NORWOOD NORFOLK CENTRAL
SCHOOL
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This booklet was created to give
seniors a resource for Scholarship
information. Not all scholarships are
offered every year so it would be
beneficial to contact the Guidance
Office prior to applying for a
particular scholarship.
We did our best to compile a
comprehensive list of scholarships
and the months in which they are
due, but there may be additional
scholarships in the Guidance Office
that are not listed in here. Please
stop by the Guidance Office
periodically to check the scholarship
files.
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FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE
Steps in Financial Aid:
1. File for a pin number. Both the student and one parent must
have a Federal Pin Number. The Pin number is the
electronic signature for the FAFSA form. Go to
www.pin.ed.gov to start this process. Once you have
selected your four-digit pin number, to be sure to record
this number and keep it for future use. Make sure you also
complete this information for one parent. It takes two to
three days to process before the pin number can be used in
the FAFSA form.
2. Complete the FAFSA form. Once you have completed the
previous year’s Federal Income Taxes for yourself and your
parent(s), the FAFSA form should be filed. Go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure you know the priority deadlines
for completing the FAFSA. Many schools want this
information very early. Getting your taxes done as soon as
possible is most helpful. However, if it is not possible to
meet the filing deadline with information from completed tax
returns, it is better to estimate income than to miss the filing
deadlines. If your taxes have been filed for two weeks, the
IRS retrieval tool will be accessible. Utilizing this option will
allow your tax information to be loaded automatically into
the FAFSA form. This ensures that the FAFSA has been
completed correctly.
3. When you have finished the FAFSA, there will be a prompt
asking you if you would like to file the New York State TAP
application. You should follow the steps to complete the
TAP form at this time.
4. If you need any assistance, please contact me, Mrs. Bush.
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FOR WHICHEVER COLLEGE YOU
APPLY TO, YOU MUST GO ON THEIR
WEBSITE TO CHECK OUT WHAT
SCHOLARSHIPS MIGHT BE AVAILABLE
FROM THE COLLEGE. MANY
CONSIDER YOUR MAJOR, SAT’S AND
ACADEMIC AVERAGE. INFORMATION
TO APPLY FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS
SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ON THE
SCHOOL’S WEBSITE. IF YOU CANNOT
FIND THIS INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE
MRS. BUSH. ALSO THERE ARE
DEADLINES FOR APPLYING…..YOU
MUST DETERMINE THESE DEADLINES.
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OCTOBER 2014
 WENDY’S HEISMAN:
This Scholarship is offered to a
student with outstanding academics, athletics and leadership.
APPLY AT WendysHeisman.com.
 AES ENGINEERING:
This Scholarship is offered to a student
planning on pursuing a career in the engineering field.
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.
 COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM:
to all seniors who
colascholars.org.
qualify.
Scholarship open
APPLY AT www.coca-
 HORATION ALGER ASSOCIATION:
A Scholarship for a
qualifying student who has demonstrated integrity,
perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character,
financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue
a college education and a desire to contribute to society.
Applications available in the Guidance Office.
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DECEMBER 2014
 2014 MOST VALUABLE STUDENT AWARD:
Scholarship
open to any senior student. For more information and to
download the application please visit the following website:
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/downloadmvs.cfm.
 AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP:
Available to seniors.
Apply at: www.axa-achievement.com.
 JENKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TEACHER
EDUCATION:
Scholarship offered to a high school senior
who plans to prepare for a teaching career. Applications are
available at http://www.nyspta.org/awards/jenkins.cfm
THE AMERICAN LEGION OFFERS SCHOLARHIP AND
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION AT: www.legion.org/needalift.
CRITERIA TO APPLY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE.
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JANUARY 2015
 EMPIRE STATE POTATO GROWERS:
Scholarship offered
to a student interested in pursuing an agriculture related field
such as Agriculture Engineering, Agronomy, Crop & Soil
Sciences, Entomology, Food Sciences, Horticulture, Plant
Pathology or Agricultural Economics. Applications are
available in the Guidance Office.
 GATES MILLENNIUM:
“Leaders for America’s Future”
scholarship funded by Bill and Melinda Gates. Available at
http://gmsp.org.
 NYS PTA:
Youth Humanitarian Award. Applications are
available at www.nyspta.org.
 BURGER KING:
Scholarship offered to an eligible high
school senior who has worked at least 10 hours a week.
Applications are available at
www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/What
WeDo/ScholarsProgram.
 GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th
President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary
leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship with financial
assistance to pursue higher education. Each year the program
selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship
renewable for up to an additional three years up to $40,000
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total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study only
and may be used for education-related expenses, including
tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board. In addition,
scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.
For more information about the GE-Reagan Foundation
Scholarship Program, visit
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx.
 CHARLES A. STROM/MOHAWK VALLEY SECTION OF
THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERS (IEEE): Three $500 scholarships to recognize
and reward high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding
talent in engineering related math and sciences. Applications
available in the Guidance Office.
 ELKS LEGACY AWARD:
Open to any child or grandchild
(step-child or step-grandchild) of an Elks member who entered
the order on or before April 1, 2009.
Applications are
completed entirely online so check the deadline date on the
website. For more information and the application please visit
the
following
website:
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm.
 LELIA E. TUPPER WRITING SCHOLARSHIP:
This
Scholarship is specific to a student planning on attending
Alfred University.
The first place winner is awarded a
scholarship of $1,000 for each of the four years at Alfred
University who maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. If you wish to
apply for this scholarship, there are specific instructions
regarding both the writings and submission of them.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
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 NATIONAL
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY: A
Scholarship to individuals with MS or who have a parent
with MS and who plans to attend college. Applications
are available at www.msupstateny.org.
**** ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE FOUND AT:
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com/educators.
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FEBRUARY 2015
 NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
Merit
Scholarships offered to selected students who apply to
Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales
University, RIT, Oswego, University of Cincinnati, University of
Massachusetts, Lowell, University of Toledo and Wentworth
Institute of Technology. APPLY AT www.waceinc.org.
 NYWEA:
A 4-year scholarship to a student pursuing a
program with a focus on environmental issues. Applications
are available in the Guidance Office.
 THE NIHANAWATE CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Scholarship offered to a
student based on merit, achievement in high school and
community, and interests. Applications are available in the
Guidance Office.
 THE BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP:
Scholarships
awarded to students who plan to major in a field of study that
focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with
an interest in the automotive industry. Applications are
available at www.buickachievers.com.
 PAUL SMITH’S COLLEGE:
Annual Cooking for
Scholarships Competition. Contact Paul Smith’s Admission
Office at 800-421-2605 for application information.
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 CARGILL COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
Scholarship for students who have demonstrated academic
achievement and leadership in extracurricular and civic
activities. Applications are available at 222.cargill.com,
keyword: scholarship.
 CENTRAL NEW YORK AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION: A Scholarship for students pursuing a field
related to the environment. Applications are available in the
Guidance Office.
 USC BUSINESS COLLEGE:
Award for Excellence in
business. Any interested student can be nominated for a
$5,000 scholarship to USC Business College. Nominations due
to Guidance Office by Mid April.
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MARCH 2015
 ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTS OF NY:
Scholarship
offered to a student who meets the following criteria: student
MUST be related to a firefighter, be a firefighter, or an explorer
in a fire department that is a member of the Association of Fire
Districts of the State of New York. Applications are available at
www/firedistnys.com.
 FIREMAN’S ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE OF NEW
YORK (FASNY): A Scholarship offered to a student who is
actively participating as a volunteer firefighter or junior
firefighter. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
 NORTH COUNTRY GOES GREEN IRISH FESTIVAL:
There are 2 scholarships offered. The first one is for a student
with outstanding academics. The second one is for a student
who has completed a CTE (BOCES) program. Applications are
available in the Guidance Office.
 AARP:
Scholarships to seniors showing evidence of financial
need and who plans to attend either a 2 or 4 year college.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
 ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION:
A
$500 Scholarship for a senior planning to attend college in the
Resource Management Field. Applications available in the
Guidance Office.
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 ZONTA
CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – JEAN COONS
HUMANITARIAN SCHOLARSHIP:
Community service
based scholarship.
Office.
Application available in the Guidance
 ZONTA CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – YOUNG WOMEN IN
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIP:
Scholarship for a
senior woman who plans to enter a 4 year college and seek a
career in policy making, government or a volunteer
organization. Application available in the Guidance Office.
 CHARLES A. STROM/MOHAWK VALLEY SECTION OF
THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERS (IEEE): Three $500 scholarships to recognize
and reward high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding
talent in engineering related math and sciences. Applications
available in the Guidance Office.
 DKG SCHOLARSHIP:
Scholarship available to any female
high school senior with an 85 average who will be attending
college and preparing for a teaching career. Applications
available in the Guidance Office.
 JAMES R. HOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
A
Scholarship available to a son, daughter or financial
independent of a Teamster member who is in the top 15% of
class and who plans to attend a four year college. Applications
available in the Guidance Office.
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 SAMMY SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE
YEAR AWARD: Available to scholar athletes. Applications
and
further
information
sammyapplication.com.
available
online
at
 GOLUB FOUNDATION:
Price Chopper offers the Golub
Foundation
Scholarship.
Go
to
www.pricechopper.com/commuinty.scholarships
and
look
under community events.
 NORTH COUNTRY GOES GREEN:
Academic and
Vocational Scholarship for a student that contributed to Irish
Culture. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
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APRIL 2015
******
ADMISSIONS
DEPOSITS
TO
COLLEGES DUE BY MAY 1ST. BE SURE
THAT YOUR ADMISSION DEPOSIT IS MADE
AND ON TIME!!!!!******
 CRISTIN BAMBINO:
A scholarship available to any special
education student who is college bound. Applications are
available in the Guidance Office.
 PAUL JENSEN:
A Scholarship available to a student who has
excelled in design and who plans to pursue design as a career.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
 ZONTA
CLUB OF CANTON – GWEN PUTNAM
SCHOLARSHIP: A Scholarship awarded to a deserving
senior with a distinguished academic record. Applications are
available in the Guidance Office.
 ZONTA
CLUB
SCHOLARSHIP:
OF
CANTON
–
MILLIE
POST
A Scholarship awarded to a deserving
senior who has demonstrated good leadership skills and
dedication to service.
Applications are available in the
Guidance Office.
 HELEN
S. RANDLES/SOCIETY OF THE UNITED
HELPERS: A Scholarship awarded to for students pursuing
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Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Dietitians
and Clinical Psychology. Applications are available in the
Guidance Office.
 CANTON GOLDENAIRES:
A Scholarship for a graduating
senior who submits a summary of music interest and
involvement, a summary of future educational plans, and
involvement in any school or community programs.
Applications available in the Guidance Office.
 FRANKLIN/ST.
LAWRENCE
NYSUT-UUP
RETIREE
COUNCIL: A Scholarship for a student entering
math or science education. Applications available in the
Guidance Office.
 ROGER FAVRO SCHOLARSHIP:
A Scholarship for
students entering law related fields. Must have a GPA of 85 or
higher. Applications available in the Guidance Office.
 NORTHERN NY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:
Several
Scholarships available. Further information can be found at
www.nnycf.org. Follow the Scholarship tab, then application
tab. St. Lawrence County Students:
 IRVING FLAUMENBAUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
A
Scholarship offered to seniors of CSEA members. Applications
available in the Guidance Office.
 CSEA REGION 5 SCHOLARSHIP:
(4) $500 college
scholarships. Applicants must be graduating high school
seniors who will be continuing their education at an accredited
college/trade school and are the child/legal dependent or
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grandchild of a CSEA member in good standing or a CSEA
Region 5 Staff member. To apply download application at
www.csealocal1000.org/r5.
 WING/BISHOP SCHOLARSHIP:
Scholarship available to
students based on academic effort, leadership, citizenship and
to students who have an 80 or higher GPA. Applications are
given to students directly.
 JERRY
CLARK
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP:
A
Scholarship available to children of AFSCME members who
plan to pursue a career in political activism. Applications are
available in the Guidance Office.
 GREATER WATERTOWN JAYCEES:
A Scholarship
opportunity for a student who has participated in extracurricular, community volunteer activities, honor and
outstanding
achievements
and
leadership
qualities.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at
watertownjaycees@gmail.com.
 NORTHERN ZONE ASSOCIATION:
(2) $500 scholarships
awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in
counseling or a strongly related field. Applications available
in the Guidance Office.
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MAY 2015
 MAPLE LEAF DENISTRY SCHOLARSHIP:
A Scholarship
available to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree and
who has completed at least 100 hours of volunteer work in the
last
2
years.
Applications
can
be
found
at
www.peterboroughdentists.com.
 JEFF SIEGEL SCHOLARSHIP:
A NYSNA Scholarship of
$1,000 offered to a graduating high school student who intends
to pursue a career in the food service industry and has been
accepted at a college offering course work in the field of food
service. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
 NICOLE DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP:
A Scholarship offered to a
senior who has had to overcome an obstacle. Applications are
available in the Guidance Office.
 DONALD DEVIRGELES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
A
Scholarship by Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union
offered to any student with a FPA of 80 or higher and who plans
on attending a two or four year college in the area of business
or math. Application information available in the Guidance
Office.
