Senior Scholarship Page

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    SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
     
    Scholarships of interest, websites, and ones sent to us (listed by date due)
     
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    Scholarships of Interest:  Frequently asked about scholarships (description and website links) that are not posted below.
    (NOTE: J.C. Duncan Lion's Student Loan is no longer available - it has been discontinued.)
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    Scholarship Websites:  Websites devoted to providing additional scholarship opportunities. 
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    Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams Information - From the Federal Trade Commission.
     
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    Scholarships Made Available to Newfane HS During the School Year
     
         *All scholarships are listed by the application deadline!!!  Must plan/check ahead.
     
                  * E-Alert Availability for Students/Parents:  When new scholarships are posted/added to this webpage, you can receive an E-Alert notifying you of this action.  If interested, follow the sign-up instructions- E-Alert Sign-up.
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    December:
    Dec. 1 - Hagan Scholarship Foundation Scholarship -  $48,000 scholarships available for eligible students.
    Criteria:
     
    January:
    Jan. 7 - Ontario Shores Federal Credit Union Scholarship - Must be a college-bound senior.  $1000 scholarships available to top 12 applicants.  Must be a member of Ontario Shores FCU.
     
    February:
    Feb. 1 - Gannon University High School Poetry Contest - Must be a high school student in grades 9-12.  Top 3 winners will receive a monetary award, a signed book by poet Ilya Kaminsky, and publication in the Awards Night program.
     
    Feb. 10 - Zonta Club of Lockport  - Young Woman in Public Affairs Award, as part of a project of Zonta International.  Purpose is the encouragement of high school women, under the age of 19, to enter careers or seek leadership positions in social policy-making government and volunteer organizations.  Must be a FEMALE graduating senior in order to apply.
     
    Feb. 20 - NYS Academic Excellence Scholarship -  Students can not apply for this scholarship!   Per the allocation policy of this scholarship, students are selected based on final class rank at the end of their junior year.  For the 2023 scholarship cycle, Newfane was able to nominate 4 students - the top 4 highest ranking students in the class.  The top ranked senior student at the end of their junior year (ranked #1) is eligible for up to $1500/yr.  The remaining 3 nominees (students who ranked 2-4 at the end of the junior year) are all eligible for $500/yr.  These awards are renewable up to 4 years (or 5 yrs. if their college program is a 5 yr. program).  Students must attend college in NYS in order to receive their award.  Selected students attending a college outside of NYS will be forfeiting their award. 
     
     
    March:  
      ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
    • Child or step-child of one of the following:
      • Active duty, Reserve, or veteran* U.S. Marine
      • A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
      • Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is or was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit*
    • Minimum 2.00 GPA
    • Demonstrate financial need through a family adjusted gross income of $112,000 or less for the 2021 tax year
    • Attending or planning to attend a school listed on the National Center for Education Statistic’s College Navigator website for the upcoming academic year
    • Submit a completed application with all required documents by the deadline

    * Veterans must have received an honorable discharge.

     
    Mar. 3 - Niagara Orleans Counselors Association (NOCA) Scholarship - Multiple scholarships, ranging in $500 to $1500, for college-bound graduating seniors from Niagara & Orleans County high schools (includes Newfane High School). Students can apply to more than one scholarship with the same application (see application for more information regarding eligibility and application requirements).  Mr. Smith will sign your completed application and he is a current NOCA member!
     
    Mar. 10 - Junior League of Buffalo Scholarships - Three $2000 scholarships are available to graduating WNY college-bound (2 or 4 yr. college) FEMALE high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to community service and volunteerism in the WNY community.  Additionally, the student's background should show strong evidence of being well-rounded in personal and academic endeavors.
     
    Mar. 15 - Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Mem. FASNY Volunteer Scholarship -  25 $1500 scholarships available.  Must be a volunteer fire company FASNY member in good standing or have a parent/legal guardian who is a member. Must also be a high school senior who will be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year institution of higher education or an accredited technical post-secondary school.  Must serve a current Junior Firefighter, Explorer Scout or RAM in a group affiliated with a volunteer dept.; a volunteer firefighter; or a volunteer with an EMS unit.  Must also demonstrate a commitment to both volunteer emergency service and the community.
     
    Mar. 24 - NCCC Distinguished Student Scholarship  - Must be a graduating from a Niagara County high school with a Regents (or Advanced Regents) Diploma in June and have at least a "B" cumulative weighted GPA (>83-85%). Must also be planning to enroll as a full-time matricuated student at NCCC for the fall 2023 semester.  Must have previous volunterr community service and demonstrated involvement in high school activities (include in essay).  Must provide assurance to remain in, or return to Niagara County, after completion of education and future volunteer commitments (include in essay).  NOTE:  Do not select the "APPLY TODAY" tab on the webpage.  This is not the tab for applying for the scholarship  (it is for applying for admission to NCCC).
     
    Mar. 24 - NCCC Foundation Scholarships - Numerous scholarships for students planning to attend, or currently attending, NCCC.  Eligibility and award amounts will vary.
     
    Mar. 31 - Character Excellence Scholarship - $1000 scholarship for graduating seniors in WNY who are planning to attend college or trade school full time. Applicants must exemplify character in their daily lives.
     
    Mar. 31 - Eighth District Federated Garden Clubs of NYS Scholarship  -  $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who will be enrolling in a two or four year college.  Students must be planning to major in any of the following:  Agriculture, :Botany, Conservation, Environmental Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Land Management, Landscape Design, Wildlife Science, or a field related to any of these majors.  https://www.gardenclubsofwny.com/
     
    Mar. 31 -  Kenan Arts Council Scholarship - $1000 scholarship to one high school senior from:  Newfane, Wilson, Starpoint, Lockport, Barker, Niagara-Wheatfield, and Roy-Hart.  Must plan to attend college and major in art, dance, design, music, or theater.  Must meet high academic standards (at least a GPA of 80%) and be actively involved in extracurricular/community activities. 
     
    Mar. 31 - American Legion Post #205 Scholarship -  Three $1,000 scholarships are being offered to college-bound graduating seniors from Niagara and Erie Counties.  Scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic ability, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and leadership potential.
     
    Mar. 31 - 100 Club of Buffalo - $2000 scholarships for:  child of (or you yourself be) an Emergency Responder.  Must also serve as a role model, demonstrate involvement in community/extracurriculars/employment activities, show consistent academic achievement throughout high school and exhibit leadership potential.
     
    April: 
    Apr. 1- Niagara County Assessors Scholarship - $500 scholarship for a graduating Senior from a Niagara County High School who will be attending a NY State College or University.
     
    Apr. 1 - Lockport Elks Lodge Rodney Conrad Memorial Scholarship - Must be a graduating senior who plans to attend college for either a 4 year degree in:  Education, engineering, sciences, humanities, business, accounting, & mathematics 
                                       OR   planning to enroll in a two -year college in a law enforcement area/major.
     
    Apr. 1- Rowland A. Rupp, Jr. Astronomy Scholarship - $5000 scholarship available to a college-bound graduating senior from a high school located in one of the 8 WNY counties (includes Niagara County).  Must have a minimum GPA of 85% and have a demonstrable interest in astronomy or an astronomy-related field, including but not limited to:  astrophysics, radio astronomy, astrophotography, cosmology, etc.
     
    Apr. 1 -  American Legion Legacy Scholarship -  To qualify and apply for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship, you must be able to answer YES to the following 3 questions.
    1. Are you currently a high school senior and/or accepted at or attending an institution of higher education?
    2. Is your institution of higher education a nonprofit and regionally-accredited institution? (If you are unsure, contact your institution's admission office. Regional accreditation applies to the whole school not a program.)
    3. Does at least one of the following statements apply to you?
      1. A legal parent of mine died while serving on active duty, U.S. military service on or after September 11, 2001. (Does not have to be a death out-of-country or in combat.)
      2. A legal parent of mine is a Post-9/11 veteran of the U.S. military, who has been given a disability rating of 50% or higher by the Veterans Administration.

    If you can answer YES to the previous 3 questions, you may fill out the online application on the website.

     
    Apr. 7 - Justin Budwey Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship to a Niagara County High School Senior (and/or adult) who is entering and/or returning to a higher learning institute planning on working in the field of Human Services or mental health.
     
    Apr. 17 - Niagara County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit Scholarship - $250 scholarship for a graduating Niagara County senior student.  Must include an essay about how victimization has had an impact on them or someone close to them.
     
    Apr. 18 - Taste of Buffalo Scholarship - $1000 scholarship.  Must be a college-bound graduating student from  WNY who plans to pursue a degree in food service or the hospitality industry, such as:  Chef, Baking & Pastry Arts, Travel & Tourism, Hotel Management, etc.
     
