Our 2024 Scholarship Winners:
Above the Rim Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who played Varsity Boys Basketball and had an average of 85 or above and did not receive a full scholarship from college. The student wrote an essay describing how basketball helped to shape them as an individual.
$500 each: Trey-Von Owens-Cody, Cameron Trimarchi
Adriana Truesell Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who plans to pursue a degree in nursing or medicine. The student wrote an essay describing what field most intrigues them in the study of nursing or medicine. This award is in memory of Adrianna Truesell, a Colonie Central High School student who left us too soon.
$500: Lillian Rogers
Anne Bernice Bytner Memorial Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who plans to pursue a career in nursing and has volunteer experience in a hospital or nursing home.
$1,000: Ella Lewis
Backyard Fence Acts of Kindness Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior known for acts of kindness and who is a selfless advocate for others. The student will attend either a two or four year college.
$500: Alexa Taleporos
Cannon Funeral Home Caregiver Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will be pursuing a degree that is considered to be a caregiver role, such as nursing, physical therapy, medical professional, or pharmacist, or may be a student who has demonstrated caregiving as a volunteer in a community-based organization.
$500: Lillian Rogers
Colonie Cheerleading
This scholarship is awarded to two senior cheerleaders on Varsity who intend to study at a two or four year college or vocational school. The students were involved in community service and wrote an essay describing how cheerleading affected their life and how it will affect their future plans.
$250 each: Sydnie Snyder, Keira Fitzgerald
Colonie Police Benevolent Assoc. Investment in the Future Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will attend a two or four year college. The student has a GPA of 85 or above and is involved in community service. The student wrote an essay on how they plan to better their community.
$500: Raina Waraich
Colonie Pride Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated a passion for community service. This student has made a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community or identifies as LGBTQ+. This award has been enhanced by the Dr. Irving Fradkin Legacy Awards Grant.
$500: Grace Conley
Colonie Youth Court Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who participated in Colonie Youth Court for two years, including senior year. The student has a GPA of 80 or above and wrote an essay on the importance of the Youth Court in the community. The student plans to pursue a degree in either teaching, criminal justice, law, sociology, psychology, or political science.
$750: Ryan Kozel
David Michael Camadine Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior that demonstrates leadership and is active in community service. The student is attending a two or four year college and has a GPA of 2.5 or above. The student demonstrates financial need and wrote an essay on their need for financial aid, as well as describing their school activities, leadership, education and career goals, and any unusual personal or family hardships.
$2,500 per year for 4 years: Zorawar Singh Rai
David Scaringe Memorial Scholarship I
This scholarship is awarded to a senior pursuing a career in engineering with a secondary interest in music. The student wrote an essay describing how they are deserving of this scholarship.
$1,000: Julia Bancheri
David Scaringe Memorial Scholarship II
This scholarship is awarded to a senior pursuing a career in engineering.
$1,000: Vaughn Pollack
Dr. Thomas A Brown / Cecile B. David Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to three seniors who will be attending a community college or pursuing a degree in social work. Dr. Thomas A Brown was Superintendent of Schools in South Colonie from 1989 to 2005. Cecile B. David was a long time South Colonie resident and former faculty member and Associate Dean of the School of Social Work at SUNY Albany.
$500 each: Megan Riegert, Belma Durakovic, Lincoln DiPace
Edward J. Szesnat III Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who is a student athlete or cheerleader. The student wrote an essay describing a lesson they learned from playing sports.
$500 per year for 4 years: Andrew Trimarchi
Fenimore Asset Management Inc. Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior in financial need.
$500: Hannah Slater
French and Spanish Language Award
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who intends to study foreign language in college and has a GPA above 90% in foreign language coursework over three years and has been active in the CCHS community.
$250: Rachael Rose
Greg Aidala Presents: "The Knock-Knock Who's There?" Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior planning on attending college for a degree in the arts.
$250: Delaney Wickham
J. Dennis Cafaro Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will be pursuing a degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics and has demonstrated community service and leadership.
