Scholarships 2018-1 · 2019. 6. 10. · Raymond R. Delaney Arts Recognition Award-Graduating seniors attending R-H Senior High School who are intent upon further study of or experience

Scholarships 2018-19 To apply for Nomination Scholarships: go to the College and Career Center to self nominate.

To apply for General Scholarships: get applications in the College and Career Center or on Naviance.

Scholarship Name Eligibility Criteria Award Grade Eligibility Nomination

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ACT Student Champion -Seniors graduating in 2019 who have overcome

challenges and can articulate their education and/or

career actions

-must have a composite ACT score of 22 on a single test

or a Gold ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness

Certificate

-The ACT Student Champion is tenacious and persistent,

no matter the challenge, and is prepared for life after high

school with a goal in mind and a plan in place.

-Applications are online only at

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/state-and-federal-

programs/college-and-career-readiness-champions.html

$500 Seniors General 10/31/2018

Action for a Better Community

"Express Yourself" Youth

Essay Contest 2019

Submit an essay of between 500-700 words on the

following: "Every generation has ideals reflected through

pop culture. However, can pop culture be a positive agent

for social change?" Essay must be submitted with a

completed ABC Essay Contest Cover Page signed by a

parent/guardian (a photo copy of the cover page is

permitted). Must be: well thought out/creative, original

and reflect personal experiences or observations; well-

written with attention to grammar, spelling and

punctuation; references that pertain to the point or

argument being expressed. Must be submitted via e-mail

as a word doc or pdf to [email protected]


Adam Miller Memorial

Scholarship - "Love of the

Game" Award

-Applicant must be a senior in good academic standing

and on track to graduate from Rush-Henrietta high school

-applicant has been affiliated with the baseball program

throughout their junior and senior year

-applicant has demonstrated an exemplary work ethic and

team-first attitude

-applicant has demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship

toward his teammates and opponents

-applicant is a leader by example

-Applications are available on Naviance and the CCC.

$1,000 Seniors General 4/11/2019

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AEDSuperstore College

Scholarship

Select one of the six facts you were previously unaware

of (and maybe shocked you!) OR wished more people

knew about listed on the application and submit either a

short essay or video which describes and/or shows what

you did. Your video or essay submission must include the

following to be considered:

-Which fact you're choosing, starting with "I didn't know

that…" or "I wish more people knew…"

-Why you chose to raise awareness of that fact

-How you raised awareness in your community about

your chosen fact

For more information, go to:

www.aedsuperstore.com/scholarship.html


AIA Rochester/Architectural

Foundation Scholarship

Program

-must be accepted and enrolled in an ARCHITECTURE

college program for the Fall of 2019. (Preference will be

given to students in a NAAB accredited degree program)

-must be a graduating high school senior resident of

Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Yates, Allegany or

Seneca counties

Submit complete application on or before Sunday, March

31, 2019. Applications must be post maked by 2:00 p.m.

For complete details, please see application. Applications

available in the CCC and on Naviance.

Up to $15,000 in scholarships

will be awarded

Seniors General 3/31/2019

AKOMA African American

Women's Gospel Choir - Nona

Patterson Chambers Scholarship

AKOMA African American Women's Gospel Choir

provides scholarship assistance to college bound African

American women graduating in June 2019 from a high

school in the Greater Rochester area, attending college in

September 2019, and involved in extra-curricular school

and church activites.

Please note a personal interview is required. The

scholarships will be awarded on Saturday, June 8, 2019

at the annual concert and all recipients must be present.

For more details, visit www.akoma.org.

Applications are available on Naviance and in the CCC.

Amount not specified Female, African

American High School

Seniors

General 4/15/2019

Antoinette Brown Blackwell

Scholarship

-Applicant must be a resident of the Rush-Henrietta

School District

-must be planning to attend an institution of higher

learning on a full or part-time basis for the coming fall

term


Two $1,500 scholarships will

be awarded




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Arts Alive! Raymond R.

Delaney Arts Recognition

Award

-Graduating seniors attending R-H Senior High School

who are intent upon further study of or experience in one

of the arts: visual, performing, literary

-scholarship can be used for further study, summer

internships, apprenticeships, travel, projects, and research

-to compete, applicants must complete an application,

prepare a portfolio of their work and/or a performance

presentation, and appear before a selection committee for

an interview. Applications are available on Naviance and

in the CCC.


Association of Fire Districts of

the State of New York Ned

Carter Scholarship

Applicants must either: be related to a firefighter, be a

firefighter, related to a Fire District Commissioner, Fire

District Secretary, Fire District Treasurer or Deputy

Treasurer, or Fire District Administrator/Manager or be

an Explorer in a fire department of a Fire District that is

currently a paid up member of the Association of Fire

Districts of the State of New York

-must reside in New York State

-must be entering a career of service to the community

including but not limited to fire-service, nursing, social

work, health related services, teaching, paramedic, etc.

-must be enrolling in either a two or four-year college

next year

-financial need, academic achievement, and community

service are all factors in selection

Apply online at https://www.afdsny.org/application.php.

Paper applications are available on Naviance and in the

CCC.




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AXA Achievement Scholarship -U.S. citizens or legal residents

-current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time

in an accredited two or four-year college or university in

the U.S. for the entire 2019-2020 academic year

-demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by

outstanding achievement in an activity in school,

community, or work-related activities

-special consideration will be given to achievements that

empower society to better face risk through education and

action in areas such as financial, environmental, health

and/or emergency preparedness.

-apply online at https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-

achievement-scholarship.html

-only the first 10,000 applications will be considered. If

the program reaches 10,000 applications before 11:59

PM CST on the deadline date of December 14, 2018,

then the program will automatically close. Your

application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted

electronically.

$2,500 - $25,000 Seniors General 12/14/2018

Ayn Rand "Anthem" Essay

Contest

-Essay must be between 600 and 1,200 words dealing

with one of three topics chosen from the novel "Anthem"

-essays are judged on both style and content; judges look

for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized

-visit www.aynrand.org/contests for essay topics, rules

and submission instructions.

$25 - $2,000 Grades 8, 9, and 10 General 4/25/2019

Ayn Rand "Atlas Shrugged"

Essay Contest

-write an essay between 800 and 1,600 words dealing

with one of three topics chosen from the novel "Atlas

Shrugged" by Ayn Rand





$100 - $25,000 Seniors and current

college students

General 1/15/2019

Ayn Rand "The Fountainhead"

Essay Contest

-essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words dealing

with one of three topics chosen from the novel "The

Fountainhead"





$50 - $10,000 Juniors and Seniors General 4/25/2019



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B. Davis Scholarship -write an essay of less than 1,000 words on this topic:

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value

most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so

important and how you feel that they are developed in an

individual.

-submit via email to: [email protected]

www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

$1,000 Juniors, Seniors,

college students

General 5/24/2019

Bennington College Young

Writers Award Competition

-students may enter in one of the following categories:

poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or

one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic

essay).

-all entries must be original work and sponsored by a

high school teacher

-submit online at :

https://admissions.bennington.edu/register/youngwriters

1st place: $500, 2nd place:

$250, 3rd place: $125

Grades 10-12 General 11/1/2018

Clarkson University Leadership

Award

-one member of the Junior class may be nominated

-must demonstrate leadership and outstanding academic

achievement

-must have an academic interest in Engineering,

Business, Science, or Liberal Arts at Clarkson University

-must be recognized by students and faculty as having

been a positive contributor to their school and community

-must be enrolled in a college bound program

-must achieve an academic class rank in the top 15%

Self-nomination forms are available on Naviance and in

the CCC.

$60,000 over four years of

study at Clarkson University

Juniors 3/1/2019Nomination

Credit Union Association of

New York Scholarship Program

-applicant must be a member in good standing of a

participating New York credit union

-must be a college-bound high school senior

-must be planning to attend either a two or four-year

accredited college or university for the first time in the

fall of 2019

-judging will be based on academic achievements,

extracurricular and community activities, essay, etc.

