PAULD.SCHREIBERHIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONTACT MRS. STRAGGI, GUIDANCE OFFICE
Jeffrey A. Glayzer Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Long Island Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered (GLBT) student should be a member of the GLBT community. Applications can be downloaded at (Auntie M’s Helping Hands), clicking on the “Our Foundations”. The application can be found on the bottom of the page where it says click here for application under JAGMSF. Deadline May 1, 2012.
Island Drafting & Technical Institute each high school student can recommend 3 students for scholarships of an award of $2,500 to each student, which can be applied toward the daytime session Associate Degree program in Computer Aided Drafting and Design or Electronic and Computer Service Technology.
Big Sun Scholarship offering a reward of $500 to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. Visit deadline is June 22, 2012.
TriCounty Insurance Agents Association “Joel S. Pollack” & “Stephen T. Dooley Community Service” Scholarship offering two $1,250 scholarships and one $2,500. Applications may be downloaded at deadline is February 28, 2012.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million in scholarships to high school senior who demonstrate leadership, commitment to community and academic achievement. For applications visit click Apply On-line, then Four Year, or call 1-800-306-2653.
Molloy College Freshmen Scholarships & Community Service Award for students who demonstrated a commitment to their community and school. Scholarship application available in the Guidance Office. Deadline March 1, 2012.
Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer Scholarship provides a one-time award of $2,500 who resides with a parent or guardian who is a survivor of breast cancer or resided with a parent or guardian who was a victim of breast cancer. Applications available at Deadline is April 10, 2012.
Maria A. Sciara Scholarship, administered by the LI2Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer, Inc. offers a one-time award of $1,000 for students who aspire to be a teacher and his/her parent or guardian must have had cancer other than breast cancer. Although it is sponsored by the LI2Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer, Inc., it is NOT a breast cancer scholarship. Applications available at Deadline is April 10, 2012.
Carolina Rice Scholarship Program Summit an essay on how a college education would help achieve your goals. The award will be given to 5 students for $2,000 each. Call 808-226-9522 or visit
Deadline February 15, 2012.
The Pearl & Lloyd Franks Scholarship Fund The Share America Foundation awards small scholarships to student musicians. The award is given to two students for $500-$1,000. Visit
The American Fire Sprinkler Association Answer a 10-question online quiz about fire safety to win a $2,000 scholarship. Visit
Big Sun Scholarship for student athletes. Write a short essay about your experience. Award is worth $500. Visit Deadline June 22, 2012.
NSCAHigh School Scholarship Students must demonstrate their acceptance into an accredited institution, their intention to graduate with a degree in the strength and condition field, their goals beyond college and their track record of community service. $1,500 awards are available. Visit Deadline March 13, 2012.
The Women’s Western Golf Foundation for female seniors. You must write an essay detailing your golf experience. Visit Deadline March 1, 2012.
Suffolk County Community College Culinary Arts Competition win a $1,500 scholarship. Application available in Guidance, deadline April 15, 2012.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program will award up to $1,000 to the winner. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site by the deadline of June 15, 2012
Bethpage Federal Credit Union Foundation & the Credit Union Association of NY Scholarship Program awarding ten $1,000 awards to credit union members. Application available at click on “The Heart of Bethpage” under “About Us” and continue by clicking on Scholarships or call 516-349-6736 to have one mailed to you.
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Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Friedlander Upstander Award in cooperation with the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation and the Police Departments of Nassau and SuffolkCounties will offer the $2,500 education scholarship to one student each from Nassau and SuffolkCounties, who has shown her/himself to be an Upstander against intolerance in any of its forms. The student’s action could be one of intervention or prevention. Applications available at Deadline is March 23, 2012.
Dante Foundation of Nassau County, Inc. awarding several $5,000 scholarships to students of Italo-American ancestry who reside in Nassau or SuffolkCounty. Seeking students who have achieves high standards in the academics, participated in extra curricular activities and scored above average on the SAT exams. Applications available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is February 29, 2012.
Greater Long Island Running Club 2012 Herb Grayson Memorial Scholarship offering a $2,000 U.S. Savings Bond to one or more Nassau or SuffolkCountyHigh School seniors chosen on the basis of involvement in and service to the Long Island running community. Application available in the Guidance Office deadline is April 2, 2012.
Association of Fire District State of New York “Ned” Carter/Past Presidents Scholarship offering four $1,500 awards to students related to or are a Firefighter in an affiliated member organization. Awards will be presented to young people pursing a post-secondary career in the community service-related areas of endeavor. Applications available at deadline is March 3, 2012.
