Junior Awards
2016
APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED INTO THE
COUNSELING OFFICE BY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26th
Alfred University CANY SoE Award
The Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University and the Ceramic
Association of New York (CANY) are presenting an award to high school juniors who
meet the following criteria:
*Students must have a solid mathematical and scientific background while also
excelling in English.
Elmira College Key Award – 1 M & 1 F
Candidates must be confirmed in the top 10% of the junior class, have an academic
average of above 90, and demonstrate outstanding school and community
leadership. Nominated students may be selected to receive a scholarship valued at
$15,000 per year for up to four years upon acceptance Elmira College.
George Eastman Young Leaders Award – University
of Rochester
Nominations are based on juniors with a strong academic background, outstanding
leadership skills and extensive extracurricular activities. Nominated students may be
selected to receive the University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders
Scholarship upon enrollment at the University of Rochester.
Le Moyne College Heights Award
Recognizes juniors who are “reaching for the heights” in the classroom and in service
to their community. The student will have achieved at least a 90 average in college
preparatory curriculum; be ranked in the top 10% of the class; and scored a
minimum of a 50 on each of the three subsections on the PSAT. The student will also
have made significant contributions in leadership and service to your school and
community.
Multicultural High School Achievers Award – SUNY
Albany
Award is designed to recognize outstanding academic, school, & community
leadership among students of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native
American ethnicity.
RIT Computing Medal - Rochester Institute of
Technology – 1 M & 1 F
The Medal is awarded to a junior who ranks in the top 10% of their class, is taking
college-preparatory course work, and demonstrates good citizenship. In addition, the
student must have demonstrated an interest and ability in computing.
Evidence of interest and ability may include:
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superior grades in computer classes
completion of a school/community project (webpage development, multimedia
presentations, software development)
a high level of computing in other areas such as business, science, math, art,
design, etc.
RIT Innovation and Creativity Award - Rochester
Institute of Technology - 1 M & 1 F
The award is given to a junior who ranks in the top 10% of their class, is taking
college-preparatory course work, and demonstrates good citizenship. In addition, the
student must have demonstrated outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity,
or entrepreneurship.
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Innovative use of technology in areas of business, science, math, art, crafts,
design, film, animation, or photography.
Developing innovative solutions to problems such as starting their own business,
innovative community service, or extensive involvement in activities related to
sustainability and the environment.
Creation of a new or unique project in art, crafts, film, animation, or photography
using divergent thinking, imagination, and/or risk-taking.
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St. Michaels’ College Book Award for Academic
Achievement with a Social Conscience – 1 M & 1 F
Presented to 2 juniors who are members of NHS and demonstrate a social
conscience thru sustained and sincere commitment to community service both at the
school and local community level. Nominees who attend St. Michael’s College will be
considered for the Book Award Scholarship.
St. Lawrence University Book Award
Presented to a junior who has devoted their time to community service, through
which they have distinguished themselves in their school community. An actual book
is awarded to these students, along with a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year for 4
years) for those Book Award recipients who apply and are admitted to St. Lawrence
University.
School Boards Institute “Children First” Student Achievement
Awards
Seeks to honor one high school junior and one BOCES junior from each of Oneida,
Madison and Herkimer counties (2 students from each county). Selection criteria
should also include students who have overcome significant adversity while
maintaining success in the school program
Student Sage Award - Russell Sage College – 1 M & 1 F
Awarded to two juniors who embody the following criteria: academic and social
leader, ranks in top 25% of the class and puts their knowledge into action by being a
leader in their school and community. Recipient receives a certificate of nomination,
and an invitation to Russell Sage College Student Sage Scholars’ Reception. The
student will also be eligible for a scholarship to Russell Sage College.
Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award
Awarded to a student in the junior class who demonstrates outstanding leadership
ability in high school and community activities and has achieved a cumulative GPA
of a 90% or higher. Upon successful enrollment at Wells College the nominee will be
awarded a scholarship valued at $10,000 per year for four consecutive years of
student at Wells College.
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DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Please see the teacher listed for each
award to express your interest
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award – University of
Rochester
Awarded to a junior who has successfully completed 9th and 10th grade science
courses and one semester of an 11th grade science course. Student must exhibit
academic excellence in science courses and have taken a rigorous course of
study. Winners of the Honorary Science Award are automatically considered for the
Bausch and Lomb Science Scholarship. Selection is based on the overall
strength of the student’s application to the University of Rochester.
PLEASE SEE MRS. BUCKINGHAM IN ROOM 248
Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award
in Humanities and Social Sciences – University of Rochester
A successful candidate is a junior who demonstrates strong leadership, exhibits
academic strength in the areas of humanities and social sciences, and demonstrates a
commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues.
PLEASE SEE MS. CLARKE IS ROOM 221
Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology –
University of Rochester
Nominations are based on juniors who demonstrate a strong interest in innovation
and/or information technology and are proven to be high achievers in this area
relative to their peers. Student must also exhibit an enthusiasm for the use of
technology in service of others, for example, development of websites, creative use of
technology within the school or community.
PLEASE SEE MRS. MYATT IN ROOM 231
Clarkson Leadership Award – Clarkson University
Awarded to a junior who demonstrates leadership, high academic achievement, and
enrolling at Clarkson University. Students must exhibit strength in math, science
and technology as well as leadership. Must be ranked in the top 15% of class. This
award earns qualifying students $15,000 per year for four years while attending
Clarkson University.
PLEASE SEE MR. LAGATTA IN ROOM 423
Clarkson Achievement Award – Clarkson University
Awarded to a junior who demonstrates high academic achievement, leadership and
enrolling at Clarkson University. Students must exhibit strength in math, science
and technology. Must be ranked in top 15% of class. This award earns qualifying
students $12,000 per year over the course of their four years of study at Clarkson
University.
PLEASE SEE MR. LAGATTA IN ROOM 423
Rensselaer Medal Award – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The junior honored with the Rensselaer Medal the student must be in the top 10% of
their class, demonstrate potential for success in a challenging academic setting, excel
in advanced math and science courses, and be involved in extracurricular
activities. Upon enrollment at RPI the student will be awarded $15,000 per year,
guaranteed for four years.
PLEASE SEE MR. BAKER IN ROOM 628