2010 Applications are being updated at this time. The applications will be posted below as soon as they become available.
Eligibility criteria and application procedures for each scholarship will be the same as in 2009; however, due dates and award amounts may differ, and some scholarships may not be awarded every year.
Last updated March 4, 2010
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 Ad Club Scholarship (up to $3,000): For high school seniors or for students entering their junior or senior year at a Capital Region college or university who are majoring in public communications, marketing, graphic arts, public relations, or any other communications-related curriculum.
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Coach Ken Baker Memorial Scholarship (Two awards for $1,000 each): Coach Ken Baker spent nearly 40 years as a teacher and coach at East Greenbush, Hoosick Falls, and Cambridge School Districts, where he brought out the very best in the hundreds of young men and women that he touched. This scholarship was established to ensure that the legacy of Coach Baker will live on through the awarding of scholarships to deserving high school seniors from both Hoosick Falls and Cambridge schools each year.
HOOSICK FALLS APPLICATION
CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION
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BETHLEHEM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
2010 APPLICATIONS COMING SOON
Jonathan Albert Scholarship ($500): Established in memory of Jonathan Albert to recognize a student at Bethlehem Central High School whose character exemplifies a strong commitment to a goal or aspiration. Application can be requested from Bethlehem Central High School Counseling Center or from The Community Foundation.
The Eagle Award of the Ken Neff Scholarship ($4,000): To pay tribute to Ken Neff, Boys Varsity swim coach at Bethlehem Central High School from 1986 to 2000. The scholarship recipient will be a graduating senior of Bethlehem Central High School. Applications are available at Bethlehem Central High School and The Community Foundation.
The Russell Ellers Memorial Scholarship ($1,000): The Russell Ellers Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Bethlehem High School student or students of outstanding character, leadership ability, athletic ability, sense of humor, and a willingness to help others. These are the same qualities that best describe Russell's character and endeared him to so many during his short life. Russell Ellers attended the Bethlehem Central School District and was an all-star athlete on the basketball court as well as the baseball field. Off the field, he was equally impressive: an honor student who'd go out of his way to help others.
Special consideration will be given to those who possess the above attributes or qualities and who now face or have faced personal, family or economic hardships or has a high level of financial need.
Captain Timothy J. Moshier Memorial Scholarship ($1,000): Established to award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from Bethlehem Central High School. Applicant must plan to attend a two or four year college or university. Applicant must have maintained an “A” average for at least three consecutive years in History, English, and/or Applied Sciences. Applications are available from Bethlehem Central High School and the Community Foundation.
The Will Raub September 11 Bethlehem Central Scholarship Fund ($500): Established by family and friends to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior attending Bethlehem Central High School who has achieved Honor Roll status in at least four quarters. The student must have been a resident of the Town of Bethlehem, have attended BCHS for all four years of high school, have been involved in community service and/or extra-curricular activities, and plan to pursue a degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management or Business Administration at an accredited college or university. Applications are available at the Bethlehem Central Guidance Office and the Community Foundation.
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Allison E. Bodnar Memorial Scholarship: Established for the education of a female student of the Alternate Learning Center of the Troy School District who is a graduating senior, plans to attend a two or four year college or university, and has experienced problems but is turning her life around. For more information, please contact the Troy High School Guidance Office.
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John A. Boyd Scholarships (One award for $4,000, one award for $2,000): For graduating seniors at Watervliet High School who have demonstrated scholastic ability and achievement, as well as financial need. One award will be made to a student who plans to attend a four-year college and one award will be made to a student who plans to attend a two-year college.
Not available in 2010.
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Michele Brunette Scholarship Fund ($2,400): For a graduating senior from Troy High School who has demonstrated academic achievement, leadership skills, and evidence of financial need. The recipient must have clear career goals and must be accepted to either a two- or four-year college or university.
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Michael J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship ($700): To enable students to attend a two-year New York State private or public college, for the full two years, to earn an Associate’s Degree in Construction Technology, Building Construction/Building Trades or a closely related field. Applications are available from high school guidance offices or The Community Foundation.
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Lela B. Capron Scholarship: Established to assist, broaden, and further the education of a student chosen each year from the Junior Class of Troy High School. For more information, please contact the Troy High School Guidance Office.
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THE CHAMBER OF SCHENECTADY COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS
Times Union Communications Scholarship ($1,000): This scholarship is awarded to a student entering a 2 or 4 year college or university to study journalism or a communications-related field. Student must be a high school senior residing in Schenectady County. Student must have completed several volunteer activities over the course of their high school career; special consideration given to applicants that have completed projects that focus on literacy-based initiatives with children under age 12.
Doviak Scholarship for the Arts ($500): This scholarship is awarded to a student entering a 2 or 4 year college or university to study in an arts-related field. Student must be a high school senior residing in Schenectady County and attending Schenectady High Sayles School of Fine Arts. Student must have completed several volunteer activities over the course of their high school career; special consideration given to applicants that have completed projects that focus on literacy-based initiatives with children under age 12.
Leonard K. Doviak Memorial Scholarships (two awards each year at $1,000): These awards are for students entering a 2 or 4 year college or university to study any field. Students must be high school seniors residing in Schenectady County. Students must have achieved a high school academic GPA between 75% and 85%.
Trans-Tech - Solid Surface Craftsman Skilled Trades Scholarship ($1,000)
Scholarship will be awarded to a student entering a certificate or apprenticeship program, or a 2 or 4 year college or university to study a skilled trade. Student must be a high school senior residing in Schenectady County. Student must qualify for the free or reduced lunch program.
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Tina A. Dailey Memorial Scholarship ($1,000): For a graduating Shenendehowa High School senior who has demonstrated academic achievement and an interest in working with children. The student must be accepted to a four-year college or university to pursue a career in elementary education.
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C. Michael Darcy Scholarship: To honor Mr. Darcy’s dedication to unionism by benefiting members of PEF Region I, grade 18 or less. The scholarship helps pay tuition not covered by G.O.E.R. vouchers and/or additional higher education expenses. Applications are available from the Region 8 office or The Community Foundation. Scholarships are awarded each spring.
2010 APPLICATION COMING SOON
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Down Syndrome - Aim High Scholarship ($2,000): To benefit students who will assist those with Down Syndrome by pursuing education and a career in the field of special education or speech, physical, or occupational therapy.
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Dunham Hollow Scholarship ($1,800): To support a resident of the Dunham Hollow-West Stephentown community to attend a trade school.
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Don Forsyth “Circle K” Scholarship ($4,500): To provide recognition and financial assistance to individual members of Circle K clubs who have demonstrated exceptional community service.
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Warren R. French and Harriet Alene Isenhart French Scholarship: Exclusively for needy students residing within the City of Kankakee, Illinois, who wish to pursue education and/or careers in science (including science teaching), early childhood education (not limited to teaching), and elementary education (not limited to teaching). For an application, please contact Lyn McIntosh, Scholarship Coordinator, at Kankakee High School at (815) 933-0740.
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Ruth Goldstein Memorial Music Scholarship ($500) : For a graduating senior from a Capital Region high school who will continue on to study music education or music performance. Special consideration will be given to students whose major instrument is of the woodwind family, piano students who accompany others, or students who demonstrate financial need.
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Gifford Grange Scholarship: For a Guilderland High School student who plans to pursue an education in agriculture or nursing. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. The candidate should demonstrate potential for success through extra-curricular school-related or community activities. Please contact the Guilderland High School Guidance Office for more information.
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Gifford Grange Scholarship: For a Schalmont High School student who plans to pursue an education in agriculture or nursing. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. For an application please contact Chris Bailey at Schalmont High School at (518) 355-6110.
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Glenville Grange John L. Conde Memorial Scholarship: To benefit a graduating senior from the Scotia-Glenville High School who has been accepted at an accredited college or university. The student must plan to major in agriculture or home economics. For an application, please contact Dawn Luckhurst, Guidance Counselor, at Scotia-Glenville High School at (518) 382-1251.
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Morris Gross Scholarship: For a Troy High School student in the top 25% of the senior class who desires a degree in Business Administration. For more information, please contact Maureen Hughes, Guidance Counselor at Troy High School at (518) 271-5322.
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Cora A. Hare Scholarship: To enable qualified graduates of Lansingburgh High School to acquire educational advantages that can help them contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge. For more information, please contact Mark Pascale at Lansingburgh High School.
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William Randolph Hearst Scholarship ($6,000): For students who have been accepted into ninth grade at a Capital Region private high school, but would be unable to attend without additional financial assistance.
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Susan Hughes Memorial Scholarship for Elementary Education: Awarded to a Shenendehowa High School graduate who will be enrolling in a four year program in New York State to become an elementary school educator. For more information, please contact the Shenendehowa High School Guidance Office.
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The Mike Hurewitz Journalism Scholarship ($700): Established to honor Mike Hurewitz’s love for journalism. This scholarship will be presented annually to a Capital Region graduating high school senior who plans to attend an accredited four-year college or university. The student must have a clearly demonstrated interest in journalism and must demonstrate financial need.
Not available in 2010.
