AHS Guidance Department
2007-2008 Scholarships
| Scholarship | Due Date | Condition of Eligibility | Amount of Award |
| Phi Delta Kappa Future Educator Scholarship | 2/1/08 | High School Seniors intending to major in education | Varies |
| GFWC - New York State Federation of Women's Club Frances Bailey Scholarship | 2/15/08 | High School Senior planning to attend an accredited college or university | |
| FMCC Scholarship | 2/28/08 | Student planning on attending or attends FMCC | Varies |
| The Amy Bindelglass Memorial Scholarship | 2/29/08 | Junior or Senior High School Student who writes a convincing persuasive essay | 1st - $500 2nd - $200 |
| Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship | 3/1/08 | Women students residing in New York State who are planning to major in Physical Education Teacher Education | 1 - $6500 1 - $5500 1 - $4500 Each Area Winner - $500 |
| The Century Club Louise Bell Scholarship | 3/1/08 | Graduating High School Senior Planning to attend an accredited college or university | |
| New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship | 3/1/08 to your guidance counselor | Graduating Senior, with at least a B average, participate in extra curricular and community activities, plan to attend a New York State accredited college, university, trade school, or community college, parents/guardians cannot be employed by the New York Lottery or one of its contractors. | 1 @ $5000 |
| Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc. "Ned Carter" Scholarship | 3/8/08 | High School Seniors who will graduate in June 2008 and related to or be a Firefighter in an affiliated member organization of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York and much reside within New York State | 3 @ $1500 |
| The Anthony (Judge) Carusone Scholarship Award | 3/14/08 | Member in good standing at the MCT Federal Credit Union, a graduating senior, a matriculated student attending a 2 or 4 year accredited college, and an active volunteer and/or active in the community | |
| First New York Federal Credit Union Scholarship Award | 3/14/08 | A First New York Federal Credit Union member in good standing, a graduating high school senior, planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college, and an active volunteer and/or active in their community | 3 @$1000 |
| Beryl Spector Memorial Scholarship administered by the Community Foundation for the Capital Region | 3/14/08 | Graduating senior enrolling in a two or four year college or university in New York State, pursuing a communications-related field of study, have clear career goals, and demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, and financial need. http://www.cfcr.org/ | $1000 |
| NYSIR Cristin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarship | 3/14/08 to your guidance counselor | College Bound Special Education Student | $2500 |
| NYSIR Paul Jensen Memorial Scholarship | 3/14/08 to your guidance counselor | College Bound Senior who excelled in design and wants to pursue that path in college | $2500 |
| Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
Scholarship Application is only available online at www.pricechopper.com |
3/15/08 | Graduating High School Seniors planning to attend college as fully matriculated, first year students for the Fall 2008 semester | |
| Zonta International Scholarship | 3/26/08 | A female graduating senior entering the public affairs arena who would represent the foundation on the Zonta premise of working in the world for the betterment of women world wide, honesty, and trustworthiness | $500 |
| Joe Boccio Scholarship | 4/1/08 | Graduating Senior pursuing a career in the field of human/animal services in a 2 year or 4 year college (Possible areas of study: education, medical, day care, social work, animal science, psychology | |
| Carrols Corporation Community Scholarship Fund - Burger King | 4/1/08 | Graduating Senior continuing to college who has a positive recommendation from an employer and/or principal/guidance counselor and is involved in their school/community | |
| AEMP Foundation Scholarship | 4/1/08 | Graduating Seniors seeking a career in heavy equipment management industry | |
| Lee N. and Grace Q. Vedder Endowment Fund | 4/07/08 | Graduating High School Senior based on financial need, rank in graduating class, SAT scores, and evidence of seriousness of purpose | 2@$10000 |
| New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and New York State Showpeople's Association www.nyfairs.org | 4/12/08 | Applicants must be in his/her senior year of high school in New York State or be a New York State resident already attending college and plan to pursue or are already pursuing a degree in agricultural or fair management related filed at an accredited institution of higher learning | 6@$1000 |
| Michael Paul Pallotta Memorial Scholarship | 4/15/08 | A Graduating High School Senior who most exemplifies Michael's qualities; Mike was a very positive and constructive influence with the youth of this Community. He has a rare combination of a zest for life, devotion to family, students, and friends and a very special gift for music | |
| Tri County Council Vietnam Era Veterans | 4/15/08 | High School Senior, child or grandchild of a veteran of any conflict or era who served in active duty status or was a member of a National Guard, Air National Guard, or Reserve Unit, and is either serving in that capacity or was discharged honorably | 4 @ $1000 |
| Amsterdam Retired Teachers' Association Scholastic Award | 4/15/08 | Graduating Senior planning for a career in education | $200 |
| CSEA Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarships, Pearl Carroll & Associates Award in memory of Charles Foster, and Met Life Award in memory of Joseph D. Lochner (all one application) | 4/17/08 | Graduating Senior who's parent/guardian is member of CSEA in New York State | Varies |
| Amsterdam Community Dollars for Scholars and Sam Picciocca Memorial Scholarship | 4/21/08 | Graduating High School Senior | $1000 |
