CLASS of 2023
COARC Kathelyn Caswell Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating senior who must be a resident of Columbia County or a child of a COARC employee and has been accepted in an undergraduate college level program of study leading to career preparation relevant to work with people living with a disability (e.g. rehabilitation counselor, special education teacher, any allied field). Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to Guidance is May 1, 2023 May 5, 2023.
Daniel P Barrett Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating high school senior who will be pursuing a career in any of the following fields: accounting, business, criminal justice, or firefighter (paid not volunteer). Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 5, 2023.
William Parker Ames Scholarship: for a graduating high school senior who must have 6 months of music in the Hudson City School District. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 5, 2023.
Hudson Teachers’ Association Community Service Award: for a graduating senior who has shown evidence of outstanding achievement, leadership, and service in community activities. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 5, 2023.
Hudson Teachers’ Association Scholarship: for any graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in education. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 5, 2023.
The Stanya S. Jimenez Memorial Scholarship: for 2 graduating seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college/university after graduation. These students have demonstrated determination and overcome great hardship to defy expectations during their school career. It is highly encouraged for a current or former ESL student to apply. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 8, 2023.
Donald P. Weaver Sr. Memorial Scholarship: for a high school senior who not only plays a sport but who gives their best effort in the classroom and in the world, someone who helps others, is dedicated and loyal, and who always works hard. The applicant does not necessarily need to be the star of their sport or the smartest one in his/her class but must always strive to learn more and who always gives it their all. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 8, 2023.
Upstage Productions Inc Senior Performing Arts Award: for a graduating senior who has demonstrated an appreciation for the performing arts and displayed service toward school and community during their high school years. It is intended for those continuing their education in the field of performing arts (major/minor) or continuing involvement in school/community/regional theater. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 10, 2023.
Columbia County Deputy Sheriff’s Benevolent Association Scholarship: for a graduating senior who will be attending an accredited college in the fall, be above average in academics, express and demonstrate an interest in community/public service, anticipate pursuing a career in law enforcement, public service, or related field. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 11, 2023.
Coach Frank J. Hamblet Award: for a graduating senior who has an 85> GPA, participated in a Varsity sport, has extracurricular activities (not just a member of a group but leadership activities), and has community service (volunteer work for the city and area). Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 11, 2023.
Green STEAM Scholarship: for a graduating senior with an 83> GPA , has been accepted into a 2 or 4 yr college, and enrolled in Green STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) or related discipline. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 12, 2023.
The Jaime Rodriguez-Tellez, M.D. Scholarship Award: for a graduating high school senior accepted into a college in the fall pursuing a career in Mental Health, such as Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, etc. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2023.
The Cukerstein Family Scholarship: for a graduating senior who has earned a Varsity letter in athletics and plans on attending an institution of high learning in the fall. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 25, 2023.
PB & J Scholarship: for current high school seniors who plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college and has experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically but who still have the drive to succeed. To apply go to https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2023.
Deborah Simonsmeier Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating senior who has applied for, if eligible, the NYS Volunteer Recruitment Services Scholarship, lives, works, and/or volunteers in Columbia County, and is looking to further their education in Emergency Services (preference to EMS). Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is July 1, 2023.
CLASS of 2024
Horatio Alger National & State Scholarships: be enrolled full-time as a high school junior, exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States(students may start at a two-year and then transfer to a four-year), demonstrate critical financial need($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, hold a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (73>), and be a United States citizen. To apply go to www.scholars.horatioalger.org. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2023.
CLASS of 2024 and 2025
You are eligible to win a BigFuture New York Scholarship! By completing the career quiz by November 30, students will earn a chance to win. There will be winners every month, and it only takes 10 minutes to qualify. Once you complete the career quiz you will receive a list of potential careers for consideration based on your interests. Go to: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Uel Wade Music Scholarship: open to any teenage high-school musician (instrumentalist or singer) who resides in Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer County or the Capital District in New York, or Berkshire County in Massachusetts. To apply go to www.uelwade.org. Deadline to apply is April 2, 2023.
CLASS of 2025
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Conference
Sunday, June 25, 2023 – Thursday, June 29, 2023
Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY
FOR SOPHOMORES ONLY
WHAT IS THE ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS CONFERENCE?
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference is a program for high school sophomores who have shown leadership potential in their home, school, and community. The conference is designed to introduce participants to thoughts and ideas that will strengthen and develop their leadership skills. At RYLA, conferees are encouraged to share their personal experiences and perspectives in powerful conversations about various topics, providing insightful learning opportunities. It also provides an environment where participants feel comfortable discussing their thoughts and ideas with other students from the Mid-Hudson Valley. The conference lasts five days and is held on the campus of Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY.
If interested applications are available in Guidance. Deadline is April 21, 2023.