Applications are available on Naviance, in the CCC and

online at: https://nycua.org/docman/more/scholarship-

program/1083-schlrshp19appfillable/file

$750-$1,500 Seniors General 1/4/2019



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Daughters of the American

Revolution Damaris Smith

Desimone Scholarship

-one senior may be nominated

-planning to major in U.S. History

-planning to attend an accredited four-year college or

university

-must reside in New York state

-applicant is to be judged on the basis of merit and

achievement during their high school years, with regard

to community service, personal and academic interests.

To self-nominate, please see Ms. Taylor in the CCC.

expected to be $1,000 Seniors 11/30/2018Nomination


Revolution Good Citizen

Award Program


-R-H will determine the school winner; sponsoring

organization will determine the chapter winner

-must exemplify the qualities of a good citizen:

Dependability, Service, Leadership, Patriotism

The nominee is invited to participate in a scholarship

essay contest. The essay must be completed at school

under supervision.

-to self-nominate, see Ms. Taylor in the College & Career

Center

One school winner will

receive a certificate, pin and

wallet card. Scholarship

winners are eligible for state

and national prizes up to

$5,000.

Seniors 10/17/2018Nomination


Revolution Helen & Arnold

Barben Scholarship

-one female senior may be nominated

-resident of New York State and born in the U.S.

-planning to attend an accredited four-year college or

university


achievement during their high school years, with regard

to community service, personal and academic interests.

To self-nominate, see Ms. Taylor in the CCC.

expected to be $2,000 ($500

per year for four years)



Revolution New York State

Scholarship


-must be in the top 25% of the class

-planning on attending a four-year college or university in

New York State

-must be a resident of New York State and a U.S. citizen.

To self-nominate, see Ms. Taylor in the CCC.

expected to be $2,000 ($500

per year for four years)




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Revolution Peggy Jo Power

Gifford Scholarship

-Any individual interested in majoring in US History,

Philanthropic Studies or Non-Profit Management is

eligible

-must reside in NY State, attending or applying to an

accredited 2 or 4 year college or university in the US


achievement with regard to community service, personal

and academic interests. To self-nominate, see Ms. Taylor

in the CCC.

$500 Seniors 11/30/2018Nomination


Revolution Polly F. Burke

Memorial Scholarship

-Up to two seniors can be nominated

-sponsoring organization will determine the recipients

-U.S. citizen

-senior or a graduate of a Monroe County, NY high

school

-planning to attend or currently be enrolled in an

institution of higher learning

-outstanding academic record

-has demonstrated a commitment to community service

-eligible students are encouraged to self-nominate

-to self-nominate, please submit a statement of 1,000

words or less expressing your sense of patriotism, career

objectives, specifying how college plans relate to future

professional goals, and reasons for these choices (submit

to the CCC). Additionally, at the national level, several

scholarships are available through DAR at www.dar.org

$1,000 Seniors 2/1/2019Nomination

Davidson College-John M.Belk

Scholarship

-two seniors may be nominated

-sponsoring college will determine scholarship winner

-this scholarship recognizes students who have

demonstrated academic excellence and purposeful

engagement in the classroom, with student and civic

organizations, on the athletic field, or in the arts

-Belk Scholars should exhibit intellectual curiosity and a

commitment to both their local and global communities

-nominee must submit a completed admission application

to Davidson College by December 3, 2018

-see Ms. Taylor in the College & Career Center to self-

nominate

Annual renewable scholarship

equivalent to the college's

comprehensive fees, valued in

2018-19 at $65,819, plus two

special study stipends (up to

$3,000 per stipend)




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Delta Kappa Gamma Society of

Women -Katharine M. Reichel

Award

-Applicants must be female high school seniors who

attend any public or parochial high school in Monroe

County, or in a NYS school district where an Alpha

Alpha member resides or is employed

-must have selected Education as her career and plan to

study at SUNY Brockport

-must have demonstrated leadership qualities,

outstanding academic ability and potential for success in

the education profession.

To apply, go to: brockport.academicworks.com.

$1,000 renewable for four

years of study

Female Seniors General 2/15/2019

Diana (Dee) Strickland

Scholarship

-One male and one female student may be nominated

-must be a senior graduating from R-H and going on to

further "formal" education

-must have at least a B average and an active interest in

math, science, or a computer related field

-participation in the interscholastic athletic program is an

important part of the overall criteria

-to self nominate: a completed application must be

submitted to the College & Career Center by March 25,

2019


Elks #24 C. William Goddard


-must be a senior graduating from R-H and going on to

further "formal" education

-awarded to one male and one female

-B average or better

-A strong committment to community service and

leadership.

Self-nomination forms are available on Naviance and in

the CCC.


Elks Most Valuable Student

Scholarship

-must be high school seniors and U.S. citizens

-pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis in a

U.S. college or university

-have taken either the ACT or SAT on or before October

27, 2018

-Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership,

and financial need

-You do not have to be a member (or the dependent of a

member) of the Elks to qualify

-Applications are online only at

www.elks.org/enf/scholars

$1,000-$12,500 per year for

four years




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Elmer L. Gordon Scholarship -Must be a graduating senior from Rush-Henrietta Senior

High School;

This award will recognize students whose activities while

attending school or whose intended fields of future study

reflect the values, goals, and areas of interest advanced by

Mr. Gordon during his lifetime. These may include, but

are not limited to:

-Outstanding participation in activities furthering the goal

of improved human relations in the school community

-Noteworthy participation in athletics and/or future study

in coaching or physical education

-Commendable achievement in, or future study in the

field of chemistry

-Meritorious participation in district music programs or

intended future study in music

-Interest in the area of rehabilitation of the physically

handicapped.

Applications available on Naviance and in the CCC.

Up to $1,000 Seniors General 3/8/2019

Elmira College Key Award -have a minimum GPA of 3.0

-have demonstrated outstanding school and community

leadership.

-If a Key Award winner is eligible for a merit scholarship

of a greater value at the time of admission to Elmira

College, that scholarship supersedes the Elmira College

Key Award. The student will still be recognized as a Key

Award winner at Elmira College.

-R-H determines the recipients, so fill out a self-

nomination form located on Naviance or in the CCC

$80,000 scholarship ($20,000

renewable for 4 years) upon

enrolling at Elmira College


Ely-Fagan American Legion

Auxiliary Unit 1151 Scholarship

-Seniors residing in the Rush-Henrietta Central School

District

-continuing on to further their education

-must have a relative who is serving or has served in the

military (i.e. father, mother, grandparent, aunt, uncle,

etc.) or must be related to a member of Ely Fagan Post

1151

-candidates will be selected on the following basis:

character, Americanism, aptitude, motivation, financial

need

no less than $250 Seniors General 3/8/2019



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Ely-Fagan Post 1151

Scholarship

-Must be a resident of the Rush-Henrietta Central School

District at the opening of the school year, or a son or

daughter of a member of the Ely-Fagan Post attending

any other school in their senior year

-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or adopted children of a

Post member are also eligible

-candidates will be selected on the following basis:

character, Americanism, leadership, scholarship, and

financial need

-applicants must be accepted at an institution of higher

learning when the award is actually received.

Applications are available on Naviance and the CCC.

Two $600 awards Seniors General 4/26/2019

ESL Federal Credit Union

College Scholarship

-Must be a high school senior in the Greater Rochester

area during the 18-19 school year.

-Must be a member in good standing at ESL FCU.

-Must be attending an accredited college or university in

the fall of 2019.





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Farash Foundation First in

Family Scholarship

-applicants must be the first in their family to attend

college

-you are First in Family if your parents and siblings have

never attended any college

-you do not need to be a US citizen to qualify for this

scholarship

-you must be resident of Monroe or Ontario counties

-scholars will be considered regardless of need and/or

merit

-FIF Scholars are required to fulfill a community service

requirement

-FIF Scholars are required to live in campus sponsored

housing

-you must apply to one of the following nine colleges to

be eligible:

Finger Lakes Community College, Hobart and William

Smith Colleges, Monroe Community College, Nazareth

College, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester Institute

of Technology, St. John Fisher College, The College at

Brockport, University of Rochester

-After applying, call the admissions office at the college

and ask about the Farash Foundation First in Family

Scholarship

-Scholar selection and awards are determined by the

college

-the deadline is determined by the individual college; the

deadline date listed in the Counseling Connection is only

an estimate

After admission to one of the

colleges listed, the

Foundation is supplying all

additional funds needed to

completely pay for the Farash

Scholar's tuition, room and

board, textbooks, and

mandatory fees


FASNY Volunteer Scholarship

Program

Gerard J. Buckenmeyer

Scholarship

-The applicant or the applicant's parent/legal guardian

must be a member in good standing with FASNY

-must be a senior in high school who is enrolled in the

fall 2019 school year at an accredited two-or four-year

institution of higher learning

-must be a current junior firefighter, Explorer Scout or

RAM in a volunteer department; a volunteer firefighter in

a volunteer fire department; or a volunteer with an EMS

agency

-has demonstrated both a commitment to volunteer

emergency service and to the community

For information and to apply, visit

https://fasny.com/awards/scholarship/




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Friends of Italian Genealogy

Project Award

-must be a high school senior

-must be a resident of Monroe County

-must have Italian roots

-create a genealogy project of at least five generations of

your Italian family. Starting with yourself and hopefully

tracing your family members back to where they were

born in Italy. It can be a narrative or a power point

presentation

-project must be the student's own work/research or a

continuation of previous research

-the five generation requirement is a minimum.

THERE ARE TWO DEADLINES FOR THIS AWARD!

Application due date is October 1, 2018. Project due date

is April 15, 2019. Applications available on Naviance

and the CCC.


Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Scholarship

-must be 9th-12th grade high school, college or graduate

school students who are legal U.S. residents

-you may study any major and attend any college in the

U.S.

-scholarship requires a short personal statement

-award may be used for tuition, room and board, required

fees or any related educational expense.

Apply online at www.gkscholarship.com.

$1,000 Grades 9-12 and

current college students

General 12/31/2018

Genesee Promise Plus Must be either a HS Junior, Senior or new adult college

student who resides in the R-H district and is interested

in taking 1 or 2 college courses in the summer of 2019 at

Genesee Community College.

cost of tuition for 1 or 2

summer classes

Juniors and Seniors General 6/21/2019



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Godfrey J. Jacobsen Memorial

Scholarship

-Intend to pursue a major in the social sciences leading to

a career in teaching, law, or diplomacy

-enrolled in a course taught by the Social Studies

Department of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District

for four consecutive years (Successful completion of

course work at an area college, approved by the Social

Studies Dept. and for which credit is given by the Rush-

Henrietta Central School District, will be acceptable)

-proof of financial need in meeting expenses of first year

college education, including tuition, room, board, books,

and supplies (applicants must submit copy of FAFSA to

the Jacobsen Memorial Scholarship Committee)

-acceptance for admission to a four-year accredited

degree granting institution of higher learning

-achievement of a superior academic record (applicant

must place in the upper 2 deciles of the graduating class)

-demonstration of maturity of character and a superior

understanding of world social and geopolitical issues

-graduation from R-H Senior High School

-a personal interview may be required


Awards vary from $1,000 -

$5,000


Greater Rochester Area Payroll

Association (GRAPA)

Scholarship

Open to any graduating senior who is interested in

pursuing a degree program with an emphasis on business

related studies, has a minimum B average, and is enrolled

in a 2 or 4 year program at any area college. (within 50-

mile radius of Rochester) Applications are available on

Naviance and in the CCC.

Award not given Senior General 5/10/2019

Harvard-Radcliffe Club of

Rochester Essay Contest

Requirements include: Students in grades 10-12 currently

attending school in the Greater Rochester area; Essay of

no more than 1,000 words on the theme: "I think the first

duty of society is justice". See the application for details.

Please note: Children of members of the Harvard-

Radcliffe Club of Rochester ("HRCR") are NOT eligible

to enter. Entry forms are available on Naviance and in the

CCC.

1st prize: $250, 2nd prize:

$100, 3rd prize: $50

Grades 10 - 12 General 3/15/2019



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Hearing Loss Associates of

America Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded by the Hearing Loss

Association of America, Rochester Chapter to Greater

Rochester area high school seniors with hearing loss who

are pursuing post-secondary education or vocational

training. Students must have applied to enter their first

year of post-secondary education or vocational training

and be between the ages of 17 and 20 and have

documented hearing loss.

Applications are available on Naviance and

www.hearinglossrochester.org/forms-and-resources.


Henrietta Firefighters

Scholarship Award

-must be a senior graduating from R-H

-minimum C average

-planning to continue education/training beyond high

school in any accredited institution of higher education

-experience in extracurricular activities

-demonstrated leadership

-this scholarship is intended to help a student who works

hard, but might not qualify for more traditional academic

awards. Applications are on Naviance and in the CCC.


Hispanic Scholarship

Endowment Fund

Applicant must

-be a resident of Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario,

Wayne or Yates County

-be of Hispanic origin

-one or both parents must be Hispanic

-submit a copy of birth certificate

-be a high school graduating senior

-submit an 8x10 senior photo or other professional photo.

The photo will be returned.

-demonstrate high academic achievement with a grade

point average of 3.0 (B) or better in the core subjects

-be entering a college or university in the Fall of 2019

-submit two letters of recommendation - one from a

school counselor or teacher, one from a member of the

community (not a family member or relative).

-submit an official transcript from high school, which

includes: senior grades to date, official class rank, grade

point averages, college entrance scores (SAT, ACT,

achievement tests).

Applications available on Naviance or in CCC.

amount of award not provided Seniors General 3/8/2019



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Horatio Alger National

Scholarship

-U.S. citizen planning to enter college in the U.S. no later

than the fall of 2019.

-strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's

degree at an accredited non-profit public or private

institution in the U.S.

-applicants may start their studies at a two-year institution

and then transfer to a four-year institution

-critical financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross

family income is required)

-involvement in co-curricular and community activities

-demonstrates integrity and perseverance in overcoming

adversity

-minimum GPA of 2.0

-online applications only at scholars.horatioalger.org


Horatio Alger New York

Scholarship

-planning to enter college no later than the fall of 2019

-strong commitment to pursuing and completing a

bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or

private institution in the U.S.

-applicants may start their studies at a two-year institution

and then transfer to a four-year institution

-critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross

family income is required)

-involvement in co-curricular and community service

activities

-demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming

adversity

-minimum GPA of 2.0

-online applications only at scholars.horatioalger.org

up to $10,000 Seniors General 10/25/2018

Italian Civic League Scholarship -Americans of Italian lineage (at least one Italian

grandparent)

-seniors graduating in 2019 who will be pursuing a

college education immediately following graduation

-residents of Monroe County or adjoining counties

-average of 85% or higher

-study of Italian in high school or is a plus, but not

required; some knowledge of the language would be

beneficial

Applications available on Naviance and in the CCC

Two at $1,000 each Seniors General 4/30/2019



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Ithaca College Martin Luther

King Scholar Program

-Open to academically first-year applicants who are U.S.

citizens and permanent residents from ethnic and racial

backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented

in U.S. higher education, the program challenges students

to think critically, act compassionately, and give back to

the world through service learning and scholarly research.

-Apply to Ithaca College via the Common Application.

(Auditions and interviews, which are required for majors

in the School of Music and Department of Theatre Arts,

must also be completed.)

