Scholarship Information
& Deadlines
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is not posted for a scholarship
on this list....it means that our
office has not yet received that
scholarship for the current
academic year!! Once a deadline
date is posted, you will be able to find
that scholarship application in our Guidance
Office Scholarship File.
$ 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!
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as scholarship opportunities and
deadline dates are updated on a regular basis
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October
Wendy's High School Heisman (2010): This award is for students who will be seniors in the 2010-2011 academic year. If you participate in at least one sport, have at least a B average (83-86) and are a leader in your school and community, you are eligible to apply. For more information and to complete an application , visit www.wendysheisman.com. The first 41,1000 applicants will receive a FREE Wendy's Gift Card. Deadline date complete applications online is by 5:00 PM central time. Each student applicant must have their online application reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative.
AES Engineers Scholarship: AES Engineers will be awarding $500 to the winner (s) of this scholarship. Students must submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of their web site: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Full details are on the site. Deadline date to apply is
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
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. 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.
The Elks National Foundation Leadership Scholarship: This scholarship is for high school seniors. Students do not need to be the child of a member of the Elks to be eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship amount is $1,000 or more. Deadline to apply for this scholarship is November 2, 2010. For additional information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvsfaq.cfm. Scholarships can be downloaded by going to: www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
The New York State Elks Association $1,000 Scholarships: Applications are available only for children or step-children of living or deceased Elks who are presently (or at the time of death), members in good standing in an Elks Lodge in the State of New York. Deadline to apply for this scholarship is. To obtain scholarships online go to: www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
December
31st Annual High School Writing Contest: There are three categories in this contest including: ESSAY, FICTION & POETRY. Three prizes in each category will be awarded in the amounts of $100 for first place; $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. The deadline date for entries to be postmarked is December . More information about this contest is available in the Guidance Office.
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
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
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships: There are several DAR scholarships including: the NY State DAR Scholarship which is designed to financially assist deserving high school seniors (MALE OR FEMALE) in acquiring a higher education in a college or university in NEW YORK STATE; the Damaris Smith Desimone Scholarship which is a one year scholarship expected to be in the amount of $1,000.00. This scholarship is designed to financially assist deserving young people who plan to major in United States History at the college level; the Helen and Arnold Barben Scholarship Fund which is designed to financially assist deserving young WOMEN in acquiring a higher education with a view to their becoming better prepared for life and citizenship. Since the Madrid-Waddington School District can only send on one application for each of the DAR scholarships, applications must be received by the M-W Guidance Office no later than
Student of Integrity Award: Sponsored by The Better Business Bureau and is designed for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing secondary education. Two awards will be given to the High School Seniors who best exemplify the ethical standards set forth by the BBB and its members. The scholarship amount is $2,100. Applications will be accepted from November 17th until January 16th, and the M-W Guidance Office has application materials at this time. Full application details are also available at www.bbb.org. Deadline date to apply is
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
Elks Emergency Grants: This grant is for any student who will be attending or is now attending college and who has a parent who is an Elk and has a disability and cannot work. This grant is also available for a student whose parent was an Elk at the time of death. This grant is up to $4,000.00 a year depending on need and can be renewed each year of college attendance. THIS GRANT IS NOT AN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP. Please contact the M-W Guidance Office to obtain contact information regarding this grant.
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.nypotatoes.org. . Application deadline is. Materials must be received by the M-W Guidance Office by January 12, 2012.
IEEE: Charles A. Strom Engineering award: This award is available to a high school senior who demonstrates outstanding talent in engineering related math and sciences. This student must be planning to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college in a related field of electronic, electrical and computer engineering or engineering technology. Applications are now available in the Guidance Office, or you may find information on the web at: http://www.mvieee.org. The completed application must be returned to the selection committee by (preference that it be sent by email to: ggenello@ieee.org) January 22, 2012. If you plan to have the M-W Guidance Office submit your materials, you must have your complete application returned to the M-W Guidance Office by January 19, 2012.
New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), 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
New York Water Environment Major Scholarship: A 4-year scholarship totaling $10,000 will be awarded to a student who plans to enroll and graduate from a BS or BE full-time program with a focus on environmental issues (such programs as those noted in the above NYWEA Scholarship). Completed applications must be postmarked no later than January 19, 2012.
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
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards: Information about this scholarship (and the application information) is available at gwcf.org. The scholarship is designed for high school seniors who are planning a career in government service. In addition to the application and essay, a letter of recommendation from either the high school principal or the guidance counselor is required. The deadline date to have application materials returned to the M-W Guidance Office is January.
