Introduction to scholarships
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.
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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Deadline
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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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NYWEA Scholarships
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High School Senior who plans to major in environmental science. Application online at nywea.org.
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Due Date 2/28/2020
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New York Farm Bureau Agricultural Youth Scholarships
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High school senior who has Family Farm Bureau membership or Student Farm Bureau membership. Must be majoring in an agricultural field and be currently involved with agriculture in some way.
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Due Date 3/1/2020
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American Legion Auxiliary Department Scholarship
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High school senior or graduate. Child, grandchild, great-grand child of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terrorism. US Citizen and resident of NY. Award based on Need, Character, Americanism, Leadership & Scholarship.
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Due Date 3/1/2020
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American Legion Auxiliary Helen Klimek Student Scholarship
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High school senior or graduate. Child, grandchild, great-grand child of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terrorism. US Citizen and resident of NY. Award based on Need, Character, Americanism, Leadership, Community Involvement Scholarship.
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Due Date 3/1/2020
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Sons of the American Legion Cerullo Memorial Scholarship
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Senior who is a member in good standing of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion.
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Due Date 3/1/2020
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American Legion Auxiliary Past President's Parley Scholarship in Medical field
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High school senior or graduate pursuing a degree in a medical field. Child, grandchild, great-grand child of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terrorism. US Citizen and resident of NY. Award based on Need, Character, Americanism, Leadership & Scholarship.
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Due Date 3/1/2020
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American Legion Auxiliary Department District Scholarship
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High school senior or gradaute. Child, grandchild, great-grand child of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terrorism. US Citizen and resident of NY. Award based on Need, Character, Americanism, Leadership & Scholarship.
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Due Date 3/1/2020
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American Legion Auxiliary Raymond T Wellington Jr. Memorial Scholarship
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High school senior or graduate. Child, grandchild, great-grand child of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terrorism. US Citizen and resident of NY. Award based on Need, Character, Americanism, Leadership, Community Involvement Scholarship.
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Due Date 3/1/2020
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American Legion Auxiliary Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Scholarship
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High school senior or gradaute. Child, grandchild, great-grand child of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, vietnam, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terrorism. US Citizen and resident of NY. Award based on Need, Character, Americanism, Leadership, Community Involvement, Scholarship.
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Due Date 3/1/2020
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Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
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High school senior who plans to go to vocational technical school, trade school or 2 year college. Please see scholarship board for more info.
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Due Date 3/12/2020
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FASNY Gerard J Buckenmeyer Scholarship
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High school senior who plants to attend 2 or 4 year college, or a technical school. Must be a member in good standing of FASNY or have a parent/legal guardian who is a member. Must serve as a junior firefighter,Explorer Scout, RAM or EMS unit.Due
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Date 3/15/2020
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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 3/27/2020
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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 3/27/2020
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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 3/27/2020
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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 3/31/2020
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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 3/27/2020
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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 3/31/2020
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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 3/31/2020
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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 3/31/2020
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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 3/31/2020
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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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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