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A Message From Ann HallDear Students,Each year organizations award a large number ofscholarships to graduating seniors of Middletown HighSchool who are planning to pursue a post-secondaryeducation. This guide describes the scholarships availableto students and includes award amounts and scholarshipdeadlines. It also gives you suggestions and tips on how toget things done efficiently and effectively when it comes toapplying for scholarships.Ann Hall“Twenty years fromnow you will be moredisappointed by the thingsyou didn’t do than by theones you did do. So throwoff the bowlines. SailYou may be eligible for one or more of the scholarshipsdescribed in this guide, but you won’t be considered ifyou don’t apply. Please read the scholarship descriptionscarefully and pay close attention to all deadline dates.See your guidance counselor if you have questions.Sincerely,Ann Hall, Director of Guidance Services and Programsaway from the safe harbor.Catch thetrade winds in your sails.Explore. Dream. Discover.”—Mark TwainThis publication was produced byAnn Hall, Director of GuidanceServices and Programs.2 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

Table Of ContentsYour Scholarship Strategy................................................................4Applying For Scholarships................................................................5Building A Scholarship Profile..........................................................6Common Essay Questions..................................................................7How To Write An Autobiographical Essay.....................................8What To Do After You’ve Won A Scholarship..............................9Scholarship List.................................................................................10Middletown High School Scholarship Application.....................243 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

Your Scholarship StrategyAlthough most student aid comes inthe form of federal education loans andgrants from colleges, scholarships—withtheir lure of free money—get a hugeamount of attention from students andtheir parents. If you decide to invest yourtime in a search for scholarships, it’s importantto have an organized system tofind, apply for, and win scholarship money.Start With A Personal InventoryMost of the information you will beasked for on a scholarship search questionnairewill be easy to come up with—yearsin school, citizenship, state of residence,religion, ethnic background, disability,military status, employer, membership organizations,and so forth. Beyond thosequestions, you will have to give somethought to your academic, extra-curricular,and career plans. You should ask yourself:• Do I want to participate in a competition?If so, what are my talents and interests?• What subject do I plan to major in?• What career do I plan to pursue?• Do I want to apply for all types ofaid or only scholarships?Your answers to these questions will helpdetermine your scholarship eligibility. Takeyour time brainstorming and don’t overlookanything—the more personal characteristicsyou discover, the more scholarshipsyou could potentially apply for.Research Local Scholarships FirstThe smaller the geographical area ascholarship covers, the better your chancesof winning. Begin with your high schoolguidance office. Guidance counselorswill know about scholarships for studentsgraduating from your high school. Theymay also be aware of scholarships forresidents of your town, county, and state.Your next stop should be the collegeaid section of your school or public library.Most libraries will have a numberof books about financial aid, includingscholarship guides such as the CollegeBoard’s Scholarship Handbook. They alsomay have information on local scholarships.Check Membership Organizations& EmployersOrganizations of all types and sizessponsor scholarships—leave no stone unturned.Explore categories you might nothave considered, such as religious, communityservice, fraternal, military, union,and professional.And don’t forget your parents. Manylarge companies offer scholarships or tuitionprograms for children of employees. If you areuncertain, ask your parent to check with his orher human resources department.Make sure not to overlook student jobs.Employers like fast food chains, departmentstores, and supermarkets often give scholarships.Awards related to student employmentcan come from unexpected sources.Contact Your State Department Of HigherEducationAlmost every state has a scholarshipprogram for residents—keep inmind, however, that awards are usuallylimited to students who attend college instate.For more information, log on towww.collegescholarships.org/states/newyork.htm.Search National ScholarshipsAfter your local search is complete, it’s timeto start looking at large, national scholarshipssuch as Gates Millennium, Coca Cola or RonaldMcDonald House. See page 13 for a full listof area/national scholarships.Institutional Scholarships:A Great Sourcefor FundsSince the vast majority of allscholarship money is disbursedby colleges, it makes sense toresearch what kinds of scholarshipsare available at theschools that interest you. Checkout college Web sites, catalogs,and financial aid officesfor this information. Institutionalawards can be offered on auniversity-wide basis, or withina particular college or major.Eligibility for such awards canbe based on merit, financialneed, intended major, ethnicityor a variety of other factors.Here are some questions youmight want to ask about theseawards:• Are scholarships awardedautomatically if a studentmatches certain criteria (suchas GPA or SAT score)?• What is the application procedure?• What materials are required?• Is the award renewable?• What are the requirementsto maintain the award?4 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

Common Essay QuestionsScholarships are an organization’s financial investmentin students. They expect you to do well in school, representthem positively, and give back to your community. Howeverwith so many applicants, how do they choose the winners?Often times it boils down to the essay portion. Manyscholarships have similar essay questions. Here are a fewdetailed suggestions for some common essay questions:Why I need this scholarship?The point of this question (and any scholarship essay) is tomarket yourself and tell the judges why you would be a worthwhileinvestment. Instead of making a laundry list of activities,describe your achievements specifically and relate them to theessay question.Try brainstorming ideas that convey your story most effectively.This question can be answered by using an experiencefrom the past or by thinking ahead to the future.Find a method that you feel paints the strongest picture.Who Am I?This question is very broad and can be answered in manydifferent ways. Again, don’t give them a laundry list of youractivities and achievements. Pick a few and write in detailabout them. Some suggestions and ideas to write about include:• Heritage/Culture• Family• Goals/Ambitions• Obstacles overcomeMake sure to tie your theme back into the scholarshipguidelines. You can use words listed in their descriptionto strengthen your claims. Each scholarship is different,so tailor your application to the goals and values of thescholarship organization.How will this scholarship help you meet your educationaland career goals?This essay question asks you to write about your future.Scholarship organizations like to see students with focusedgoals in their lives. Make sure you:• Describe your plans for college (anticipated major, coursesof interest, activities, personal goals)• Expand your plans beyond college• Include your goals outside of just your career and rememberto describe and connect them with how the scholarshiphelps you meet that goalThese are just a few common scholarship essay questions.As you are brainstorming and writing, remember to write witha specific theme in mind. The key to writing strong scholarshipessays is to weave your past achievements with your futuregoals in a way that reflect the values of the scholarship organization.Find what works for you, and before long, you’ll havea strong portfolio of scholarship essays.Free Search ServicesCheck out free scholarshipsearch services such asFastweb,the College BoardScholarship Search Web site,and Sallie Mae’s ScholarshipWebsite. Note,that you shouldnever have to payfor scholarship information.If you’re asked to pay a fee for“exclusive scholarship leads,”there’s a good chance thatthe scholarshipservice is really just a scam.• Emphasize how the scholarship allows you to meet or worktowards those goals7 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