    Apr. 18 - Tops Friendly Markets Scholarship - $1000 scholarship.  Must be a college-bound graduating student from  WNY who plans to pursue a degree in  Culinary Arts/Culinary Arts Management, such as:  Nutrition & Wellness, Holistic Nutrition, Food Entrepreneurship, Food Retail Operations, Restaurant Operations, Food Science, Dietetics, Food Stylist, Food Photography, etc.
     
    Apr. 21 - NYWEA WNY Chapter Scholarship - Three awards available ranging in amounts from $1,000 to $1,500.  Must be a graduating high school senior in WNY who plans to enroll in college for an environmentally related curriculum, such as (but not limited to): Biology, forestry, chemistry, engineering, and water/waste/wastewater treatment.
     
    Apr. 21 - Newfane Lions Club Trade/Vocational Program Scholarship -  $5000 scholarship to a graduating Newfane High School senior who plans on taking a trade or vocational type program at an accredited college, trade, or technical college. Student GPA will NOT be the prime factor in receiving the award.
     
    Apr. 23 - Allentown Art Festival Scholarship - Minimum of $1000 scholarships available. Must be a graduating senior from a WNY high school who plans to attend college (2 or 4 year) full time majoring in a visual arts program.  See website for a complete list of eligible majors.
     
    Apr. 26 - Zonta Club of Lockport Scholarships - Three scholarships available (only one application needs to be completed - applicants will be considered for all 3 scholarships).  Must be a senior girl graduating in June from a high school in Eastern Niagara County (Newfane students are eligible) for her freshman year at a college of her choice (either 2 or 4 year college - depending on the scholarship).
     
    Apr. 27 - Friendship Memorial Scholarship - Several scholarships available.  Only available to Newfane High School graduating seniors who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university, or technology school. Must attend college full time after high school graduation and be able to submit proof of college acceptance, to include anticipated field of study.  Must also have at least an 80% GPA and have participated in a high school sport.
     
    Apr. 27 - Marnie Currie Quinones Memorial Scholarship -  $1,000 scholarship for a college-bound (2 or 4 yr. college) graduating senior FEMALE from Newfane High School.  Must have at least a "B" average (>80%) and be involved in extracurricular activities. Financial need may also be considered.
     
    Apr. 28 - Newfane Board of Education Scholarship - Up to three $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to members of the Newfane graduating class of 2023.  NOTE:  Students will have access to this Google form via their Newfane accounts (parents will not have access).  NOTE:  To access the online application, go to the Newfane District website then scroll down to "Panther News".  Select "BOE Senior Scholarship Application".
     
    May:
    May 1 - Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield Tom Beachy Memorial Scholarship - $2000 scholarship to a graduating college-bound high school senior in Niagara County. The scholarship applicant should be planning to pursue a career in education (not limited to being a classroom teacher but may include any special area of instruction like music, art, library, PE, or such careers as a guidance counselor or school psychologist).  Must be, or will be, accepted by an accredited college/university and must have participated in community service.
     
    May 1 -  Newfane American Legion Lester Oakes Memorial Scholarship - $500 scholarship available to a Newfane senior student if eligible.  Must be a child of a current or former member of the U.S. Military or under legal guardianship of a current or former service member and be able to provide supporting records/documentation of the qualified veteran.  Must also plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college (or trade/technical school) and show acceptance.  Must also have had a "B+" average (>85%) in US History or a "B" average (>80%) in AP US History.  Must also have at least >80% across high school social studies courses.  Must also be involved in community service activities.
     
    May 1 - Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo Scholarships - Multiple scholarships available for graduating WNY seniors with at least a "C" average GPA and have been accepted to college for full time.
     
    May 1 - Construction Industry Education Foundation Scholarship  -  The Foundation scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors or college students who are enrolled in a full-time, construction-related certification or degree program, or those entering directly into a trade. The scholarships available through the Foundation consist of 1.) a complete set of tools for those entering a trade or 2.) a monetary scholarship for those pursuing a construction-related certification or degree program. The average amount of the monetary scholarship is $2,000 and it can be used for tuition or related expenses such as books or computers.
     
    May 1 - WNY Association of School Nurses Mem. Scholarship -  $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior from Niagara or Erie Counties who has been accepted into an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in NY State (2 yr. college programs are not included - must be a 4 year degree program). 
     
    May 4 - Newfane Youth Football and Cheerleading Scholarship -  Two $200 scholarships available to eligible students:  Must be a graduating senior who has played or cheered in the Newfane Youth Football and Cheerleading program for at least one year.  Must plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college.
     