 THE SAXBY AWARD:
An award given by Tom and Leanne
Saxby to a student planning to continue studies in a health care
field. Please complete the essay and return it to the Guidance
Office. The essay should contain the following information:
Detail your future goals and provide evidence of how you
demonstrated a strong work ethic. Additionally, state why you
feel you would be a good candidate for this scholarship.
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 BBB OF UPSTATE NEW YORK:
Scholarships offered for
students who have demonstrated honesty and integrity. Each
school can send two student nominations, or must be a student
who has an active member of the military within his/her
household. An essay is required. Applications are available in
the Guidance Office.
 JOANNE’S GIFT OF LOVE SCHOLARSHIP:
A Scholarship
for a student pursuing the field of education. The student must
have been active in the community and involved in sports.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
 AZURE MOUNTAIN:
Azure Mountain offers a scholarship of
$500 to a student who volunteers for 5 days as a Fire Tower
Interpreter. Additional and in depth scholarship information
can be found at www.azuremountain.org.
 JOHN C. PURVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Available
to seniors. Applications available in the Guidance Office.
 MARGARET PERNICE MEMORIAL FOOD SERVICE
SCHOLARSHIP:
The St. Lawrence County Food Service
Association offers this scholarship to a senior who has been
accepted to a food service industry related program at any 2 to
4 year college. Applications available in the Guidance Office.
 NORTHERN NEW YORK BUILDERS EXCHANGE:
A
Scholarship offered to students planning to attend college in a
construction related field. The Applicant must have a GPA of
85 or higher. Applications available in the Guidance Office.
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 BARRETT PAVING SCHOLARSHIP:
3 Scholarships
offered to students planning to pursue engineering or business
career. Applications available in the Guidance Office.
 JOHN ADAMS, JR. AMERICAN LEGION POST 925:
Three $1,500 Scholarships awarded to NNCS Students.
Applications available in the Guidance Office.
 AMERICAN LEGION POST 925:
A $200 award to any
student who completes basic training in the Armed Forces.
Submission forms available in the Guidance Office.
 CHAD
COMINS
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP:
A
Scholarship available to a senior who demonstrates a love for
the performing arts. Applications available in the Guidance
Office.
 JULES OF LIFE FOUNDATION:
A $4,000 scholarship is
available to students planning to continue their education in
college. Must show financial need. Applications available in
the Guidance Office.
 AGATI-LABORERS’ LOCAL 322:
A Scholarship offered to
sons, daughters and spouses of active, retired, deceased and
disabled laborer’s union 322 members.
Applications are
available in the Guidance Office.
 SHAWN W. SNOW SCHOLARSHIP:
A Scholarship
available to students seeking a career in Law Enforcement.
Applications available in the Guidance Office.
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 NEW
YORK
ASSOCIATION:
STATE
RETIRED
TEACHER’S
2 Scholarships to students planning to
pursue the field of education. Applications available in the
Guidance Office.
 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS:
A
Scholarship for students entering an engineering or related
field. Applications available in the Guidance Office.
 NORTHERN ZONE OF THE NEW YORK STATE RETIRED
TEACHERS’ASSOCIATION:
A Scholarship offered to
students planning to pursue a teaching degree. Applications
available in the Guidance Office.
 POTSDAM HOSPITAL GUILD:
A Scholarship offered to a
hard working student who is interested in pursuing a degree in
the health care field and who has shown commitment to the
community through service, work ethic and character.
Applications available in the Guidance Office.
 SHIRLEY EAGLES SCHOLARSHIP:
SeaComm Federal
Credit Union offers this scholarship to students that have a
GPA of 85 or higher AND who are members or the son/daughter
of members of the credit union. Applications available in the
Guidance Office.
 LAURA DAVEY WRIGHT:
A Scholarship available to
students pursuing a career in a health career. Applications
available in the Guidance Office.
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 KEVIN
P.
WHALEN
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP:
Scholarship created by Kevin Whalen’s friends to recognize a
student who graduated with at least an 80 average and played
sports. Students who plan to attend a nearby college will be
given extra consideration. Student applying must write an
essay addressing the importance of community and what your
role in our community has been and how you intend to play a
role in the community in the future. COMPLETED ESSAYS
MUST BE RETURNED TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
****** SENIOR AWARD APPLICATION FORM DUE
TO GUIDANCE OFFICE BY MID MAY (FORM
INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS PACKET)******
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JUNE 2015
 ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
$1,000
award each year for the winner (s). To apply student must submit
an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the
website, http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
 BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP:
Offered to student athletes. To
apply go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com.
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