| The Ad Club Scholarship, www.cfcr.org | 4/25/08 | Graduating High School Senior who plan to enroll as full-time students in an accredited four year college in the designated geographic area (see application) | Up to $3000 |
| Brown Transportation Inc. College Award Program | 4/28/08 | Graduating High School Senior who attended Amsterdam High School for at least 2 full years, scheduled to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college. | $1000 |
| Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | 4/28/08 | A Graduating Senior who resides in Montgomery County and is planning to enroll at FMCC in any field of study. | 2 @ $500 |
| Amsterdam USBC Scholarship | 4/30/08 | Any graduating high school student who is or who's guardian/parent is a member in good standing of the Amsterdam USBC | |
| CSEA Capital Region 2008 Daniel X Campbell Memorial Scholarship | 5/1/08 | A Graduating High School Senior who's parent or guardian is a member of CSEA's Capital Region and accepted in a course of study in communications, labor relations, or a labor related interest such as: history, economics, law, political science, sociology, or journalism at an accredited institution of higher education in New York State | $750 |
| Alfred Kahler Scholarship Program sponsored by the Baptist Health System Foundation | 5/1/08 | A Graduating High School Senior who are currently planning to enter or are already entered in a accredited program of study with a concentration in health-care related human services | $2500 |
| Saint Agnello Club Scholarship | 5/1/08 | Graduating Seniors planning to pursue a post-secondary education | |
| C.T.W. Fund, Inc. Scholarship | 5/1/08 | Graduating High School Senior who will attend an institution of higher learning and is in need of financial assistance (one male, one female) | 2@$1000 |
| Capital District Counseling Association 2008 Scholarship | 5/1/08 | Local Freshman enrolling a Capital Region two-year college and/or enrolling at a Capital Region four-year college | 2@$1000 |
| Montgomery County CSEA Local #829 Rita Guiffre Memorial Scholarshp | 5/1/08 | Graduating high school senior who is a member of CSEA Montgomery County Local 829 or agency shop payer, immediate family member of a member or agency shop payer, or other family member living in the household of a member or agency shop payer - six months prior to the time of the award | 2@$750 |
| Fulton County Federal Credit Union | 5/2/08 | Member of Fulton County Federal Credit Union and in good standing with the credit union, under the age of 21, and a first time college bound student | 4 @ $1000 |
| Down Syndrome Aim High Scholarship | 5/2/08 | -For students without Down syndrome
applicant must be a graduating senior who is enrolling
in a college or university and pursuing a degree in
speech education, speech therapy, occupational therapy,
or physical therapy -For students with Down syndrome applicant must be a graduating senior who is enrolling or enrolled in a college, university, junior college, or trade school |
$2000 each |
| The Douglas Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship | 5/4/08 | Graduating Senior continuing your education in agriculture or a related field. | $200 |
| Louis Petrosino Memorial Scholarship | 5/8/08 | This is a merit based scholarship is available to all students who maintained rigor in their coursework, good citizenship within their community, and plan to attend an accredited college or university | |
| The G. Jason Rinehimer Memorial Scholarship | 5/8/08 | This award is open to members of the Amsterdam High School Class of 2008 who will be attending college or vocational school | $1000 |
| The Donald Argersinger Memorial Award | 5/9/08 | Graduating Senior who participated in sports during high school | Last Year $1500 |
| Montgomery County Stop-DWI Scholarship Fund | 5/9/08 | Graduating High School Senior, who is a resident of Montgomery County and enrolling for the upcoming fall semester with full-time status | $1000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York and Lyle Reuben Fieser Scholarship Award | 5/23/08 | A Graduating Senior who is being treated for epilepsy and who will be enrolling at any post high school institution of higher learning | 2 @ $1000 |
| Amsterdam Teachers' Association "School's Out Scramble" Golfer-Scholar Award Nomination | 5/29/08 | Graduating Senior and part of the Golf Team | |
| Lawrence Madeiros Scholarship | 6/1/08 | Graduating High School Senior, be accepted by, applying to or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, and diagnosed with a bleeding disorder or other chronic disorder | $1000 each |
| John Milczarek Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Adirondack Chapter 602 of Experimental Aircraft Association | 6/2/08 | Graduating High School Senior with at least a B GPA pursuing a career in aviation or aeronautics (i.e. aerospace engineering, aircraft mechanic, commercial or military pilot training programs, etc.) | $500 |
| William J. Houtz Scholarship | 6/20/08 | Awarded to two graduating seniors in Fulton or Montgomery Counties looking to continue their education in the field of math, science, or technology | $1000 |
| Sok Nam Ko Educational Exchange Foundation Scholarship www.kofoundation.org | High School or Post Secondary Student who is 15 years or older who has applied and is going abroad for study. See Ms. Dargush in Guidance for more information. | ||
| The Sage Colleges Scholarship in Mathematics, Engineering, and the Sciences | Continuous | Student studying biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and mathematics/engineering, admitted to or enrolled in one of these programs at the Sage Colleges, High School average of at least a B, reasonably expect to complete a degree within 2 or 4 years, demonstrate financial need in the Cost of Attendance exceeds Expected Family Contribution, must be a US citizen, national, or alien at the time of application. | Varies |
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