• Scholarships
     

    Why are scholarships important?


         Scholarships provide opportunity for many students to earn an education. In some cases, without assistance from outside sources, students may have trouble affording the degree that they will need in order to achieve their goals. Scholarships can have a great impact on helping a student to earn their degree and become a contributing member of society. Scholarships can lessen the financial strain many students will face during their years at university, and upon leaving school.

    Where does the funding for scholarships come from?


         Funding can come from a variety of different sources. School alumni programs, large and small companies, and private donors are just to name a few.

    What types of scholarships are available?


         Academic: Exceptional performance in academics
         Athletic: Exceptional performance in athletics or team leadership
         Artistic: Exceptional performance in the arts
         Private: Some scholarships will have their own requirements to include things such as:
         volunteering, community service, skilled trade, etc.

    How much money will a scholarship give me?


         It depends on the individual scholarship. Please note, many scholarships will not cover the entire cost of tuition. Most scholarships will have funds allocated for specific portions of curriculum or supplies that the student must pay their school for. We encourage students to apply for as many scholarships as they qualify for. You are not limited to how many scholarships you may apply to, or how many or a certain financial amount you may receive.

         Scholarships can play a huge part in lessening the financial burden placed upon students, and often, their parents. Take advantage of our scholarship program, and apply, apply, apply!  

     

  • American Legion Post 1142 Candace Ann Cook Memorial Scholarship  #2

    Award: $2,000, Due Date: March 24, 2025

     

    Guidelines:

    • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior enrolled in a Niagara County high school
    • Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA, or higher
    • Applicant must be pursuing a degree in Health and Human Services or Medical Field

     

    Requirements:

    • Completed Application Form
    • 2 Letters of Reference; 1- Personal (Good Person) 1-Professional
    • Up to 500-word essay addressing the 3 G’s (Good grades, Good Person, and Gracious) and how it relates to yourself
    • Acceptance Letter from a 2- or 4-year college

     

     

    Award Presentation

    Selectee will be notified either by phone or email, along with date scholarship will be awarded. The presentation will be no later than June 14th of their senior year and will be held at the American Legion Post 1142.

     

    ALL REQUIREMENTS in GOOD ORDER Due to Guidance: March 24, 2025

    An application form can be found in the “Scholarship Applications” tab on the Counseling Center web page or in the Guidance Office

     
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  • New York Credit Union Association’s Scholarship  #3

     Due Date: January 17, 2025

    Guidelines:

    • Open to Seniors who are a member of a participating New York Credit Union.
    • Seniors attending a two- or four -year accredited educational institution or trade school for the first time in the fall of 2025.
    • The Senior agrees to use any scholarship funds awarded by January 31, 2026 at the accredited educational institution only.

     Follow Instructions to complete.

    1. Complete the scholarship application form online (link provided below). You will need to download and save it before completing the form.
    2. The applicant must obtain a credit union verification code from their credit union in order to verify eligibility.
    3. The application must be submitted with:
    • High school transcript (please come to guidance for your unofficial transcript)
    • An essay response
    1. The applicant and parent/guardian must sign the Certification and Release Authorization on the last page of the application form.
    2. The application, transcripts and essay must be submitted to the New York Credit Union Association no later than January 17, 2025. 

    USE THIS LINK TO SUBMIT:

    https://nycua.org/uniting/scholarship-program/college-scholarship-program-applicants

    Application process: MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ONLINE TO THE LINK PROVIDED BY: January 17, 2025.  

    See Applications under "scholarships" tab on Counseling Center website.
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  • JENKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP #4

    Award: $4,000(paid in installments)   Due: December 5, 2024

     

    Guidelines:

    • Open to Seniors who will be pursuing a degree in education.
    • Plan to attend a college of the State University of New York for baccalaureate degree OR plan to attend a two year community college before transferring to a baccalaureate degree program in education in a college of the State University of New York.
    • Attend a high school in New York State in a school where there is a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing.

     

     Follow Part A Instructions to complete.

    1. Have the PTA president fill out and sign the PTA Unit information at the top of the page ( A blank will automatically disqualify the application) * This has been filled out*
    2. Follow all directions carefully. Give detailed answers to ALL questions on this application.
    3. The transcript is the only attachment allowed and attached by the guidance office. All other supplemental sheets (including an essay and recommendations attached rather than using the space provided) will not be considered.
    4. Application must be signed by the student and a parent or guardian.
    5. When you have completed your part of the application, bring it to the guidance office to complete the recommendation section of the application and attach a transcript. *Part B is for guidance*.

    Application process: MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO GUIDANCE OFFICE IN GOOD ORDER BY: December 5, 2024

    See Applications under "Scholarships" tab on Counseling Center website.
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  • AAUW "Women Entering College" Scholarship #5

    Guidelines:

    • The scholarship award amount will be $5,000 each for two winners for a total of $10,000
    • All high school senior girls attending an Erie or Niagara County high school are eligible
    • Applicant must be attending (full time) any accredited college
      (two year or four year) the following fall
    • Applicant must have a GPA of at least 95 (or 3.5 on 4.0 scale)
    • Applicant must complete an application- Download from the Counseling Center Website
    • Applicant must submit 2 letters of recommendation. One from outside school (job or volunteer supervisor) and one from inside school.
    • Applicant must obtain an official high school transcript forwarded by the school
    • Applicant must attend a personal interview if requested to do so.
    • Applications must be typed or computer generated. Handwritten or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.


    Due to Guidance by: 2/14/2025 – ALL REQUIREMENTS in GOOD ORDER

    See applications page under "Scholarship" tab on Counseling Center website.
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  • DAR Good Citizen Award #1

     

    Award: Varies        Due Date: October 22, 2024

    Guidelines:

     

    • Open to all senior class students
    • Must possess the following qualities:
    • Dependability (which includes truthfulness, loyalty, punctuality, and being worthy of trust)
    • Service (which includes cooperation, courtesy, and contributing to the welfare of others)
    • Leadership (which includes personality, self-control, and ability to assume responsibility, ability to inspire others, and a decision-maker)
    • Patriotism (which includes devotion to and support of one’s country, supporting service members and veterans, working for causes that make one’s community stronger, and appreciating the cultural and historic importance of America’s unique population)

     

     

     

    Follow Part I & Part II instructions to complete:

     

    *Complete the student cover sheet.

     

    *Complete the following in outline format: A. List high school activities, including offices held, awards received, athletic, music,etc. B. describe briefly how your efforts to serve your community have been effective or have made a difference, C. express your future plans, education and career goals, and aspirations in life, D. list extracurricular activities, scouting, after-school or summer jobs, hobbies, etc. E. describe briefly why you feel the four qualities of a DAR Good Citizen are important and how you have tried to exhibit those qualities in your life and in relationship with others. Include 2 Letters of Recommendation and Guidance will attach a transcript.

     

    **If selected as the DAR Good Citizen

    Part III is a timed essay to be administered under supervision of faculty and must be completed at one sitting, within a 2 hour time limit without assistance or reference materials.

    Each contest entry is evaluated by independent, non-DAR judges.  The winning entry is advanced through state, divisional, and national levels of judging.

     

    Application process: MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO GUIDANCE OFFICE IN GOOD ORDER BY: October 22, 2024

     

    See Applications under "Scholarships" tab on Counseling Center website.

     
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