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Click here for the Mohawk Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship Application. MVCC offers several scholarships for prospective students, however, you must apply! For a listing of scholarships, click here. Each scholarship has a specified application deadline and specific criteria for eligibility. Please check the application deadline carefully before you apply to ensure you will have enough time to complete the process. Please also read the eligibility criteria carefully – if you have questions about the criteria, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at MVCC at the Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive, Payne Hall room 220 or call (315) 792-5555. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Scholarships for the class of 2024 will appear in multiple locations:
On this page, senior google classroom as well as the scholarship wall in the counseling office. The document container below will hold electronic copies of scholarship applications.
You can find the codes to sign up with your counselor.
Scholarship/Deadline |
Description |
MVCA Scholarship | Use link attached to apply. Due May 20th. Apply |
NYS AHPERD Scholarship NYS AHPERD Scholarship.pdf |
1. Student must fill out attached application
2. Student must have an 85+ GPA 3. Must be majoring in Physical Education and /or Health Education 4. Must have a letter of recommendation 5. Must write an essay/resume as to how a $500 scholarship and a one year membership in NVS AHPERD will help you. Due 5/20 |
Oneida Rotary Scholarship Oneida Rotary Scholarship.pdf |
1. Student attending college 2. Student must complete the attached application 3. Student must write a Rotary 4-way test essay (instructions provided on application) 4. Student must write a 250-500 word essay regarding future plans and goals 5. Student must include their activity sheet and transcript DUE 4/30/24 |
Dick Davis American Legion Scholarship Dick Davis American Legion Scholarship.pdf |
See attached cover letter. Application due in the counseling office by 4/10 |
Richard Shay Human Services Award Richard Shay Human Services Award 2024 - Background Info.pdf Richard Shay Human Services Award - application form.pdf |
See attached cover letter and application for more information. Mail in app by April 30th Richard Shay Award |
Oneida Lake Association Scholarship Oneida Lake Association Scholarship.pdf |
1. Students must be fill out the attached application 2. Students must provide 2 brief letters of reference from teachers, employers or environmental leaders. 3. Return to the Counseling Office by: 4/8/24 and we can mail them for you, as they are due by 4/15/24 to donor |
Ted Hanifin Memorial Scholarship Hanifin Scholarship.pdf |
1. Graduating senior who is pursuing a skilled trade 2. Strong leadership skills within family & school community 3. Demonstrated a high work ethic, throughout high school career 4. Write an essay as to why you feel you are deserving of this scholarship, attach it to this cover sheet and return to Counseling Office Due 4/12/24 |
Durhamville ANM Veteran's Club Award Durhamville ANM Veterans Club Award.pdf |
APPLICATION ATTACHED must be completed. Eligible if you will attend 2/ 4 year college.
Return by the due date to the Counseling Office. Due date: April 17, 2024 |
Fireman's Career Award Firemen's Career Award.pdf |
REQUIRED:
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ANDREW D ROSSETTI SCHOLARSHIP Rossetti Scholarship.pdf 2024 Rossetti Scholarship Application.pdf 2024 Rossetti Scholarship Appraisal.pdf |
Are you a high school senior who is planning to pursue a career in teaching? We may have a scholarship for you. The Andrew D. Rossetti Scholarship Committee is planning to award two $2,500 scholarships this year. Award winners are selected on the basis of academic excellence, community service, and demonstrated commitment to the value of education. Due 4/18 |
ACCESS FCU SCHOLARSHIP AccessFCU Scholarship.pdf |
REQUIRED: Student must be a member of ACCESS FCU and in good standing. Student must be attending college or furthering education. Complete attached application (typed or printed NEATLY) Attach with application: -transcript -3 letters of reference Due date: 4/15/24 |
JAYDEN DONALDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jayden Donaldson Memorial Scholarship.pdf |
1. Graduating senior who is pursuing a career in a medical/community related field, a civil service type such as police,paramedic, fire dept, emergency services, US Military, security 2. Student may be attending college, military, trade school, etc 3. Activity Sheet listing examples of leadership/community service 4. Write an essay explaining why you're choosing this field. Also describe future goals and be detailed. Attach it all to this cover sheet and return to Counseling Office Due 3/27/24 |
SENECA STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Seneca Street Elementary P.T.O. Scholarship.pdf |
The Seneca Street Parent Teacher Organization and Faculty Association will be awarding two - $500 scholarships for graduating Oneida High School Seniors who graduated from fifth grade (the last grade offered at Seneca Street Elementary School). Attached application due 3/28/2024 |
Oneida County Magistrates Association Scholarship Oneida County Magistrates Association Scholarship.pdf |
1. Student must complete the attached application
