Introduction to scholarships
COVID-19 UPDATE- Deadlines on applications that originally had a due date before 4/20 have been moved until 4/22. The applications will have the old date on them. Follow the due dates on our website.
The information contained in this web site regarding scholarships is to be used as a resource when seeking scholarship awards. It is important to check the scholarship board and web site frequently. As the year progresses the amount of scholarships available increases. Applications for the scholarships listed are available on the scholarship board.
Many students are obtaining scholarships over the internet. Most of the scholarships request an official high school transcript. Students must be in touch with their counselor to complete that process.
It is absolutely necessary that these scholarships arrive at their destination on time. Allow time when observing due dates for completion of recommendations, transcripts and mailing. SCHOLARSHIPS BEING TURNED INTO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN 2:30 pm.
The information contained in this web site regarding scholarships is to be used as a resource when seeking scholarship awards. It is important to check the scholarship board and web site frequently. As the year progresses the amount of scholarships available increases. Applications for the scholarships listed are available on the scholarship board.
Many students are obtaining scholarships over the internet. Most of the scholarships request an official high school transcript. Students must be in touch with their counselor to complete that process.
It is absolutely necessary that these scholarships arrive at their destination on time. Allow time when observing due dates for completion of recommendations, transcripts and mailing. SCHOLARSHIPS BEING TURNED INTO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN 2:30 pm.
Scholarship Board
The best source for local scholarship opportunities is the Scholarship Board.This board is located at Franklin Academy right outside the Guidance Office on the left hand side. This board is updated at least weekly by the Guidance staff. Seniors should begin to look at the board on a weekly basis beginning in September. Continue to check the board and this site for the most up-to-date information.
GRAB and GO! All Scholarship applications are printed and available for pick up outside the Guidance office at any point.
GRAB and GO! All Scholarship applications are printed and available for pick up outside the Guidance office at any point.
Current scholarships
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Institutional Scholarships
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Criteria
Individual colleges offer scholarships to incoming students. Check the website of each college that you have applied to for more more information.
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North Country Community College - Essex & Franklin County Scholarships Award
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High school senior planning on attending North Country Community College. Student must have an 85 (3.0) or above and be receiving an Advanced Regents Diploma. Student must submit enrollment deposit by May1st & register for classes by July 1st.
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New York State Scholarships
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New York State offers various scholarships based on various different criteria. Please go to www.hesc.ny.gov for more information. The Excelsior Scholarship application is open for a brief period of time please check this website frequently. Please read carefully!!!
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Elks Emergency Grants
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Any student who will be attending or is currently attending college. Parent must be an Elk who has a disability and cannot work or was an Elk at the time of death. Renewable scholarship. This grant is NOT an academic one. Contact: To obtain an application, contact the ENF Scholarship Office at (773)755-4732 or scholarship@elks.org. For more information about Emergency Grants, visitwww.elks.org/enf/scholars.
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Cristin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarship
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High school special education senior who is college bound. Awarded to a student who has worked through a challenge and gain acceptance to college.
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Due Date 4/30/2020
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Paul Jensen Memorial Scholarship
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High school senior who has excelled in design during high school. Need to write an essay about a design or adapt an existing design.
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Due Date 4/30/2020
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Joseph Goncalves Student Humanitarian Scholarship
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High school senior who demonstrates an involvment and work for a cause or organization that promotes social justice, equal opportunity, relief or human suffering or other humanitarian activity.
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Due Date 4/30/2020
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FA Class of 1967
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High school senior. Intending to continue education at a college or university. Well -rounded individual highly respected by teachers and peers.
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Due Date 4/22/2020
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Malone Federation of Teachers Scholarship
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High school senior planning on pursuing a profession in an educational field, examples are teaching, psychology, counseling, nursing, OT, PT, special services within a school setting.
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Due Date 4/22/2020
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Gail L. Timmons Scholarship
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High school senior . Looking for student who is creative, business minded or has entrepreneurial spirit. Community service important.
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Due Date 4/22/2020
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Terry G. Quenville Scholarship
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Senior intending to go to college. Well-rounded individual, highly respected by teachers and classmates. Positive influence on FA and the community.
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Due Date 4/22/2020
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Craig Chisum Scholarship
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High school senior. Strong interest in golf. Intending to continue education at a college or university with preference given to business majors. Well -rounded individual highly respected by teachers and peers.
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Due Date 4/22/2020
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Franklin Academy Trustees' Scholarships
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High school senior. One completed application allows a student to be considered for over sixty scholarships. High grades and strength of academic program is weighted heavily.
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Due Date 4/22/2020
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Northern Zone Counseling Association Scholarship
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High school senior. Planning on entering a counseling or strongly related field. Students must submit an essay, an official high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from their high school guidance counselor.
