CLASS OF 2025
The Parle Endeavors Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is planning on attending a 2 or 4 year post-secondary program in Fall 2025, pursuing a degree and a career in media, communications, journalism, business, technology or a closely related field, and willing to meet with a mentor at least once a month for a year. To apply go to www.https://parleendeavors.org/scholarship-grant/. Deadline is June 20, 2025.
Deborah Simonsmeier Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating senior who has applied (if eligible) to 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 in Guidance. Deadline is July 1, 2025.
For Class of 2025 and Class of 2026
The Parle Endeavors ALTA Grant: for high school juniors or seniors who have a business idea, start-up, related to media, communications, journalism, business, technology or a closely related field, your business idea has already launched within the last year or planning to launch by June 2026, willing to meet with a mentor at least once a month for one year, and willing to create or update a business plan by March 2026 before receiving the second half of the grant funds. To apply go to www..https://parleendeavors.org/scholarship-grant/. Deadline is June 20, 2025.
DEADLINES PAST
The Hagan Scholarship: for a senior in the graduating class of a high school in the US (if not a US citizen must be fluent in the English language), must have a 3.5 GPA (90>), must enroll in a four-year or higher college/university following high school graduation, must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025 (full-time/part-time), applicant’s adjusted gross household income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. To apply go to haganscholarships.org/application. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2024.
Coolidge Scholarship: any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2026 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply. This scholarship is a four-year scholarship that can be used at any accredited college/university in the United States. Alert: this scholarship requires that applicants read President Coolidge’s Autobiography and a few other short readings and then write 3 essays. For the application and more information go to coolidgescholars.org. Deadline is December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm.
2025 Future Food Scholarship: for high school seniors who have applied, been accepted, or deposited to the following Johnson & Wales University undergraduate programs (Charlotte or Providence) before January 15, 2025. Applicants need to submit formulas/recipes for fully composed savory or sweet dishes that address one or a number of critical food system challenges, including (but not limited to): Carbon footprint and ecological damage, Food waste, and/or Poor nutritional outcomes-particularly among food-insecure households. Applicants must also submit a short essay description of their recipe/formula and how it addresses the relevant food system challenge. To apply go to jwu.edu/future-food-scholarship. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025.
Excellence in Nursing Scholarship 2025: must be a senior at a high school in one of the following counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, or Westchester and must be pursuing a career in nursing. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is February 3, 2025.
Brett Pelesz Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating senior who will be continuing their education in the field of music and/or theater studies. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is February 3, 2025.
Foundation 649 Scholarship: for a graduating Asian American or Pacific Islander senior who will be enrolling at an accredited college/university in the Fall of 2025, has a track record of involvement and interest in Asian American/Pacific Islander communities, issues, or causes, has demonstrated financial need and is a US citizen, resident, or foreign national. When you apply you will need to upload the FAFSA Student Aid Report or W-2, 1099, or other tax documentation. To apply go to www,foundation649.com. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation: for graduating seniors who must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 (88>), must be attending a four-year college/university in the Fall of 2025, must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 to September 1, 2025 (work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision – it can be full or part-time), if applicant is not a US citizen they must be fluent in the English language, and parents adjusted gross household income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. To apply go to https://haganscholarships.org/scholar-portal/. Deadline is March 15, 2025.
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Scholarships: for graduating seniors. There are multiple scholarships available. The general application will determine your eligibility for scholarships. To apply to go berkshiretaconic.org/grants-scholarships/apply-for-scholarships. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2025.
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Scholarships: for graduating seniors. There are multiple scholarships available. Our scholarship applications can be accessed through our online scholarship portal. We use a universal/common application process, so each student only needs to fill out a single application to be matched with our extensive list of over 50 scholarships. To apply go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfhvnyscholarship (you must create an account). Deadline to apply is March 15, 2025.
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship: for a graduating senior who has been affected by breast cancer in a meaningful way and has turned those challenges into positive action. Multiple awards regarding breast cancer are available. Must plan to attend an accredited college university or trade school, and have participated in Breast Cancer related activities. To apply go to communityfoundationshv.org/scholarships/miles-of-hope-breast-cancer-foundation-scholarship. Deadline is March 15, 2025.
Ronnie Berg Drummers Scholarship: for a graduating senior who will be a full-time student at a two or four-year accredited college or university in the United States and has a passion for playing the drums. To apply go to communityfoundationshv.org/scholarships/ronnie-berg-drummers-scholarship. Deadline is March 15, 2025.