-Complete the MLK Scholar Program application in

myIthaca. Click on the Scholarships tab to get started

-MLK Scholar Program application must be completed

by January 15.

For more information visit https://www.ithaca.edu/mlk/

Scholars receive a minimum

merit-based award of $25,000

and up to full tuition in both

merit and need based aid.

Renewable for up to four

years of continued full-time

enrollment at Ithaca College.


Ithaca College Park Scholar

Awards

To be considered for the four year Park Scholar award,

you must:

-be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (federal

guidelines), and apply to Ithaca College for an

undergraduate major within the Roy H. Park School of

Communications.

-submit the Common Application online for Ithaca

College no later than 1/2/19

-complete the Park Scholar Award application in

myIthaca by 1/15/19, including: personal history and two

essays

Visit https://www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars/ for more

information.

Full tuition scholarship that

includes living expenses,

books, and a technology

stipend.


Jeff Webber Scholarship -graduating senior from R-H Senior High School

-must have played on the R-H basketball team in their

Senior year

-have at least an 80% overall grade average

-plan on attending either a 2 or 4 year college, university

or technical/vocational school

-Include an ESSAY (approximately 250 words) as to why

you feel you are a good candidate for this scholarship

**Recipient must be in attendance at the Senior Awards

Night on May 29, 2019 to receive this award**




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Jerry Sacchitella Memorial

Scholarship 'Unsung Hero'

Award

-Graduating senior from R-H Senior High School

-acceptance at a two or four-year accredited, degree-

granting institution of higher education

-demonstration of outstanding sportsmanship in athletics

-demonstration of being a team player on and off the field

-demonstration of putting the goals of the team ahead of

individual goals

-the recipient of this award is one that leads by example

and could best be described as an ‘unsung hero’.

-recommendation letter from R-H Coach. Must be present

at Awards Ceremony to receive the award. Applications

available on Naviance and in the CCC.


John F. Kennedy Profile in

Courage Essay Contest

-submit an original and creative essay of no more than

1,000 words that describes and analyzes an act of

political courage by a U.S. elected official who served

during or after 1917.

-For more information and to apply visit

www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest.

1st place: $10,000 cash and

an invite to the JFK

Presidential Library in Boston

with travel/lodging paid, 2nd

place: $3,000, 3rd place:

$500

Grades 9-12 General 1/18/2019

John M. Kecskes Memorial

Scholarship

-seniors graduating in June 2019 from Rush-Henrietta

Senior High School

-continuing on to further education at either a two- or

four-year accredited college

-cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

-participant in the inter-scholastic athletic program

-involvement in volunteer work, community service (in-

school activities as well as work experience will be

considered)

-financial need will be a factor in selection.



Len Szumiloski Scholarship

(Family First FCU)

Applicants must have an account at Family First FCU in

their name and be members in good standing. Must plan

to attend an accredited college or university in the 2019-

20 school year. Recipients will be chosen based on

academic performance, community involvement,

extracurricular activities, and essay responses.

Applications available in Naviance and in the CCC.




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Maryknoll Scholarship Students in grade 9-12 (Division II) qualify.

Students need to write an essay telling a true story of

when they saw someone sharing God's love through an

act of kindness and how that inspired them to act in a

similar way. Essays should be 500-750 words.

Entries must be written in English, only one per student.

Children of Maryknoll employees, associates and

affiliates are not eligible. Applications can be found by

going to https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essay-

contest/enter-online/

$150-$1,000 9-12 General 11/16/2018

Molly Efron Technical

Women's Scholarship

Must be a:

-Monroe County resident

-female senior graduating from high school

-attending a STEM program at an accredited four-year

college or university in the fall

Applications are online only at

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I66nv_rCj74NwLNpPi

D3_0tZ1ieTbyMT0RAMr6Ru1ns/edit

$1,000 Female Seniors General 4/10/2019

Monroe County School

Nutrition Association

Scholarship

-Applicants must be graduating seniors who will be

continuing their education in the fields of Food Service &

Management, Nutrition, Dietetics or related studies.

-Attendance at the banquet on May 7 is required to

receive this award. See application for details.



Monroe Professional Engineers

Society Scholar Awards

-graduating seniors who plan to study engineering at an

ABET accredited college starting in the fall of 2019

-minimum high school average of 85% or 3.0 GPA

-minimum 600/500 Math/Verbal SAT score or 29/25

Math/English ACT Score. Applications available in

Naviance and the CCC.

average scholarship is $2,000 Seniors General 12/21/2018



Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

New York Schools Insurance

Reciprocal - Joseph Goncalves

Student Humanitarian

-graduating senior who plans to attend college in New

York State

-students should be able to demonstrate a record of

involvement and work for a cause or organization that

actively promotes social justice, equal opportunity, relief

of human suffering or similar aspirations generally

understood to be within the meaning of humanitarian

activity. Diversity is encouraged

-For an application and more details, visit www.nysir.org.

-Applications also available in the College and Career

Center.

One $3,000, One $5,000 Seniors General 4/8/2019


Reciprocal -

Paul Jensen Memorial

Scholarship

-awarded to a student who has demonstrated an inspired

imagination and creative aesthetic in his or her school

career, and who is seeking an opportunity to attend

college.

For an application and more details, visit www.nysir.org.

*Applications also available in the College and Career

Center.

One $3,000, One $5,000 Seniors General 4/8/2019


Reciprocal -Cristin Ann

Bambino Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a college-bound

special education student to reward him or her for

working through special challenges to complete high

school and obtain acceptance to a college or university.

There will be nine scholarship winners. Seven recipients

will receive a $3,000 scholarship; one will receive a

$4,000 scholarship; and one will receive a $5,000

scholarship.

For an application and more details, visit www.nysir.org.

*Applications also available in the CCC.

$3,000, $4,000, or $5,000 Seniors General 4/8/2019

New York Water Environment

Association, Inc. 2019

Scholarship

-must be a resident of New York State

-senior in good standing, who has applied to a college or

university with the interest of pursuing an environmental

career

-student winner must show proof of enrollment in the

environmentally related program at the four year college

or university in September 2019. Applications available

on Naviance, in the CCC or online at

www.nywea.org/scholarships




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Next Step U STEM Scholarship -Open to students who are interested in pursuing a STEM

(Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) major

-Entrant must be a 16-22 year old at the time of entry and

be a registered user of NextStepU.com

-must be planning on attending a college or university in

the United States or Canada

Register online at www.nextstepu.com

$1,500 three times a year

($4,500 total a year)

16-22 years old General 9/30/2018

Notre Dame Club Junior of the

Year Award

In selecting the Junior of the Year, the committee

considers a student’s complete credentials: academic

accomplishments, extracurricular activities, community

involvement, personal talents, and unqiue circumstances.

The nominee from your school should be a member of

the current Junior class who merits your school’s

nomination for the annual award. School’s selection

process is left to the discretion of administration and

faculty. As in previous years, the ND Club is seeking

your cooperation and support to assure the programs

continued success. It is important to note that this award

is NOT part of the recruiting effort for the University,

and the committee has no bias - positive or negative -

toward applicants that may consider Notre Dame for their

continued education. We look forward to your continuing

to send us your best and brightest, without consideration

for their post-high school plans.

unkown monetary amount and

plaque


Paul Cimicata Memorial

Scholarship Award

The graduating senior receiving this scholarship will be

selected based on the following criteria: Demonstration

of outstanding participation in the Singers for a minimum

of one year as well as extraordinary contributions to the

music program and service to community. Admirable

academic achievement. A person that exemplifies Mr C’s

profound impact on his students through his or her

qualities of integrity, fairness, generosity and

collaboration both inside and outside of the classroom.

Applicants must provide - Completed application,

personal statement, two letters of recommendation - one

from a RH music faculty member as well as a letter from

one additional faculty/staff member or fellow student.

Applications are on Naviance and in the CCC.




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Polish Heritage Society of

Rochester - Literary

Competition

The competition is open to high school students

GRADES 9 - 12 in the Rochester, NY area. *Entrants

need NOT be of Polish descent. The objective of the

porgram is to develop an increased awareness of Polish

history and tradition. Interested students will submit an

essay of 600 words or more, discussing a Polish

American who has made a significant contribution to the

arts. The best essay will be awarded $1,000, while the

other 3 essays will each receive a prize of $200. Prizes

will be awarded to the essay from each of the four grade

levels. Entry Rules and Submission Forms are available

on Naviance, in the College & Career Center or at

www.PolishHeritageRochester.org

The best essay will be

awarded $1,000, while the

other 3 essays will each

receive a prize of $200.

Prizes will be awarded to the

essay from each of the four

grade levels.

9 - 12 General 4/27/2019

Polish Heritage Society of

Rochester Scholarship

-Must be of Polish descent (at least one parent)

-must live in Monroe County or one of the surrounding

six counties - Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston,

Ontario or Wayne. The application is available on

Naviance and at www.PolishHeritageRochester.org.


Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations is an awards

program for high school students who have had a

significant positive effect on race relations in their

schools or communities through their volunteer efforts.

The Prize was founded in 2003 to support and encourage

young activists committed to improving race relations.

The application can be submitted online at

https://pprize.princeton.edu/apply or downloaded,

printed, and mailed. It is also available on Naviance and

in the CCC.

$1,000 and an all-expenses-

paid weekend to a national

Symposium on Race at

Princeton University

Grades 9 - 12 1/4/2019Nomination

Purple Justice Scholarship Sponsored by the National Center for Missing &

Exploited Children’s (NCMEC/NY),

The PURPLE JUSTICE Scholarship is open to

graduating high school seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA

interested in pursuing a criminal justice degree.

Applications available in the CCC and on Naviance.




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Questbridge National College

Match Scholarship

-U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents or students,

regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school

in the U.S. are eligible

-most applicants are in the top 5-10% of the their class

-finalists typically take the most challenging courses

available at their high school

-most recipients come from households earning less than

$65,000 annually

-successful Questbridge applicants are academically high-

achieving students who have experienced challenges due

to economic circumstances

-many awardees are first generation

-apply online at www.questbridge.org

Full four-year tuition plus full

room

and board scholarship


Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute - The Rensselaer Medal

-one student from the junior class may be nominated

-ranked within the top 10% of the class

-demonstrate potential for success in a challenging

academic setting

-excel in advanced math and science courses (accepted

students have completed chemistry, physics, and a

minimum of four years of math through pre-calculus)

-exhibit significant involvement in extracurricular

activities

-recipients typically have an average combined SAT of

1427 (math and critical reading)

-Rush-Henrietta determines the award recipient

**Eligible students are encouraged to self-nominate. Fill

out a self-nomination form located on Naviance and in

the CCC.

minimum of $100,000 over

four years


Robert L. Thompson Memorial

Scholarship

-Full time student at R-H Senior High School

-cumulative high school average of 90% or higher

-be accepted to an accredited four-year college or

university

-be pursuing a career or curriculum in the field of

education

-applicants should subscribe to the philosophy of "service

over self"

-applicants must demonstrate excellent achievements in

the classroom and community. Applications are available

on Naviance and in the CCC.




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

RocCity48 Scholarship -must be a male currently enrolled as a high school senior

-plan to attend an accredited community college, college

or university in the 2019-20 school year (2 or 4-year)

-possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0

grading scale

-must be a resident of Monroe County

-selection is based on scholastic aptitude, academic

performance, community involvement, extracurricular

activities, demonstrate rated leadership skills, and essay

responses.


Amount not specified Male Seniors General 3/25/2019

Rochester Alumnae Tri Delta

Scholarship

A Young WOMAN currently enrolled in a Monroe

County high school and who will be attending college in

September 2019. The scholarship will be awarded on the

basis of scholastic ability and performance, as well as,

school and community activities. Applications must be

submitted online at

https://goo.gl/forms/dKAfy2yMnmi1kD603

$1,500 Female Seniors General 3/30/2019

Rochester Area Community

Foundation Scholarships

The Rochester Area Community Foundation offers over

130 different scholarships for students pursuing college,

vocational training, or enrichment programs. Many of

these would be appropriate for R-H seniors, Visit their

website - www.racf.org/Scholarships for details, deadline

dates and applications. PLEASE NOTE - DO NOT USE

THE DEADLINE DATE LISTED IN THIS RECORD.

Refer to their website for the individual deadline dates.

amounts vary Seniors and current

college students

General 6/28/2019

Rochester Chapter of The New

York Credit Union Association

2019 College Scholarship

Program

-must have an account in your name and be a member in

good standing of a participating Rochester Chapter credit

union

-must be planning to attend an accredited college or

university in the 2019-20 school year

-judging will be based on academic performance,

community involvement (includes sports, volunteer work,

and activities outside the standard school curriculum) and

an essay response

-a minimum of $10,000 will be awarded in the Rochester

area. Applications available on Naviance and in the CCC.

Individual amounts not

specified




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Rochester Institute of

Technology 2019 Computing

Medal

-One male and one female student from the junior class

may be nominated

-must be pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory

curriculum

-must rank in the top 10% of the junior class

-are involved as leaders in school and/or community

-demonstrate an interest and ability in the field of

computing

-recipients may use this scholarship to pursue any of the

baccalaureate degree programs available at RIT's eight

colleges

-Rush-Henrietta will determine the recipient. **Eligible

students are encouraged to self-nominate. Forms are


$8,000 per year for four years

if accepted at RIT and

enrolled full time in the fall

following high school

graduation.


Rochester Institute of

Technology 2019 Creativity

and Innovation Award

-One male and one female student from the junior class

may be nominated

-must be pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory

curriculum

-must rank in the top 10% of the junior class

-are involved as leaders in school and/or community

-demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation,

creativity, or entrepreneurship

-recipients may use this scholarship to pursue any of the

baccalaureate degree programs available at RIT's eight

colleges


students are encouraged to self-nominate. Forms


$8,000 per year for four years

if accepted at RIT and

enrolled full time in the fall

following high school

graduation.


Rochester Twenty Pearls

Foundation Scholarship

-graduating high school student from the Rochester area

-has developed leadership skills, strong moral character

and/or has shown exemplary abilities through

participation in school and community activities

-has exhibited continuous pursuit of academic excellence

-scholarships are awarded in two categories:

Category 1 - 3.0 or higher GPA and has been accepted or

is being considered in a post-secondary institution

OR Category 2 - 2.5 or higher GPA and has been

accepted and is planning to attend a historically Black

College or University

$500 - $2,000 Seniors General 3/1/2019



Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Rochester West Indian Festival

Organization Scholarship

-graduating minority high school seniors in the Greater

Rochester area

-must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

-must have applied to an accredited institution of higher

learning

-final selection is based on community involvement,

academic achievement, character, and leadership ability.

Applications are available on Naviance.

$600 or $800 Seniors General 2/15/2019

Ron Brown Scholar Program -U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents

-Black/African American

-must be a current senior at the time of application

-must demonstrate academic achievement and exhibit

leadership ability

-must participate in community service activities

-must demonstrate financial need

-if application is postmarked by Nov. 1, the application

will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program

and will be forwarded to a select and limited number of

additional colleges and scholarship providers.

There is a final deadline of Jan 9, 2019 to be considered

for the Ron Brown Scholarship only.

$10,000 per year for four years Seniors General 1/9/2019

Rush Firemen's Ladies

Auxiliary Wilkins Scholarship

Award

-Must be a resident of the Town of Rush

-must provide evidence of satisfactory grades

-must have contributed to the community through

religious affiliated activities, scouting, volunteer work,

etc. Emphasis will be placed on the amount and diversity

of public service.

