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103 Route 276
Champlain, NY 12919
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2008 Scholarship Applications

Class of 2008 - Financial Aid
May 19, 2008 Edition

** = New Scholarship Listing  

Guidelines for completing each Scholarship:

  1. Review the scholarship cover sheet.

  2. Click on the scholarship you wish to apply.

  3. Print application

  4. Pay close attention to eligibility criteria, deadlines, and mailing instructions

  5. Come to Guidance Office for any supporting documents, questions, etc.

  6. Carefully complete application
Scholarship Deadline Amount Eligibility
Adirondack Dental Society 5/1/08 $1000 Any resident of Clinton, Franklin, or Essex County is eligible.  Student must be enrolled in a college of Dental Hygiene.  Essay required 
Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union
  Scholarship
   1.  Accel Exchange Education Exchange
        Grant.
   2.  Donald Devirgeles Memorial Sch.
   3.  Mohawk Valley Assoc. Independent
 
5/1/08 $1000, $500, & $250. The following three scholarships are through ARFCU.
Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union
  Scholarship
   1.  Accel Exchange Education Exchange
        Grant.
 
3/15/08 $1000 & $500. Graduating Senior, U.S. Citizen, Written acceptance from an accredited 4-year college by May 15, 2008.
Agricultural & Industrial Fair of Clinton County 4/12/08 $200 Preference given to students who has participated in a minimum of 3 years in Clinton County Fair Activities. Preference also given to those students Pursuing an agricultural or industrial college degree
American Legion Auxiliary
Scholarships:
Department Sch
Department District Sch.
Past Presidents Parlay Student Sch/Medical Field
Raymond T. Wellington Jr.
1st Lt. Michael L. Lewis Jr.
Helen Klimek Student Sch.
Mary Ann K. Murtha Memorial Sch.		 3/1/08 $1000 Daughters Grand & Great Daughters, Sons/Grand & Great of Veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Grenada /Lebanon, Panama & the Persian Gulf.
ARC Elaine Coffin Sch. 3/31/08 $200 Nursing students who are permanent residents of Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties.  Scholarship, Volunteer efforts and experience or aspirations to work with the developmentally disabled population.  Financial need will weigh heavily in its award.
Arc Foundation of Clinton County Scholarship 4/18/08 $500 Pursuing a degree related to clinical service for the intellectual & other developmentally disabled, occupational therapy, physical therapy, registered nurse, speech-,language pathologist, psychology, sociology, special ed, human services & social work).
**Arthur R. Atwood Sch.
**Return application to Guidance Office		 5/27/08 $500 Must be a male student.  Preference is given in the following order to a male student who resides in the Village of Champlain, then, the Town of Champlain, then, Clinton Country.  The male will have been a resident listed above for not less than seven years.  Financial need is a criteria.  Must provide a picture.
**Association of School Business Officials
**Return statement to Guidance Office		 6/2/08 $300 Student must pursue a career in business, economics, or finance.  There is no application.  Please submit a written statement to the High School Guidance Office regarding your career choice and where you are planning to attend school.
Arthritis Foundation Juvenile Arthritis College Sch. 4/11/08 $1000 Offered to seniors with juvenile arthritis or another rheumatic disease. Students must be a state resident of ME, NH, VT and Clinton, Essex or Franklin County in NY. Copies of applications are available by mail, email, or fax.  Please contact : Arthritis Foundation, 6 Chenell Drive, Suite 260, Concord, NH 03301.  Phone:  800-639-2113 or 613-224-9322.
Association of Fire Districts Ned Carter Scholarship 3/3/08 $1500 Pursuing a career of service to the community (Fire Service related major, Nursing, Social Work, Health related services, Teaching, Librarian, etc.)
AT&T & BBB
Science & Technology Scholarship		 1/10/08 Varies Commitment to pursuing Bachelor of
Science degree. Students must be interested
In pursuing a degree in the fields of technology
and or science. Must write an essay.
Academic Achievement. Community involvement
Letters of Recommendation. 
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

AXA Scholarship Application		 2/15/08 $2000 US Citizen or legal resident. You must be a student who resides and attends high school in AXA branch area Enrolled in 2 to 4 year accredited college or University for Fall 2008 Outstanding achievement in school, community, or Work activities and Be recommended by an unrelated adult who can Attest to the student’s achievement 
Better Business Bureau-
Student of Integrity Scholarship		 1/14/07 $1,000 Must be college bound who exemplifies the
Bureau's standards of ethics and integrity. Will
be evaluated only on the merits of their essay.
Bruce Crary Foundation Sch. 5/1/08 Varies Applicant must be resident of Clinton, Essex, Foundation Scholarship Franklin, Hamilton or Warren County Gross Family Income limit is $60,000.  Children of school administrators are not eligible.  Please return application to Guidance Office

 
Champlain Fire District Sch. in Memory of Bruce Barcomb. 5/16/08 $250 Preference given to the student pursing a career in the medical service or EMT service field or preference given to an applicant who has a relative of a fire person in the Champlain Fire Department.
**Champlain Valley School Counselor Assoc.