What To Do After You’ve Won A ScholarshipThank You LettersThe first step you can take is to write a thank you letter. Whoexactly are you thanking? Well, you can thank a number ofpeople—the organization sponsoring the award, the scholarshipselection committee, even the program director who sentyou your award notification letter. It doesn’t have to be like aspeech at the Oscars, but at least thank the judges who spentcountless hours reading over thousands of applications. Takesome time to find out who the major sponsors are for that particularscholarship and address the letter to them. Perhaps writetwo or three thank you letters if there are multiple sponsors.Requesting FundsIf you receive an award notification letter in the mail, it willprobably include an instruction sheet on how to request yourfunds for the upcoming school year. There may be a form thatyou need to fill out with the contact information of the scholarshipoffice at your school and your student information. You may wantto double check with your school to find out where scholarshipchecks should be sent. Keep in mind that most universities havea financial aid office and a separate scholarship award office(sometimes known as student fiscal services). The financial aidoffice determines your financial aid award package, and thescholarship award office actually handles the money. You canfind the appropriate information by visiting the school’s Website or calling the scholarship office.Once you’ve sent in your form, checks will either be maileddirectly to the school or sent to you to take to the scholarshipoffice. In some cases, the checks may be co-written to you andthe school with the task of submitting the funds to the schoolas your responsibility. More than likely, the checks will be sentdirectly to the school and deposited into your account.If for some reason you do not receive any money, even aftersubmitting your information back to the organization by the requesteddate, you will want to call the organization and checkon your award status. Sometimes they do not have sufficientinformation like where to send the check. Do not assume thatthey just decided not to award you your funds. As the scholarshiprecipient, it is your responsibility to make sure they have the correctinformation in order to give you the correct award amount.Keeping In TouchFinally, an important aspect of winning scholarships is that younow have an entire network that is willing to support you. Thisnetwork, which comprises of organization members, community leaders,and others affiliated with the scholarship program, can offeryou a rich pool of opportunities like jobs, internships, mentors, andmore. Scholarship organizations like to know how their scholars doin school, what their hobbies are, and any updates about their lives.It’s a nice reminder for them of why they contribute to scholarshipsfor students to attend college.One of the best ways of keeping organizations up-to-dateon your college experience is to create a quarterly newsletter,or even simpler, a nice e-mail. Send it to the different organizationsand anyone you might have met at an awards banquet oreven your friends and family. By keeping in touch and remainingvisible, you can show the organization that you appreciate theirgenerosity and that you’re thankful for their support.Need help applyingfor scholarships? Makean appointment withMrs. Parker or Mrs. Brissingat the Collegeand Career Center.9 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

Middletown High School Local Scholarships 2011/2012HAROLD ABRAMSON AWARDAmount: $200Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is awardedto a deserving MHS Senior. MHSapplication.PAULA AMADITZ ANNUALSCHOLARSHIP FUND-MAPLE HILLELEMENTARY SCHOOLAmount: $500Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Any college-bound seniorwho has completed four yearsat Maple Hill Elementary School.Money is for bookstore of collegethe winning student will be attending.Student essay of 500 wordshighlighting your experience as astudent at Maple Hill ElementarySchool and how this has contributedto your successful education throughhigh school and your future goals isrequired. Include academic achievement,community/extra-curricularinvolvement, leadership, awards andrecognition and personal attributesin essay. Return essay and MHS applicationto counselor.SUSAN BOYD/KATHY BURRISMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPDue Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS Senior who is pursuinga career in environmental science orscience. Attending SUNY Orangepreferred, but not necessary. MHSapplication. Return application tocounselor.JOHN BRIGHAM MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $500, $250Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Applications are availablefrom your counselor. Greg Bennett,MHS Music Department Chair makesselection.ROBERT G. BRIGHT - CLASSIC 10KMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAmount: 2 @ $750 eachDue Date: 6/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is awardedto two graduating MHS seniors whohave been members of the MHSCross-Country or Indoor Track Teams;10 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012one male and one female, who planto attend college and have a passionfor running as a lifetime activity.Applicant should also describehow running has helped him/her tocontribute to the community. MHSApplication w/ essay.Return application to counselor.ALEXANDER K. CLAUDIOMEMORIAL SCHOLARSIHPAmount: $1,000Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is beingoffered in memory of Alexander K.Claudio, a former MHS student whowas tragically killed in a car accidentin July of 2011. Alex was attendingSUNY IT, studying computerscience. He also had played thetrumpet for many years and was onthe MHS swim team. The recipientof this scholarship should be a highschool senior who plans on studyingcomputer science at a SUNY orcommunity college, and should alsobe a member of either the band/orchestra or swim team. MHS application.Return application tocounselor.NEW !VIVIAN E. CORBACIO MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is in memoryof a beloved former Guidancesecretary who worked for theMiddletown school district for 29years. It is offered to a high schoolsenior who is pursuing a career in thefield of nursing. A student attendingSUNY Orange is preferred, but notnecessary. MHS Application. Returnapplication to counselor.SHAWN EDWARDS AWARDAmount: $200Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Most-improved senior.MHS application. Return applicationto counselorCONNIE FOSTER MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $100Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Student pursuing the study ofphotography or media arts. Selectionby MHS Art Department.BETTY & CARLTON FREDERICKSMEMORIAL AWARDAmount: 2 @ $100 eachDue Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Given to a Special Educationstudent.LEONARD GUNNING MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $250Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Deserving MHS student wholives in Summitfield or David MooreHeights. MHS application. Returnapplication to counselor.ETHEL S. HASBROUCK MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $500Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Worthy Orange Countystudent attending SUNY at Albany.MHS application. Return applicationto counselor.HOFFMAN MASONIC LODGESCHOLARSHIPAmount: 2 @ $400 eachDue Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS senior who is continuingon to college and has great financialneed. MHS application. Return applicationto counselor.LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Student with a vision orhearing disability. MHS application.Return application to counselor.JAMES MCGOWAN MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $750Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS senior who is academicallyworthy, participates in athleticsand has a financial need. Scholarshipmakes selection. MHS application.Return application to counselor.