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Due Date 4/1/2020
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AGATI-Laborers' Local 332 Scholarship
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High school senior pursuing higher education. Applicant must be a member of former Local 332 or former Local 186 or son or daughter of a current, retired, disabled or deceased member.
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Due Date 4/10/2020
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CSEA Malone Central Support Staff Scholarship
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High school senior that will be attending a two or four year college or university. Must be a child or grandchild/stepchild of a CSEA Unit #6855 member. Must have an average of 80% or above.4/22/2020
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Due Date 4/22/2020
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Malone Central School District Unions Community Service Award
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High School Senior. Extensive community service (100+ hours) required.
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Due Date 4/22/2020
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Matamek Scholarship
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High school senior. Owls Head resident given preference. Community service & extracurricular activities considered.
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Due Date 4/23/2020
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Malone Rotary Scholarship
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High school senior. The Malone Rotary offers a scholarship for a student entering first year of college and an additional scholarship for a student attending NCCC. Must have a GPA of 3.0 and have an excellent record of service in the community and/or extracurricular activities.
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Due Date 4/27/2020
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Malone Rotary -Tutino Music Scholarship
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The Malone Rotary offers a scholarships for a high school senior who is entering first year of college, and is planning to pursue a career in music or is heavily involved in the school's music program. Must have a GPA of 3.0 and have an excellent record of service in the community and/or extracurricular activities.
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Due Date 4/27/2020
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Benware Benoit Scholarship
SeaComm Shirley J. Eagles College Scholarship
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Franklin Academy senior in good standing who demonstrates financial need. Preference given to candidates pursuing job training programs or planning to attend a trade/technical school, or community college.
High school senior. GPA of 85 or higher. Planning to attend college. Must be a member or son/daughter of a member of SeaComm Federal Credit Union.
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Due Date 5/1/2020
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Nichole Davis Scholarship
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High school senior. This scholarship is in honor of Nichole Davis, who sent through life with the challenge of Cystic Fibrosis. Nichole's "dreams were endless because her wings could take her anywhere." Two letters of recommendation and two essays are required.
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Due Date 5/1/2020
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AES Northeast Scholarship
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High school senior attending an accredited degree program in Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, or Construction Managment at college or university. Can be a 2 year or 4 year program. Must have a 3.0 GPA.
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Due Date 5/1/2020
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Bruce L. Crary Scholarship
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High school senior. Gross family income income limit of $80,000. Planning to attend technical school, 2 year or 4 year college. Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years. Extra funds for Emergency Responders. Please note the deadline is earlier than the website states as we have to meet as a committee. Any late applications submitted online will not be considered.
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Due Date 5/1/2020
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American Legion Auxiliary Malone Unit 219 Scholarship
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High school senior; must be a child, grandchild, great grandchild, brother or sister of a member of the American Legion Post 219, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 219, or the Sons of the American Legion Post 219. Selection based on Character (25%); leadership (25%); Americanism (25%); Community Serivce (25%).
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Due Date 5/1/2020
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American Legion Auxiliary Alice Shortal Memorial Scholarship
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High school senior; must be a child (grandchild)of a member of the American Legion Family; planning on pursuing education in the Business field.
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Due Date 5/1/2018
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Alice Hyde Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
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Two scholarships available. 1) High school senior. Planning to pursue a course of study in the medical field and lives in the area serviced by AHMC. 2) Student who have successfully completed one or more years of study and are continuing their education in a health care profession.
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Due Date 5/1/2020
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Hugette MacDonald Memorial Scholarship
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High school senior. Planning on pursuing a career in nursing. Based on financial need, quality of application and essay, strength of recommendation, and academic performance.
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Due Date 5/1/2018
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James A Nichols Scholarship
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High school senior planning on attending college, university or trade school; awarded to two students with a physical or learning handicapping condition.
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Due Date 5/4/2020
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Kiwanis Club of Malone Scholarship
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High school senior planning on attending College or University in the Fall. Essay describing public service, academics and extra-curricular activities required.
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Due Date 5/4/2020
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Retired Educators of NY (Northern Zone) Scholarship
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High school senior from Franklin County that plans on entering the field of education.
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Due Date 5/15/2020
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Internet resources
Disclaimer: The Guidance Department recommends students and parents view these websites carefully. We cannot be responsible for checking changing website links. We recommend you refrain from giving out vital information such as a social security number (with the exception of filings for federal and state financial aid). We also recommend you refrain from any scholarships or financial aid that request a fee to apply.
www.fastweb.com
http://collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
www.sallie.com
www.scholarships.com
www.nasfaa.org/students/About_Financial_Aid.aspx
www.students.com
www.wiredscholar.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.hesc.org
www.FinAid.org
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
www.fastweb.com
http://collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
www.sallie.com
www.scholarships.com
www.nasfaa.org/students/About_Financial_Aid.aspx
www.students.com
www.wiredscholar.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.hesc.org
www.FinAid.org
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov