Scholarship Information

SCHOLARSHIPS


If you are interested in any of the Scholarships listed below,
please see Mrs. Flannery in Guidance for the Applications.


The Shannon Nicole Serkes Scholarship Award $3,500
 Seniors must submit an essay chosen from the following choices and must be returned to Guidance Office no later than
May 3rd , 2013
CHOOSE and write an essay on one of the following:
1. How do you exemplify the spirit of Shannon Serkes.
2. Whether you knew Shannon personally or just knew of her story, how has she made an impact on your life.
3.  Some people are most influenced by those closest to them. Others can have their lives changed by someone they have never met. Describe why Shannon Serkes is the most important person you've NEVER met.
 
Long Island Portuguese Lions Club
Manuel F. Martins memorial Scholarship
  For seniors with Portuguese ancestry and demonstrating leadership and service in community and school
Application available in Guidance with Mrs. Flannery
 
Italian Americans in Government Scholarship
Alfred F. Samenga, Jr. Memorial Scholarship  $2,000
For students of Italian heritage.
Deadline Friday, May 3, 2013 to Guidance Office
Applications can be picked up from Mrs. Flannery.
 
Inc.Village of Malverne CABLEVISION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of John F. Norris   $4,000
Applicant must be resident of Malverne, Application available with Mrs. Flannery in Guidance  Deadline May 15th
 
Island Federal Credit Union   $2,500
Applicant must have an Island FCU account. (No charge for
this)  Form available at islandfcu.com   Deadline May 23
 
Council of Leagues-Mercy Medical Center
Sister Mary Grace Memorial Scholarship Award
  Deadline is due in Guidance Office on April 22, 2013
See Mrs. Flannery for application
 
Irish-Americans in Government  Deadline to Guidance Office is Friday, April 19th - Must be of Irish-American ancestry and write an essay about what impact your heritage has had on your life.  See Mrs. Flannery in Guidance.
 
The Solon Society Inc.  Hellenic Cultural Society
  $2,000 scholarship    Deadline April 19th . See Mrs.Flannery
 
Adelphi University Physical Education Scholarship-
  Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship   $2,000
for students intending to enter the teaching of physical education at Adelphi.   Deadline June 15th .
 
Northrop Grumman NextGen Scholarship $10,000
 For students interested in Engineering Programs (Aerospace,Electrical,Mechanical or Computer Engineering and Applied Math/Statistics or Computer Science)

Gilbraitti Scholarship $500-Deadline March 30th
    Complete the application form, including the essay prior to the deadline.Get the application on the website:   http://ww.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com
 
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award -$500-
Deadline April 15th
 Must submit an essay along with the application: Essay 1000 words why you have chosen to volunteer your time and how that experience has changed your life.
 
Healthy Choices Scholarship $500-Deadline May 1st
  For Seniors:  application on line at:
 
Scholarship by Design Award $500-deadline May 1st
Applications on line at:  http://www.studentscholarships.org/
                                                  2013scholarships.php
 
Black and Lee Scholarship  $500 -deadline May 15th
 You must submit your essay prior to the deadline.application at:  http://wwwstudentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php
 
Caretenders Scholarship Program  $500 -deadline May 31 
 
LM Scholarship Program $1,000- deadline May 31st  
 Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and sumit an answer to the essay prior to deadline.  Applications and infor can be found at: http://www.forkliftcertifcationedmonton.com
 
Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship $500 -by June 1
Student must show that she has contributed a minimum of 10 hours of non-paid volunteer service within your communicty and have amaintained a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or highter.
 
Sedary & Associates Scholarship $500- deadline June 15th
Student must sumbit an essay answering the question on the sponsors website: http://www.abbotsfordlawyers.ca
 
Friedlander Upstander Award $2,500
offered by the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County
for student who has shown herself to be an Upstander against intolerance in any of its forms  https://www.holocaust-nassau.org/education/students
 
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Seniors who plan to major in the fields of study of:
engineering, technolgy, design or business with interest in the automotive industry.
www.buickachievers.com  Deadline February 28th
 
MOLLOY College  - Community Service Award
For Seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to her community and school.  See Mrs. Flannery at the Corde House for the application.   Deadline is March 1st.
 
AAA Annual Art Contest-Scholarship
please visit AAA.com/Safety  for submission requirements and entry form.
 