February
Air & Waste Management Association (Central New York Chapter) Scholarship Program: This award is for high school seniors or for current college students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. Eligible students must be enrolled in a science or environmental-related degree track (such programs could include, but are not limited to: Environmental Engineering, Chemical and/or Civil Engineering with an environmental minor, Hydrogeology, Biology and/or Microbiology with an environmental emphasis or Environmental Law). Students must also either be residents of or going to a college in the Central New York Chapter region (Jefferson, Lewis, Herkimer, Oneida, Oswego, Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison, Otsego, Chenengo, Cortland, Tomkins, Tioga, Broome, and Delaware Counties). Application materials are available in the Guidance Office, and must be returned to our office no later than February 7, 2012.
American Military Retirees Association/Sergeant Major Douglas R. Drum Scholarship: Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Those eligible for a scholarship are current members of the American Military Retirees Association (AMRA), their spouses and dependent children, and their grandchildren who are in a full-time two or four year undergraduate degree-granting program at an accredited college or university. The Scholarship must be used for tuition and books. Criteria for evaluation and award of a scholarship are the student's educational achievements, leadership abilities, character, citizenship, and community service. Completed application materials are due in the Guidance Office (M-W) by
Best Buy Scholarship: For students in grades 9-12 who are involved in volunteer community service or work experience. Applicants need solid grades. One thousand scholarships of $1,000.00 each will be awarded. To apply, visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com. Deadline is
Burger King Scholars Program: Applications for this scholarship are currently available online until February 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 and you must apply online.
Elks Legacy Awards: Applicant must be a son or daughter (stepson or stepdaughter) or grandson or granddaughter of an Elk who has been a member in good standing. The National Foundation is offering $4,000 scholarships - $1,000 for each year of college. High School seniors are eligible. Applicant must have taken the SAT or ACT by December of senior year. It is also strongly suggested that the applicant be a member in good standing of the senior class with a strong grade point average, good standardized test scores and strong participation in extracurricular activities. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOT BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED. This application must be done ONLINE by February 1, 2012 (no later than 12:00 noon). To access the application, go to: www.elks.org/enf/scholars.
Cargill Community Scholarship Program: Administered by the
National FFA Organization, 350 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to
college-bound seniors. Scholarships are available to students who live in
Cargill communities (our school is eligible for this program). Students
are selected based on academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular
and civic activities, and do not need to be a member of the FFA. A
signature from a Cargill employee on the application is required to apply.
The facility students must visit to get a signature for the application is the Cargill
Animal Nutrition Plant, 19 Starbuck Street,
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship: This one time $500 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 to
the M-W Guidance office by
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program: This scholarship is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. To qualify, the student must be graduating in this academic year; must have a minimum high school average of 2.75 (80); must be enrolling in a public college or university within their state of legal residence, and must be pursuing a 4-year degree (starting at a 2-year college is acceptable). Applications can be completed online at www.kfcscholars.org. The application is available online from December.
New York Water Environment Association (Central Chapter Scholarship Fund): Graduating high school students and current college students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate level programs may be eligible for scholarship grants of $1,000.00 or more. Applicants MUST be residents of or going to college in the Central New York region. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree track related to the environment such as biology, chemistry, engineering, etc. Application forms are now available in the Guidance Office at Madrid-Waddington. The deadline date to apply is
Nihanawate Chapter DAR Scholarship: The object of this scholarship is to financially assist a deserving high school senior in acquiring higher education. The award is in the amount of $100. Eligibility criteria is as follows: Applicant MUST be a resident of St. Lawrence County; applicant must attend an accredited college or university; materials must be received by the committee chairperson by the deadline date; applicant must submit an essay (minimum of 500 words) answering the following question: "How does good citizenship contribute to building a strong country in a rapidly changing world?" Application materials must be returned to the M-W Guidance Department by February 10, 2012.
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
The Zonta Club of
The Zonta Club of
March
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) 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 (to return materials to M-W Guidance) is
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
Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc. (Ned
Carter Scholarship): Availability of four $1,500.00 scholarships
to NY State High School Seniors who will be graduating in June 2011. The
student MUST be related to or be a
Firefighter in an affiliated member organization of the Association of Fire
Districts on the State of
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: Buick is looking to celebrate motivated, passionate, college bound students nationwide. They want to recognize those who succeed in the classroom and make a difference in their community, but who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. One hundred scholarships of up to $25,000 will be awarded as well as 1,000 scholarships of $2,000.00 each. Scholarships are renewable up to four years for qualifying students. For more information, the M-W Guidance Office has an information sheet. Only certain college majors will be considered. BUICKACHIEVERS.COM. Applications are only accepted online and must be completed by March.