    May 5 - Newfane Alumni Association Scholarship -  Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from the Class of 2023 or to an alumnus currently attending college.  Eligibility:  Must be a senior or an alumnus of Newfane High School.  Scholarship must be used to attend college or an accredited technical/trade school.
     
    May 5 - Newfane Class of 1970 Scholarship - $500 scholarship.  Must be a college-bound graduating senior from Newfane High School.  Must plan to attend a college or an accredited technical/trade school.  
     
    May 5 - American Legion Michael J. Kogutek Scholarship - Two $1500 scholarships available. Must be a college-bound graduating senior.  Must be patriotic, a military veteran, or related to a veteran who shares the ideals of the American Legion.  The scholarship will be awarded based on veteran status (including family members) - if any, financial need, scholastic ability, realistic goals, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement.  Must show proof of college acceptance.  
     
    May 5 -  John and Elsbeth Hamluk Memorial Scholarship -  $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior from Newfane High School who has excelled in academics, leadership, and service to community.  The scholarship must be used to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or an accredited technical/trade school.
     
    May 5 - Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles Hockey League Gary Hill Memorial Scholarship - Must be a college-bound (2 or 4 yr. college) graduating senior who has participated in the Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles Hockey League for a mnimum of five years (Spring League not included).  You do NOT need to be in midgets to be eligible.
     
    May 8 -  Newfane PTS Scholarship - $3000 in scholarships to deserving students.  Must be a graduating Newfane High School Senior (and be a current PTSA member) who plans to continue their education at a 2 or 4 year college, trade school, or technical training school.  If you are not a current PTSA member, you can join:  applications are available in the HS main office or go online at:  https://newfaneptsa.memberhub.store
    Financial status and academic achievement are NOT a factor for applying for this PTSA scholarship.
     
    May 12 -  American Auxiliary Post 873 Award  - $250 award for a college-bound Newfane High School Senior.  Must be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college, be involved in community service activities, and be the son or daughter or grandchild of a veteran.
     
    May 12 - Newfane Lions Club Scholarship - $1000 scholarship to a college-bound graduating senior from Newfane High School.  Must be involved in extracurricular and community service activities.
     
    May 12 - Kiwanis Club of Northern Niagara County Scholarship - Must be a senior who will be graduating in June 2023 and have been involved in community service activities.
     
    May 15 - Kevin Newton Memorial Baseball Scholarship - $500 scholarship for a graduating Newfane High School Senior who has played baseball for at least two years for Newfane High School.  Must be planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or accredited technical or trade school.
     
    May 15 - Friends of Unified Sports Scholarship - Up to $10,000 in total scholarships for non-returning athletes and graduating senior-partners!  Must have participated in the Unified Sports basketball and/or bowling programs for the 2022-2023 school year.  See application form for additional information regarding eligibility and application requirements. 
     
    May 15 - Italian-American Police Association Scholarship  - Applicant must be a senior in a WNY High School.  Applicant must be accepted to a certified college for the Fall 2023 term and must have a minimum average of 80 percent.  Applicant must submit to an interview by the awards committee if requested. Do not have to be of Italian descent to apply.  (Application and eligibility guidelines can be found in the "Applications" section at the top of the webpage.)
     
    May 15 - Newfane Sports Boosters Scholarships -  Four $250 scholarships (two for males; two for females) available for college-bound graduating Newfane High School Seniors.  Candidates will be selected based on their  participation in athletics, leadership in school and the community, essay, and academic record. The winning candidates will be announced at the Sports Awards Night/Varsity Club Banquet 
     
    May 18 - Newfane Teachers Association Scholarships -  Three $1,000 scholarships are available for college-bound graduating senior students from Newfane High School.  Must also be involved in school and/or community activities and have at least a "B" average (> 80%).
     
    May 18 - Newfane Teachers Association NTA Member Scholarship -  Three $1,000 scholarships are available for college-bound graduating senior students whose parent/guardian is a Newfane Teachers Association (NTA) member.  Must also be involved in school and/or community activities and have at least a "B" average (> 80%).
     
    May 19 - Lake Plains Players Lance Anderson Memorial Scholarship - $1000 scholarship to a Senior student having shown talent in the performing arts and who will be continuing their studies in the performing arts or performing arts related areas (i.e. Major or minor in Theater Arts, Dance, Musical Training, Music Education, Music Therapy, Technical Theater, Audio Engineering, etc.) after high school.  Students need not to have performed with Lake Players in the past.
     