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Shirley Kelly Scholarship ($10,000): Established in honor of Mrs. Kelly’s 80th birthday to enable a student from Columbia High School (East Greenbush) to pursue an education and career in elementary education. Applications are available in the Columbia High School guidance office and from the Community Foundation.
2010 APPLICATION COMING SOON
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Clarissa and Harry Mack Ketcham Award: Established to provide a monetary award to one male and one female, who are graduating seniors of the Vocational Agriculture Department at the Greenville Central High School and have shown personal growth and outstanding achievement in the field of agriculture. For more information, please contact the Greenville Central High School Guidance Office.
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Edna A. Lauterbach Scholarship: Established in memory of Edna A. Lauterbach, RN, former president of Competent Care, Inc. and American Care, Inc., this scholarship is open to nurses in New York State who are seeking to enhance their skills through business-related education. Scholarships are awarded to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses residing in New York State.
2010 APPLICATION COMING SOON
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Lessels Scholarship of the Albany Branch of the English-Speaking Union: Enables a student to pursue a course of study and travel in England. The applicant must be a Troy-Albany area resident between the ages of 25 and 40. In addition to the Lessels Scholarship application, an application from the program of your choice (e.g. International Shakespeare Globe Centre, University of Oxford, Scottish Universities International Summer School) must also be completed. Program applications can be accessed at www.esuus.org; scholarship application is available from the Community Foundation.
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Herbert K. and Isabel C. Liebich Four-Year Scholarship ($20,000): Established to honor the founders of Albany Frosted Foods, one of the original companies to form Sysco Corporation, by awarding a scholarship each year to the children of employees or retirees of Sysco Foods of New York, Inc.. Applications are available each spring from any of the Sysco Foods of New York, Inc. personnel offices. Awards are paid over four years.
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Herbert K. Liebich Two-Year College Scholarship (Two awards for $5,000 each): Established to honor Mr. Liebich’s lifelong work and to recognize his dedication to education, by awarding a scholarship in his name each year to the children of employees or retirees of Sysco Foods of New York, Inc. Applications are available each spring from any of the Sysco Foods of New York, Inc. personnel offices. Awards are paid over two years.
Not available in 2010.
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Donna B. McKean Memorial Scholarship: Established to benefit a female high school senior graduating from the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District. The recipient must have high scholastic standing, demonstrate financial need, and be accepted at an institution for higher learning which grants a two or four year degree. For more information please contact the Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District.
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Niskayuna Community Foundation Scholarship: Established to provide scholarships for students who reside within the Town of Niskayuna or the Niskayuna Central School District. The student must have been accepted at or planning to attend an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Niskayuna. Scholarly achievement will be considered. For more information, please contact the Niskayuna Community Foundation.
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Joseph Patanian Scholarship: Provides support for a graduating senior from Shaker High School who is enrolled in an accredited two or four year college in New York State, in a program leading to a degree in Business Administration, Business Education, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Office Management or other business-related courses of study. One scholarship is awarded annually. For more information, please contact the Shaker High School Guidance Office.
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Coach Dan Reinfurt Scholarship: Awarded annually to a Watervliet High School athlete who exemplifies the qualities most admired by Dan Reinfurt in a student-athlete. Applications are available at the Watervliet High School Guidance Office and via the Community Foundation.
Not available in 2010.
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Gene Robb Journalism Scholarship ($1,000): Established to recognize the many significant contributions that Gene Robb, former publisher of the Times Union, made to the field of journalism. The student must have a clearly demonstrated interest in journalism and provide samples of journalistic work. Personal recommendations are required.
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Lou Rubin and Ike Cohen Memorial Scholarship: Assists outstanding students who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college and vocational programs. Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees of designated periodical wholesaler organizations, and/or national periodical distributors, and/or publishers in specified areas east of the Mississippi River, with one year of service. Applications are available through the employee’s personnel office or from the Community Foundation.
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Christopher Ryan Art Scholarship: Established in memory of Christopher Ryan to benefit students graduating from Albany High School who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Fine Arts. For more information, please contact the Albany High School Guidance Office.
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Lawrence Spraragen Memorial Scholarship ($1,000): Established in memory of Lawrence Spraragen to provide scholarships for children or grandchildren of current, active members of IBEW Local 236 or the management or staff of a signatory contractor to IBEW 236.
2010 APPLICATION COMING SOON
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Peg Wagner Art Award: Established to provide a graduating senior at Johnstown High School with an award to pursue art. The student must have been an active participant in the visual arts program and enjoy the creative outlet of self-expression. College acceptance is not a requirement. For more information, please contact the Johnstown High School Guidance Office.
