship: This scholarship is a non-renewable $1,000 scholarship for a student's first year of undergraduate study and is available on-line. Students need to logon to www.walmartfoundation.org to apply. See the website for general guidelines and scholarship opportunities for associates and children of associates. The deadline for entry is January
February
Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc.:
"Ned Carter" Scholarship is available to 3 high school seniors
who are pursuing a two or four year degree related to community service
(Nursing, Social Work, Health Related Services, Teaching, Librarian, etc.) . The student must be related to or be a Firefighter in an
affiliated member organization of the Association of Fire Districts of the
State of
Best Buy Scholarship: For graduating seniors who have been dedicated to helping their community. Visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships . Deadline is February
Burger King Scholars Program: Applications for this
scholarship are currently available online until February 2, 2009.
To be eligible, students must have a grade point average of 2.5 (approximately
77 on a 100 point scale); work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40
weeks per year; be actively involved in community service activities;
demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll in an accredited two/four-year
college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of 2009. Log
on at www.bk.com/scholars to
apply. The guidance office has an informational sheet outlining the
requirements. Remember the deadline date is
Cargill Community Scholarship Program: Administered by the
National FFA Organization, 350 scholarships of $1,000 each will be
awarded. Scholarships are available to students who live in Cargill
communities (our school is eligible for this program), and the facility
students must visit to get a signature for the application is the Cargill
Animal Nutrition Plant in
National Co-op Scholarship Program/Merit Scholarships: This scholarship is designed for students with a high school average of at least a B+ (87), who have been accepted at one of the following colleges: ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; C.W. POST CAMPUS OF LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY; PACE UNIVERSITY; ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY; DREXEL UNIVERSITY; KETTERING UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO; NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY; JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI. Applications are available in the Guidance Office, and the postmark date is February
Phi Delta Kappa International: William Lewis Prospective Educator
Scholarship: Applicants must be high school seniors intending to pursue
and education career or undergraduate students who are members of PDK and
enrolled in an education program at a college or university. This award
is for $250.00 and the criteria used to select PDK's
scholarship recipients are academic standing, written essay, letters of recommendation,
and leadership activities. The deadline date for this scholarship is February
March
AARP Chapter Scholarship: The St. Lawrence County Chapter 2831
of AARP is offering two scholarships of $200.00 each to qualified high school
seniors. Qualifications for eligibility include: Plans for higher
education at a two or four-year college/university; financial need; high school
grades and an essay. Additional information and applications are available in
the Guidance Office. Deadline to apply is March
AM VETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 4 Scholarship: Applicant must be a son, daughter or grandchild of a current member of AM VETS Post 4 or AM VETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 4 and be a graduating senior who has been accepted to an accredited college or university. Applications and additional information are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline to apply is
American Legion Auxiliary has a number of scholarships available. They include the Department Scholarship, the Department District Scholarship, the Past Presidents Parlay Student Scholarship/Medical Field, the Raymond T. Wellington, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, the 1st Lt. Michael L. Lewis, Jr. Memorial Fund Scholarship and the Helen Klimek Student Scholarship. For more specific information about these scholarships, please check in the scholarship file in the Guidance Office. The deadline to have all materials returned to the M-W Guidance Department is March
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship: This scholarship is available to any high school senior (female) with an 85 average who will be attending college preparing for a teaching career. Applications and additional information are available in the Guidance Office. Applications must be returned by March
Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship is available women students who are planning to major in
Physical Education Teacher Education. The scholarship will be awarded to
three deserving students in the amounts of $6500, $5500, and $4500. Women
residing in
Education Exchange/College Grant Program: This grant is available to high school seniors planning to attend a four year college in the fall of 2008. The deadline to apply is March
IEEE: Charles A. Strom Engineering award: This award is available to a high school senior that demonstrates outstanding talent in engineering related math and sciences. This student must be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college for an engineering field. For information please come to the guidance office. Deadline to apply is March
Irish Festival Scholarship Awards: Available to any high school senior who is planning to attend college. Applications and additional information are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline to have application materials returned to M-W Guidance Department is March .
Irish Festival Vocational Technical Scholarship Award: Available to any high school senior who plans to further their education in a Vocational-Technical field. Deadline to apply is March
Jaycee's Outstanding New Yorker Scholarship: This scholarship is available to any high school senior in the tri-county area who plans to continue his/her education. Awards will be based on scholastic achievement, activities, an interview, and a prepared speech. Additional information and applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline to apply is March
Law Enforcement Scholarship: The Blue Knights International is
a motorcycle group made up of law enforcement professionals with chapters
throughout the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and
the
New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal: There are two scholarships available, each in the amount of $2,500.00 per year, in memory of two people who were a part of this organization. The first scholarship is the Cristin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is available to a special education student who is college bound. It is designed to reward a student for his/her perseverance in completing high school and pursuing a college degree. The second scholarship is the Paul Jensen Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has excelled in design in his/her high school career. The goal of the scholarship is to reward a student who has shown interest and promise in design who is seeking an opportunity to pursue this path in college. The deadline date for both scholarships to be received in the Guidance Office is March
NSF John von Neumann Scholarships in Science and Mathematics: This scholarship is available to an senior student planning on attending SUNY Potsdam who has a Math Sat of at least 630, a combined SAT of at least 1130. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at http://cis.potsdam.edu/NSF. Deadline to apply is
Price Chopper Supermarkets Associate Scholarship Program: High school seniors are eligible to apply. Applications and additional information are available on the website www.pricechopper.com . These scholarships range from $8,000 for a 4 yr. college ($2000 per year), and $4000 for a 2 yr. college ($2000 per year). There are several scholarships, each with their own requirements. Copies of the requirements are online and in the Guidance Office. Deadline to apply online is March
St. Lawrence County Trappers Association: A $500 scholarship awarded to a high school senior and St. Lawrence County resident who will be attending college in a natural resource management curriculum. For more information please come to the guidance office. Deadline for applications is to be received at the St. Lawrence County Trappers Association in Canton is March
Scholastic Scholarship Contest: Describe an event or experience that had a positive influence on the way that you approach financial management. Outline the most helpful thing you learned and describe how it led to the development of specific skills. More than $35,000 in college scholarships will be awarded nationwide.. Visit www.scholastic.com/collegesuccess for more contest details and essay-writing tools. Deadline date is March
The Zonta Club of
The Zonta Club of
April
Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship: Eligible students must
be a graduating senior from any high school in the
Dr. U.R. Plante Medical Scholarship: Not
for undergraduate students! Student must be a resident of St. Lawrence
County for at least two years, and have been accepted by an accredited
Franklin-St. Lawrence NYSUT-UUP Retirees Scholarship: This scholarship is available to any graduating senior from Franklin or St. Lawrence County who plans to enter the field of education. The scholarship award amount is $300.00. Additional information and applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline to have application materials submitted to the MWCS Guidance Department is April
George M. Dickson Memorial Scholarship- This scholarship is
made possible through the generosity of Waddington native, George M. Dickson,
and administered by the
Helen S. Randles/ United Helpers Scholarship: Scholarships are available to any high school senior who is continuing their education in one of the following health care fields: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietitian and Clinical Psychology. Additional information and applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline to have applications completed and returned to the M-W Guidance Office is April All materials must be received by United Helpers in Ogdensburg by April
Northern New York Volunteer Firemen's Association, Inc.: Available to firefighters, spouses, children or grandchildren of firefighters. Applicants must be working toward a community related degree in order to apply (i.e. Core Education, Nursing, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Human Health Service, Physician or Pharmacy). Deadline to apply is April
P.K. Curtin Memorial Scholarship: (This scholarship will
not be offered in 2008).This scholarship was established by McCadam Cheese to keep alive the memory, the values and the
principles of Peter K. Curtin of Chateaugay, NY, who
was a supervisor at the McCadam plant. An
annual scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00 will be awarded to a
St. Lawrence County Associations of Educational Office Professionals: Any senior who is planning on entering the business community in the capacity of office personnel (but may or may not be planning to attend college) is invited to apply. Additional information and applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline date for application materials to be returned to MWCS Guidance is April
Sergeant
The Zonta Club of
The Zonta Club of
May
Agati Laborers Union- Local 322:This scholarship is available to any student who is a son, daughter, or spouse of an active, retired or deceased member of Local 322. Student must be planning to pursue higher education, have a record of academic achievement. Financial need will be considered. Applications and additional information are available in the guidance office. Deadline to apply is May
Daniel Parker Rose Memorial Scholarship: The
"Daniel Parker Rose Memorial Scholarship" is available to any
Madrid-Waddington senior who will be pursuing full-time enrollment at a 2 or
4-year college after graduation. Dan was a
graduate of
David Moriarty Memorial Scholarship: David was a 1977 graduate of Madrid-Waddington who was employed by IBM. This award is designed for a student at Madrid-Waddington who has excelled in computer/business courses while in high school and/or for a student who plans to continue his/her education in a computer related field. Application forms are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline date to apply is May
Denise L. Hotaling Scholarship:
Dillingham, Jones and Cissel: Maurice T. Cissel Scholarship: Available to any high school senior planning to attend college. Applications and additional information are available in the guidance office. Deadline to apply is May
Donald J. Connor Scholarship: The Madrid-Waddington Teachers Association awards one scholarship each year in memory of Donald Connor, teacher, educator , and long time Administrator of the MWCS District. His death in 1979 was a loss to the whole educational community of the district, and the teachers award this scholarship for Mr. Connor's endless contributions to the education of the children of Madrid-Waddington. This scholarship will be awarded to a college-bound senior deemed worthy of financial assistance. Application materials are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline date for this scholarship is May
Nichole Davis Scholarship: There will be two scholarships (one for a Lisbon Central School Senior and one for a Northern New York Senior) offered in memory of Nichole Davis, who went through life with the daily challenge of Cystic Fibrosis. Nichole always wore a smile, and she impacted many people in a positive way through her appreciation for life. Application materials are available in the Guidance Office and must be postmarked by May
Jane M. Klausen Women in Business
Scholarship: Awarded to women studying business at the
undergraduate level who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the
field. Sponsored by the Zonta
Club of
Miss
Neil T. Grasso Scholarship: The Madrid-Waddington
Teachers Association awards one scholarship each year in memory of Neil T.
Grasso. Neil was a sixth grade teacher in the Waddington Elementary from
September 1968, until 1989. He was both a teacher and a coach to the
students of Madrid-Waddington. This award honors a deserving senior who
has exhibited scholastic abilities, and has contributed to the student body of
the
New York State Retired Teachers' Association, Inc.: Scholarship available to any high school senior who plans to pursue a degree in education. Applications and additional information are available in the guidance office. Completed application is due to the Northern Zone NY State Retired Teachers' Association by May,
Northern Zone Counseling Association Scholarship: Available to any high school senior who plans to enter the counseling field (or a related field). Applications and additional information are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline date for applications to be returned to the scholarship coordinator at Norwood-Norfolk is May
SeaComm Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Student or parent of student must be a member in good standing of Seacomm Federal Credit Union. GPA must be an 85 or above and applicants must provide proof of enrollment and maintain full time status for a minimum of two semesters. Additional information is available in the Guidance Office or online at www.seacomm.org. Deadline to return application materials to the M-W Guidance Office is May
St. Lawrence County Scholarships for Professional Education in
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry and Veterinary Medicine: This
program provides an opportunity for any student pursuing a professional career
in dentistry, nursing, optometry and veterinary medicine at approved schools
within the
St. Lawrence School Food Service Association Scholarship: Available to any high school senior planning to pursue a career in food service in St. Lawrence County. The scholarship is based on financial need, college potential, personality, scholarship, character, initiative, and class standing. Deadline to apply is May
Seaway Festival (Ogdensburg International) Princess &
Waddington Health Building, Inc. Scholarship available to any high school senior planning to pursue an education in the healthcare field. Applications and additional information are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline to apply is May
Warthogs M/C
June
St. Lawrence County Magistrates Association: Roger Favro Scholarship: Any St. Lawrence County student seeking enrollment at an accredited college or university in a law related field with a high school grade point average of 85 or above is eligible to apply for this scholarship. A high school transcript, a recommendation letter, and an essay of 150 to 500 words on why their chosen field is important to the legal system and why they chose it, is required to apply. Application information is available in the Guidance Office, and the postmark deadline date is June
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For information on scholarships specifically for SUNY Alfred, follow this link to their web page. www.alfredstate.edu
For more
information on scholarships specifically for
A list of multiple scholarships available to
students interested in
For information on scholarships specifically for Cazenovia, follow this link to their web page. www.cazenovia.edu
Several scholarships are offered through the Financial Aid
Office at
Chancellor's Scholarship program for high academic achievers. For information on this and other scholarships call 1-800-DIAL-JWU.
Paul Smiths Scholarships:
For information on scholarships specifically for Paul Smiths, follow this link to their web page. www.paulsmiths.edu
SUNY Brockport:
For information on scholarships specifically for SUNY Brockport, follow this link to their web page. www.brockport.edu
For
information on scholarships specifically for
www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org- This website will send you and your parents 1-5 scholarship notices each week.
Ongoing Application Acceptance:
Household Finance Corporation and Beneficial Scholarship: Student must be a HFC or Beneficial customer, or dependent of a customer in good standing. Acceptance of scholarship applications is an ongoing process, and will be processed upon receipt. Applications and additional information are available in the guidance office.
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This page was last updated 09/30/2008