Canton Goldenaires Men's Barbershop Chorus Scholarship: This scholarship is designed for high school seniors in St. Lawrence County who plan to continue their education in music. To qualify, students must have a history of involvement in music programs, they must be accepted to an accredited college to work towards a degree, and have approval/recommendation by the guidance office or school selection committee. More information about the application process is available in the scholarship file in the guidance office. Deadline to return application materials to the M-W Guidance Office is: 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
Greater Watertown Jaycee's "Emerge NNY" Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships will be awarded this year to any high school senior in Northern New York, who will be continuing his/her education after high school graduation. Awards will be based on the student application, supporting information and an autobiographical essay. Additional information and applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline date for materials to submitted to the Guidance Office is March.
Irish Festival Academic Scholarship: Available to any high school senior who is planning to attend college, or to students already attending college. The award is in the amount of $1,000.00. Applications and additional information are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline to have application materials returned to the M-W Guidance Department is March 27, 2012.
Irish Festival Vocational Technical Scholarship Award: Available to high school seniors who are currently enrolled in a vocational-technical program and who plan to further their education in a Vocational-Technical field. The award amount is for $1,000.00. Deadline to have applications materials returned to the M-W Guidance Department is March 27, 2012.
Law Enforcement Scholarship: The Blue Knights International is
a motorcycle group made up of law enforcement professionals with chapters
throughout the
New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal: The scholarships available range from $2,000.00 to $5,000.00.These scholarships are 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 college-bound student who has demonstrated an inspired imagination and 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 returned to the M-W Guidance Office is March.
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and
the
Northern New York Volunteer Firemen's Association, Inc.: Available
to Northern New York firefighters, spouses, children or grandchildren of
Northern New York firefighters. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor or
Associate degree program and be a full time student. Students who apply must be
working towards a career in Fire, EMS, Public Safety or Community Services.
An essay, a list of community service activities, school activities and a letter
of recommendation from a teacher are all requirements of this scholarship.
Applicants must also submit a letter from the Fire Chief or President indicating
that you or your associated member is a member in good standing. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of post graduate college.
Deadline
to have application materials returned to M-W Guidance is
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:
Price Chopper offers two types of Scholarships: 1) Price Chopper's Golub Foundation Scholarships and 2) Price Chopper Associate Scholarships. Any high school or college student may apply for a Price Chopper's Golub Foundation Scholarship. (You do not have to work for Price Chopper to apply for a Price Chopper's Golub Foundation Scholarship). Students who work for Price Chopper may apply for either or both scholarship types.
Ten scholarships will be offered to students who live within Price Chopper's marketing area. Eight scholarships are for graduating high school seniors planning to attend college as fully matriculated, first year student for the Fall 2012 semester. The application procedures and criteria for each are described online at www.pricechopper.com (Select "Community Events" icon for the scholarship link). A student is eligible to apply to only one scholarship. Deadline to apply for the Price Chopper's Golub Foundation Scholarships online is March 15, 2012. BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING A TRANSCRIPT AND LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION...SO THAT IT IS RECEIVED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE BY MARCH 15, 2012. If you want the M-W Guidance Office to submit your materials...you must have all required documentation returned to our office by MARCH 13, 2012.
St. Lawrence County Magistrates Association Roger Favro Memorial Scholarship: Two Roger Favro Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded to students attending school in St. Lawrence County. Students must meet the following criteria: Have a GPA of 85% or above; plan to attend an accredited college/university in a law related program; submit supporting documentation and an essay. Application materials should be submitted to the Madrid-Waddington Guidance Office by March to be eligible to apply.
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. Application materials are now available in the guidance office. Deadline for applications is to be received in Guidance is March.
April
American Public Health Association (APHA) Get Ready Scholarship: This scholarship opportunity in the amount of $500 is open to high school seniors in the US graduating in 2009 who plan to further their education at a college, university or certified trade school. An essay describing the importance of emergency preparedness is required. The Guidance Office has specific information about what is required for this scholarship essay, and the information must then be submitted by e-mail to mighty.fine@apha.org or by mail. Essays must be postmarked by
Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship: Eligible students must
be a graduating senior from any high school in the
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 April.
Dillingham, Jones and Cissel: Maurice T. Cissel Scholarship:
Available to high school seniors at
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
Ernest W. Blair Scholarship: This scholarship fund was established by
Champion-Hobkirk Post 420 to assist deserving students from the
Madrid-Waddington school who demonstrate the spirit of Americanism and have a
track record of providing community service for the benefit of others. Two scholarships of $1,000.00 will be
awarded. Selection will be done through
a process of application and review. Applications
should be returned to the M-W Guidance Office no later than April.