-must be planning to attend an accredited college or

technical school at which a degree will be earned.

Applications available in Naviance and the CCC.




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Rush-Henrietta In-House

Scholarship: AARH

(Administrators Assoc. of RH)

Leadership Award

Applicants must be seniors graduating from Rush-

Henrietta Senior High School with demonstrated

leadership qualities, a sense of responsibility, strength of

character, participation in school life, and satisfactory

school grades. Academics: Achieving academically is

an indication of student’s devotion to school, showing

that education is taken seriously and understanding that

there is a long-term impact. Discipline, responsibility,

maturity and work ethic are all factors here when it comes

to achievement and leadership. Connections with

others: Positive behavior with peers indicates ability to be

respectful, helpful, or assertive. A student’s social skills,

attitude, and self-esteem all play a part in how they

interact with fellow students, teachers and adults and

demonstrate the strength of character.

Volunteering & community service: Experience doing

volunteer work may inspire a student to develop new

skills and a greater sense of community and strength of

character. Willingness to learn, and to learn from

mistakes: Being inspired by the act of learning and

cultivating an interest in developing personal knowledge

is part of leading. Participation in school activities:

Engaging in school activities contributes to a positive

school culture. Communication: Essential to being an

effective leader. Applications available in Naviance and

the College & Career Center.

Two $250 awards or one

$500 award



Scholarship: RHASP (RH

Administrative Support Prof)


Applicant must be a caring person who shows kindness to

others, no matter who they are: (Caring: displaying

kindness and concern for others); (Kindness: friendly,

generous and considerate.

-Exemplifies strong moral character

-Demonstrates dedication and commitment to succeed

-Has a cumulative average of at least 80%

-Has been accepted to a 2 or 4-year college, university or

technical/vocational school. Applications available on

Naviance and in the College & Career Center.




Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline


Scholarship: RHASP (RH

Administrative Support Prof)

Scholarship

-Senior graduating from R-H Senior High.

-be related to a RH Administrative Support Professional

OR - be planning to major in a Secretarial/Business

related field

-cumulative GPA of B (80) or better

-have been accepted at a two or four-year college,

university or technical/vocational school.

Applications are available on Naviance and the CCC.



Scholarship: RHEA (RH

Employees Assoc) Teacher’s

Chapter

-Seniors graduating from R-H Senior High School

-must be a son or daughter of a professional educator and

indicate that relationship in the required essay

-must have received acceptance at an accredited college

or university

$3,000 to be given to one or

divided



Scholarship: Student Council

Leadership Incentive

Scholarship

-Seniors graduating from R-H Senior High School who

have been active members of the R-H Senior High

School Student Council at least one of four years in high

school

-display excellent leadership and strong character

-at least a 75% average. Applications are available on


$500 to be given as one or

divided, depending on the

number of qualified candidates



Scholarship: Transportation

Department - Carl Desens

Scholarship

-Seniors graduating from R-H Senior High School

-planning to attend a two or four-year college or

university

-must be related to a Rush-Henrietta bus driver

-must display good citizenship

-must have good academic standing

-must have above-average character. Applications are

available in Naviance and the CCC.



Scholarship: Transportation

Department - J. Michael Bell

Scholarship

-Must be graduating senior from Rush-Henrietta Sr. High

School

-must be involved in the R-H Wrestling sports program

-must display good citizenship, be in good academic

standing, and possess above average character

-must be planning to attend either a 2 or 4-year college,

university, or trade school. Applications are available in





Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Rush-Henrietta

Paraprofessional Scholarship

-Graduating senior residing in the R-H Central School

District

-pursuing a career in education or child development

-current GPA of 80% or higher



Rush-Henrietta Rotary Club

Ríos-Owens Scholarship

-Residents of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District

-graduating seniors who have made a commitment to

understanding and communications by attending a four-

year college majoring in one of the following areas of

study: A foreign language, Linguistics or International

Relations

-GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applications available on Naviance and in the CCC


Rush-Henrietta Rotary Club

Scholarship

-Resident of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District

-grade point average of 3.0 or higher

-graduating senior who has made a commitment to attend

a two- or four-year college

-demonstrated commitment to community service

Applictions available on Naviance and in the College and

Career Center.


Rush-Henrietta Sports Booster

Club Carol Mancari Spirit

Scholarship

-Graduating senior attending R-H Senior High

-excellent academic record (grade average of at least 85%)

-active sport athlete in junior and senior year

-volunteering in the R-H community during junior and

senior year

-accepted into an accredited program in advanced

education after high school. Applications are available on



Rush-Henrietta Sports Booster

Club Girls Lacrosse Club

Scholarship

-Applicants must be graduating female seniors attending

R-H Senior High School who are currently OR have been

a member of the R-H Girls Lacrosse Club for a minimum

of 2 years

-volunteered in their community during their 10th-12th

grade years

-be accepted into an accredited program in advanced

education after high school


Three at $500 each Female Seniors General 4/8/2019



Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Safari Club International

Western and Central NY

Chapter Scholarship

-must demonstrate a high level of interest in the

environment, outdoor sports like hunting, fishing, and

related activities

-significant weight is given to those who are planning a

course of study that would translate to a career in some

form of conservation and wildlife enforcement.

Applications available at http://bit.ly/2DhKLiw, in the

CCC and on Naviance.


Saint Michael's College Book

Award for Academic

Achievement and Social

Conscience

-one male and one female student in the Junior class may

be nominated

-nominees must be inductees of the National Honor

Society

-nominees must demonstrate a sustained and sincere

commitment to community service, issues of peace and

justice and concern for others

R-H determines the recipients. Self-nomination forms


The book First They Killed

My Father written by Luong

Ung and the opportunity for

scholarships ranging from

$15,000 to full tuition for

accepted students at Saint

Michael's College


Schreiner STEM (Computer

Science, Science, Technology,

Engineering and Math) Award

Applicant must be a senior graduating from Rush-

Henrietta Senior High School, who will

attend a 2 or 4-year college or university in the fall of

2019 and major in a STEM (Computer Science, Science,

Technology, Engineering and Math) subject;

Applicant must have taken STEM related courses while

in high school;

Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence. The

selection will be based on the grades earned in core

courses.

This scholarship is intended to help students enter into

STEM-related careers

Rush-Henrietta determines the award recipient.

**Eligible students are encouraged to self-nominate. Self-

nomination applications are available on Naviance and in

the CCC.

Two awards at $5,000 each Seniors 3/25/2019Nomination



Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

Sherwin (Red) Menter


-Applicant is a graduating senior from Rush-Henrietta Sr.

High School

-applicant has demonstrated good character

-applicant has demonstrated a desire to assist others

through employment or volunteer activities

-applicant has demonstrated academic ability to complete

higher education, but need not be exceptional in

academic performance

This scholarship will be awarded to a student that best

exemplifies the character of Red Menter (details can be

found on the application). Applications are available in


$1,000 per year for 2 years Seniors General 3/8/2019

Society of Mayflower

Descendants Compact Award

Program

This award will be presented to two seniors in

recognition for their proficiency in in the study of the

History of the United States and an understanding of the

Consitution.

R-H determines the recipients. Go to the College &

Career Center to self-nominate!

Two $100 awards Seniors 3/29/2019Nomination

Sons and Daughters of Italy -

Vincent Lombardi Lodge

#2270 Scholarship

-graduating seniors attending a public, private, or

parochial high school in Monroe County

-must be of Italian descent (at least one grandparent must

be of Italian heritage)

-must begin study at an accredited institution of higher

learning in the fall of 2019

-if requested, applicants must be available for a personal

interview in May. Applications are available on


Not given Seniors General 3/31/2019

Sons of the American

Revolution George & Stella M.