Middletown High School Local Scholarships 2011/2012BETTY “EBY” MCNEIL ART AWARDBY THE CLASS OF 1952Amount: $300Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Graduating MHS seniorwho has shown outstanding promiseand work in the field of Art or FineArts. This is an award and recipientdoes not have to be going on tocollege. MHS application. Returnapplication to counselor. Fine ArtsDepartment Chair selects candidatesto be considered for scholarship.MCQUOID ENGINE & LADDERCOMPANY“AMERICANISM AWARD”Due Date: 5/1/12Amount: $150Criteria: Graduating senior showinggreatest interest, aptitude andaccomplishment in the problems ofAmerican democracy. MHS application.Return application to counselor.WILLIAM A. CARTER ELEMENTARYSCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS:1. ELAINE HALAHAN MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: 1 @ $500 or 2 @ $250Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Former William A. Carterschool student with strong leadershipqualities in school and community activities.Submit a brief description ofpresent and past contributions to theMiddletown community and schooland discuss future profession andgrowth. Attach to MHS application.Return application to counselor.2. DEBBIE MATOREN MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: 4 @ $100 eachDue Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Former William A. Carterschool student with good grades andfinancial need. Scholarship makesselection. MHS application. Returnapplication to counselor.3. NICHOLAS SYLVESTERMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAmount: 1 @ $500 or 2 @ $250Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Former William A. Carterschool student with an 80 or higher11 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012average, who has participated inextra-curricular activities and hasteacher recommendations. MHSapplication. Return application tocounselor.4. WILLIAM A. CARTER GOLFSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $500Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Former William A. Carterschool student. MHS application.Return application to counselor.MIDDLETOWN BUSINESS ANDPROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUBSCHOLARSHIPAmount: 6 @ $1,200 eachDue Date: 4/17/12Criteria: Graduating female MHSsenior. Scholarship is given based onneed. See counselor for application.MIDDLETOWN COMMUNITY HEALTHCENTERAmount: $500Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS graduating seniorpursuing a career in the medical field.MHS application. Return applicationto counselor.MIDDLETOWN EDUCATIONALCLERICAL ASSOCIATION (MECA)Amount: $1,000Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Application is provided byMECA. Scholarship is awarded to agraduating MHS senior on the basisof character, extra-curricular activitiesand perseverance. 80+ averageand a written essay required. Applicationswill be available in 2012.MIDDLETOWN FIRE POLICE:WILLIAM “BUD” FAIRWEATHERMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPRUSS DENTON MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: 2 @ $150 eachDue Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Scholarship is awardedto a MHS senior who is planning oncontinuing his/her education in firescience or criminology. Student musthave demonstrated financial need.MHS application. Return applicationto counselors.MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOLGUIDANCE COUNSELORSSCHOLARSHIPDue Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Graduating MHS senior.MHS application. Return applicationto counselor.MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOLPARENTS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPAmount: 2 @ $200Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Graduating MHS seniorwho will be attending a two or fouryear college/university or a trade/technical school. Brief essay of 250words describing involvement andcommitment to the MHS school communityis required. MHS applicationmust accompany essay. Return tocounselors.MIDDLETOWN PBASCHOLARSHIPS:WILLIAM KUMMER MEMORIALAWARDRICHARD LAWRENCE MEMORIALAWARDAmount: $1,000 eachDue Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Student with plans of pursuinga career in Criminal Justice orPolice Science. They make selection.MHS application. Return applicationto counselor.MIDDLETOWN ROTARY GOLDENGEAR SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $250 - $1,500Due Date: 5/1/2012Criteria: Scholarship is given to anMHS graduating senior to rewarda student who has shown improvementduring their high school years.Student can be going on to college,work, vocational school or militarybound. Teacher referrals required.Middletown Rotary provides applications.See your Counselor for anapplication and details.

Middletown High School Local Scholarships 2011/2012MIDDLETOWN TEACHERSASSOCIATION (MTA)Due Date: 3/30/2012 (must bepostmarked)Amount: VariesCriteria: Graduating MHS seniorswho are dependents of current ordeceased employees of the EnlargedCity School District of Middletown(exclusive of substitutes).Applications will be availablein February, 2011 and must bemailed by the established deadline.HARRIET RACENSTEINMEMORIAL AWARD FORACADEMIC EXCELLENCEAmount: 2 @ $250Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS graduating seniorwho is a well-rounded student whois planning to attend a four-yearcollege. Student must have anaverage of 95 or better. MHSapplication. Return application tocounselor.JAMES F. RITTER SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $200Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS graduating seniorwho is an English major. MHS application.Return application tocounselor.CHARLESA.SCHUPP,IIISCHOLARSHIPAmount: $250Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS graduating seniorwho is financially deserving andhas shown outstanding school spirit,“Middie Pride,” and social awareness.Student shall have contributedin some way to the bettermentand social improvement of the environmentof his or her community.Although not a binding requirement,consideration will be given tothe son or daughter of a volunteerfireman. The recipient shall use thefunds to further his/her educationin the field of public education orfirematic services. MHS application.Return application to counselor.PATRICIA TRUEX MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $500Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS graduating seniorwishing to either pursue a careerin Special Education or a classifiedstudent planning on continuing theireducation. A one-page essay is requiredin addition to the MHS application.The essay either shouldexplain why you wish to pursue a careeras a Special Education teacheror for a classified student, what yourcareer goals and/or educationalgoals are for the future. Return MHSapplication, plus essay, to counselor.CHARLES TRUMAN ART AWARDAmount: $100Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: MHS graduating seniorwho is an Art student. Scholarshipis in memory of Charles Truman whowas an art teacher in the MiddletownSchool District. He enjoyedhelping his students develop theirartistic talents. MHS application.Return application to counselor.NEAL TURFLER MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000Due Date: 6/1/12Criteria: MHS graduating seniorwho has been on a varsity team atMHS; soccer, basketball, baseball/softball. Candidates should provideinformation about themselves,i.e. academic and athletic honors,and it is recommended to provideletters of reference from many/allof the following: coaches, teachers,employers and volunteer agencysupervisors. See counselor for application.DR. HANNAH & JOHN R. VUOLOMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $100Due Date: 5/1/112Criteria: Graduating MHS seniorwho is deserving. MHS application.Return application to counselor.12 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

MHS Scholarships - Area and NationalAFA TEENS FOR ALZHEIMERSAWARENESS COLLEGE SCHOLAR-SHIPAmount: $5,000Due Date: 2/15/12Criteria: College-bound high schoolseniors. Scholarship provides anopportunity for students to givethoughtful consideration to theimpact Alzheimer’s disease has ontheir own lives and others in theirfamily and community. Studentsare required to submit an autobiographyand write a 1,200 to 1,500word essay. Information is postedonline at http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html. Apply online.AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP1 for 2011 due 12/1/111 for 2012 due 2/1/12Amount: Various amountsCriteria: An AXA Achiever mustdemonstrate the followoing: ambitionand drive, determination to setand reach goals, respect for self,family and community, ability tosucceed in college. Apply onlineat www.axaachievement.com.ABBOTT & FENNER BUSINESSCONSULTANTS ANNUALSCHOLARSHIP 2012Amount: $1,000Due Date: 6/15/2012Criteria: This scholarship is availableto all high school juniors and seniors.Student must write an essay on topiclisted with application information.Essay should be between 500 and1,000 words. Download informationat http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.MARY ABDOO FASHION MEMO-RIAL SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is availableto any Hudson Valley residentwho is pursuing a career in fashionat Marist College. See websitewww.cfocny.org for application.13 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETYAmount: $2,500Due Date: 3/1/12Criteria: Scholarship is offered toencourage the best and brightestAfrican-American, Hispanic and NativeAmerican students to pursue fulltimestudy in a chemically relatedfield. Information online at www.acs.org/scholars. Apply online.AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOLORATORICALSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMAmount: 1st place $18,000, 2ndplace $16,000, 3rd place $14,000,plus other varying amounts.Due Date: OngoingCriteria: This contest is of longstandingacross this great nation.Competition is encouraged for studentsin Grades 9-12. There is nofee for participation. Small cashprizes are awarded to winnersat beginning levels and graduatethrough County, District, Zone, Stateand finally the National competitionwith the awards listed above. Studentswho accept this as a personalchallenge should contact the localAmerican Legion Post to enter andreceive details: American LegionPost 151, 185 Wawayanda Avenue,Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 343-6542. Participation in the past hasbeen minimal in Orange County.Students are encouraged to comeforth and participate and seek thehelp of teachers, administrators andother education leaders and professionalsto coach them and refinetheir work. The subject of the contestis The Constitution. See www.legion.org for more information. Apply onlineat www.legion.org/oratorical.AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVILENGINEERS MOHAWK-HUDSONSECTION REGION 1Amount: $1,000 per year for4 yearsDue Date:Criteria: This scholarship is offeredto a graduating senior who intendto enroll in an educational institutionmajoring in a curriculum leading to aBachelor of Science Degree in CivilEngineering. See counselor for detailsand application.ART INSTITUTES SCHOLARSHIPSAmount: VariousDue Date: VariousCriteria: The Art Institute offersvarious scholarship opportunities inthe areas of Art and Writing, Fashion,Photography and Culinary. Seewebsite www.aiadvantage.com orcounselor for details.ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTSOF THE STATE OF NEW YORK -NED CARTER SCHOLARSHIPAmount: 4 @ $1,500 eachDue Date: Must be postmarked bySaturday, March 3rd, 2012Criteria: This scholarship is availableto high school seniors who residein New York State and will begraduating in June of 2011. Thestudent must be continuing on tofurther their education in either atwo- or four-year school. Awardswill be made to young people whowill be entering a career of serviceto the community, eg. Fire Service orrelated major, nursing, social work,health services, teaching, librarian,etc. See counselor for application.IAN BENNETT/SITUATION CARESMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000Due Date: 4/1/2012Criteria: Applicants must submitthree examples of their art, whichmay be in the form of design, musicand/or performing arts, along withan essay of no greater than threepages, explaining how they havedemonstrated a desire for successin both their personal and academiclife. Apply online at application@situationcares.org.BEST BUY @ 15Amount: $1,500Due Date: Opens 12/26/11 andDeadline is 2/15/12Criteria: 1,000 scholarships in theamount of $1,500 will be awarded.Students in grades 9-12, living in theU.S. and Puerto Rico are eligible toapply. Students need solid grades,involvement in volunteer communityservice or work experience. Applyonline at www.bestbuy.com/scholarshipsor www.at15.com.

MHS Scholarships - Area and National ScholarshipsTHE BIG DIG SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $3,000Due Date: 6/1/12Criteria: Must be in Grade 12 currentlyand entering your first year ofcollege in the fall of 2012. Studentsmust submit an essay. See websitefor further information at http://www.applicaiton@antiquetrader.tv.Application must be submitted electronically.BIG SUN ATHLETICS-BIG SUNSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $500Due Date: 6/22/2012Criteria: Deserving student athlete.All student athletes are eligible toapply, regardless of the sport theyare engaged in. Short essay answeringtwo questions is required.See website www.bigsunathletics.com for application and information.BLOOMINGBURG FIRE COMPANYAND LADIES AUXILIARYAmount: 4 @ $1,000 eachDue Date: 3/22/12Criteria: This scholarship is offeredto a high school senior who residesin the Bloomingburg Fire District or isthe child of an active BloomingburgFirefighter or Auxiliary member.Good academics are required, aswell as, community volunteer servicethat is beyond volunteer hours requiredby school curriculum or activities.See counselor for application.CHILDREN’S ENRICHMENTCOMMITTEE OF ORANGE COUNTYEMILY AKER SCHOLARSHIP Amount:$1,000 per year for four yearsDue Date:Criteria: This scholarship concernsitself with the well-being of fosterchildren, children of welfare andchildren in extreme need. Pleasesee your counselor for an applicationand details.COCA COLA SCHOLARSPROGRAMAmount: 200 @ $10,000 eachDue Date: 10/31/11Criteria: Must be a current high14 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012school senior attending school in theUS anticipating completion of highschool diploma at time of application,planning to pursue a degreeat an accredited US post-secondaryinstitute. Must have carried a minimum3.00 GPA at the end of junioryear.COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIPSAmount: VariousCriteria: The Community Foundationoffers 62 different scholarships thatstudents can apply for. See theirwebsite www.cfocny.org to searchthrough the scholarships offered.JENNIFER COUDREY MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: Established by WRRV Radio,this scholarship will be awardedto a young woman in the HudsonValley who shares Jen’s positiveattitude, desire to help others anddetermination to work hard pursuinga career in physical therapy.See website www.cfocny.org forapplication.DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITYMID HUDSON VALLEY ALUMNAECHAPTERAmount: VariousDue Date: 3/2/12Criteria: This scholarship is beingoffered to African American femalehigh schol seniors in the Mid-HudsonValley area. Awards are given onthe basis of academic achievementand community and school involvement.The minimum grade averageis 85 as of the mid-term point (2ndmarking period). See counselor forapplication.NEW !DOROTHEA DEITZ MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.Amount: $6,500, $5,500, $4,500Due Date: See College website.Criteria: This scholarship is now offeredby the following colleges/universities: Adelphi, Hofstra, SUNYCortland and Brockport.The Womenin Physical Education in New YorkState offer the Dorothea Deitz MemorialScholarship to provide finan-cial assistance to selected womenstudents who are planning to majorin Physical Education Teacher Education.This scholarship is a memorialto Dorothea Deitz, an outstandingteacher, supervisor and director ofphysical education for many yearsin Schenectady and Long Island.COSIMO DIBRIZZI MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000-$2,000Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is availableto any resident of the HudsonValley who is pursuing a careerat the Culinary Institute of America.Several scholarships will beawarded. See the website www.cfocny.org to apply.EASTERN NEW YORK FEDERALCREDIT UNIONAmount: Various at $1,000 and$500Due Date: 1/20/12Criteria: Students must becollege- bound high school seniorsat the time of application, attendingcollege for the first time in thefall of 2012. Students must alsobe members of the Eastern NewYork Federal Credit Union. Applicantswill be judged on academicachievements, extracurricular andcommunity activities and the qualityof their written essay. See counselorfor application. Return applicationto counselor.ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION –LEGACY AWARDSAmount: 10 @ $4,000 availablefor New York State studentsDue Date: 2/1/12Criteria: Must be child, grandchild,step-child, step-grandchild or legalward of a living Elk who joined priorto 4/1/07. High school seniorwith qualities of knowledge, charity,community and integrity. Applythrough the local Elks Chapter, ElksLodge 1097, 48 Prospect Street,Middletown, NY 10940.

MHS Scholarships - Area and National ScholarshipsFASNY - GERARD J. BUCKEN-MEYERVOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMAmount: 10 @ $1,000Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is beingoffered to a high school seniorwho is graduating this year and isenrolled as a full-time student atan accredited two- or four-yearinstitution of higher learning. Studentcan be a current, individualmember of FASNY or the son ordaughter of a current or deceasedFASNY member who was active atthe time of passing OR an activejunior firefighter and active memberof volunteer fire departmentexplorer posts, whether FASNY affiliatedor not. Scholarships will beawarded on the basis of the applicant’svolunteer service to his or hercommunity and proof of his or hercharacter. See website www.fasny.com for scholarship application.FELLENZER ENGINEERING LLPSCHOLARSHIP AWARDAmount: $250Deadline: 5/1/12Criteria: Graduating MHS seniorwith interest in the field of Scienceor Engineering. Scholarship makesselection. See counselor for application.GIRLS GOING PLACES-ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDSPROGRAMAmount: $1,000 to $10,000Due Date: 2/28/12Criteria: Cash prizes for girls whodemonstrate budding entrepreneurship;taking the first steps toward financialindependence and making adifference in their schools and communities.See website www.girlsgoingplaces.comto apply online.JAMES T. HAMMOND ATHLETICSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $2,000 per year for fouryearsDue Date: 4/1/12Criteria: Established by the HudsonValley Region Empire State15 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012Games organizing committee andthe Dutchess County Regional Chamberof Commerce, this scholarship isavailable to a graduating senior inDutchess, Orange or Ulster counties inthe Hudson Valley who is pursuing adegree at a college located in NewYork State. See website www.cfocny.org for application.HAZ LA U “MAKE THE U”SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMAmount: 1 @ $15,00010 @ $ 2,500Due Date: 12/31/11Criteria: This scholarship encouragesyoung Hispanics to “Make the U” andget on the path to higher education.Students will need to log on to www.colgate.com/hazlau and follow theapplication process to submit 3 shortessays of 500 words or less on a selectionof topics.EILEEN HICKEY NURSING SCHOLAR-SHIPAmount: Several at $1,000Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: Scholarship is available toany resident of the Hudson Valleywho is pursuing a career in nursing atMt. St. Mary College in Newburgh,NY. See website www.cfocny.org toapply.HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCEPROJECTAmount: 10 @ $5,000 - $2,500,20 @ $500 - $250Due Date: 4/19/2012Criteria: Students 19 and under whomeet scholarship requirements. Essayof no more than 1,200 words is required.See counselor for details andapplication. See website http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2010/index.asp.HOWELLS FIRE COMPANY ANDAUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPAmount: 3 @ $500Due Date:Criteria: This scholarship is offeredto a graduating senior who is either aresident of the Howells Fire District orthe dependent, child or grandchild ofa member of the Howells Fire Company#1 or its auxiliary. See counselorfor details and application.HUDSON VALLEY LEISURE SEVICESASSOCIATION (HVLSA)Amount: 6 @ $500 (1 per county)Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: The Hudson Valley LeisureServices Association recognizes thatthe future success of the recreationand parks field demands properlyprepared leaders. The HVLSA,therefore, provides financial assistanceto selected students pursuinga major in recreation and parks,leisure studies or therapeutic recreationfor general studies. Applicantmust be a high school senior in oneof the following counties: Columbia,Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam,Rockland or Ulster. Please see yourcounselor for an application.HUDSON VALLEY MAGAZINENURSING SCHOLARSHIPDue Date:Amount: $1,500Criteria: Hudson Valley Magazine isoffering this scholarship to one localhigh school senior that plans to pursuea career in nursing. Applicantsmust be a high school senior in oneof the following counties: Coumbia,Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam,Rockland or Ulster. Please see yourcounselor for an application.HUDSON VALLEY POLONAISESOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPAmount: 2 @ $1,000 eachDue Date:Criteria: High school seniors of Polishdescent are eligible to apply for thisscholarship. See counselor for applicationand details.HUDSON VALLEY SCHOOL FOODSERVICE DIRECTORSSTEVEN E. PINELLIMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $500Due Date:Criteria: This scholarship shall beawarded to an individual who isplanning to attend an institution ofhigher education. This may be a 2or 4 year college, technical schoolor a 1-year program (not BOCES),with the expressed intent of preparingfor a career in food service. Thismay include food preparation, hotel

MHS Scholarships - Area and National Scholarshipsmanagement, school food service, institutionalfood service or dietetics,etc. Selection will be made on thebasis of motivation, good characterand financial need. Although highacademic achievement shall not bea primary criteria, a reasonable expectationof success of the student atthe college level shall be part of theconsideration. See counselor for application.JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ORANGECOUNTYAmount: $1,000Due Date: 4/29/12 (postmarked)(Must be postmarked by this dateapplicationsmust be mailed.)Criteria: This scholarship is beingoffered to a female student who isgraduating from high school and acurrent resident of Orange County,who is entering an accredited collegein the Fall on a full-time basis. Applicantmust be involved in women’s/children’s issues as a volunteer. Seecounselor for application and details.KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARSPROGRAMAmount: $5,000 per year and up to$20,000 for 4 yearsDue Date: Opens 12/1/11Closes on 2/8/12Criteria: High school graduates between12/1/11 and 8/31/12 areeligible to apply. Student must havea minimum cumulative high schoolGPA of 2.75, with plans to pursuea bachelor’s degree at a public, instatecollege or university with a startdate no later than 9/30/12. Alsomust be a U.S. citizen with demonstratedfinancial need. Go to www.kfcscholars.org to apply or see counselorfor details.LINCOLN TECH SCHOLARSHIP bythe Mendez FamilyAmount: $500Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is awardedto one MHS Senior who is planning onattending Lincoln Tech. Student musthave a minimum 2.5 GPA. Studentinvolvement in BOCES preferred, butnot necessary. Community involve-ment and/or participation in student government.MHS application. Return applicationto counselor.MARIST COLLEGE-NSFSCHOLARSHIPAmount: 12 - Full tuition, room and boardDue Date:Criteria: For academically talented studentswho wish to major in computer scienceor informational technology systems.See website www.marist.edu/nsfgrantfor details.MID-HUDSON AREA RETIREDTEACHERS ASSOCIATIONAmount: 3 @ $2,500Due Date:Criteria: Scholarship is offered to highschool seniors who rank in the top 25%of their class, are accepted by a collegefor 2010-2011 school year andplan on a teaching career. Studentmust be in need of funds, but ineligiblefor significant federal or state aid. Seecounselor for application and detailsMID-HUDSON CHAPTER OF NEWYORK STATE ASSOCIATION OFSCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALSAmount: $500Due Date: 2/24/12Criteria: The scholarship is awardedto a graduating student from a schooldistrict in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan andDutchess counties who is in pursuit of adegree in Business, Finance and/or Education.See counselor for details andapplication.MILES OF HOPE BREAST CANCERFOUNDATIONAmount: 8 @ $1,000Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: Students who have been affectedby breast cancer in some wayare eligible to apply. Essay required.See website www.milesofhopebcf.orgor counselor for details.MONSANTO COMMITMENT TOAGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPAmount: VariousDue Date: VariousCriteria: High school seniors pursuinga career in an agriculture-related field.See counselor for details or visit websitehttp://www.ffa.org/documents/16 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012 sch_guidebook.pdf.NCLR BEST BUY EMERGING LATINOLEADERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMAmount: 1 @ $15,000, 1 @ $5,000,2 @ $2,500Due Date:Criteria: This scholarship is awardedto graduating Hispanic high schoolseniors. Essay required. Apply onlineat http://lideres.nclr.org/section/opportunities/bestbuyscholarship1.NATIONAL ACADEMYFOUNDATIONDue Date: VariousCriteria: Various opportunities areavailable for Academy students. Seewebsite www.naf.org/scholarships orcounselor for details.NATIONAL COMMISSION FORCOOPERATIVE EDUCATION (NCCE)Amount: 170 @ $6,000 eachDue Date: 2/15/12Criteria: Merit co-op scholarshipsawarded to high school seniors whoplan to participate in college cooperativeeducation at a NCCE PartnerCollege and University, attending oneof the following:Drexel UniversityJohnson & Wales UniversityKettering UniversityRochester Inst. of Tech.University of CincinnattiUniversity of ToledoWentworth Inst. of Tech.Early submission of applications is recommended.See website www.co-op.edu or counselor for details.NY BEST AGENCY SCHOLARSHPAmount: 2 @ $1,000 eachDue Date: 3/30/12Criteria: Scholarship 1 - Financial:This scholarship is to assist a studentin good academic standing that hasa financial need, in order to pursue apost-secondary education or college.See counselor for application.Scholarship II - Academic: This sscholarshipis to give a student who is ingood academic standing and is interestedin a career in business, healthor education an opportunity to pursuethese paths in college. See counselorfor application.NEW !

MHS Scholarships - Area and National ScholarshipsNY WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOC.Amount: 2 @ $1,500 and 1 @$10,000Due Date: 1/19/12Criteria: The 2 @ $1,500 scholarshipsare being offered to highschool seniors in good standingwho are pursuing an environmentalcareer. The 1 @ $10,000 scholarshipis being offred to a senior whois enrolling in a BS or BE full-timeprogram with a focus on environmentalissues, such as EnvironmentalEngineering, Civil Engineering withan environmental minor, ChemicalEngineering with an environmentalminor, Hydrogeology with an environmentalemphasis or Biology orMicrobiology with an environmentalemphasis. See counselor for application.NEW YORK RURAL WATERASSOCIATIONAmount: 5 @ $500Due Date: 3/13/12Criteria: This scholarship is beingawarded to 5 high school seniors whowill be selected on the basis of leadershipresponsibilities in school andcommunity activities, awards, honors,academic record, career goals andfinancial need. See website http://www.nyruralwater.org to apply onlineor see counselor for application.NYS ASSOCIATION OFTRANSPORTATION ENGINEERSAmount: $1,000 per year for 4yearsDue Date:Criteria: High school senior who isseriously intent on a career in civilengineering, preferably in a transportationrelated capacity. Applicantmust be a full-time student at afully accredited college or university,beginning in the fall of 2010. Seecounselor for details and application.NYS GRAND LODGE FOUNDATIONORDER OF SONS OF ITALY SCHOL-ARSHIPAmount: VariousDue Date: 3/31/12Criteria: Must be a high schoolsenior graduating with a minimumNEW !17 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012average of 85% and showing evidenceof community service. Student must beof Italian heritage. A $10 applicationfee is required for this scholarship. Seeyour counselor for an application andinformation.JENNIFER NEWTON MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,500Due Date: 5/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is awarded toone graduating senior from MiddletownHigh School. Student must have demonstratedan interest in pursuing a career increative writing and have been acceptedas a full or part time student at an accreditedcollege or university in the U.S.Essay, writing samples and recommendationsare required. See your counselorfor an application and information.ORANGE COUNTY COUNSELOR’SASSOCIATIONAmount: 3 @ $750Due Date:Criteria: Two Academic Scholarships andone CTEC Scholarship are awarded tohigh school seniors.Academic Scholarship criteria: graduatingseniors who rank in the top half oftheir class, planning a major and a careerin a counseling or human services relatedarea. Consideration will be givento involvement in community service, positivequalities of character, strength of academicprogram and level of academicachievement. Candidates do not have todemonstrate financial need.CTEC Scholarship criteria: graduatingseniors planning to continue theireducation directly after high school ina college, trade school or tech schoolprogram. Candidates must be recommendedby their guidance counselor inconsultation with their CTEC counselorand teacher. Consideration will be givento level of achievement and attendancein the CTEC program, ovarall school recordand positive qualities of character.Candidates do not have to demonstratefinancial need. A letter of recommendationis required. See your counselor foran application.ORANGE COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTSCOMMISSIONAmount: $500Due Date:Criteria: Graduating high school seniorwho displays understanding andacceptance of cultural differencesor participates in programs fosteringhuman rights and equality. Thisscholarship is for leadership in humanrelations and a specific GPA is not required.Please see counselor for applicationand details.ORANGE COUNTY PAROCHIALSCHOOL LEAGUEAmount: 3 @ $ 1,000Due Date: 2/15/12Criteria: Scholarships are awardedto students who have previously attendedparochial school and had participatedin:1. Boys Basketball2. Girls Basketball3. Cheerleadingand will be graduating from highschool this year and attending collegein the fall. See counselor for application.ORANGE COUNTY TAVERN &RESTAURANT ASSOCIATIONSCHOLARSHIPAmount: 4 @ $450Due Date:Criteria: Award is offered to graduatingseniors who plan to attend anaccredited college as a full time studentin the food and beverage industry.The purpose of the award is toassist a deserving student in receivingfood service, vocational or managementtraining beyond the high schoollevel. See counselor for applicationand details.ORANGE REGIONAL MEDICALCENTER—HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORVOLUNTEER PROGRAMAmount: $500Due Date:Criteria: Graduating high school seniorwho has volunteered a minimumof 100 hours at one of the ORMCcampuses, as part of the Junior VolunteerProgram and will be continuingtheir education after high school.Student must complete an application,

MHS Scholarships - 2011 Area and National Scholarshipswrite an essay, submit a copy oftheir junior and senior grades anda reference.PHI DELTA KAPPA-PROSPECTIVEEDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIPAmount: VariousDue Date: 3/1/12Criteria: The PDK EducationalFoundation annually awards scholarshipsto prospective educatorswho meet their established criteria.See counselor for application anddetails.POUGHKEEPSIE ALUMNI KAPPAALPHA PSI FOUNDATION, INC.Amount: VariousDue Date: 3/19/12Criteria: African-American malestudents graduating from highschools in the Mid-Hudson andDanbury, CT areas are eligible toapply. Student must have a minimum2.5 GPA in order to be eligibleto apply. See counselor forapplication.PRICE CHOPPER’S GOLUBFOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPSAmount: VariousDue Date: 3/15/12Criteria: Graduating seniors whoplan to attend college. Variousscholarships are available. Applicationsare available online atwww.pricechopper.com.PROVIDENT BANK CHARITABLEFOUNDATIONAmount: $2,000Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: High school seniors wholive in Orange County are eligibleto apply. Plan to attend a collegein Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan,Putnam, Dutchess or WestchesterCounty in New York or BergenCounty in New Jersey. Minimumrequirement of 40 hours of communityservice over the past twoyears. See website http://www.providentbanking.com/comfoundation.cfmor counselor for details.18 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012AYN RAND INSTITUTE – ESSAYCONTESTSAmount: $50 - $10,000Due Date: VariousCriteria: Must read the book youchoose and write essay answeringquestions. See website www.essay@aynrand.org to apply.R & M PROMOTIONS - LATINOHIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPAmount: not statedDue Date: 4/6/12Criteria: This scholarship is being offeredto Hispanic high school seniors.Applicants will be evaluated onacademic achievements, communityservice, essay, GPA and letter ofrecommendation. See counselor forapplication.RENT-A-CENTER “MAKE ADIFFERENCE” SCHOLARSHIPAmount: 60 @ $1,000Due Date: 2/1/2012Criteria: Current customers or dependentsof customers are eligible toapply. Must be high school seniorswho plan to enroll in a two or fouryear college. See website https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/makeadifference/ or counselor fordetails. Application must be submittedelectronically.GORDON A. RICH MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP (GAR)Amount: $5,000Due Date: Opens 11/1/11Closes: 2/10/12Criteria: High school seniors who arein pursuit of a four-year Bachelor’sDegree. Parents/legal guardiansmust have or have had a career inthe financial services industry. Studentsmust have financial need and aminimum grade point average of 3.5on a 4.0 scale and rank in the top 20percent of their class. See websitewww.gordonrich.org to apply.JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATIONSCHOLARSHIPAmount: Various, up to $7,500Due Date: 3/30/12Criteria: Graduating minority highschool senior who is planning onattending an accredited and approvedfour-year institution withinthe United States. Student must showleadership potential and demonstratea dedication to community service.Student must present evidence offinancial need and be a U.S. citizen.Minimum SAT score of 1,000 combinedon math and critical readingor composite ACT score of 22. Visitwebsite to apply at www.jackierobinson.org.ROLLING THUNDER- TONY SCHEM-BRI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ESSAYAmount: $500Due Date: 3/31/12Criteria: Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a nationwide,all-volunteer, veteran supportorganization dedicated to keepingthe issue of this country’s militaryPrisoners of War (POW) and Missingin Action (MIA) from being forgottenabout. The scholarship is in honor ofTony Schembri, a co-founder of Chapter3 and a veteran himself. His messagewas simple: “Understand andappreciate the service of the nation’ssoldiers and give them the respect theydeserve.” Applicants must write an essayof approximately 500 words. Thesubject of the essay and applicationcan be obtained from your counselor.RONALD MCDONALD HOUSECHARITIES NATIONAL SCHOLAR-SHIPSAmount: $1,000+Due Date: Opens 11/11/11Closes 1/27/12Criteria: Based on GPA, personalstatement, community involvement andfinancial need. Four scholarships areavailable:1. Open to all students.2. Must have parent of Hispanicheritage3. Must have parent of African-American or Black Carribbean heritage.4. Must have Parent of Asian-Pacific heritage.See website www.rmhc.org or counselorfor details.

MHS Scholarships - 2011 Area and National ScholarshipsSAMMY AWARD-SCHOLARATHLETE MILK MUSTACHEOF THE YEARAmount: $7,500 ea.Due Date: 3/9/12Criteria: Scholarship is based on academicperformance, athletic excellence,leadership, community serviceand milk experience. See websitehttp://www.sammy.bodybymilk.com/index.php or counselor for details.All applications must be submittedelectronically.SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS.COMSCHOLARSHIPSAmount: VariousDue Date: VariousCriteria: This is a website that listsnine (9) different scholarships thatare available to apply for. You canapply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.hts.Seecounselor for details.SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITINGAWARDSAmount: VariousDue Date: 12/15/11Criteria: Student must be enrolled ingrades 7 - 12. Various awards areavailable in art and writing. Visitwebsite www.artandwriting.org foradditional information.SONS OF UNION VETERANS OFTHE CIVIL WARAmount: $250Due Date: 4/15/12Criteria: This scholarship contestis open to all high school seniors inRockland, Ulster, Orange and Sullivancounties. The scholarship willbe awarded to the high school seniorwho demonstrates high academicachievement, a record of performancein school and community activities,an interest in the heritage ofthe United States, a letter of recommendationfrom a school counselor,teacher or responsible in the communityand a 500 word essay on thefollowing: “Discuss the significance ofthe 1860 Presidential election and itsimpact on the history of the UnitedStates.” See your counselor for detailsand application.19 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012NEW !STUDENT VIEW SCHOLARSHIP 2012Amount: 1 @ $4,000, 2 @ $1,000,4 @ $500Due Date: 4/22/12Criteria: The 2012 Student View Scholarshipis offering $8,000 worth ofscholarships to high school seniors whoplan to attend a four-year college, community/juniorcollege or career school.Log on to www.student-view.com andcomplete a 15-20 minute applicationsurvey about colleges in your area.Scholarship is awarded via a randomdrawing of all completed applications.SULLIVAN COUNTY PROBATIONOFFICERS SCHOLARSHIPJACOB GUNTHER, III MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000Due Date:Criteria: Scholarship is offered to deservinggraduating seniors with academicachievement, community service,financial need and acceptance to anaccredited college or university to pursuea degree in Criminal Justice. Seecounselor for application and details.SUNY ORANGE (OCCC) SCHOLAR-SHIPS FOR ENTERING FRESHMANAmount: VariousCriteria: A number of scholarships withvaried criteria are available to studentsenrolling full-time at SUNY Orange.Applications and information are availablefrom www.sunyorange.edu/scholarshipsor see counselor for details.TEG FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONAmount: 3 @ $1,000Due Date: 4/16/12Criteria: Scholarship is being awardedto three high school seniors who havedemonstrated high academic excellenceand community service throughouttheir high school careers. The scholarshipswill be awarded to students whoare TEG members, or whose parents/guardians are members in good standing.Must be graduating in 2010 andpreparing to attend an institution ofhigher learning in the Fall semester of2010. See website www.tegfcu.com toapply.TIME WARNER CABLE SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMAmount: 10 @ $3,000 eachDue Date:Criteria: Applicants must be children/dependentsof Time WarnerCable customers and must attend alocal public or private high school.Students must also have a cumulativehigh school grade point averageof 3.2 or higher and be enrollingfull-time in an accredited four-yearcollege or university. Student mustalso have participated in communityor school activities involving science,technology, engineering or math(STEM) and/ or pursuing a major ina STEM related field. Student mustdemonstrate financial need. Seecounselor for application.ULSTER SAVINGS CHARITABLEFOUNDATIONAmount: 15 @ $2,000Due Date: 3/23/12Criteria: Scholarship will be awarding12 general scholarships and 3for those students pursuing business/finance careers. Residents of Ulster,dutchess, Greene, Orange or ColumbiaCounty who will be attendingEmpire State College or an accreditedcollege in the above counties areeligible to apply. See website www.ulstersavings.com to apply.UMCOR HEALTH - HARRY R.KENDALL LEADERSHIP DEVELOP-MENT GRANTAmount: $2,000Due Date: 6/30/12Criteria: This scholarship is being offeredto persons of African-Americandescent who are planning to pursuea health-related career. Awards areprimarily based on need and potential.See website www.new.gbgmumc.org/umcorfor application.Please note that scholarshipswithout a due date are not yetavailable to apply for.