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Iota Theta Zeta Chapter
Finer Womanhood Scholarship
Application requres an essay of 250-500 words describing leadership ability, personal goals and personal experience.letters of recommendation from school and second letter by a minister or community leader.
Deadline due to Guidance Counselor by Tues. Feb. 12th
Pick up application from Mrs. Flannery in Corde House
 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  Nassau Alumnae Chapter
Offering scholarship to a senor who is planning to attend a
Historically Black College or University
Pick up application from Mrs. Flannery in Corde House
 
Herb Grayson Memorial Scholarship Application -Greater Long Island Running Club 2013-       $1,500  
Open to seniors who has taken an interst in running and who has been involved in service to the Long Island running community.   Applications are available with Mrs.Flannery in the Guidance Complex.   Deadline is April 1, 2013  
 
AMDA College & Conservatory of the Performing Arts Scholarship
Students interested in a BA of Fine arts or Conservatory Programs.  Please call for auditions and information
Admissions Office 800-367-7908   See Mrs. Flannery for application information
 
FASNY Volunteer Scholarship Program
Applicant or parent/guardian must be in good standing w/FASNY.  Must also be a current junior firefighter,RAM in volunteer dept, or volunteer with an EMS agency
One page essay on: "How my Community Involvement in the Fire Serice Has Affected My Life".
Deadline is March 15, 2013
Mrs. Flannery has application in her office.
 
Suffolk County Community College
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program- $15,000 Scholarship
2013 Competition will take place on Tuesday, May 7th please call 631-548-3701 or email rippeg@sunysuffolk.edu
YOU MUST REGISTER
 
University of Michigan - College of Engineering -
THe Geisinger Scholarship Program  - $20,000 annual award
For applications and additional information please visit at
 
SCAD The University for Creative Careers
Distinguished Scholars Awared  $20,000
A chance to be nominated by the ART DEPT for students with leadership skills demonstrated through co-curricular or extra-curricular involvement.(See Ms. Prehoda)
 
Tri County Independent Insurance Agents Association
Scholarships
 
1.The Joel S. Pollack Memorial Scholarship   $2,500
 
2. The Stephen T. Dooley Community Service Scholarship      $2,500
Download forms at: www.tricountyagents.com
 
Stephen J. Brady Scholarship    $5,000
Applicants must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacking hunger in the US.
 
Davidson Fellows Scholarships  
 
Gilbraitti Scholarship
   Essay required
 
Odenza Marketing Group Spring Scholarship
Must submit answers to essay questions found on application
 
Long Island 2 Day Walk for Brest Cancer Scholarship $2,500
Student must reside with a parent or guardian who is a survivor of Breast Cancer,or have resided with a victim.
Applications available at:  www.li2daywalk.org/scholarship.asp.
 
 
Maria A. Sciara Scholarship -  $1,000
Student must aspire to be a teacher and must reside or have resided with a survivor of a cancer other than breast cancer or have resided with a victim of cancer other than breast cancer.
Application: www.li2daywalk.org/scholarship.asp  or email at
 
The American Legion
Get Money for College- The kind you don't pay back!!
Scholarship and Financial Aid Information
 
A Mother's Gift Scholarship - $1,000  See your counselor for the application
Students must complete and return the following:
     1,000 word essay describing how the applicant's life has been affected by Cancer
     Completed application form.
 
Fairleigh Dickinson University    Full Tuition
Metropolitan Scholar annually renewable awards worth more than $132,00 over 4 years of study at FDU'S Metroplitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ.  You must be nominated by your Guidance Counselor- If interested please talk to your counselor.
 
Alfred State SUNY College of Technology
Distinguished Scholars Program
    Excellence in Education Scholarship   $16,700 per year
    Presidential Scholarship - $6,500 per year
    Alumni Scholarship  $500 per year
    Academic Distinction Scholarship  $1,000 per  year
   Out of State Scholarship  $2,000 per year
   Transfer Scholarship  $1,000 per year
  Visit:  www.alfredstate.edu  or Call  1-800-4-Alfred
 

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
U.S. Scholarship Program     This Scholarship program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in thier communities. Visit:  www.rmhc.org
 
Skidmore College  Music Scholarships
 Skidmore has one of the finest liberal arts music programs in America
Filene Scholarship visit:  www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship
Music Dept. Scholarship visit: www.skidmore.edu/academics/music
 
Drew University Scholarships
 Presidential Scholarship in the Arts
 Civic Engagement Scholarships
 RISE Science Scholarships
To learn more or apply for one of these awards visit
 
WACE Co-Op Scholarship Program - Up to Full Tuition for 4 years
(you must be  nominated by your Counselors)
If you are interested, please contact you Guidance Counselor
Schools that participate in this Program are:
    Clarkson University                Drexel University
    Johnson & Wales                   Georgia Inst.of Technology
    LIU Post                                SUNY Oswego
    Univ. of Cincinnati                  R.I. T.
    Miami Dade College               Univ.Mass. Lowell
    Kettering Univ.                       Univ. of Toledo
Deadline for these scholarships are February 15, 2013