Knight Essay Contest

-U.S. citizens or legal aliens

-currently attending public, parochial, or private high

schools (including accredited home schools)

-Students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word

essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal

associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of

Independence, or the framing of the United States

Constitution. Each student’s essay will be judged based

upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization,

grammar and spelling, and documentation.

-For more information, visit https://sar.org

Applications and instructions are available on Naviance

and in the CCC.

Local chapter: $200,

recognition at a public

presentation and opportunity

to compete at the state level.

State level: $100-$300.

National Society level: $5,000

Grades 10, 11, 12 General 12/31/2018



Deadline

Scholarship

Type

General

Deadline

St. John Fisher College Foreign

Language Scholarship

-Two seniors may be nominated

-The sponsoring college will determine scholarship

winners

-Available to all high school seniors with proficiency in

French or Spanish, and a minimum 1050 SAT or 21 ACT

composite score

-Students of all majors are eligible for this scholarship,

with priority given to those students majoring in a foreign

language.

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

-excellence in scholarship, character, leadership, and

service.

-a minimum composite score of 1050 on the SAT (math

and critical reading) or 21 on the ACT.

-no less than 85% cumulative academic average.

-have a communicative ability in both the spoken and

written language with complete speech utterances that

move beyond the present tense.

Eligible students are encouraged to self-nominate. To self-

nominate, see Ms. Taylor in the CCC.

$3,000 annually for four years Seniors 1/4/2019Nomination

St. John Fisher College Service

Scholars Program

-this program recognizes and rewards high school seniors

who exhibit a commitment to community service through

activities in their schools, places of worship, community

agencies, and in support of their families

-candidates must have performed a minimum of 50 hours

of community service per year to their community,

school, or church

-must be planning to attend Fisher in the following fall

semester

-regular admission standards for Fisher typically include

a B/B+ GPA and a total SAT of 1080 or higher

-recipients must make a commitment to community

service while attending Fisher, 130 hrs. the first year, and

200 hrs. each remaining year

-apply online at http://go.sjfc.edu/freshman-scholarships

Yearly awards equaling one-

half the total cost of tuition

and room and board




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Stevens-Connor/Rice-Hallick

Veterans Scholarship

-Graduating seniors from the R-H school district

-Students who maintain an 80 average for the first 3 1/2

years of school

-plan to continue their education beyond high school at a

2-year or 4-year college or university

-Student must have participated in the American Legion

sponsored Boys/Girls State Program or; have a relative

presently or previously serving in the military.


Two $1,000 Awards (one

male, one female)


The Community Foundation -

Barbara D. Sutherland

Scholarship

For graduating high school seniors and college

undergraduates who: Are from a Middle Eastern country*

(as identified below); Are an American citizen OR have

appropriate Visa status; Are attending any college or

university within the eight-county area surrounding

Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario,

Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties); and have

financial need.

*Middle East countries may include: Afghanistan,

Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel,

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,

Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan,

Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and

Republic of Yemen.

Application available at www.racf.org/scholarships

$1,000 minimum Seniors General 4/15/2019



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The Community Foundation -

Susan A. Cowell Scholarship

Student must: identify as LGBTQ and be pursuing post-

secondary education in fields aligned with public health,

nonprofit administration, or social justice activism,

including social activism through the arts

-have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average)

-be pursuing post-secondary education at a qualifying

academic institution in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe,

Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne or Yates county

-qualifying institutions include accredited undergraduate

or graduate colleges, universities, community colleges,

trade schools and technical schools

-demonstrate a proclivity for social justice activism

and/or a desire to positively impact the LGBTQ

community

-cannot be a current Out Alliance board member or

scholarship selection committee member or their partners

or child of either. Applications can be found at

https://www.racf.org/Scholarships.

Note: The Rochester LGBTQ, Susan A. Cowell, and

James R. Moran scholarships share a single application.

Applying for one automatically submits an application for

each.

minimum of $1,000 Seniors General 6/15/2019

The Community Foundation

Clifford B. Bushnell

Scholarship

For female Urban League Black Scholars in Monroe

County who are either graduating high school seniors or

current college freshmen pursuing post-secondary

education at a two- or four-year college or

vocational/technical school. Beginning 2020: offered in

even years.Applications available at www.racf.org and on

Naviance.

$1,000 Female, Urban League

Black Scholar Seniors

General 5/3/2019


Louis P. and Betty A. Iacona

Nursing Scholarship

Applicant must be a resident of Monroe County who:

is enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college's nursing program; has

financial need; and has a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Relevant volunteer/community service experience is a

consideration.

A copy of the college Financial Aid Award Letter is

required.

Visit www.racf.org for a complete list of scholarships

available from the Rochester Area Community

Foundation.

$1,000 High School Seniors

and current college

students

General 4/15/2019



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William E. McKnight

Scholarship

For an African American high school student who

demonstrates the qualities and characteristic of William

McKnight -- the capacity for high-quality intellectual

work and achievement and a depth of understanding and

personal insight into people of all backgrounds; Is

identified as an Urban League Black Scholar; Is from

Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, or

Wayne counties and has been accepted into an accredited

four-year college; and has financial need. Applications

are available on Naviance and at

www.racf.org/scholarships.


The Truman D. Picard

Scholarship Program

Must have: 1. letter of application discussing a: interest in

natural resources; b. commitment to education,

community and your culture; c.financial need. 2. A

resume 3. Three (3) signed letters of reference on

letterhead and dated within the last 6 months. 4. Evidence

of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or

Alaska Native Corporation. 5. Transcripts. 6. Delivery of

application. Inquiries and applications should be directed

to the Intertribal Timber Council Office. Applications are

available on Naviance and the CCC.


Tradition of Caring Mortuary

Science Scholarship

-Must be a graduating senior who intends to enroll in a

mortuary science program.

-Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours or 18 quarter

hours in a program of mortuary science education at an

institution accredited with the ABFSE for the semester

for which the scholarship will be applied.

- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S.

To apply, visit www.NFSGI.com/scholarship

$3,500 or $500 Seniors General 10/26/2018

Traveling Cabaret of

Irondequoit Scholarship

The Traveling Cabaret of Irondequoit will award

scholarships to college bound high school seniors

pursuing the ARTS upon graduation. The ARTS

INCLUDE, but are not limited to: MUSIC, DANCE,

DRAMA, ART, WRITING, TECHNICAL and all other

arts related areas.

Applications will be accepted from students throughout

the greater Rochester area and surrounding communities.

Awards will be determined on a talent and need basis.

For more information, call (585) 234-6677. Applications

are available on Naviance and in the CCC.

Amount not specified Seniors General 4/12/2019



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Trish Pellerite Foundation

Scholarship $500

Must be seniors graduating from R-H high school who

have overcome personal adversity, or have a record of

volunteerism in the community. Applications are



Trish Pellerite Foundation

Scholarship $750

Must be seniors graduating from R-H high school who

have overcome personal adversity, or have a record of

volunteerism in the community. Applications are



University of Rochester-Bausch

& Lomb Honorary Science

Award Program

One student from the junior class may be nominated who

meets the following criteria: high achievement and rigor

in science classes, high PSATand/or SAT math scores,

and made positive contributions to their school and

within the larger community. Like Bausch & Lomb, the

University of Rochester has a proud history of

innovation. At Rochester, the sciences mean much more

than technological growth; they symbolize the

commitment to discovery, analytical thought, and

progress. The University welcomes students who share

this vision of advancing education and exploration. Rush-

Henrietta will determine the recipient. **Eligible students

are encouraged to self-nominate. Self nomination forms

are available in Naviance and the CCC.

Recipients who apply to the U

of R will have the application

fee waived and will be

considered for a merit

scholarship ranging from

$10,000 to $40,000 per year

for four years.


University of Rochester-

Frederick Douglass and Susan

B. Anthony Award

-One student from the junior class may be nominated

-the junior nominated for this award should meet the

following criteria: strong grades and rigorous courses

taken in the humanities and social sciences, a

demonstrated commitment to understanding and

addressing difficult social issues, leadership and

dedication to community action


students are encouraged to self-nominate. Submit the self-

nomination form to the College & Career Center.