$1,000: Ryan Kozel
John F. Cavotta Technology Award
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has expressed an interest in and taken classes in technology and will be attending a two or four year college for technology. This Scholarship is in memory of John F. Cavotta, a former South Colonie Teacher.
$300: Sydney Le
Jonathan D. Kirk Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will pursue a two or four year degree in business, accounting, finance, or a health-related field and has maintained an average of a B or above. The student has experienced health or medical challenges personally, or within their family, and has a proven record of volunteer work.
$500: Marissa Osei
Justin Mirabile Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior continuing their education in the technology industry. The student wrote an essay and displays academic achievement and community involvement.
$1,000: Gosephine Lizzi
Kathie Kirk Patrizio Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will pursue a career in health care or medical research. The student has an average above 80% and has shown community involvement. The student wrote an essay explaining who or what influenced them to become part of the healthcare field.
$500: Lauren Rosenberger
Kathleen Grace Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior that will attend a two or four year college. This student comes from a single parent household and is active in community service.
$500: Vaughn Pollack
The Lauren Tanski Literature and Arts Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior going to college to study literature, photography, journalism, or other forms of art.
$500: Cecilia Perry
Lawrence A. Bach Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who is currently enrolled in music and has participated in a CCHS performing group all four years. The student wrote an essay describing musical activities, how they have used music to serve the community, and how these experiences will be applied to future plans. A letter of recommendation from a CCHS music teacher is required.
$500: Mukundan Thanigaivelan
Liam Pickett Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who intends to become a teacher and has participated in theater arts in school or in community theater. This award is in memory of Liam Pickett, a Colonie Central High School graduate who left us too soon.
$1,000: Hannah Slater
MacKenzie Kate Malone Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a female senior who has a true passion for helping the less fortunate through volunteer work, who has a love for traveling, and was an athlete who ran Cross Country, Track, or played Lacrosse.
$3,000: Katherine Boardman
Metro Ford Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated academic achievement and is enrolling in college to study business or automotive technology.
$500: Alexa Taleporos
Michael & Karen Grignon Service to Humanity Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who plans to pursue a career in social work, psychology, public health or counseling.
$300: Emma Lupe
Michael & Patricia Carey Appreciation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior 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. The student wrote an essay explaining the medical or financial situation, the reason for attending college, and what the student hopes to accomplish in the future.
$1,000: Jeremy Tharian
Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Marcelle Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who displays outstanding effort in Social Studies and who is continuing their education at a college or a university.
$600: Grace Kahil
Nelson Family "Brass Ring" Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will pursue a degree in business, finance, or economics. The student will be attending a two or four year college and has an average above 80%. The student wrote an essay discussing the potential for artificial intelligence to end all wars.
$300: Ryan Kozel
NexGen Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will pursue a degree in the engineering field.
$500: Sydney Le
Pure Adapt Web Technologies Scholarships
Pure Adapt, Inc. is locally owned and operated by four Colonie High School graduates from the classes of 1999 and 2000. Pure Adapt designs, develops, markets, and operates e-commerce stores and other websites in an array of industries. This Pure Adapt Web Technologies Scholarship is awarded to two seniors who have an active interest in any area of web technologies and will attend college in the Capital Region.
$500 each: Andrew Pecak, Mukundan Thanigaivelan
Raider Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior pursuing a two or four year degree and has given back to the community with a good heart. This award was created from money raised to create a memorial garden for Corey Womack and Justin Mirable who both died during their senior years at CCHS. This award now honors all CCHS alumni and staff who have gone before us and will always have a place in our hearts.
$500: Emma Lupe
Robert & Patricia Hagen Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated academic achievement while overcoming learning obstacles.
$500: Taylor Brooks
Ross Buddenhagen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who attended Lisha Kill Middle School, shows excellent community involvement, and plans to attend a two or four year university.
$500: Julia Bancheri
Shana Salecker Marra Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who will be pursuing a degree in special education. This award is in memory of Shanna Salecker Marra, a South Colonie Teacher.
$500: Megan Riegert
Sheila Allen Memorial Fund Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a female senior who had a 2.5 average or above, demonstrated community involvement, financial need, and demographic or social need. The student wrote an essay about the unfulfilled dreams of a specific person who motivated them to be successful. This scholarship is memory of Sheila Allen, a South Colonie High School student whose life was tragically cut short and her dreams unfulfilled.
$3,000: Gabriella Kolodziej
Sherry Family Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who ran Cross Country or Track and who plans to study either science or business in college. The student wrote an essay explaining how running has impacted their life.
$400: Madeline Duffy
South Colonie 75th Anniversary Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior for exceptional time and effort devoted to community service. Funding for this scholarship comes from South Colonie resident donations made at South Colonie 75th Anniversary Events. This award has been enhanced by the Dr. Irving Fradkin Legacy Awards Grant.
$1,000: Keira McFeeley
South Colonie Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior for exceptional time and effort devoted to community service. This scholarship was established in 1998 through a grass-roots effort of individual alumni.
$500: Michael Forst Jr.
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Chapter Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to seniors who have devoted exceptional time and effort to community involvement and volunteerism.
$500 each: Gabrielle Norton, Chelsea Mesick, Leah Thai, Liam Waite, Jordan Juliano, Sofia Callaghan, Avery Connolly, Kendall Abraham
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Directors Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to two seniors who have devoted exceptional time and effort to community involvement and volunteerism. Funding for these scholarships comes from individual South Colonie Dollars for Scholars officers and directors.
$500 each: Brionna Friebel, Eric Brizzell
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Chapter Scholarship: Albany County Legislature
This scholarship is awarded to two seniors who have devoted exceptional time and effort to community involvement and volunteerism. Funding for this scholarship comes from a grant from the Albany County Legislature.
$1,250 each: Cole Atkins, Marissa Osei
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Chapter Scholarship: Fran McCashion Memorial
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has devoted exceptional time and effort to community involvement and volunteerism. This award is in memory of Fran McCashion who was a beloved DFS Board Member, CCHS tutor, and active Colonie community booster. This award has been enhanced by the Dr. Irving Fradkin Legacy Awards Grant.
$1,000: Grace Kahil
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Chapter Scholarship: Morelli Family Foundation
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has devoted exceptional time and effort to community involvement and volunteerism. Funding for this scholarship comes from a grant from the Morelli Family Foundation.
$500: Jacob Kotary
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Chapter Scholarship: Music and the Arts
This scholarship is awarded to a senior pursuing a degree in music or the arts.
$500: Trey-Von Owens-Cody
South Colonie Dollars for Scholars Chapter Scholarship: Stewart's Holiday Match
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has devoted exceptional time and effort to community involvement and volunteerism. Funding for this scholarship comes from the Stewart's Shops Holiday Match.
$500: Jonah Snyder
South Colonie Girls Softball Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who played South Colonie Girls Softball as a youth. The student wrote an essay describing what playing softball has taught them.
$500: Mikayla Keane
Tabner, Ryan & Keniry LLP Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student athlete with an average of 85% or above who obtained a varsity letter during senior year and will attend a four year college.
$500: Julia Bancheri
The Vito Ramundo Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to two seniors who plan to attend Siena College. These scholarships are based on community involvement. The students maintained an average of 90% or above and plan to major in business, finance, accounting, insurance or data analytics.
$500 each: Samantha Zorian, Jeremy Tharian
West Albany Italian Benevolent Society & Women's Auxiliary Italian Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who has excelled in Italian I and Italian II with an average of 92% or above, demonstrates enthusiasm for the Italian language and culture, speaks the Italian language both inside and outside of class, demonstrates community involvement, and will attend a two or four year college or university. The student wrote an essay describing how the Italian language has made a difference in their life.
$500: Kate Palmer
Yours in Service Key Club Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to two seniors who are members in good standing and have shown exemplary service in leadership and volunteerism to school and community. The students wrote an essay describing how Key Club has affected them.
$250 each: Raina Waraich, Samantha Zorian