**Return application to Guidance Office.

 6/6/08 $300 Intention to enter a human services field of work upon completion of college/graduate school, specifically counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
Champlain Valley Morgan Horse Assoc. 5/10/08 $500 Good Character.  Great deal of weight is put on personal statement.  Preference will be given to students interested in a horse-related career or agriculture, but is not exclusive.
**Charles A. Niles Memorial Sch.
**Return statement to Guidance Office.		 6/2/08 $500 Pursuing a teaching career? No application is necessary.  Please provide a written statement regarding your choice to teach and where you will be attending college. 
Return statement to Guidance Office.
Christian Citizenship Award 6/5/08 Varies This award is sponsored by the The First Presbyterian Church of Rouses Point.  It is given to those who practice christian virtues and principles.  It is not based on academic achievement.  This award is open to all seniors regardless of church denomination. Return application to Guidance Office.
Clinton Community College Varies Varies This is only a list of some of their scholarships.  Go to this website for more information.  www.clinton.edu/alumni/cccscholarship.cxml 
CCC Foundation Scholarship Listing 4/18/08 Varies You must apply online

"Choose a Department", click on "Financial Aid", click on "Foundation Scholarship" and follow
Clinton County American Legion 76 Scholarship 5/1/08 $350 Child/Grand Child of a member of the American
Son's of the American Legion or Ladies Auxiliary, Paid member in good standing. Must be Accepted at a 2 or 4 year college. Must write an Essay.
Clinton County Board of Realtors 5/17/08 $1000 All students are encouraged to apply.
Clinton County Farm Bureau Scholarship 5/8/08 $400 Pursuing career in agriculture or agribusiness. Parent must be a Farm Bureau member.  Must be accepted to a two or four-year college.
Clinton County Fire Police Association -
"Robert Berg Memorial" Sch.		 5/15/08 $200 Son/Daughter or Grandson/Granddaughter of a Fire Police person whose department is a member of The CCFPA.  Son/Daughter or Grandson/Granddaughter of The Clinton County Firefighter.  Applicant must be a resident of Clinton County.
Community Foundation
Beryl Spector Memorial Scholarship		 3/14/08 $1000 Pursuing a communications-related field of study at a 2 or 4-year college or university located in New York State.
CVPH Medical Center Foundation Scholarship 4/4/08 $1000 Entering the healthcare field: such as, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, occupational therapy, etc.
David Pavilaitis Mem Sch. 5/16/08 Varies Must be entering a ROTC Program following graduation or joining the military.
Dottie Harvey Memorial Scholarship 3/15/08 ? Several criteria, including but not limited to:
Scholarship, citizenship, personality, leadership, perseverance, resourcefulness, patriotism, worthiness, financial need, extracurricular activities and awards.
Dr. U.R. Plante Medical Scholarship-
Adirondack Community Trust		 4/1/08 $10,000 Resident of Adirondack Park, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Essex or Hamilton Counties of New York State or have lived in one of these Locations for at least two years.  Must be accepted Or already attending Medical School in the US or Canada studying for an M.D.  Must be willing to Return to the above mentioned counties for at least Two years or be willing to practice for two years in A remote part of the US or other country where Doctors are needed.
Elks National Scholarship 1/11/08 Varies Open to all High School Senior Students
Empire State Potato Growers Inc. 1/15/08 $500 Applicant must be a NYS resident pursuing Agricultural-related area of study.
Epilepsy Foundation of Northern NY 5/23/08 $1000 Two scholarships are available.  Submit one application for both.
FLAME Sch. Methodist Church 3/24/08 $500 Open to all seniors who are accepted to 2 to 4 year accredited institution.  Applicants must Submit letter of recommendation and and brief Essay.
Foundation for Rural Education Sch.
  Champlain Telephone Co.
  Fred General Scholarship
  Telecommunications Internship Sch.
  Associate Membership Scholarships
  Everette Kneece Return to Rural America   
  Scholarship                                                 
  J. Benedict Ackley Scholarship		 2/16/09 Varies One application for several scholarships. See application for amounts and criteria.
Foundation for Rural Service 2/15/08 $2500 See application.  Must be submitted to Champlain Telephone Co. (Mr. Trent Trahan) No later than 2/15.  Applications must be signed by him first.  This application may also be accessed through this website:  www.frs.org
Fraternal Order of Police
  Northern Adirondack Lodge # 999		 5/1/08 $250 Criminal Justice Major at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university.  Letters of Recommendation and essay are required.
Golub Foundation 3/15/08 Varies Application procedures and criteria are available online at www.pricechopper.com
Grand Lodge Knights Of Pythias Essay Contest 3/15/08 $100. Open to all 6th-12th grade students
**Hedy Kay Higby Sch. 6/2/08 Varies Student has demonstrated an academic, personal achievement and leadership skills.  Attending college after high school.  Student has grown-up with at least one parent with a disability or illness.
Jane Boswell Memorial
    Scholarship – Presented by the Champlain
    Valley Council of Retired Teachers		 5/2/08 Varies Application must be returned to Guidance by 5/2/08.  Pursuing Teaching Career.
John Walker Bowron Sch. 5/15/08 $500 High Academic Achievement & Financial need.  May be awarded for four-years.  Return Applications to Guidance Office.
Knights of Columbus "Paul W. Chamberlain"
Memorial Scholarship		 3/28/08 Varies Family member must belong to Council #3525
Kyle Cartier Memorial Scholarship in association with North Country Youth Hockey. 6/2/08 $500 Max. The purpose of the Kyle Cartier Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to recipients who plans to continue his or her vocational or collegiate education beyond the high school level. The North Country Youth Hockey, Inc. Board of Directors will award a maximum of two (2) applicants, with the total amount of the scholarships not to exceed $500.00.
To be eligible, the student must have been a member of the North Country Youth Hockey Association for a minimum of five complete seasons.
Leadership Through Learning 12/8/08   HS. Juniors and Seniors from across the US are invited to spend a week in our nations capital, all expense paid, to learn about government, civic affairs and telecommunications regulation.

(TWO PAGES TO BE INSERTED- APPLICATION AND DESCRIPTION)
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
of NY State Lottery		 3/19/08 $5000 $1,250 distributed annually.  Have a “B” average through 7 semesters of high school. Participate in extracurricular activities & Community service.  Demonstrate leadership Skills.  US Citizen and NY State resident.  Plan to attend NY State accredited college, university, Trade school, community college that participates In the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).  Parents/Guardians may not be employed by the NY State Lottery or one of its contractors.
Macdonald Scholarship 4/30/08 $1150 Students studying medicine or preparing to study medicine.  Made available to a worthy and needy students from the City of Plattsburgh, and if no such applicant is qualified, or if none applies, to any such student or students from the County of Clinton.
**Making College Count Winning Characteristics Sch.
  		Postmarked by 6/13/08 $5,000/$1,000 Applicant must have participated in Making College & Career Count presentation.  Must be a Senior.  Applicant must have a "B" average. Must be enrolled in college, technical school, vocational school, or formal career training program.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission
  In Memory of Jacqueline Creed Archer		 5/27/08 $500 Graduating in 2008 and attending a post-secondary institution.  Write a 500 word essay on a choice of two topics.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
  Drum Major for Justice Advocacy
  Competition		 4/1/08 $1000

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: Current high school seniors who are accepted to an accredited college or university are eligible to participate in this competition.

Essay no longer than 600 words must be submitted Via email.  Please print a copy of the Eligibility & Contest rules to see what the essay topic must be about.  mlkregion2@yahoo.com
Melissa Merchant Lloyd 6/2/08 $1000 Student must be graduating in 2008, must be entering a 4-year college or university in the fall.  Must be majoring in Education, English, or Journalism.  Applicant must exhibit the virtues of diligence, compassion, human decency, and scholarship.
Monsanto Company 2/15/08 $1500 Farm Youth pursuing Careers in Agriculture Information and Application available at: www.nafb.com and www.monsanto.com
Montgomery Post # 912 -American Legion Scholarship 6/2/08 $625.00 Good Character & reputation.  Financial Need.  The American Legion award is not necessarily for the student with the Highest academic achievement.
Mooers High School Alumni Association Sch. 6/14/08 $500 Son/Daughter of a graduate of Mooers High School who has already paid dues to the association for 3 or the last 5 years (2003-2007) or who graduated from NCCS since 1971.  Eligible only if parent completed elementary school at Mooers Elementary School.
Dr. Richard Murphy Scholarship Foundation 6/3/08 Varies See Application for amounts.  Student must be a resident of Clinton, Essex, Franklin Counties, who plan on attending SUNY Plattsburgh, Clinton Community, North Country Community, or CVPH X-Ray School.  Student must be of good character and reputation who will use this award to fulfill a college education in the medical field.
**National Guard Association Vermont Scholarship 6/1/08 $1000 See application.  Must be received by:
NCCS Common Scholarship
  Common Scholarship Listing
  Common Scholarship Application
    Robert Moore Sch.
    Peg Huchro Memorial Sch.
    NCCS Booster Club Sch.
    Champlain Fireman's Aux. Sch.		 4/28/08 Varies Thirty-Two (32) Local Scholarship under one application. Please see the scholarship listing to determine eligibility for each scholarship.  There are 5 Of these scholarships that require an additional application.  Please pay attention to those and fill out all applications necessary.
NY State Assoc. of Agricultural Fairs & NY State Show people's Association Scholarship 4/12/08 $1000 See application
New York State Elks Assoc. 1/11/08 Varies Open to all High School Senior Students
New York State Retired Teachers Education Sch.-NE Zone 5/1/08 $500 High School average of "B" or higher.  Demonstrate financial need with  documentation.  Handwritten statement on the listed topics.
Northern Corridor Credit Union Scholarship 1/25/08 Varies Participate in a N.Y. State credit union.
Must write a short essay.
Peter Drown Memorial
Scholarship through Adirondack
Community Trust		 4/14/08 $500 Pursing business Degree. Must demonstrate strong Academic skills, community service.
Dr. Richard Foreman, D.M.D. Sch. 5/16/08 $500 Student must excel in Art & Science.
New York State Amateur Hockey Association Robert Allen Scholarship .
 		 Postmarked by 4/1/08 $1000 Eligibility: 
1. Senior in a New York High School, or a New York State resident attending a Prep school.
2. New York State Amateur Hockey Association member (past or present)
3. Plan to attend a four-year, two-year, or vocational school full-time (12 credit hours or more).
Rodney & Marie Claire Racine Memorial Sch.
     (Please return to Guidance Office)		 5/2/08 $1000 Student must be accepted into a 4-year college pursuing a Business/Health Care/Engineering or Science Field and show financial need.
Rouses Point Champlain Kiwanis
Scholarship		 4/30/08 Varies Student Plans to attend an accredited postsecondary college or university.  Overall Academic GPA of 90 or above.  Letter of Recommendation.  Write a short essay.  See Application for topic.
Rouses Point Fireman's Auxiliary Scholarship 5/12/08 $250 Pursuing a career in the medical field.  Financial Need.  Good Character.  Recipient will be notified by mail.  To receive award, applicant must submit Letter from the respective college registrar, Indicating successful completion of college semester and enrollment for the second semester.

**Roxie Dumas & Louanne Dragoon Memorial Sch.
Sponsored by Mooers Booster Club
**Return application to Guidance Office.

  5/22/08 Varies    Applicant must have participated or volunteered in Mooers Youth Commission.  Must write a short essay on your involvement (arts & crafts, swimming, coaching, umpiring, volunteer at tournaments, or participation in any sport, etc.)

Salute to Labor Scholarship

 Rec'd by 4/15/08 $250     Resident of Clinton, Essex, or Franklin County- Acceptance at trade school or college; union member or child of parent of guardian who is a union member.  High school diploma or GED by June 2008; be a registered voter by application due date. (Applicants who will be 18 on November 4th may register at age 17 to vote now and must do so).

SAMMY 2008    “Body by Milk”

 3/7/08 $7500     Academic Excellence, Athletic Excellence, Leadership, Community Service and what role milk plays in their success apply online: www.sammy.bodybymilk.com
SAANYS Scholarship
  		5/31/08 $500 Academic Achievement, School Activity Participation, Leadership Roles (Club Officers, etc.), Community Service.
Sarah Vert-Harry Knight Student Aid and Sch.
  		5/1/08 Varies Worth and need alone are the determining factors in granting aid.
School Nurse-School Nurse Teacher Sch. 4/21/08 $100 Must be planning to enter the Nursing Program of an accredited college in a 2 or 4-year program of study.  Applications must be submitted to our School Nurse with all documentation by the deadline.
Wal-Mart--Sam Walton Community Sch. 1/14/08 $1000 Apply on line www.walmartfoundation.org .
William T. Lowe 4/14/08 $1000-$3000 Resident of Clinton, Essex County of NY State. High scholastic standing, creative writing skills, Pursuing college studies in journalism, English, or Teaching.  Personal financial need.  You may Download additional copies of application from  www.generousact.org
Woodman of the World # 462 Scholarship 6/2/08 Varies Must be graduated in 08 and have not received Lodge # 462 (Chazy) Andy Speare Memorial Sch.  A scholarship from Lodge #462 before (one time Award).  The award must be used for educational purposes in college for business, nursing, or trade School, and the student must be enrolled as a full-time college student.  Proof of enrollment will be required.  Applicants must be a current member of Lodge 462, Chazy Woodmen of the World, in good Standing for a minimum of one-year prior (June1st, 2007) to the application deadline date.
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