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Scholarships
The Lowell Wolf Memorial Scholarship - Two $1,000 scholarships are available. Walk Safe Long Island has organized a scholarship for Long Island high school seniors who complete the attached traffic observation form and complete an essay as indicated in the attached forms.
Deadline: May 31, 2023
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Amy F. Wahl Memorial Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior in the Bridgehampton or Sagaponack School District. Students must possess a valid Hampton Library card, complete the required essay. Grammar, style and vocabulary will be considered.
Deadline: May 20, 2023.
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The Suffolk County Athletic Trainers Association Scholarship - will be awarding up to three scholarships valued between $500-$1000 to qualified graduating high school seniors who wish to pursue an education in athletic training/health sciences at the college level. The SCATA scholarship committee will decide and notify the final winners by June 2, 2023 and their guidance counselors will be notified. Please see attached for more information.
Deadline: May 19th, 2023.
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East End Women's Network Scholarship - Scholarship program will honor three deserving female high school graduates who have made a significant and positive differences in the community. An application, the required essay on What leadership means to me, two letters of recommendation, high school transcript and resume are required.
Deadline: April 14, 2023.
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Electrical & HVAC/R Training Center Scholarship - This $750 scholarship is for graduating high school students looking to begin a career in the Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) or Electrical Industries. Applicants must be highs school graduates who plan to enroll in a program no later than August 31 of the following year, must have an overall 75% or greater average and have completed ninth grade algebra. Please see attached for application and more details including the required essay.
Deadline: April 15, 2023
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc./Chi Rho Chapter Achievement Scholarship - Several $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students:
Requirements for receiving the scholarship are as follows:
- Must be an African American/Latino male student.
- Students who have been officially admitted to an accredited 2 or 4 year college program.
- Copy of High School Transcript - minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Students who have demonstrated a high degree of professionalism, and commitment to
obtaining a degree at an accredited institution.
- Student proof of registration in classes at 2 or 4 year college – (required from award
winners prior to distribution of check...not required for initial application).
- Two (2) letters of recommendation.
- Students must be a resident of Suffolk County
Letter of application will include the statement and questions below:
Please submit a typed personal statement titled “Chi Rho Chapter Achievement Scholarship”.
The statement should be 500 words in length and include:
- Career objectives
- Community service in which you may have been involved
- Special honors and awards you may have earned
- Outside activities and family commitments
- Other personal information which you would like to share about yourself.
Scholarship applications will be due on May 13, 2023 for the 2023 awards.
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Southampton Rotary Club Scholarship - An applicant must be a Bridgehampton High School student in their senior year who intends to pursue a college education within six months of graduating from high school.
***Deadline for submission is April 7, 2023. Applicants will be notified of scholarship decision by letter.
Scholarship award funds will be paid directly to the school.
***Please type or print clearly. Answer all questions completely. If you have no information to provide for a particular question, state “none, or N/A”. Feel free to attach an additional piece of paper to answer questions, but label the answer clearly with the name of the part you are answering.
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Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program for Truth and Reparations - The Scholars Program will strive to promote equity in education by offering scholarships to descendants of enslaved people. Applications will be accepted from all Black, African Americans and Caribbean Americans, who desire financial assistance for higher education or vocational training. More information can be found at dioceseli.org/reparations.
Deadline: March 31, 2023
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The Karish Education Fund of the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons is now accepting scholarship grant applications from qualified current and future students of horticulture and related fields (such as agriculture, botany, landscape architecture, garden design, and environmental science). Graduating high school seniors, professional certification participants and college level students are eligible to apply.
Additional information may be obtained on the HAH website: www.hahgarden.org under the Karish Scholarship Application tab. From the HAH site, click the provided link to be re-directed to our administrator’s site. After registering, further instructions and application forms can be accessed.
The application deadline is Earth Day - April 22, 2023. Please disregard other dates that may appear.
Jack and Jill Kathleen Taylor Memorial Community Scholarship - The purpose of this scholarship is to reward students of African Ancestry who exhibit exemplary commitment to serving their communities. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be planning to enroll in a Baccalaureate degree program. A completed application, letter of recommendation, transcript and typed essay must be submitted.
Deadline: April 1, 2023
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2023 Suffolk County Alumnae Chapter Memorial Scholarship - Class of 2023 graduates who are of African American or of African Heritage (male or female), are eligible to apply for our Suffolk County Alumnae Chapter Memorial Scholarship if they meet the following criteria:
• African American or of African Heritage
• Suffolk County resident
• Graduating from high school in 2023
• 3.0 cumulative average or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Participation in extra-curriculum activities, community service, and leadership qualities
• Plans to attend college for the next academic year
A completed application must include the upload of an official transcript (including first semester senior grades), SAT/ACT scores (optional), GPA, proof of college acceptance, and a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. All applications and letters of recommendations must be submitted by March 10th, 2023 @ 11:59PM. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. More information can be found at: dstscac.org/scholarshipapplication
Deadline: March 10, 2023
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Temple Adas Israel: The Road Forward Scholarship - The Social Justice Committee (SJC) of Temple Adas Israel builds relationships throughout the community with collective acts of lovingkindness. Our mission is “Tikkun Olam” - to help repair the world. Consistent with Jewish values and traditions, we embrace our neighbors with compassion. We have therefore established The Road Forward Scholarship to support local high school students who demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice. Student recipients of the scholarship will “pay it forward” through acts that help repair the world.
The Road Forward Scholarship Mission: The Road Forward strives to recognize and encourage a life-long passion for change-making in the youth of our community. To build relationships and spur social action in our community, scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors from local area schools.
Applicant Project Overview: High School students will be invited to fill out the attached application demonstrating their commitment to community service and social justice. All applicants must attend an interview (either in-person or via zoom). If you have a FAFSA Determination Form, please include it with the application.
Applications are due by April 7th . Scholarships to be awarded in June.
PLEASE RETURN TO:
Temple Adas Israel/Road Forward
PO Box 1378
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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Jonah's Mission For Kids - Senior Scholarship - will be awarded to a senior graduating from a Long Island Public or Private School who submits an essay on the topic: How did you use your voice to improve your school or community? How did it positively impact you? ssay must include student name, school district and email of the student. Submit essay to jonahsmission13@gmail.com
Deadline: April 1, 2023
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Dorothy V. Thode Nursing Scholarship - will be awarded by Jonah's Mission For Kids to a graduating senior from a Long Island High School who completes an essay: Why are you choosing this field and how do you plan to make a difference in society? Essay must include student name, school district and email of the student. Submit essay to jonahsmission13@gmail.com
Deadline: April 1, 2023
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Henry C. Thoe Engineering/Trade School Scholarship - will be awarded by Jonah's Mission For Kids to a graduating senior from a Long Island High School who completes an essay: Why are you choosing this field and how do you plan to make a difference in society? Essay must include student name, school district and email of the student. Submit essay to jonahsmission13@gmail.com
Deadline: April 1, 2023
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Hampton Theatre Company Peter Marbury Scholarship - Up to $1500 to a graduating senior who has shown outstanding ability and commitment in theater arts and who plans to further theater education after graduation. The attached application, two letters of recommendation and a brief essay on the impact of theater on your life and your future plans are required.
Deadline: April 15, 2023.
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Elias Foundation, Inc. Scholarship - The goal is to reduce prejudice and stigma around mental illness, raise awareness of mental health issues in high schools and the local community, and encourage our youth to pursue their dreams without prejudice. More information can be found at: https://www.elias-foundation.org
Scholarship awards start from $500.00 - $1,000.00 based on availability.
Up to (3) three high school candidates will be selected and submitted by the school counselor, per district, for consideration. There may be only (1) one award per district given. Districts are limited to the “East End” of Long Island. For more details and criteria, please visit our website
Deadline for submissions is March 31st, 2023.
We sincerely look forward to hearing from you and your students. Last year we awarded $5,000.00!
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to us via the website or contact Catherine Poulos, NP at cpoulos@elias-foundation.org.
Dante Foundation Student Scholarship - Several $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school students of Italo-American heritage who reside in Nassau or Suffolk County and will be attending an accredited college or university. A successful academic and extra curricular record and above average SAT scores are required. All responses must be typed and must be submitted to Mrs. Doscher for submission to the Dante Foundation. Requirements include the attached application, a transcript, a copy of SAT scores, three letters of recommendation and an essay as described on the attached application. If interested, please submit all required documents to Mrs. Doscher.
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Eta Theta Lambda Chapter sponsors a scholarship award program based on academic achievement, desire, and persistence. The scholarship is open to African American and Hispanic/Latinx young men, who are spring 2023 graduating seniors, and plan to attend a University/College on a full-time basis for the 2023- 2024 academic year.
Scan the QR on the attached flier or click this link to submit your application. You must complete the application in one sitting, as your responses will not be saved. To be considered for an award you must have a minimum equivalent cumulative grade point average of 80% (verified by school transcript), a submitted Teacher Recommendation Form, and an essay on an assigned topic. Award finalists will be interviewed by a panel of award administrators.
The deadline for submission of a complete application is February 17, 2023.
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The League of Women Voters Betty Desch Scholarship 2023 - A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from a public high school who will use the funds for further education or training.
Submit a brief (no more than one page) essay answering the essay question on the instruction sheet.
Submit 2 letters of support from people such as community members, mentors, or organizations you have worked with, etc. Please do not send letters of reference that have been written for your college applications.
Do not submit transcripts of grades or courses taken.
Please mail your application along with the essay and your references to
LWVHSINF
P.O. Box 2253
East Hampton, NY 11937
Deadline: March 24, 2023
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East End Detachment Marine Corps League Scholarship - This scholarship is open to a graduating high school senior who is a descendant or sibling of a Marine or FMF Corpsman who honorably served. The attached application and a current transcript are required. The amount of the award varies but has been $500 in recent years. The selection will be based on the scholastic achievement, community service, need and character. The attached application must be mailed as directed in the application.
Deadline: May 1, 2023
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THE HONORABLE PETER FOX COHALAN SCHOLARSHIP IN AMERICAN HISTORY FOR NASSAU/SUFFOLK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS - The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation is pleased to announce the 2022 Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan Scholarship in American History for Nassau/Suffolk County High School Seniors. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating Nassau/Suffolk County high school senior who will pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History and/or American Government.
The awardees must attend a 4-year accredited college or university or academic institution subject to Board approval. The scholarship award is $10,000 yearly for 4 years of degree completion.
Applications will be closed on March 31, 2023. Notifications will be sent out in the first week of May 2023. A runner-up will be selected in case the first-place awardee is unable to accept the scholarship.
Eligibility: The Foundation will accept a maximum of 3 applicants from each High School located in Nassau/Suffolk County, New York.
Application Materials
- An academic writing sample of at least 10 pages (typed and double spaced) based on any aspect of Long Island history and how it reflects New York State and American History.
- Chicago-style endnotes, as well as a bibliography.
- Two of the sources must be primary.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from an American history or American studies teacher.
- Personal statement in the form of a 500-word academic autobiography giving special attention to achievements in American history and public service.
- An official transcript.
A completed package including all of the above items must be received by March 31, 2022 and must come from the High School Scholarship Office. If the Scholarship Office has more than three applications, they shall determine which three applications to send to the Foundation. Applications should be mailed to: The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, 148 East Montauk Highway, Suite 1, Hampton Bays, New York 11946 Attention: Scholarship
Yearly renewal of the scholarship will be based on the following conditions:
- Maintenance of a minimum GPA of 3.25.
- The awardee must be majoring in American History and /or American Government.
- Awardees of the scholarship will be required to volunteer at a local participating historical society to help that society grow. The hours allotted to the project will be determined and record kept by a historical society representative. Examples of acceptable projects might include:
- Website design and maintenance
- Social media presences: including postings for the society on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
- Docent and tour site interpreter
- Cataloguing
- Digitizing collections
- Transcription of archives
- Historic site restoration and improvements
- General research
- Event volunteering
4. A yearly report will be due the last week of July from the student and representative of the participating historical society upon completion of each project submitted for The Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan Scholarship in American History for Gardiner Foundation Board review.
Application deadline: March 31, 2022
The Julie Peierls Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship will be given to a Long Island high school senior who plans to pursue a career in the professional theatre and will be continuing his/her education in college majoring in Theatre or Musical Theatre. Students will be required to submit an application (available at theatrethree.com and participate in an audition and an interview.
Application deadline: June 1, 2023
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