CLASS of 2026
Uel Wade Music Scholarship: open to any teenage high-school musician (instrumentalist or singer) who resides in Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer County or the Capital District in New York, or Berkshire County in Massachusetts. To apply go to www.uelwade.org. Deadline to apply is April 2, 2023.
All students
George Sisco Scholarship: applicant must be under the age of 22 and have volunteer experience within the Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health’s service areas of Delaware, Ulster, Greene, and Columbia Counties and the Northern Dutchess towns of Red Hook and Rhinebeck. Students attending or wishing to attend K-12, college, and/or summer intensive programs qualify. To apply go to www.hvfyh.org. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2023.
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Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship: be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. (Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon), be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college, must be authorized to work in the US. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or US Citizen, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent which is a 77-79), and must demonstrate financial need. To apply go to https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships. Deadline to apply is January 20, 2023.
Hudson Valley Magazine “Excellence in Nursing Scholarship”: must be a high school senior in one of the following counties (Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, or Westchester) and pursuing a career in nursing. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: must be postmarked by February 3, 2023.
NYSPHADA Scholarship: for a high school senior who resides in a NYSPHADA member agency owned or managed unit throughout his/her entire school year, (Public Housing residents, section 8 participants or other low-income housing residents are eligible, as long as the agency at which they reside is a NYSPHADA member-this could be the high rise “Bliss Towers, Crosswinds, Greenport Gardens, Galvan Housing units, Apple Meadows, and some private landlords) and must have a least a “B” average (83-86). Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to Guidance is February 6, 2023.
New York Water Environment Association Scholarship (NYWEA): for a high school senior interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an environmental major. To apply go to https://www.nyea.org, go to scholarships, application, and then scroll down to 2023 NYWEA Scholarship and click on Completed Application Form (fillable PDF). Deadline to apply is February 28, 2023.
FASNY Gerard J Buckenmeyer Memorial Scholarship: for a high school senior, applicant or parent/guardian of applicant MUST be a member in good standing with FASNY, attending college in the Fall of 2023, serve as a current Junior Firefighter, Explorer Scout or RAM in a group affiliated with a volunteer department; a volunteer firefighter; or a volunteer with an EMS unit, and demonstrate a commitment to both volunteer emergency service and the community. To apply go to www.fasny.com/awards/scholarship/application. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2023.
My Brother’s Keeper 2023 Vice Chancellor Emerita Adelaide L. Sanford Scholarship: for a graduating senior MBK Fellow and any graduating female, must have a 2.75 GPA (70 >), and must have been accepted, admitted to, or have an active application pending decision to the college of their choice. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is March 16, 2023.
The New York State Society of Professional Engineers’ Capital District Chapter (NSPE-NY) Scholarship: for a graduating high school senior in the Capital District who intends to study engineering at an ABET-EAC accredited institution. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is March 27, 2023.
“Superhawk” Scholarship: This scholarship is designed to recognize and reward a college-bound young woman who has exhibited exceptional leadership traits. In addition to strong academic performance, a “Superhawk” must exhibit good character. The ideal recipient will be well-rounded with a sense of academic purpose, exemplary work ethic, be respectful, responsible, caring, trustworthy, kind and an active citizen of the school and community. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is March 20, 2023. Deadline has been extended to March 31, 2023.
Rashad Barksdale “It’s OK to Dream” Scholarship: for a high school senior who plans on attending a two or four year college/university and has a “C” average (73>). Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is March 20, 2023. Deadline has been extended to March 31, 2023.
2023 New York Grand Lodge Foundation Scholarship: for a graduating senior who will be entering college in the Fall of 2023, must be of Italian descent, resides in New York State, and have a minimum 85>GPA. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2023.
New York OSIA Grand Lodge Foundation 2023 Grant: for a graduating senior with special needs who will be entering college in the Fall of 2023, must be of Italian descent, and resides in New York State. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2023.
Uel Wade Music Scholarship: open to any teenage high-school musician (instrumentalist or singer) who resides in Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer County or the Capital District in New York, or Berkshire County in Massachusetts. To apply go to www.uelwade.org. Deadline to apply is April 2, 2023.
American Society of Civil Engineers Mohawk-Hudson Section Scholarship: for a graduating senior who intends to enroll in an ABET accredited Civil Engineering curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in the field of Civil Engineering. Application available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 7, 2023.
Hoffman Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is an employee of Hoffman Car Wash, must be planning to enroll full-time or part-time at a two or four year college/university, on-line study at an accredited institution, or study at an accredited trade school. Applicants must have six months of service with the company and a minimum of 312 hours of time worked in the six months and must have a 2.5 GPA (77 >). To apply go to www.hoffmancarwash.com/2023-scholarship-application. Deadline to apply is April 7, 2023.
