CONTRIBUTOR

BASIS OF

SCHOLARSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT

Above the Rim Scholarship

ESSAY: How has Basketball helped shape you as an individual

Sponsored by Colonie Boys Basketball

Student currently participating in the Basketball program

Cumulative average of 85 or above

Will attend a two or four year college, but does not have a full scholarship

$250

Adriana Truesell Memorial Scholarship

ESSAY:  What field most intrigues you in the study of nursing or medicine?  (ie: NICU, emergency, hospice care, cancer treatment       

250-500 words please

Student intends to pursue degree or certification in nursing or medical. 

$500

Lawrence A. Bach Memorial Scholarship

ESSAY: Describe your musical activities. What do you feel you have gained from your musical experience? How do you intend to apply these experiences toward your future plans?

Must be attending a 4-year college

Currently enrolled in music and has participated in a CCHS performing group all years in high school.

Letter of recommendation from a CCHS music teacher.

Preference will be given to candidates who have used their music to serve the community.

 $500

Backyard Fence Future Leader Scholarship

Strong background in volunteering

Strong Community Service

Average of 85 or better

$500

Dr. Thomas A Brown / Cecile B. David Scholarship (3 scholarships)

Will attend community college

OR

Pursuing a degree in social work

$400 each

Bonnie Bucci Memorial Scholarship

Student pursuing education degree

                      OR

Student who played Varsity Golf

                      OR

Student who sang choir or played in the band who will pursue a music degree

$500

Anne Bernice Bytner Memorial Scholarship

ESSAY: Please describe what it personally means to you to be able to care for the sick

Student who will pursue a degree in Nursing, and has volunteer experience in either a hospital or nursing home

$500

J. Dennis Cafaro Memorial Scholarship

Student who will enter field of Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting

Community Service, Leadership

$1,000

Cannon Funeral Home Caregiver Scholarship

Student who will enter a field as a Caregiver; ie: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Medical or Pharmacist or a student who demonstrated caregiving as a volunteer in community-based organizations.

$500

Michael and Patricia Carey Appreciation Scholarship

ESSAY: Explain your medical / financial situation, reason for attending college and what you hope to accomplish in the future

Student who has experienced severe medical hardship or had a family member who experienced a medical hardship making it hard for the family to pay college costs

Student can be seeking two or four year degree

Award can be given anonymously if desired by student

$1,000

Dolores Carona Memorial Scholarship

(2 Scholarships)

Student who will pursue a degree in education

$600

Milton L. Flood Memorial Boys Football Scholarship

ESSAY: "How this team sport prepared me for my future"

High School football player

Coach's evaluation

$500

French and Spanish Language Award

Student who intends to study foreign language in college and has a GPA of 90+ average in foreign language coursework over three years. 

Student must be active in CCHS community.

$250

Friends of Sheila Allen Scholarship

ESSAY: Please write a 600-800 word essay about the unfulfilled dreams of a specific person who motivates you to success.

Awarded to a female who will attend college, with a 2.8 average through junior year who has demonstrated community involvement, financial need or demographic or social need (first in family to attend college, family trauma, etc.)

$3,000

Patricia H. Gordon Memorial Scholarship

Pursuing higher education in field of Special Ed or Elementary Ed

Love of music and has pursued it as a member of school-related music group

$500

Robert & Patricia Hagen Scholarship

A special education program student who will attend 2 or 4 year college. For example, a senior who has achieved success while overcoming learning obstacles

$500

Hsia Zappi Mental Wellbeing Scholarship

ESSAY #1: Mental illness comes in many different forms; invisible, visible, public and private and has any different effects.  Please reflect on how your mental health has impacted your life and how you live with it or combat it.  (500 words)

ESSAY #2: According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five youth live with a mental health condition but less than half receive treatment. How do you think schools could help address this problem? What do you think students could do to reduce stigma about mental illness and raise awareness about the importance of getting help? (250 words)

Awarded to a student who is struggling with or has overcome a mental illness.  Student must have a GPA of 80+ or submit an explanation for a lower grade.

$500

Key Club Contribution Scholarships

ESSAY: 200-250 words; How has Key Club affected you?

(2 Scholarships)

A senior who is a member in good standing of Key Club and who has shown leadership and volunteerism to school and local community

$250

The Jonathan D. Kirk Memorial Scholarship

ESSAY: Please provide a 250 to 300 word essay explaining how personal or family medical circumstances and/or your volunteer activities have helped to shape your goals for the future.

A senior pursuing a two or four year degree in Finance or Business Administration

Proven record of volunteer work

Has faced medical challenges, personally or in immediate family during high school

$1,000

MacKenzie Kate Malone Memorial Scholarship

Female senior who plays three sports, volunteers regularly and has a true love for traveling

$1,000

The Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Marcelle Memorial                          Scholarship

Displays outstanding effort in Social Studies

$500

Metro Ford Scholarship

Pursuing a career in automotive industry or business

Community Involvement

$500

Justin Mirabile Memorial Scholarship

ESSAY:  Why student is deserving of this scholarship. 

Technology student enrolling in an accredited college

Demonstrate academic achievement at CCHS

Community Involvement

$1,000

Musical Advancement Scholarship

Pursuing a Music degree

Participated for at least 3 years in a high school performing group

Letter of recommendation from a music teacher (private or school)

$500

Nelson Family Brass Ring Scholarship

ESSAY: 300-500 word response to - Discuss the role of private companies in the fight against Covid-19.  Cite at least two companies and their impact.

GPA of 75+

Attending 2 or 4 year school

Plans to study Finance, Business or Economics

$500

Kathie Kirk Patrizio Memorial Scholarship

ESSAY:  What or who in your life has influenced you to become part of the healthcare field?

Pursuing a career in health care or medical research

Average of 80 or greater

Community Involvement

$500

Pure Adapt Web Technologies

(2 scholarships)

Grade average over 85

Will attend college in the Capital Region

Has an active interest in any area(s) of web technologies

Pursuing a degree in a related field

 $500

  each

Raider Memorial Scholarship

Community Involvement

$500

David Scaringe Memorial Scholarship I

ESSAY:  Why do you feel you are deserving of this scholarship?  

Pursuing a college education in engineering

Secondary interest in music

$1,000

David Scaringe Memorial Scholarship II

Pursuing a college education in engineering

$1,000

Shana Salecker Marra Memorial Scholarship

(2 scholarships)

Student who will pursue a degree in Special Education

Can be two or four year college.

$250

each

Sheila Allen Memorial Scholarship 2021

• ESSAY: What has motivated you so far?  What inspires you to be successful in your chosen field?  300-500 words please

Awarded to a female pursuing a bachelor's degree in the field of teaching, medicine or government service

Demonstrated community involvement

Demonstrated financial need

$5,000

Sherry Family Scholarship

ESSAY: How has running helped you?

300-500 words please.

Student who ran Cross Country or Track in High School and plans to study Science or Business.

$400

South Colonie Cheerleading Booster Club Basketball Scholarship

(2 scholarships)

ESSAY: How has cheerleading affected your life and how will it affect your future plans?

Two seniors intending to pursue a two or four year secondary education

Community service

$250

each

South Colonie Friends of Theatre Arts -

Actor and Backstage Crew Theatre Scholarship

      (1 scholarship)

ESSAY: What does theater mean to you?  How has your life been affected by Covid-19 due to loss of theater?

300-500 words please

Student must be involved in Drama/Theater Club as an actor or backstage worker for a minimum of 3 years.  Due to Covid-19, this can include Lisha Kill or Sand Creek Drama Club performances.  Student must intend to continue theater involvement in college. 

$300

South Colonie Youth Girls Softball Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

ESSAY: "Please describe what playing softball has taught you?" 

This scholarship is awarded to a female student who played softball with the South Colonie Softball League

$500

Edward J. Szesnat III Memorial Scholarship (4-Year scholarship)

ESSAY: Describe a lesson you learned by playing sports

Student Athlete or Cheerleader

$500

 each year

Tabner, Ryan & Keniry LLP Scholarship

Student Athlete who obtained a varsity letter during junior or senior year

Will attend a 4-year college or university

Average of 85 or greater

$500

Greg Aidala Presents: "The Knock-Knock, Who's There?" Scholarship

Student planning on attending college for a degree in the Arts.

$250

The John F. Cavotta Technology Award

Student who has taken technology classes and will be attending a two or four year college or vocational school.

$250

The Lauren Tanski - Literature and Arts Scholarship

Pursuing a degree in Literature, Journalism, Photography or other arts

Reference by a CCHS staff member

$500

The Niko Strong Scholarship

Student that was challenged personally, academically or socially in the beginning stages of high school who turned it around and persevered, setting up success.

$508

The Vito Ramundo Scholarship

    (3 scholarships)

At least one male and one female

Attending Siena College

Community involvement OR

Played sports on a team

Average of 85+

$500

each

Amy Seyboth Tirador Memorial Scholarship

(2 scholarships)

Sponsor:  Electrical Workers Local #236 Motorcycle Club

Will attend a 2- or 4-year college

Currently in a music performing group and has participated in a performing group all years at CCHS

Letter of recommendation from a CCHS music teacher

 $250

  each

West Albany Italian Benevolent Society & Women's Auxiliary Italian Scholarship

ESSAY: Describe how the Italian language has made a difference in your life.

Excelled in Italian I and Italian II with an average of 92 or higher

Demonstrates enthusiasm for the Italian language and culture

Speaks the Italian language both in class  and outside of class

Will attend a 2-year or 4-year college

Community Involvement

 $250

Eleanor B. Grounds Winne Memorial Scholarship

Student who attended Roessleville Elementary School

Student going into the field of education

Student had good high school attendance

$250

All applicants, if qualified, will automatically be considered for the scholarships listed below and any additional scholarships which may be available after publication of this application. Students must apply for SCDFS Chapter Scholarships.

South Colonie Alumni Scholarship

Community Involvement

Average of 80 or greater  

$500

South Colonie Dollars for Scholars

Chapter Scholarships  

(Multiple scholarships)

Community Involvement

Volunteerism

Average of 80 or greater 

$500

each

South Colonie Dollars for Scholars

Directors Scholarship(s)

Community Involvement

Volunteerism

Average of 80 or greater 

$500

each