MHS Scholarships - 2011 Area and National ScholarshipsUNITED SISTERS WOMEN’SEDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPAmount: VariousDue Date:Criteria: United Sisters of NewYork is committed to helping womenreach their personal goals. Therefore,each year a scholarship isawarded to a woman who is interestedin furthering her educationand/or professional goals. Seecounselor for application and information.UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUNDAmount: VariousCriteria: Various scholarships areavailable for high school seniorswho are planning to attend a UNCFmember college or university. Seewebsite www.uncf.org for details.VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA-O.C. CHAPTER 140Deadline:Criteria: Child or grandchild of aVietnam era Veteran (January 1,1959-May 7, 1975) are given firstpriority, however all high school seniorsare eligible to apply. A 250-word essay on the topic “The VietnamWar and It’s Effects on PresentDay America” is required to besubmitted by the student in his orher own words along with their application.A copy of the Vietnamera Veteran’s DD214 is requiredto accompany the application ifhe or she is not a member of V.V.A.Chapter #140. See counselor forapplication and details.WALLKILL EAST ROTARYSCHOLARSHIPS:1.BALL CORPORATION SCHOLAR-SHIPAmount: $2,500Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: Applicant must be graduatinghigh school. Must have appliedfor acceptance to an accreditedfour-year college oruniversity. Applicant must demonstratea financial need and musthave a health science related major.See counselor for applicationand information2.CRYSTAL RUN HEALTHCARESCHOLARSHIPAmount: $2,500Due Date: 4/1/12Criteria: Applicant must be graduatinghigh school. Must have applied foracceptance to an accredited four-yearcollege or university. Applicant mustdemonstrate a financial need and musthave a health science related major.See counselor for application and information.SAM WALTON COMMUNITYSCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,000Due Date:Criteria: Student with at least a 2.5GPA and a demonstrated financialneed. See website www.walmartfoundation.orgto apply.DAVID & DOVETTA WILSONSCHOLARSHIP FUNDAmount: Several @ up to $1,000Due Date: 3/31/12Criteria: High school senior who is anactive participant in community or religiousactivities with demonstrated financialneed is eligible to apply. See websitewww.wilsonfund.org to apply.‘WILL TO WIN’ MERCK RESPIRATORYSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOLSENIORS WITH ASTHMAAmount: 2 @ $5,000 in each of5 categoriesDue Date: 3/30/12Criteria: This scholarship will be awardedto two deserving high school seniorswith asthma in each of the followingfive categories: Performing Arts, visualArts, Community Service, Athletics andScience. Student must demonstrateoutstanding performance in one of theabove categories. Minimum gradepoint average of 3.5. See websit to applyelectronically at http://www.merck.com.WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY CLUBSCHOLARSHIPAmount: 2 @ $500 eachDue Date: 5/1/12Criteria: Female seniors with leadershipand strong academic background. Thisis through the Community Foundation ofOrange and Sullivan Counties.1. Collard Award: Senior woman,top math, selected by Math DepartmentChair.2. Thayer Award: Senior woman,top science, selected by Science DepartmentChair.3. Bessie Wallace: English Department,top English, selected English DepartmentChair.NEW !WOODBURY COMMON PREMIUMOUTLETS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPAmount: $1,400 (one time awards)1 @ $2,500 (renewable)Due Date: 3/1/12Criteria: This scholarship is given in partnershipwith the Simon Youth Foundation.The one-time awards of $1,400 aregiven to a high school senior who liveswithin 50 miles of Woodbury CommonPremium Outlets and plans to attend anaccredited university, two- or four-yearcollege, technical or vocational school.In addition, an Award of Excellencewill be given to the top candidate fromamoung the scholarship winners. Only asingle application needs to be completed.Applications for the SYF CommunityScholarship can be obtained by visitingGuest Services at Woodbury CommonPremium Outlets. Also, students candownload an application from the SYFwebsite at www.syf.org/our-initiatives/scholarships/community-application.Please note that scholarshipswithout a due date are not yetavailable to apply for.20 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

Chronological List of ScholarshipsJanuary1/19/12 - NY Water Environment Association1/20/12 - Eastern NY Federal Credit Union1/27/12 - Ronald McDonald House CharitiesFebruary2/1/12 - AXA Achievement- Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards- Rent-a-Center “Make a Difference” Scholarship2/8/12 - KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program2/10/12 - Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship2/15/12 - AFA Teens for Alzheimers Awareness- Best Buy @ 15- National Commission for Cooperative Education (NCCE)- Orange County Parochial School League2/24/12 - Mid-Hudson Chapter of NYS School Business Officials2/28/12 - Girls Going Place Entrepreneurship AwardMarch3/1/12 - American Chemical Society- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority- Sam Walton Community Scholarship (No longer available)- Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets Community Scholarship3/2/12 - New York Rural Water Association3/3/13 - Association of Fire Districts NYS Ned Carter Scholarship3/9/12 - SAMMY Award3/13/12 - NY Rural Water Association Scholarship3/15/12 - Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Scholarship3/19/12 - Poughkeepsie Alumni Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation3/22/12 - Bloomingburg Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary3/30/12 - Jackie Robinson Foundation- Merck “Will to Win” Scholarship- Middletown Teachers Association- NY Best Agency Scholarship3/31/12 - David & Dovetta Wilson Memorial Scholarship- NYS Grand Lodge Foundation Order of Sons of Italy- Rolling Thunder Tony Schembri Memorial ScholarshipApril4/1/12 - Mary Abdoo Fashion Memorial Scholarship- Ian Bennett “Situation Cares” Memorial Scholarship- Jennifer Coudrey Scholarship- Cosimo Di Brizzi Memorial Scholarship- James Hammond Memorial Scholarship- Eileen Hickey Nursing Scholarship- Hudson Valley Leisure Services Association- Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Scholarship- Jennifer Newton Memorial Scholarship- Provident Bank Charitable Foundation- R&M Promotions Latino High School Scholarship- Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War4/17/12 - Middletown Business and Professional Women’s Club4/19/12 - Holocaust Remembrance Project4/22/12 - Student View Scholarship21 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

Chronological List of ScholarshipsMay5/1/12 - Harold Abramson Award- Paula Amaditz Scholarship- Susan Boyd/Kathy Burris Memorial Scholarship- John Brigham Scholarship- Alexander Claudio Memorial Scholarship- Vivian Corbacio Memorial Scholarship- Shawn Edwards Memorial Award- Fellenzer Engineering Scholarship- Connie Foster Memorial Scholarship- Betty & Carlton Fredericks Memorial Scholarship- Leonard Gunning Scholarship- Ethel S. Hasbrouck Scholarship- Hoffman Masonic Lodge Scholarship- Lincoln Tech Scholarship by the Mendez Family- Lions Club Scholarship- James McGowan Scholarship- Betty “EBY” McNeil Scholarship- McQuoid Engine and Ladder- Willam A. Carter Elementary Scholarships:- Elaine Halahan Memorial Scholarship- Debbie Matoren Memorial Scholarship- Nicholas Sylvester Memorial Scholarship- William A. Carter Memorial Golf Scholarship- Middletown Community Health Center Scholarship- Middletown Educational Clerical Association- Middletown Fire Police- MHS Guidance Counselor’s Scholarship- MHS Parents Club Scholarship- Middletown PBA- Middletown Rotary “Golden Gear” Scholarship- Middletown Teachers Association- Harriet Racenstein Memorial Scholarship- James Ritter Scholarship- Charles Schupp, III Memorial Scholarship- Patricia Truex Memorial Scholarship- Charles A Truman Art Award- Dr. Hannah and John R. Vuolo Scholarship- Women’s University Club ScholarshipJune6/1/12 - Robert G. Bright- Neal Turfler- The Big Dig6/15/12 - Abbot & Fenner6/22/12 - Big Sun Athletics6/30/12 - Umcor Health22 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

Middletown High School Scholarship ApplicationName of Scholarship _______________________________________________________Name: ________________________________Phone Number __________________Address: ________________________________________________________________Name(s) of Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________________Occupation(s) of Parents/Guardians: __________________________________________Estimated Family Gross Income: _____________________________________________Number of children in family and ages: ________________________________________Number of children who will be attending college/trade school next year: _____________Are you employed? Y N Where? _______________________________________College/School you plan to attend: ____________________________________________What do you plan to study? _________________________________________________What are your plans for after college? __________________________________________How do you plan to pay for your college expenses? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Scholarships you’ve already been awarded and amounts: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please attach a list of your school and community activities, honors or awards received.Attach a brief essay as to why you feel you should be a scholarship winner. Include any family or personal circumstances that you feelshould be considered.23 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012

Middletown High School24 Gardner Avenue Ext.Middletown, NY 10940Information in this guide was providedby “Scholarship Junkies.” For more tipson finding and applying for scholarships,check out www.scholarshipjunkies.com.24 Scholarship Guide 2011/2012