Our chapter's Awards Policy is changing to include all Colonie Central High School Seniors
SCDFS Scholarship Awards Policy
The 2021 scholarships are available to
ALL COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
planning to attend a full-time accredited
two-year or four-year College or University by the Fall 2020.
Our 2021 Scholarships are listed below:
CONTRIBUTOR |
BASIS OF SCHOLARSHIP |
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
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Above the Rim Scholarship ESSAY: How has Basketball helped shape you as an individual
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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
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$250 |
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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 |
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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?
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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
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Backyard Fence Future Leader Scholarship |
Strong background in volunteering Strong Community Service Average of 85 or better |
$500 |
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Dr. Thomas A Brown / Cecile B. David Scholarship (3 scholarships) |
Will attend community college OR Pursuing a degree in social work |
$400 each |
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Bonnie Bucci Memorial Scholarship
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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 |
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Anne Bernice Bytner Memorial Scholarship ESSAY: Please describe what it personally means to you to be able to care for the sick
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Student who will pursue a degree in Nursing, and has volunteer experience in either a hospital or nursing home |
$500 |
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J. Dennis Cafaro Memorial Scholarship |
Student who will enter field of Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting Community Service, Leadership
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$1,000 |
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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.
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$500 |
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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
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$1,000 |
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Dolores Carona Memorial Scholarship (2 Scholarships) |
Student who will pursue a degree in education |
$600 |
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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 |
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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.
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$250 |
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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.)
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$3,000 |
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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
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$500 |
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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
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$500 |
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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.
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$500 |
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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
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$250 |
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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
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$1,000 |
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MacKenzie Kate Malone Memorial Scholarship |
Female senior who plays three sports, volunteers regularly and has a true love for traveling |
$1,000 |
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The Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Marcelle Memorial Scholarship
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Displays outstanding effort in Social Studies |
$500 |
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Metro Ford Scholarship |
Pursuing a career in automotive industry or business Community Involvement
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$500 |
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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
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$1,000 |
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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)
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$500 |
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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 |
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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
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$500 |
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Pure Adapt Web Technologies (2 scholarships)
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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
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$500 each
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Raider Memorial Scholarship |
Community Involvement |
$500 |
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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
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David Scaringe Memorial Scholarship II |
Pursuing a college education in engineering |
$1,000 |
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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 |
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Sheila Allen Memorial Scholarship 2021
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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.
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$300
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South Colonie Youth Girls Softball Scholarship (1 Scholarship) ESSAY: "Please describe what playing softball has taught you?"
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This scholarship is awarded to a female student who played softball with the South Colonie Softball League |
$500 |
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Edward J. Szesnat III Memorial Scholarship (4-Year scholarship) ESSAY: Describe a lesson you learned by playing sports
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Student Athlete or Cheerleader |
$500 each year |
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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 |
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Greg Aidala Presents: "The Knock-Knock, Who's There?" Scholarship |
Student planning on attending college for a degree in the Arts. |
$250 |
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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 |
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The Lauren Tanski - Literature and Arts Scholarship
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Pursuing a degree in Literature, Journalism, Photography or other arts Reference by a CCHS staff member |
$500 |
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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 |
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The Vito Ramundo Scholarship (3 scholarships)
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At least one male and one female Attending Siena College Community involvement OR Played sports on a team Average of 85+ |
$500 each |
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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
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West Albany Italian Benevolent Society & Women's Auxiliary Italian Scholarship ESSAY: Describe how the Italian language has made a difference in your life.
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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
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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 |
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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.
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South Colonie Alumni Scholarship
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Community Involvement Average of 80 or greater
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$500 |
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Chapter Scholarships (Multiple scholarships) |
Community Involvement Volunteerism Average of 80 or greater
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$500 each |
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Directors Scholarship(s)
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Community Involvement Volunteerism Average of 80 or greater
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$500 each
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