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. Another scholarship of $300 will be awarded to a student who plans to teach either math or science (applicant must specify his/her interest in math or science on the application). 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 of $700 each are available to high school seniors who plan to continue their education in one of the following health care fields: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietitian and Clinical Psychology. Applications are available in the guidance. Deadline to have applications completed and returned to the M-W Guidance Office is April.
Northern Zone Counseling Association Scholarship: Two scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded to graduating seniors in the Northern Zone counseling area who plan to enter a counseling or strongly related field. An essay, official high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from the guidance counselor is required. Applications and additional information are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline date for applications to be returned to the M-W Guidance Office 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
Sergeant
Tanning Bed Scholarship: Are you a future entrepreneur? Provide information about a business you would like to open, and your business idea could win you $250.00. There will be five $250.00 awards given to high school seniors. To access the application, go to the following website: www.taningbed.com. The application deadline is
The Zonta Club of
The Zonta Club of
Will to Win Scholarship: This scholarship is open to high school seniors who have asthma. $5,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to two students planning to pursue their studies in each of the following categories: Performing Arts (dance, music, theater); Visual Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film); Community Service; Athletics; Science. To be eligible, students must have a high school average of 3.5 on a 4.0 point scale (approximately 90 on a 100 point scale). For more information, please check the file in the Guidance Office. The deadline date to have application materials returned to the M-W Guidance Office is April.
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 and have a record of academic achievement. Financial need will be considered. Applications and additional information are available in the guidance office. Deadline to return application materials to the Madrid-Waddington Guidance Office is May.
Denise L. Hotaling Scholarship:
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.
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York: Three $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or students who will be enrolled at any post high school institution of higher learning. In order to be considered for the scholarships, the individual must be a student who is currently being treated for epilepsy and have plans to further their education. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and the deadline to apply is
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.: Four $200 scholarships will be awarded to (2) St. Lawrence County students and (2) Franklin County students. Any high school senior pursuing a career in the teaching profession is eligible to apply. Completed applications are due in the Madrid-Waddington Guidance Office by 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 must be returned to the M-W Guidance Office by May 1, 2012.
SeaComm Federal Credit Union Scholarship: SeaComm will award scholarship funds to eight area college bound students. The student or parent must be a member in good standing of the SeaComm Federal Credit Union. To be eligible, you must be a college bound student with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 85 or above. You must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited college and maintain full time status for a minimum of two semesters. You must submit a composition of no more than 250 words on the topic: "What Paints the Strongest Picture: Who Am I". 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.
Shawn W. Snow Law Enforcement Scholarship sponsored by the Warthogs
M/C
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
The Society of American Military Engineers/Fort Drum Post: This scholarship is intended for students pursuing a college education in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related studies. The scholarship is open to all students intending to pursue these college majors, notwithstanding the student's chosen college, military affiliation or financial need. The scholarship committee reviews applicants in terms of academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, work experience and career goals. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and must be returned by May.
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.
June
Jules of Life Foundation 'RIDGE THORBAHN SCHOLARSHIP': This scholarship is in the amount of $4,000.00 ($1,000.00 per year as long as a GPA of at least a 2.5 is maintained). Students who want to apply must submit an application, a personal statement, an unofficial copy of their high school transcript and a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR). Application materials are available in the guidance office. The deadline date to return completed application materials to the Madrid-Waddington Guidance Office is: Tuesday, June 7, 2011.
Right Start Scholarship Program: The Right Start Scholarship package is designed to help graduating high school seniors meet the needs of their higher education experience. From the HP tablet PC to the Professional edition of MS Office 2007, you'll have the tools you need to meet and master your new challenges. Also included is $1,000.00 to be used to cover other miscellaneous expenses, such as books and supplies. For more information visit www.rightstartscholarship.com. The application materials are available in the Guidance Office or you may apply online. The postmark date as well as the deadline date for online submission is
Seaway Festival (Ogdensburg International) Princess &
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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The American Legion provides information
about scholarship opportunities for veteran's dependents through their
"Need A Lift" publication. To access this document on the web,
you can go to: www.needalift.org.
You can also order this booklet for a fee by calling toll free 1-888-453-4466
or by ordering from: The American Legion, Emblem Sales, P.O. Box 1050,
Indianapolis, IN 46206.
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Most colleges provide information about scholarships on their financial aid websites. We have listed a few college websites below:
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.
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This page was last updated 01/19/2012