Scholarships
Below are scholarships that usually come through the guidance office. They are sorted by the month we typically receive them. The scholarships that are currently available are bolded. In addition to the provided links, paper copies are available in the guidance office.
Other national scholarships can be found online at www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, and through students’ personal Naviance accounts.
There are also other scholarship/awards that are typically given out by local family members or organizations. The criteria for each scholarship was determined by the individual(s) that created the scholarship. Some require a vote by staff members, some require a list of names to be provide to the family and they choose, others go through our scholarship committee comprised of the follow seven individuals.
Selection Committee Members:
Mrs. Tracy Palmer, Mrs. Adria Bukovsky, Mrs. Suzanne Culver, Mrs. Amanda Kane, Ms. Carrie Nelson, Mrs. Courtney Moore, and Mr. Jeff Parow
SEPTEMBER
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs - The 2024 application opened on August 1, 2023. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Eligibility:
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Deadline: November 13, 2023 Elks Scholarship
OCTOBER
GPO Federal Credit Union 2024 Scholarship Program - eligibility requirements and application attached. Deadline: January 5, 2024. GPO Application & Guidelines GPO Poster w/QR code
The Hagen Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. The attached brochure more fully explains eligibility, responsibilities, and benefits. The Hagan Scholarship Brochure
NOVEMBER
Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship Programs. See attached filer for details. Columbus Citizens... Columbus Citizens Flyer
DECEMBER
2023 Seed Scholars Program in Partnership w/Yale Women in Economics - for high school juniors.
Clark Foundation Scholarship – Any Mount Markham senior can apply for this scholarship. Selection is made solely by the Clark Foundation Scholarship Office Staff, and it typically based on students’ high school grade point average. All completed courses by the first semester of the senior year are counted into the Clark Average except the following group courses: Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Select Choir, and Physical Education.
Coolidge Scholarship – for high school juniors – is a full-ride, four-year merit scholarship. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria, along with the online application and much more information is available at coolidgescholars.org.
JANUARY
The CNY Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for high school seniors in the Central New York region. Applicants must be enrolled in an environmentally related degree program. For further details and application, see attached packet. Application deadline: March 1, 2024 Air & Waste Management criteria & application
The American Society of Military Comptrollers, CNY Leatherstocking Chapter, is sponsoring a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership abilities, an interest in the financial management career field, and academic promise. The ASMC Scholarships are for students entering the fields of Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or Economics. Application deadline: February 29, 2024. ASMC Scholarship Application
Horatio Alger Scholarship – criteria: high school junior, demonstrated critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income) and US Citizen. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $10,000 - $25,000. Apply online at scholars.horatioalger.org by March 15
FEBRUARY
Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Award AND Richard D'Alessandro Family Scholarship Award. Two (2) Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame Awards in the amount of $500 each and one (1) scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is granted by the Richard D'Alessandro family. See attached application with eligibility and criteria. Deadline: April 30, 2024. Greater Utica & D'Alessandro Scholarships
The New York Water Environment Association is a non-profit education organization of water professionals promoting sustainable water quality management through science, education and training. They offer over $50,000 in scholarships annually for students pursuing environmental degrees.
MARCH
The Lake & Valley Garden Club - once again, they would like to continue this tradition with a $500 or greater scholarship to a graduating senior who is planning on pursuing studies in horticulture, botany, landscape design or related fields. Application deadline: May 1, 2024
Lake & Valley Garden Club Application
The Gregory J. Wilsey Scholarship for 2024 is open to high school students majoring in a trade, fire, EMS, engineering, nursing or education. They will be awarding up to four $500 scholarships. Special consideration will be given to students who are volunteer firefighters. Applicants must reside in Oneida or Herkimer County. Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Gregory J. Wilsey Scholarship
The Epilepsy Foundation is offering 3 college scholarships to high school seniors or students who will be enrolled at any post high school institution of higher learning. The 3 scholarships are $1,000 each: The Nick Birchak Strength of Character College Scholarship, Barbara Quackenbush College Scholarship and The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Scholarship. The Stephen Piorkowski Scholarship is also available for $500. Scholarships will be awarded to students who are currently being treated for epilepsy and have plans to further education. Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024. Students only need to submit one application to be considered for all 4 awards. Epilepsy Foundation Scholarships
Two (2) O’Connor Engineering Scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 each will be awarded in 2024. The O’Connor Engineering Scholarship will be awarded to seniors currently attending a school in Herkimer County or a component of Herkimer BOCES who are in good standing, matriculated in the fall semester in Civil Engineering Tech, AAS, Electrical Engineering Tech, AAS or Mechanical Engineering Tech, AAS. The students must demonstrate outstanding community service and citizenship and have financial need. This application requires both a paper and video application which is detailed in the attached PDF. Deadline: May 1, 2024. O'Connor Engineering Application
4PetSake Scholarship Award - $500. This scholarship award is for applicants who plan to attend college or any other vocational institution in which they may attain a high education in a profession or trade in animal welfare. Deadline: May 1, 2024 4PetSake Application
The Cooperstown Art Association Art Scholarship opportunity! Accepting applications for their $1,400 Art Scholarship, open to local graduating high school seniors. Submit your application online today! Deadline: Friday, June 7th ... see attached details Art Scholarship Opportunity
The Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties offers several scholarship awards available to local students in Herkimer and Oneida counties each year. The scholarship application for 2023 is now open for students to apply for consideration for these awards. Interested students can review eligibility and apply online by visiting: https://foundationhoc.org/give/funds/connor-arthur-lynskey-memorial-scholarship-fund.
APRIL
Herkimer County Counselors' Association Scholarship 2024. In Loving Memory of Jessica Cooper. For students planning to pursue a career in counseling or human services (psychology, social work, etc.). Apply online: Application Due Monday, April 29th by midnight.
The Mohawk-Hudson Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is offering scholarship opportunity to qualifying graduating seniors seeking to continue their education with a goal of becoming a practicing civil engineer. They are offering two 4-year, $1,000 per year scholarships. Application deadline: Friday, April 12, 2024. See attached letter with application: Mohawk-Hudson Section American Society of Civil Engineers
Mount Markham Central School District Foundation Arts In Education Scholarship. Due May 1st to the HS Guidance Office. MMCSD Arts In Ed application
M.O.M.M.S. Scholarship - essay deadline: May 1st to the HS Guidance Office - description attached: MOMMS Application
MMTA Education Scholarship for seniors entering the field of teaching - deadline: May 1st to the HS Guidance Office. Application attached:
Leatherstocking Region Federal Credit Union (LSRFCU) has a scholarship program for all graduating seniors that will be attending college or trade school in the Fall of 2023, as long as you are a LSRFCU member. For those that are members, go on to their website and follow the instructions on the form: lsrfcu.org/scholarship-program. The form takes about 30 minutes to complete and includes a short essay. Or, there is a paper copy in the guidance office. For those that would like to join (cost is $1 plus $5 deposit into the account) call Matt Marrotta at 607-547-5700 ext. 114 and he will explain how you can join.
The SAANYS Region 8 Scholarship is open to any high school senior graduating in June who have demonstrated good school and community citizenship, are planning to go onto higher education, and who otherwise satisfy criteria by the SAANYS Region 8 Scholarship committee. SAANYS Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
MAY
PB&J Scholarship
JUNE