CCATS (Columbia County Association of Town Superintendents) Scholarship: for a graduating senior who must have been a resident of Columbia County at least 2 years prior to graduation, must have been accepted by a trade or vocational school, 2 or 4 year college/university, accredited community college or other higher educational institution, and should intend to enter road maintenance, construction, civil engineering, public works, mechanics, or related fields (fields of study not associated to these careers will not be considered). Application is in Guidance. Deadline is March 20, 2025.
New York State Society of Professional Engineers Capital District Chapter: for a graduating senior in the Capital District who intends to study engineering at an ABET-EAC accredited institution. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is March 27, 2025.
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 in Guidance. Deadline is March 28, 2025.
Hudson Teachers’ Association Scholarship: any senior is eligible who plans to pursue a career in Education. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is March 28, 2025.
NYSPHADA Scholarship: for graduating seniors who live in public or assisted housing at a NYSPHADA member agency, will be attending a 2/4 year college/university , trade school or formal certification program, and have a minimum GPA of 83>. Executive Director of the Hudson Housing Authority sends us the list of students. Application is in Guidance and is handed to the eligible students. Deadline to Guidance is March 28, 2025 in order to get to Executive Director for their part.
Uel Wade Music Scholarship: application is 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. The Uel Wade Music Scholarship exists to give young local area musicians an opportunity to further their musical studies. To apply go to www.uelwade.org/howtoapply.html. Deadline to apply is March 30, 2025.
PB & J Foundation Scholarship: for current graduating high school seniors who plans on attending a US 2 or 4 year college/university and has experienced personal challenges (such as but not limited to family/medical/peer issues) that may not have allowed them to perform well academically but who still have the drive to succeed. To apply go to www.unigo.com/scholarships/high-school-students/scholarships-for-high -school-seniors/pbj-scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.
Tyrone M Staley Future Barber Scholarship: for a graduating senior who can prove financial hardship and plans to attend barber school, apprenticeship, or cosmetology. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 1, 2025.
Hudson Dermatology Scholarship: for a graduating senior from (Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster, Orange, or Columbia County) who has been accepted or enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in the medical field (e.g biology, pre-medicine, nursing, pharmacy, etc), has a minimum GPA of 3.5 (90>), and has demonstrated a genuine passion for the medical field through their extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or relevant experiences. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 1, 2025.
Hudson Valley Old Time Power Association Scholarship: for a graduating senior who must reside in Columbia or Greene counties and must be pursuing one of the following fields of study (agriculture, mechanics, engineering/technology, or history). Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 4, 2025.
Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship: for any graduating senior whose parent is a CSEA Local 1000 member. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 7, 2025.
Joe Maben Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating senior who must have played at least 1 (one) Varsity Sport for 2 (two) seasons during high school. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 7, 2025.
Greylock Federal Credit Union Community Enrichment Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is a member in good standing with Greylock Federal Credit Union, will be a attending a two or four year college/university or two year vocational/trade/technical school, and must demonstrate an outstanding level of community and volunteer work. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 10, 2025.
Hoffman Scholarship Program: this scholarship is for Hoffman Car Wash employees who have worked 6 months and a minimum average of 12 hours per week, enrolled or planning to enroll in full-time/part-time study, 2.5> GPA, and be employed with Hoffman Car Wash at the time of award payment. To apply go to www.hoffmancarwash.com/scholarship-application. Deadline to apply is April 11, 2025.
Macedonia Baptist Church Scholarships: to apply go to www.macedoniaofalbany.org/scholarship. Deadline is April 15, 2025.
1) Dr. Joseph E Bowman Jr. Memorial Educational Scholarship: for a Capital Region graduating senior who will pursuing a higher education at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university and major in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), and who is underrepresented (applicant does not have to be a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church).
2) Macedonia Merit Scholarship: for outstanding graduating seniors of African ancestry who have a GPA of 83> .
3) Larry & Jasan Ward Scholar-Athlete Award: for a graduating male senior who will be attending an accredited 4 year college/university after graduation (applicant does not have to be a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church).