The O’Keefe Foundation, Inc. $8,000 9/11 “Oak Memorial Scholarship” in memory of FF Patrick J. O’Keefe of the FDNY’s Rescue Company One. The purpose is to keep the spirit of brotherhood, extend a helping hand to young people who suddenly fine themselves in the difficult struggle of having to start their lives over. Two qualifying categories of starting over can either be a) a newly arrived immigrant who has become an American citizen or b) starting over due to the tragic loss of a parent as a result of a violent act. Applications available at deadline is February 15, 2012.
NYBEST Scholarship Program offering three $1,000 awards with a goal to assist a student in good academic standing that has a financial need in order to pursue a path in a post-secondary school or college. Applications available at deadline is March 30, 2012.
AES Engineers offering a $500 award to a student who needs to answer one of the essay questions that they find on their site deadline is October 5, 2012.
American Legion scholarships for veterans and their dependents, and Legionnaires and their family members. Visit or
Nassau County American Legion offering $1,000 scholarship to the student with the most outstanding academic credentials in NassauCounty. The recipient must be the valedictorian of his or her class. Details available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is April 23, 2012.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program offering 100 scholarships each up to $25,000/year and 1,000 scholarships each at $2,000 awarding achievers who put forth the effort and find success in and out of the classroom, yet are unable to attend college without financial assistance. Visit deadline is February 29, 2012.
The Italian Genealogical Group offering a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors of Italian descent. You must be studying Italian in school, submit an essay showing evidence of Italian family history research, submit family tree form and application, which is available at deadline April 1, 2012.
B. Davis Scholarship the creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a $1,000 scholarship. Their website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. Visit deadline is May 28, 2012.
Custom Computer Specialists Right Start Scholarship Program, a Long Island Technology firm with a long history of supporting education, focusing on supporting 21st Century Technology skills. Fifteen awards valued at $1,000 each will be offered and evaluated on academic achievement, application content, essay response and recommendation letter. Download application at deadline is March 30, 2012.
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. Central Nassau Club, Inc. offering scholarships in the amount of $2,000, $1,200 & $1,000 to seniors of African American heritage. An essay is required. Stop by Guidance for application. Deadline is February 17, 2012.
2012 National Youth Science Camp two graduating high school students will be selected to represent NY at the all-expense paid honors program which will be held from June 27-July 21, 2012. To download the application, go to for more information, visit questions call 518-474-5922 deadline February 17, 2012.
2012 Student-View Scholarship Program offering one $4,000, two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships. Log on to and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. Deadline is April 22, 2012.
St. John’s University Scholarships ranging from $1,000-$10,000. For details and deadlines, visit or call 888-9STJOHNS.
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program Kohl’s recognizes and rewards young volunteers ages 6-18 who help make their communities a better place. Students must be nominated as of February 1 through March 15, 2012. Visit and click the Register Now! Button. You will need to read and agree to an online Consent and register as a nominator. Each store winner (2,200) will receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card and Certificate, each Regional winner (over 100) will receive a $1,000 award towards college, district-wide recognition on an in-store poster, and each National winner (5) will receive a $10,000 award towards college, nationwide recognition on an in-store poster, a $1,000 contribution to the nonprofit organization of the winner’s choice, and a plaque.
AT&T Labs Fellowship Program awards scholarships and grants to graduates. Has announced a new one in conjunction with UNCF to provide scholarships for African-American students of regular full-time employees employees of AT&T, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries. Go to the Google site for details.
Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with SECME schools, awards scholarships to students who are entering math and engineering program. They also award Agricultural Scholarships for students studying agriculture. Go to the Google site for details.
General Electric (GE)/LULAC Scholarship applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. Award is based upon academic performance, student interests in engineering-related subjects, pursing a career in business or engineering. Involved in extracurricular activities and community involvement. Go to the Google site for details.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship awards scholarships up to $7,500 annually to minority students who can demonstrate leadership potential. Go to the Google site for details.
Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship Program awards range from $1,000-$5,000 for each year based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions, character and financial need. For associates who have been with Bank of America for at least 1 year, dependents of deceased, disabled or retirees eligible. Go to the Google site for details.
Ford Motor Company Society of Manufacturing Engineers Ford PAS Scholarships offers three seniors who have participated in the PAS (Partnership for Advanced Studies) which enrolls high school students in internship or mentorships where students can learn from business professionals. PAS focuses on education in the sciences, engineering and math. Go to the Google site for details.
McDonald’s Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships Go to the Google site for details.
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship must be employed part-time or full-time with Wal-Mart for at least 6 months prior to the application due date, financial need. Go to the Google site for details.
The Dell Scholars Program is offering $20,000 in funding to students participating in an approved AVID program. The value of the 250 scholarships is $5 million. Minimum 2.4 GPA, financial need. Go to the Google site for details.
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Island Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in all discipline areas, and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the US, GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned an GED. Go to the Google site for details.
The HP Scholar Award for students interested in engineering. The 4-year award, which includes the HP Scholar Productivity Package, and three paid internships, will exceed $40,000 per student. Awards are $12,000 ($3,000 per year for 4 years). Upon acceptance, each HP Scholar receives a Productivity Package which includes an HP laptop, printer, and PDA. HP Scholars are eligible for 3 paid summer internships with HP at an HP location in the US during their undergraduate studies. Must be African American, Latino, and American Indian senior who will be attending one of the HP Scholar partnership universities (University of California, Los Angeles, North Carolina A&T, Morgan State University, or University of Washington) and will be majoring in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. Go to the Google site for details.
Intel Science Talent Search must have 2.5 GPA, have taken either the ACT or SAT, US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the US, not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. employee or dependent of an employee demonstrate financial need by required documents. Maximum amount is $100,000. Go to the Google site for details.
Google Scholarships help women and minorities enter computing and technology fields. AISESGoogle Scholarship awards to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian AISES members for degrees in computer science, management, information systems and computer engineering. Maximum amount $10,000. Google UNCF Scholarship is for African American students in their pursuit of a computer science or computer engineering degree. Students will receive $10,000 award during the upcoming academic year. Google Scholars will be invited to attend a retreat at Google headquarters in California. HCF Google Scholarship offers awards to junior or senior college students studying computer science or computer engineering or getting a Master’s or PhD. Scholars will be invited to an all expense paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California. Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic background, GPA of a 3.5, can demonstrate financial need, maximum amount is $10,000. Go to the Google site for details.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have taken either the ACT or SAT, not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. employee or dependent of an employee, and can demonstrate financial need by required documentation. Maximum amount is $3,000. Go to the Google site for details.
The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship student must be the legal dependent of a full time Wal-Mart Associate employed for at least one year, graduating high school or have a GED equivalency certificate, a minimum 22 ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading & Math) score, be able to demonstrate financial need by required documents. Maximum amount is $13,000. Go to the Google site for details.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation conducts programs for corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. Most corporate-sponsored awards are designated for children of a sponsor’s employees or members. Certain scholarships, however, are offered for local residents of a community in which a company conducts operations, or for students with a college degree plan or career plan in which the corporate sponsor is interested in awarding a scholarship. Each Corporate sponsor announces its program, confirms eligibility of award winners, and pays scholarship costs. Corporate sponsors are billed annually for scholarship costs, which include stipend amounts paid to winners and nominal grants that are used to underwrite National $2,500 Scholarships, for which all Finalists are considered. Certain sponsors also recognize Scholarship winners at a corporate special event and/or in the corporation’s publications. Amount and requirements varies by corporation. Go to the Google site for details.
Tylenol Scholarship Program helps students who are pursuing careers in the medical field. Awards are $5,000 and $10,000 (totaling $250,000) to forty students pursuing careers in healthcare based on leadership qualities and academic performance. Go to the Google site for details.
Microsoft Scholarships for students pursuing a degree in computer science and related technical disciplines. Offering four different types of awards: General Scholarships, Women’s Scholarships, Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. It is for one academic year of tuition for either a full or partial award. Requirements: quality of application, interest in the software industry, commitment to leadership, and financial need. An undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics, and an interest in computer science. Award is merit based, requiring maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA out of a possible 4.0 or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.
OPPORTUNITIES OPEN TO ALL GRADES – 9TH, 10TH, 11TH & 12TH
Step up to Bullying Scholarship for grades 9-12. Students must submit a short essay detailing what you are doing in your school or community to step up to bullying. The award is given to two students for $500. Visit
Best Buy awarding up to $1.2 million in scholarships for students in grades 9-12. That’s 1,200 awards of $1,000 each. Students should have solid grades plus community service or work experience. Apply online at or deadline is February 15, 2012.
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