2. Senior who will pursue a degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or a field closely related 3. Attach it all to this cover sheet and return to Counseling Office (We will mail for you on 4/12/24) DUE 4/12/24 |
Sandy J. Candido Memorial Scholarship Candido |
For graduating seniors pursing a degree in education. See attached for other requirements. Deadline is April 4, 2024 |
Robert Urtz III Scholarship RobertUrtzScholarship |
Due 4/5/24. Digital copies attached, physical apps can be found in the counseling office. |
Greater Utica Hall of Fame Scholarship GreaterUticaSportsHallofFame |
Due 4/30/24. Digital copies attached, physical apps can be found in the counseling office. |
David Fountain Memorial Scholarship David Fountain Memorial Scholarship.pdf |
Due 4/5/24. Digital copies attached, physical apps can be found in the counseling office. |
Craig Duncan Future Educators Award Craig Duncan Award.pdf |
Due 3/22/24. Digital copies attached, physical apps can be found in the counseling office. |
Norene Garlock Scholarship Norene Garlok.pdf |
Due 3/22/24. Digital copies attached, physical apps can be found in the counseling office. |
Margaret King Moore Essay Contest | Essay contact due 4/5. See prompt in the counseling office |
Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship 2024 Vocational Scholarship Flyer.pdf |
Applicants to the Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Program must:
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Oneida Foundation Scholarship 2024 Senior Letter.Spring Foundation scholarship.docx 2024 FoundationScholarshipApp.docx |
$1000 Scholarship available. Applications are available under the district webapge or attached, will be mailed home or see Mrs. Friend-Griffing in the counseling office. ** Please note the updated fillable form, you have to hit enter to go to the next field. If you are having problems, you can duplicate the form into work and type in the information. |
The Hagan Scholarship
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The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Recipients graduating college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional consecutive semesters. |
JEAN M. COON HUMANITARIAN AWARD Zonta Jean M. Coon.pdf |
$1000 scholarship available given to students for outstanding community service. Applications are due 2/16/24 and can be found at www.zonta.org or see Mrs. Friend- Griffing in the counseling office. |
YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARD Zonta YWPA.pdf |
A $500 scholarship available for young women who have shown exemplary leadership skills and are committed to the greater cause of the public service. Applications are due 2/16/24 and can be found at www.zonta.org or see Mrs. Friend- Griffing in the counseling office. |
AIR AND WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2024 AWMA Scholarship Criteria.pdf 2024 AWMA Scholarship App Form.pdf |
Sponsored by the CNY Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA). Graduating high school seniors and current college students may be eligible for scholarship grants of up to $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria: • High School graduates entering college in 2024 or current college students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate level programs. • Applicants must be enrolled in an environmentally related degree program. • Applicants do not have to be AWMA members or a relative of a member. • Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit-hours or more) for the Fall 2024 semester. • Applicants must be residents of or going to college in the Central New York region. |
AMERICU FEDERAL CU SCHOLARSHIP AmeriCU ScholarshipApp Fillable.pdf |
Eligibility is open to all AmeriCU Credit Union members in good standing (excluding employees, Directors,Committe Members, Volunteers and their immediate families).
•The member must be attending an accredited college, university or other institution of higher learning during the next academic year on a full-time basis. •The applicant must be a member of AmeriCU Credit Union in good standing (not a joint member). Application Process: To apply, eligible members will need the following items: (CHECK AFTER EACH COMPLETION) •Typed (or neatly printed) and fully completed application •Copies of your school transcripts (official transcripts are not necessary) •One (1) letter of reference •Typed, double spaced essay •Your own AmeriCU Credit Union account (must be a prime member) •Your signed application •All complete Scholarship Program Applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee no later than January 5. The mailing address is: AmeriCU Credit Union Attn: Scholarship Committee1916 Black River Blvd. Rome, NY 13440-2498 •Remember to include copies of all your transcripts, one letter of recommendation and your original essay. |
CNY STEM SCHOLARSHIPS | 8 CNY STEM companies have partnered with CNY Stem Hub to present the 2020 CNY STEM Scholarship Program. Please visit www.cnystem.com for more information. The application deadline is March 15, 2024. |
GPO Federal Credit Union Scholarship |
To be eligible, students must be college-bound high school seniors at the time of application, a member of GPO FCU, attending for the first time in the fall of 2024. Applicants will be judged based upon their academic achievements, extracurricular and community activities and the quality of a written essay. Applications can be found on left or in the counseling office.
Application deadline is January 5, 2024. Submit completed applications to the counseling office or online. |