Greylock Federal Credit Union Community Enrichment Scholarship: for a high school senior, must be a member in good-standing with Greylock, demonstrate an outstanding level of community and volunteer work, and must be college-bound. To apply go to www.Greylock.org/scholarship. Deadline to apply is April 12, 2023.
Catskill Glee Club Nelson G Burhans Memorial Scholarship: for a high school senior who will be attending a 2 or 4 year college after graduation, demonstrate a passion for the pursuit of excellence in music, be an active member in their high school music program, be committed to furthering studies in music, and plans on a career in music education or performance. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 14, 2023.
CSEA Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship: for any high school senior whose parent/guardian is a CSEA Local 1000 member. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2023.
Macedonia Baptist Church Scholarships: to apply go to www.macedoniaofalbany.org/scholarship-ministry. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2023.
The Macedonia Merit Scholarship: for a high school senior of African ancestry, must be affiliated with a religious organization, have a 83> GPA, and exemplify the following characteristics (leadership, character, community service, personal poise).
Dr. Joseph E. Bowman Jr. Memorial Educational Scholarship: for a graduating senior who will be attending a 2 or 4 year college/university in the fall, majoring in the area of STEM (Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics), must be affiliated with a religious organization, and must exemplify the following characteristics (academic achievement, leadership, character, community service, personal poise).
The Larry & Jasan Ward Scholar-Athlete Award: for a high school senior who has evidence of potential leadership ability as demonstrated by participation as a leader or officer in school or extra- curricular organizations, academic achievement as evidenced by attaining an 85> GPA, participation in sports at the varsity level, and participation in any area of the arts.
Joe Maben Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating senior who must have played at least 1 Varsity sport for 2 seasons for Hudson High School. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 18, 2023.
Tom Lasher Memorial Award: for a high school senior who must have participated in Little League and high school baseball or softball and has displayed service toward community/school during high school. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 19, 2023.
Hudson High Alumni Scholarship: ALL seniors are eligible. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 20, 2023.
Student Council Scholarship: for ANY senior who will be attending college in the Fall of 2023. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 24, 2023.
The Dick Nelson Outdoor Sports Journalism Scholarship: must be a graduating senior, be a resident of Columbia County, have been accepted by a college/university (confirmation must accompany the application), and be active in outdoor sports programs with a goal of becoming a sports writer, with emphasis on outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to Guidance is April 24, 2023.
Columbia County Sportsmen’s Federation Skip Harkowa Scholarship Award: for a graduating senior, be a resident of Columbia County, have been accepted by a college/university (confirmation must accompany the application), and be active in environmental conservation programs and/or be an active hunter, fisherman, trapper, of conservation, forestry, wildlife management, etc. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to Guidance is April 24, 2023.
Paul Jorgensen Scholarship: for a graduating senior who demonstrates exemplary achievement in the fields of math and science. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 26, 2023.
Neil Howard Scholarship: for a graduating senior who exemplifies the understanding of our diverse cultural heritage. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is April 26, 2023.
William B Wrigley III Scholarship: for a graduating senior who must be furthering their education in the field of law enforcement or the military. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply has been extended to May 1, 2023
George W Oliver Jr. Scholarship: for a graduating senior who must be pursuing a career in law enforcement. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply has been extended to May 1, 2023
Visual Arts Scholarship Fund for Inspired Artists: for a graduating senior who creates art in any form (i.e. painting, sculpture, metal work, glass work, photography, etc) and it does not have to be from an art class at the high school, it can be from outside of school. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.
Henry Leo Cobb Jr & Jean Elizabeth Cobb Scholarship: for any graduating senior who displays qualities of excellent character, service toward school and community, leadership and needs financial assistance to further his/her studies of higher education. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.
Ruth Piwonka Scholarship: this scholarship is for a senior who has been accepted at an accredited college/university for the Fall of 2023 who has declared a major in history. To apply go to https://jacobleislerinstitute.org/ruth-piwonka-scholarship-application. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.
CDCA Scholarship: can only do 1 of the 3 (Freshman first generation scholarship, Freshman attending a 2 year college, or Freshman attending a 4 year college). Must have a 85 > GPA, must be from the Capital Region, and must be attending a Capital Region college (includes the counties of Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Southern part of Saratoga) in the Fall of 2023. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.
Operation Unite: applications are available in Guidance. Can only do Academic Excellence or Community Service one. Deadline to apply has been extended to May 2, 2023.
Academic Excellence Award: outstanding academic achievement and has demonstrated service towards school/community
Community Service Award: demonstrated outstanding “Acts of Kindness” towards their community
Dorothy E Simon Scholarship: ANY senior is eligible. Application is available in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 2, 2023.