National Grid Electric Worker Scholarship: for a graduating senior who plans to enroll part-time or full-time at Hudson Valley Community College to obtain the Electrical Construction Maintenance A.O.S Degree or Overhead Electric Line Worker Certificate and meets the income eligibility. To apply go to www.learnmore.scholarsapply.org/natgridelectric/. Deadline is April 15, 2025.
American Society of Civil Engineers Mohawk-Hudson Section Scholarship: for a graduating senior who intends to enroll in an educational institution majoring in an ABET accredited curriculum leading to a Bachelor in Science Degree in the field of Civil Engineering or enrolls in a certified two-year Civil Engineering Technology Program with the intent of transferring to an ABET accredited school to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 18, 2025.
Student Council Scholarship: any graduating senior is eligible who will be attending college in the Fall. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 21, 2025.
Neil Howard Scholarship: any graduating senior is eligible who exemplifies the understanding of our diverse cultural heritage. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 28, 2025.
Paul Jorgensen Scholarship: for any graduating senior who demonstrates exemplary achievement in the fields of mathematics and science. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 28, 2025.
Cameron Jace Quartiers Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is in academic good standing, will be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college, has a record of voluntarism within the community, and plans to pursue a degree in any area of health care. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 28, 2025.
Daniel P. Barrett Memorial Scholarship: for graduating senior who will pursuing a career in accounting, business, criminal justice, or fire fighting (paid not volunteer). Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 28, 2025.
Hudson High Alumni Scholarship: all seniors are eligible. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 30, 2025.
MMB Accounting Diversity Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is an ethnic minority (Native American/Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, or two or more races), must be attending college in NYS as an accounting major (leading to licensure as a CPA). To apply go to www.mmbaccounting.com/index.cfm?Page=Diversity-Equity-Inclusion. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.
Operation Unite Scholarships: for a graduating senior (only apply for one) Academic Excellence Award: outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated service towards school/community Community Service Award: demonstrated outstanding “Acts of Kindness” towards your school/community. Applications are in Guidance. Deadline is April 30, 2025.
Capital District Counseling Association (CDCA) Scholarship & First Generation Scholarship: for a graduating senior from the Capital Region who plans to attend a Capital Region College/Trade School in the fall (Capital Region counties include: Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Montgomery, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and the southern part of Saratoga), and applicant must have an 85>GPA. (applicant can apply for both scholarships – just would have to do both essays but if chosen as a winner can only win one). Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 1, 2025.
The Dick Nelson Outdoor Sports Journalism Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is a resident of Columbia County, has been accepted to a college/university in the fall (letter of acceptance must be submitted with application), be under the age of 19 before starting college in the fall, and who has actively participated in outdoor sports with a goal of becoming a sports writer, with emphasis on outdoor sports (such as hunting and fishing). Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 1, 2025.
Skip Harkowa Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is a resident of Columbia County, has been accepted to a college/university in the fall (letter of acceptance must be submitted with application), be under age 20 before May 6, 2025, and be active in environmental conservation programs and/or be an active hunter, fisherman, trapper, of conservation, forestry, wildlife management, etc. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 1, 2025.
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 high school. Preferred applicants are those intending on continuing their education in the field of Performing Arts (major or minor), and/or continuing involvement in school/community.regional theater. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 2, 2025.
New York Housing Association Scholarship: for a graduating senior who MUST be attending an accredited NY Trade or Technical School, MUST be pursuing a career in a skilled trades or labor field which supports the construction industry, and MUST be associated with the manufactured or modular housing construction industry by one of the following ways: a) student currently lives in a manufactured or modular home or b) student has a close relative who works in the manufactured housing industry (i.e, father/mother, grandfather/grandmother, brother/sister, or aunt/uncle) or c) student is currently working in the industry via one of the intern/apprenticeship programs or is directly employed by a manufactured or modular housing construction-related company. Application is in Guidance. Deadline to Guidance is May 2, 2025.
Superhawk Scholarship: for a college-bound young woman who has exhibited exceptional leadership traits, strong academic performance, and MUST exhibit good character. The applicant should 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 in Guidance. Deadline is May 2, 2025.
William Parker Ames Scholarship: for a graduating senior who has attended all four academic years and has at least 6 months of music at the Hudson Senior High School (applicant does not have to be a music major in college). Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 2, 2025.
The Pearls of the Capital Region Foundation, Inc. Scholarship: for a graduating female senior who has been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university in the Fall of 2025. To apply go to http://bit.ly/3RytFjU. Deadline is May 4, 2025.
George W. Oliver Jr. Scholarship: for a graduating senior who must be pursuing a career in law enforcement. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 22, 2025 extended to May 5, 2025.
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 in Guidance. Deadline is April 22, 2025 extended to May 5, 2025.
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 their studies of higher education. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 22, 2025 extended to May 5, 2025.
Dorothy E. Simon Scholarship: any graduating senior is eligible. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is April 22, 2025 extended to May 5, 2025.
Columbia County Deputy Sheriff’s Benevolent Association Scholarship: for a graduating senior who will be attending college in the fall, is above average academically, demonstrates community/public service, and anticipates a career in law enforcement, public service, or related field. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 5, 2025.
Tom Lasher Memorial Award: for a graduating senior who must have participated in Little League baseball/softball and participated in high school baseball/softball and has displayed service toward their community and school during high school. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 5, 2025.
Stanya S. Jimenez Memorial Scholarship: for 2 graduating seniors (1 will be given to a current or former ESL student) who plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college/university in the fall and has demonstrated determination and overcome great hardship to defy expectations during their school career. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 5, 2025.
COARC ACES Determination Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is a resident of Columbia County or a child of a COARC employee and has been accepted in an undergraduate college-level program of study or trade school. Applicants must have a current Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. Application is in Guidance. Deadline to Guidance is May 7, 2025.
COARC Kathelyn Caswell Memorial Scholarship: for a graduating senior who is 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 a career-preparation relevant to work with people living with a disability (e.g. rehabilitation counselor, special education teacher, or any allied field). Application is in Guidance. Deadline to apply is May 9, 2025.
Epilepsy Foundation Northeastern New York Scholarship: for a graduating senior who will be enrolled at any post secondary education in the fall and are currently being treated for epilepsy. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 9, 2025.
Columbia County Farm Bureau Scholarship: for a graduating senior who will be pursuing post-secondary education majoring in animal science, crop production, agri-business, or agricultural sciences. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 15, 2025.
Ruth Piwonka Scholarship: for a graduating senior who lives in Columbia County, has been accepted at an accredited college/university in the Fall of 2025, and has declared or has an intention to declare a major in history. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 15, 2025.
Sisco Scholarship Award: for any youth under the age of 22 who have volunteer experience within Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health service areas of Columbia, Greene, Delaware, and Ulster counties or the Northern Dutchess towns of Red Hook and Rhinebeck and who wish to attend K-12, College, Technical/Trade School Program, or Summer Intensive Programs. To apply go to www.hvfyh.org/sisco-scholarship. Deadline is May 15, 2025.
Eden Renewables Green STEAM Scholarship: for a graduating senior with a 83> GPA who has been accepted into a 2 yr or 4 yr college/university and enrolled in Green STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) or related discipline and pursuing a career in fields that benefit the environment. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 16, 2025.
George Biddle Kelley Education Foundation Scholarship: for a graduating male traditionally from an underrepresented community, has a minimum 83> GPA, and has applied and/or been accepted into a degree program at an accredited 4 year college/university. (applicant only needs to do the GBK General Scholarship-Part I, you may do Part II, Part III, and/or Part IV if you want). Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 30, 20205.
Dr. Lee Hoon Scholarship: for a graduating senior of Korean heritage, enrolled in a four-year college/university for the Fall of 2025, be a resident of NYS, have an 83> GPA, have demonstrated leadership skills or volunteerism in their community, and have a family income of or below 400% of the federal poverty level (family of 1 – annual income $62,600 or less, family of 2 – annual income $84,600 or less, family of 3 – annual income $106,600 or less, family of 4 – annual income $128,600 or less, family of 5 – annual income $150,600 or less, family of 6 – annual income $172,600 or less, family of 7 – annual income $194,600 or less, family of 8 – annual income $216,600 or less; add 22,000 for each additional family member). To apply go to www.kcsny.org/scholarship. Deadline is May 30, 2025.
The Cukerstein Family Scholarship: for a graduating senior who has earned a varsity letter in athletics and plans on attending an institution of higher learning/trade school in the fall of 2025. Application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 30, 2025.
The J. Tracy Hermann Scholarship: for graduating seniors pursuing higher education, particularly those who display leadership toward LGBTQ+ equality. To apply go to www.https://www.lgbtqcenter.org/j-tracy-hermann-scholarship-fund. Deadline is May 30, 2025.