Middletown High School - Middletown City School District

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,