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Above the Rim Scholarship

(2 Scholarships)

ESSAY: Please describe lessons learned from basketball that you'll carry with you into adulthood. 

Current Varsity Boys' Basketball Player

Intent to enroll at a secondary or vocational school with no full scholarship offers. 

$500

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

(1 Scholarship)

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

$250

Sheila Allen Memorial Scholarship

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

(1 Scholarship)

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

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?

(1 Scholarship)

Must be attending a 4-year college

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

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

(1 Scholarship)

Student known for acts of kindness, advocate for others

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

$500 each

Ross Buddenhagen Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Awarded to a senior who attended Lisha Kill Middle School who plans to pursue their education at a two or four year school.

Student has performed consistent community involvement.

$500

Anne Bernice Bytner Memorial Scholarship

(1 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

(1 Scholarship)

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

Community Service, Leadership

$1,000

David Michael Camadine Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

ESSAY: Outline need for financial aid, describe school activities and leadership, education and career goals, and any unusual hardships brought on by family and personal circumstances.

Student attending a 2 or 4 year college, GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrating financial need, leadership, and community service.

$2,500

Cannon Funeral Home Caregiver Scholarship

(1 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

(1 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

The John F. Cavotta Technology Award

(1 Scholarship)

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

$300

Colonie Cheerleading 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

Colonie Police Benevolent Assoc. Investment in the Future Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Student will attend 2 or 4 year school, 85% or better average, Community Service

$500

Colonie Pride Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

ESSAY: 500 words - Describe how your community service has made a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ Community or on issues important to the LGBTQ+ community.

Student who demonstrates passion to community service, who has made a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community, or student who identifies as LGBTQ+.

$500

Colonie Youth Court Scholarship

ESSAY: "Please write a 250-word essay on the importance of the Youth Court in the community

(1 Scholarship)

This scholarship is awarded to a student who has at least two years of service in Youth Court, including Senior year.  Student must have GPA of 80+ and answer essay. Student plans to pursue a degree in either teaching, criminal justice, law, political science, sociology, psychology, political science or advocacy related programs.

$750

Fenimore Asset Management Inc.

(1 Scholarship)

Student in need.

$500

French and Spanish Language Award

(1 Scholarship)

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

Kathleen Grace Memorial Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

ESSAY:

2 or 4 year University, student must come from single parent household, community service.

$500

Michael & Karen Grignon Service to Humanity Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Student who intends to pursue social work, psychology or counseling, or public health. 

$250

Robert & Patricia Hagen Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

A student who will attend 2 or 4 year college, who has achieved success while overcoming academic challenges.

$500

Key Club, Yours in Service 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 each

The Jonathan D. Kirk Memorial Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

A senior pursuing a two or four year degree in Business or Medical program.

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

Student has been active in community with an 85+ average.

$500

MacKenzie Kate Malone Memorial Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Female senior who has a true passion for helping the less fortunate through volunteer work, has a love of traveling, and is an athlete who runs Cross Country, Track or plays Lacrosse.

$1,000

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

(1 Scholarship)

Displays outstanding effort in Social Studies

$600

Metro Ford Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Enrolling in college to study business or automotive technology.

Community Involvement, Academic Achievement

$500

Justin Mirabile Memorial Scholarship

ESSAY:  Why student is deserving of this scholarship. 

(1 Scholarship)

Technology student enrolling in an accredited college

Demonstrate academic achievement at CCHS

Community Involvement

$1,000

Musical Advancement Scholarship

(1 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 potential for artificial intelligence to end all wars (submission must be student's own work, not assisted by artificial intelligence).

(1 Scholarship)

GPA of 80+

Attending 2 or 4 year school

Plans to study Finance, Business or Economics

$300

NextGen Engineering Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Student must be pursuing a degree in the Engineering field

$500

Kathie Kirk Patrizio Memorial Scholarship

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

(1 Scholarship)

Pursuing a career in health care or medical research

Average of 80 or greater

Community Involvement

$500

Liam Pickett Memorial Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

ESSAY: What does theatre mean to you and how will you keep theater alive in your life and community?

Student intends to become a teacher has participated in Middle School or High School Drama Clubs, or outside Community Theatre.

$1,000

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

(1 Scholarship)

Community Involvement

$500

David Scaringe Memorial Scholarship I

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

(1 Scholarship)

Pursuing a college education in engineering

Secondary interest in music

$1,000

David Scaringe Memorial Scholarship II

(1 Scholarship)

Pursuing a college education in engineering

$1,000

Shana Salecker Marra Memorial Scholarship

(1 scholarship)

Student who will pursue a degree in Special Education

Can be two or four year college.

         $500

Sherry Family Scholarship

ESSAY: How has running helped you?

300-500 words please.

(1 scholarship)

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

$400

South Colonie Girls Softball Scholarship

(1 scholarship)

The recipient will be a female senior who participated in the South Colonie Girls Softball Leage for a minimum of two years.

$500

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

ESSAY: Describe a lesson you learned by playing sports

(1 Scholarship)

Student Athlete or Cheerleader

$500

 each year

Tabner, Ryan & Keniry LLP Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Student Athlete who obtained a varsity letter during senior year

Will attend a 4-year college or university

Average of 85 or greater

$500

The Lauren Tanski - Memorial Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Pursuing a degree in Journalism or the Arts

Reference by a CCHS staff member

$500

The Adriana Truesell Memorial Scholarship

(1 Scholarship)

Student intends to pursue degree or certification in nursing or medical

$500

The Vito Ramundo Scholarship

 (2 Scholarships)

At least one male and one female student

Attending Siena College, will study Finance, Business, Accounting, Insurance or Data Analytics.

$500

each

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

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

(1 Scholarship)

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

 $500

All applicants, if qualified, will automatically be considered for the scholarships listed below, but must apply to South Colonie DFS Chapter Scholarships.

South Colonie Alumni Scholarship

(Apply as SCDFS Chapter Scholarships)

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

South Colonie Dollars for Scholars

Directors Scholarship(s)

(Apply as SCDFS Chapter Scholarships)

Community Involvement

Volunteerism

Average of 80 or greater 

$500

each

South Colonie Dollars for Scholars

Albany County Legislature Scholarships

(4 Scholarships)

Community Involvement

Volunteerism

Average of 80 or greater

$600