Zonta Club of Albany- Young Women in Public Affairs Award 2011

To encourage more young women (ages 16-19) to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

$1,000 US District winners

Five $3,000 International winners

Who is Eligible?

Active commitment to volunteerism.

Experience in local or student government.

Volunteer leadership achievements.

Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.

Advocating in Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of women worldwide.

Applications available in Guidance Office or online at: www.zonta.org/ywpa

DEADLINE: February 15, 2012.

Chief Executives Network for Manufacturing Scholarship (CEN)

$1,000 scholarships awarded to applicants who are:

High school seniors graduating in 2012 and accepted at an accredited two or four year college, university, or trade school; or

College students enrolled in an accredited two or four year college, university or trade school;

Students planning to enroll in a major which can lead to qualifying for a position with a manufacturer;

Residents of one of the following eleven Capital Region counties: Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.

Additional applications are available on the CEN website. If you have any questions, please contact Louise Aitcheson at louisea@ceg.org or at (518) 465-8975, ext. 229.

Applications available in Guidance Office or online at: www.cenmfg.org

DEADLINE: March 30, 2012

Phi Delta Kappa Future Educator Scholarship

The University at Albany Chapter #0135

This scholarship is available to seniors who are intending to major in an education career at a college or university.

Requirements: Completed Application Essay, Reference Letters and Transcript. (blank forms available in Guidance Office)

DEADLINE: February 1, 2012

2011-2012 National LAOH Irish History Writing Contest

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

Any student in grades six through twelve is encouraged to participate.

Awards range from $50.00 - $1,000.00

Student Information, Contest Rules, and Guidelines Sheet are available in the Guidance Office. DEADLINE:  January 20, 2012

The Upper Hudson River Quality Deer Management Association

We are pleased to announce a newly minted college scholarship program for 2012. Up to 2/$500 - scholarships will be awarded at our annual QDMA banquet in March. The winners will be selected by a committee made up of our board members and based on your written essay concerning QDMA. The preferred applicant will be familiar with the ideals of Quality Deer Management and will be pursuing a degree in a field of study that would contribute to the enhancement of the organization. To be eligible for the scholarship, qualified applicants will possess the following:

A basic knowledge of QDMA

Enrollment in or acceptance to a degree granting institution

Preference will be given to students studying the Environmental or Agricultural Sciences. (All majors are encouraged to apply if they are able to present how their chosen field will positively impact Quality Deer Management.)

The application can be found by visiting their website at www.uhrqdma.tk or stop by the Guidance Office for more information.

Hudson Valley Community College

Scholarships are being offered to graduating seniors who have been accepted to HVCC. Please visit the Hudson Valley website or the guidance office for details.

1. Albany Kennel Club Paramedic Scholarship

2. Albany Rods and Kustoms, Inc. Scholarship

3. Alumni Legacy Scholarship

4. Troy Police Sgt. Michael Blair Scholarship

5. Senator Joseph L. Bruno Public Service Scholarship

6. Ryan W. Gardner Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the

Rensselaer County Association of Town Superintendents of

Highways

7. Otto V. Guenther Scholarship/Award

8. Robert J. Kufs Memorial Scholarship

9. Kenneth P. LaCorte Scholarship

10. Samuel and Pauline LaGatta Memorial Scholarship

11. Lovejoy Chaplet Corp. Manufacturing Technical Systems

Scholarship

12. Northeastern Subcontractors Association Scholarship

13. Pioneer Bank Scholarship in Memory of John M. Scarchilli ‘74

14. Rose and Kiernan – Travelers Scholarship

15. Simmons Machine Tool Corporation Manufacturing Technical Systems Scholarship

16. Karen Swanick Scrivani ’94 Memorial Nursing Scholarship

17. Patty Walsh ’92 Memorial Scholarship

18. Zak, Inc. Manufacturing Technical Systems Scholarship

Applications are available on the website: www.hvcc.edu/scholarships or come to the Guidance Office for more information.

KFC Colonel’s Scholars

KFC Colonel’s Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.

To qualify, a student must:

Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75

Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence

Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Demonstrate financial need

Scholarship is available online at www.kfcscholars.org

For further information please check the Guidance Office Scholarship Board, visit the website or call toll-free 1-866-KFC-7240. DEADLINE: February 8, 2012

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

and

The New York Water Environment Association

Poster Contest – “The Importance of Wastewater Treatment”

Participants: All middle and high school artists and environmentalists - one poster per student.

Posters must contain original hand-drawn (no computer generated posters or graphics) artwork. Copyrighted characters (such as Superman, Sponge Bob, etc.) and clip art will not be accepted.

Award: Winners receive a check for $50.00; eight other students in the top five will receive a check for $25.00. Students in the top five receive an engraved plague. All participants will receive a certificate of appreciation.

Both winning posters will be printed and distributed to municipal wastewater treatment plants throughout NYS.

DEADLINE: January 6, 2012

2012 New York Water Environment Association Major Scholarship Application

Award: one 4-year scholarship $10,000 to be paid out as follows:

Year 1: $1.000

Year 2: $2,000

Year 3: $3,000

Year 4: $4,000

Eligibility:

Applicant must be and remain a New York State resident.

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled at a college or university by September 2012.

Applicant must be enrolling in an graduate from at BS or BE full-time program with a focus on environmental issues described on the application

Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

DEADLINE: January 19, 2012

Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York, Inc.

“Ned Carter” Scholarship

We are pleased to announce our “Ned Carter” Scholarship availability of four $1,500.00 scholarships to New York State High School Seniors who will be graduating in June of 2012. The student must be related to or be a Firefighter in an affiliated member organization of the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York and must reside within New York State.

To be considered for this honor, applications must be postmarked by the first Saturday in March and mailed to AFDSNY Scholarship Committee, c/o Lawrence A. Pierce, P.O. Box 669, Mendon, NY 14506. The Scholarships will be awarded at the schools’ Senior Awards Ceremony.

Applications are available in the Guidance Office or on line at: www.firedistnys.com

DUE DATE TO GUIDANCE - February 24, 2012

Must be received by the Association by March 3, 2012.

2012 Astrobiology Short Story Contest – Grades 9-12

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

This contest is sponsored by the New York Center for Astrobiology, a member of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute program, headquartered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.

Open to all students in grades 9 – 12 from Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. Eligible student within that grade-range can be from public schools, private schools, and home schools. Entries must have a minimum of 500 words to a maximum of 1600 words. Entries need to be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012.

The short stories can range from being highly scientific to being fictional. There are two story options to choose from. For more information you can visit the RPI website at: www.origins.rpi.edu or stop by the Guidance Office and check the Scholarship bulletin board.