    May 25 - Newfane High School Music Scholarship -  $2,000 scholarship for any college-bound graduating senior from Newfane High School who has been involved in instrumental music and plans to major in music at the college level (2 or 4 yr.).  Must also have at least a GPA of 80% overall and an "A" average in high school music courses.  Must have also represented Newfane High School Bands in at least one of the following: Conference All-State instrumental, Area All-State instrumental, or NCMEA All-County senior high ensemble. Must also be involved in extracurricular activities.
     
    May 25 - Delta Kappa Gamma Award - $500 award available to a young woman who will be graduating from high school in June 2023 who has been accepted to a four year college/university with a goal of entering the teaching profession.  Must have a cumulative average of least 85% and have participated in a variety of school and/or community activities.
     
    May 26 - Parle Endeavors Scholarship - Four $2,500 scholarships available.  Must be a graduating senior in NY State with plans on attending a 2 or 4 year post-secondary program majoring in: Media, communications, journalism, business or a closely related field.
     
    May 26 - Parle Endeavors ALTA Grant - available to young people who are (1) high school juniors or seniors attending a high school in New York State;  (2) want to pursue a career in media, communications, journalism, business, or a closely related field; (3) have a business idea, start-up, related to those fields; (4) launched within the last year or planning to launch by June 2024.  
     
    May 31 - Carol Calato Scholarship - $1000 scholarship to a deserving graduating high school senior (or current college student) that lives in Niagara or Erie Counties.  Must be accepted into a college music program.
     
    NYS EXCELSIOR SCHOLARSHIP - (Can apply between May 23 and Aug. 31, 2023)  Free college tuition (up to $5500) at a SUNY, or CUNY, college - either 2 or 4 year.  Highlights of eligibility below (see website for more information and online scholarship application):
    • be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term;
    • be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
    • have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department;
    • have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less;
    • be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY college, including community colleges and the statutory colleges at Cornell University and Alfred University;
    • be enrolled in at least 12 credits per term and complete at least 30 credits each year
     

    June:
    June 1 - Engineering Society of Buffalo Scholarship - Must be a graduating senior from a Niagara or Erie County high school who anticipates acceptance into an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology program in a WNY college.
     
    June 1 - William E. Kramp Jr. Scholarship - $1500 award available to a graduating senior from WNY who is an immediate family member of a WNY veteran (or spouse of a veteran, or a veteran). Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher ( > 85%) and be accepted by, and committed to, an accredited college or university.  Must also be involved in community service.
     
    June 1 - Buffalo Sabres Alumni Scholarship -  Must be a graduating senior within the 716 and 585 area codes who plans to enroll full time at an accredited college or university.
     
    June 5 - Olcott Yacht Club Junior Sailing Scholarship - Free summer sailing program for selected students aged 7 to 18 years of age.  The program emphasizes fun, safety, sportsmanship, cooperation, and competition in the sport of sailing - held at the Olcott Yacht Club.
     
    June 9 - Don Johannes Memorial Scholarship - $500 scholarship to a graduating student who plans to enroll in college full-time pursuing a degree in any of the following:  Environmental protection, conservation, natural resources, forestry, wildlife and fisheries, biology, or environmental law and public policy.  Dedication to the ideals of the scholarship’s honoree will be considered at least as important as financial need in making the award.
     
    June 25 -  American Legion Richard M. Pedro Scholarship - Must be a NYS high school senior who is a child/grandchild/great grandchild of a NYS Legionnaire who is good standing (or is deceased) OR a child of a NY service member that was killed as a result of the war on terrorism (including the World Trade Center, Pentagon, Iraq, and Afghanistan).
     
    June 30 -  Mason Forever Scholarship - Scholarship opportunities are available to students currently enrolled in any health/fitness program at an accredited college/university in the United States. To be eligible, the applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.  All application materials must be submitted in a single envelope mailed Jan - July of current year.
     
    NYS EXCELSIOR SCHOLARSHIP - (Can apply between May 23 and Aug. 31, 2023)  Free college tuition (up to $5500) at a SUNY, or CUNY, college - either 2 or 4 year.  Highlights of eligibility below (see website for more information and online scholarship application):
    • be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term;
    • be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen;
    • have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department;
    • have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less;
    • be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY college, including community colleges and the statutory colleges at Cornell University and Alfred University;
    • be enrolled in at least 12 credits per term and complete at least 30 credits each year
     
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    August: