March 2015
Scholarship Newsletter
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PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
Danielle Amato, Chairperson
Dr. Jeannine Bergen, School Psychologist
Stephen Carpaneto, School Counselor
Bridget Catapano, School Counselor
Sybil Cherisme, School Counselor
Julie Elena, School Counselor
Bethann Lestrange, School Counselor
Keith Lynch, Social Worker
Angela Palumbo, School Counselor
Elizabeth Ramirez, School Counselor
Dr. Christopher Schnepf, School Psychologist
As you read through the material check to see if the eligibility criteria matches your qualifications. If you are
interested in any of the attached scholarships, stop into the PPS office for more information.
DON’T FORGET:
As of January 1st you can complete the FAFSA form
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Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the form
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Make sure to add every school you applied to so they receive your information
Come down to Guidance to let us know of any college decisions
and scholarship money you have received
If you need your mid-year grades sent make sure you come down to
guidance and see Mrs. Nardi
Please note: If there is a scholarship that you are interested in and a website is not listed,
please make sure to come down to the Guidance Office.
Please visit our website at: www.sewanhaka.k12.ny.us/pps
MARCH DEADLINES
Lawrence Technological University
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Merit based scholarships ranging from $6,000-full tuition
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GPA: 3.0/ SAT: 1090/ ACT: 24
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Deadline: Marcy 27th
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Visit: www.LTU.edu/michigan or schoalrship@ltu.edu
The Joel S. Pollack Memorial Scholarship
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$2,500
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Visit: www.tricountyagents.com
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Deadline: March 31st
Stephen T. Dooley Community Service Scholarship
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$2,500
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Community Service
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Visit: www.tricountyagents.com
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Deadline: March 31st
APRIL DEADLINES
Italian Genealogical Group Scholarship
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Must be currently studying Italian
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Must be at least 24% Italian descent
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$2,000
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Visit: www.italiangen.org
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Deadline: April 1st
NY Schools Insurance Reciprocal: The Cristin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarhsip
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College bound special education student
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Scholarships starting from $3,000
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Deadline: April 6th
NY Schools Insurance Reciprocal: The Paul Jensen Memorial Scholarship
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Demonstrated and inspired imagination and creative aesthetic
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Scholarships $3,000/ $5,000
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Deadline: April 6th
The LI2Day Walk Scholarship
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Must reside with a parent or guardian who Is a survivor or who was a victim of breast cancer
or any other cancer related to women
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$2,500
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Deadline: April 10th
The Maria A. Sciara Scholarship
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Aspires to be a teacher and resides with a parent or guardian that is a survivor or who was a
victim of cancer (other than breast cancer)
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$1,000
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Deadline: April 10th
Student View Scholarship
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Simply Log on to: www.student-view.com and complete application survey about colleges in
your area
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Awarded via random drawing
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$11,000 in total being awarded
The Long Island Fair: Agricultural Society of Queens, Nassau & Suffolk Counties Inc.
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Citizenship, leadership, fair/outdoor amusement participation, field of study (related to fairs/
outdoor amusement business) & academic achievement
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$1,000
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Visit: www.nyfairs.org
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Deadline: April 10th
LI Center for Business & Professional Women
Academic Excellence Scholarship
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Awarded to a student accepted to a college or university on Long Island
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GPA: 95
Community Service Scholarship
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Community service involvement/ commitment to helping others
Self Improvement Scholarship
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Determination to pursue a college degree and/or excel in her job performance
Deadline for the above three scholarships: April 13th (must be female to apply)
Greater Nassau Chorus of Sweet Adelines International Vocal Music Scholarship
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Must be female and enrolled in Chorus
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Plans to pursue voice/music education in college
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B/3.0 GPA
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Deadline: April 15th
The Solon Society Inc. 2015 Scholarship
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Hellenic descent
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Academic achievement, financial need, and extracurricular activities
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$3,000
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Deadline: April 15th
FIDM: National Scholarship Program
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Demonstrate exceptional talent in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design,
Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design or Product Development.
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Visit: www.fidm.edu/go/fidmscholarships
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Deadline: April 30th
MAY DEADLINES
Italian American Women’s Center, Inc
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Italian American Heritage
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Visit: www.iawcnyc.com
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Deadline: May 1st
JUNE DEADLINES
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
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$1,000
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Visit: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships
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Deadline: June 15th
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SUNY Oswego Possibility Scholarship
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Full tuition including room and board worth over $20,0000
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Must be entering a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
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High achieving students with significant financial need
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Visit: www.oswego.edu/possibility
websites for the College-Bound Student
College Information:
www.petersons.com/ugrad
www.review.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.collegenet.com
www.capustours.com
www.universities.com
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information:
http://go.salliemae.com/pay_scholarship_search/ - FREE tool that matches scholarships with your unique qualities!
www.finaid.org – The place to start for financial aid and scholarship information….Lots of links!
www.fastweb.com – FREE search for scholarships and other information.
www.hesc.com – Information about FAFSA, download FAFSA, create PIN to store information on website.
www.meritaid.com – Scholarships for students with 2.0 GPA or higher; Information based on student interests, intended majors,
leadership and community service.
http://uncf.org/programs – Information on the United Negro College Fund
http://collegeplan.org – Information on colleges, admissions, financial aid, scholarships and more.
http://college-scholarships.com – Information on colleges and universities, free college scholarship and financial aid searches,
SAT & ACT
preparation tips and more.
www.legion.org/needalift - College financial aid handbook
Student Athletes:
www.eligibilitycenter.org
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