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John G. and Diana S. Waite Scholarship: To provide assistance to a student who is a resident of Rensselaer, Albany, or Washington counties and/or a student of Jersey Shore Area Senior High School in Jersey Shore, PA, who wishes to study Architecture, Architectural History, History, or Historic Preservation.
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Liza Warner Scholarship: Established to honor the memory of Liza Warner, a top stylist at Ania’s Hair Studio and Spa, for the benefit of graduating high school students entering Austin Beauty School or the Orlo School of Beauty.
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2009 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS |
AD CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Irene Carache Flores / The College of Saint Rose
ALLISON E. BODNAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Karileigh Truesell / Hudson Valley Community College
C. MICHAEL DARCY SCHOLARSHIP
Amy Shanley / SUNY Institute of Technology
CAPTAIN TIMOTHY J. MOSHIER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Xiaoxi Dana Niu
CHAMBER OF SCHENECTADY’S DOVIAK SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ARTS
Joshua Mlodzianowski /
SUNY Potsdam
CHAMBER OF SCHENECTADY’S LEONARD K. DOVIAK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kevin Hoerold / Norwich University
Matthew Ploetz / Clarkson University
CHAMBER OF SCHENECTADY’S TIMES UNION COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP
Lauren Betzwieser / Syracuse University
CHRISTOPHER RYAN ART SCHOLARSHIP
Meghan Mooney / University at Albany
CLARISSA AND HARRY MACK KETCHAM AWARD
Timothy Fisher / Hudson Valley Community College
COACH DAN REINFURT SCHOLARSHIP
Joshua Rice / Hudson Valley Community College
COACH KEN BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jordon Hastings / Union College
Carly Pine / Hartwick College
CORA HARE SCHOLARSHIP
Lori-Ann Johnson / Syracuse University
DON FORSYTH CIRCLE K SCHOLARSHIP
Michael Zebrowski / New York University
DONNA B. MCKEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Rebecca Scahill / Union College
DOWN SYNDROME AIM HIGH SCHOLARSHIP
Erin Montrello /
The Sage Colleges
EAGLE AWARD
Nikita Timofeev / Hudson Valley Community College
EDNA A. LAUTERBACH SCHOLARSHIP
Donna Misener / TBD
GENE ROBB JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP
Skyla Seamans / Mass. College of Liberal Arts
GIFFORD GRANGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR GUILDERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Derrick Hess / SUNY Cobleskill
GIFFORD GRANGE SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL
TBD
GLENVILLE GRANGE JOHN L. CONDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Laura LaFrate / Schenectady County Community College
HERBERT K. AND ISABEL C. LIEBICH FOUR YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Kristen Martin / Boston University
HERBERT K. LIEBICH TWO YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
Katelyn Hare / Hudson Valley Community College
William Wade / Hudson Valley Community College
JOHN G. AND DIANA S. WAITE SCHOLARSHIP
Sarah Tuttle / SUNY Delhi
JONATHAN A. ALBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Joseph Tanenbaum / Dartmouth College
JOSEPH PATANIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Christopher Clemens / SUNY Oneonta
LELA B. CAPRON SCHOLARSHIP
Kayla Hartigan / TBD
MICHAEL J. CAMPBELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Xavier Murray / TBD
MICHELE E. BRUNETTE SCHOLARSHIP
Shakira Canty / College at Old Westbury
MIKE HUREWITZ JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP
Nicholas Toney / Syracuse University
PEG WAGNER ART AWARD
Rachel Simonds / The Sage Colleges
RUSSELL ELLERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Emily Rudolph / Union College
SHIRLEY KELLY SCHOLARSHIP
Nicole Schafer / SUNY Cortland
TINA A. DAILEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Nicole Swift / SUNY Geneseo
WARREN R. AND HARRIET ALENE ISENHART FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP
Jillian Rutherford / Greenville College
Teri Tyson / Grand Valley State University
WILL RAUB SEPTEMBER 11 BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOLARSHIP
Ryan Prinzo / SUNY Binghamton
WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST SCHOLARSHIP
Brandon Diaz / LaSalle Institute
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Quotes from scholarship recipients:
"I thank you greatly for your generous offering toward my education. I was honored to receive the Gifford Grange 1549 Award."
"Thanks for all your help with my scholarship. I was ecstatic to hear I won. It will be a huge help. My parents appreciate your help too."
"Thank you very much for choosing me as the recipient of the Captain Timothy J. Moshier Scholarship. It is a great honor to be given an award that was forged through such great sacrifice. I know that it will play an essential role in achieving my educational goals."
"It is with great honor that I accept this prestigious Will Raub Memorial Award...I appreciate the faith you have in me and I hope my academic achievements will honor the memory of Will Raub." |