$10,000 to $40,000 per year

for four years.




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University of Rochester-George

Eastman Young Leaders Award



following criteria: strong leadership experience at school

and in their community, high grades and challenging

courses, extensive involvement in extracurricular

activities


students are encouraged to self-nominate.Self-nomination

froms are available on Naviance and the CCC.






$10,000 to $40,000 per year

for four years.


University of Rochester-Xerox

Award for Innovation and

Information Technology



following criteria: a strong interest in innovation and/or

information technology and high level of achievement in

this area; exposure to new technologies outside of school,

such as pursuing serious work opportunities in local

laboratories or industry; leading other students to new

approaches to old problems; business plans for

fundraising; innovative community service; after-school

activities; and best uses of communication tools such as

chats and blogs.


students are encouraged to self-nominate. Self

nomination forms are available in Naviance and the CCC.

Return to the College & Career Center.






$10,000 to $40,000 per year

for four years.


Urban League of Rochester

Scholarships

The Urban League of Rochester sponsors several

scholarships for seniors. There are twenty separate

scholarship applications listed at

http://ulrochester.force.com/scholarships. They each have

their own criteria, deadline date, and award amount. For

any scholarships that do not have their own application,

fill out the application located at

https://www.tfaforms.com/workflows/start/4199.

Please do not adhere to the deadline date listed here, that

is the latest deadline. Many have earlier deadlines starting

as early as March 1st.

Varies Seniors General 5/31/2019



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VLP Smile Scholarship Fund Write an essay about the most influential person in your

life and how they have helped turn you into the person

you are today. Explain how you intend to pay it forward

and what you've done or plan to do to better society.

You can find more information at

www.valeriepalermo.com. Applications are available on



WACE National Co-op

Scholarship Program

-High school GPA of at least 3.5 (B+)

-planning to participate in college cooperative education

at one of the nine WACE Partner Colleges and

Universities: Clarkson University, Drexel University,

Johnson & Wales University, Merrimack College,

Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Oswego,

University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo,

Wentworth Institute of Technology. Applications can be

found in the CCC or can be submitted online at

www.waceinc.org

$6,000 per year renewable for

up to $24,000 or $30,000

depending on the school


Washington College Academic

Tuition Scholarship

This four-year tuition scholarship is awarded to full-time

students who have been high achievers in a rigorous

program of secondary-school studies. Annual awards

range in amount from $18,000 to $30,000.

All National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society

members who are admitted to Washington College are

awarded a Washington College Academic Tuition

Scholarship of at least $18,000 annually for up to four

years. To qualify, students must be NHS or CLS

members at the time of admission to the College. Merit-

based tuition scholarships and tuition grants are awarded

by the Washington College Scholarship Committee to

full-time accepted undergraduate applicants without

regard to financial need. In all cases, it is advantageous to

complete the requirements for admission in advance of

the February 15 application deadline. Unless otherwise

noted, annual renewal requires full-time enrollment and a

cumulative grade point average between 2.7 and 3.0. For

additional information about the academic tuition

scholarship and tuition grant opportunities, contact the

Admissions Office.

Visit www.washcoll.edu for information and to apply.

$18,000 - $30,000 per year

for four years




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Washington University in St.

Louis Danforth Scholars

Program

-honors students with a passion for helping others

-students must have demonstrated leadership in service

and a strong commitment to community

-Danforth Scholars are known for their academic

excellence, personal integrity, and high ideals

-sponsoring college will determine scholarship winners

-see the application instruction sheet on Naviance or in

the CCC for complete instructions and essay requirements

Full or partial tuition

renewable scholarships to

Washington University in St.

Louis


Wells College 21st Century

Leadership Award

Two students from the R-H SHS junior class may be

nominated

- A cumulative GPA of 85% or higher in a college prep

program

-demonstrated leadership abilities through school and

community activities

-athletic participation will not be considered when

selecting candidates for this award

-Rush-Henrietta determines the award recipient

**Eligible students are encouraged to self-nominate. Self-

nomination forms are available on Naviance and in the

CCC. Return self-nomination forms to the CCC.

$10,000 per year for four years Juniors 3/25/2019Nomination

Werner J. Kleemann E=R

Scholarship

-Graduating senior from R-H Senior High School

-has maintained at least an 80% GPA

-participated in a varsity sport their junior or senior year

-has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship

-is a team player on and off the field



William A. Korn Memorial

Scholarship

-Graduating seniors from R-H Senior High School may

be nominated; one recipient will be chosen by the Korn

family

-must be accepted to a four-year accredited, degree

granting institution of higher education

-must have achieved an excellent academic record (a

GPA of at least 85%)

-must have demonstrated outstanding athletic ability

(earned varsity letters in at least two sports)

-to self nominate: completed application must be

submitted to the College & Career Center by the deadline

date listed

$1,000 Seniors 3/29/2019Nomination



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William J. Welch Memorial

Scholarship - Henrietta

Chamber of Commerce

-Legal residents of the Rush-Henrietta Central School

District

-expect to graduate from high school by July 1, 2019 or

can furnish evidence of having a high school diploma

-plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution

on a full-time basis beginning in the fall of the 2019-20

academic year to pursue a business or business related

major

-cumulative GPA of B (80/3.0) or better

-planning a career in business or a business-related field

(e.g. marketing, accounting, finance, personnel,

advertising, retailing, etc.)

-demonstrate leadership ability and exemplary character

through personal activities such as: participation in extra-

curricular school activities, community service, part-time

work, or internship experience

-finalists will be invited to interview with the Scholarship

Committee. Applications are available on Naviance and

in the CCC.


Wittenberg University -

Rochester Area Scholarship

-Awarded to incoming freshmen.

Students must:

-Reside in the Rochester area (specifically, zip code areas

beginning with 144-, 145, and 146-)

-Submit the Application for Admission by the Early

Action I Deadline of December 1

-Submit the Rochester Area Scholarship Appication by

January 15

-Be in the top 15% of their class

The selection committee reviews the students' academic

transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, receommendation letters,

extracurricular activities, and leadership experiences.

Students may apply for this scholarship online at:

https://www.wittenberg.edu/admission/rochester-area-

scholarship

Any questions may be directed to Laura Pitney,

[email protected]

$14,000 ($3,500 per year for

4 years)




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Wyoma Best Scholarship for

Future Journmalists

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Journalism,

Communications, or TV and Radio Broadcasting. Must

have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must be attending a

Rochester area college. Applicants must demonstrate the

qualities of good citizenship, scholarship and

commitment to advancing public understanding of issues

faced by people of color. Applications are available on



Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. -

Patrice B. Cummings

Scholarship

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is a community conscious, action-

oriented organization consisting of 100,000

predominately African-American women.

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on

scholastic aptitude, academic performance, community

involvement, extracurricular activities, demonstrated

leadership skills, and essay responses.

Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or

university in the 2019-2020 school year; possess a

cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above;

demonstrate being a responsible, positive, self-

disciplined, and respectful individual, who has drive,

perseverance and determination towards academic

attainment.



Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. -

Psi Omega Zeta Scholarship

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is a community conscious, action-

oriented organization consisting of 100,000

predominately African-American women. Scholarship

recipients will be selected based on scholastic aptitude,

academic performance, community involvement,

extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership skills,

and essay responses. Applicants must plan to attend an

accredited college or university in the 2019-2020 school

year;possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or

above; be involved in community service and/or

organized campus activities; demonstrate being a

responsible, positive, self-disciplined, and respectful

individual, who is interested in service to the community.




Documents

Scholarships 2018-1 · 2019. 6. 10. · Raymond R. Delaney Arts Recognition Award-Graduating seniors attending R-H Senior High School who are intent upon further study of or experience