Scholarships help students pay for college tuition and the other related expenses with going to college. Searching for scholarships is time consuming. When students find scholarships that they are qualified and eligible for, applications must be completed by certain deadlines.
Most scholarships for Dundee students come from local scholarships and scholarships from the college they plan to attend. Students can use Scholarship Search Engines such as, FASTWEB, for more scholarships. Another website for scholarships - www.studentscholarships.org.
Link - FASTWEB.COM
Link - Student Scholarship.org
Scholarship applications usually include an essay and asks for information including academics (transcript), extra-curricular activities/clubs, leadership involvement, community service/work experiences and sometimes SAT/ACT scores.
SCHOLARSHIPS below for this year's available local scholarships. Watch deadlines!!!
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Due online 11/15
The 2022 MVS application deadline is November 15, 2022.
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2020 competition.
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
- High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- Male and female students compete separately.
The 2022 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The 2022 MVS application deadline is November 15, 2022.
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BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline December 15th
WHO CAN APPLY:
- High School Seniors
- BK® Employees
- Children, Spouses or Partners of Employees
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE:
- $1,000 - $50,000 in Scholarships
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
- Be from the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher, work experience and community involvement
VISIT BK-SCHOLARS.COM BY
DECEMBER 15 TO APPLY!
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NY State Scholarships for Academic Excellence- provide up to $1,500 per year for up to five years of undergraduate study in New York State. There will be one students receiving $1,500 and two students receiving $500.
Class of 2023 Recipients: To Be Determined
Eligibility:
Students must:
- Have graduated from a New York State high school
- Study full time and be matriculated in an approved undergraduate program of study in a New York State post secondary institution
- Be in good academic standing
- Not be in default on any State or federal student loan or on any repayment of state awards
- Be U.S. citizens or qualifying noncitizens
- Be New York State residents
How are students nominated/awarded?
Your School Counselor does calculations based on Regents Exam scores and submits name of winners to the state by February 15th.
DCS uses Method A (Regents test scores)
The high school shall select their winner(s) by computing a weighted average of the scores on the Regents examinations and/or approved alternative assessments taken by its students prior to their senior year, in all of the following subjects: The weighing of the scores shall be:
Comprehensive English - weight of three,
Algebra 2 & Trigonometry - weight of three,
Global History - weight of one,
U.S. History/Government - weight of one,
Science: At least two, but up to four courses may be included - weight of one for each course.
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***Excelsior Scholarship (For SUNY colleges)***
FREE TUITION??? (SUNY Scholarships)
Will I be able to attend college at SUNY or CUNY tuition free?
Yes. If you are a NYS resident whose family household Federal adjusted gross income (as filed on your 2021 federal tax returns) does not exceed $125,000 for the 2022-23 academic year and you complete 30 credits per year, you will be able to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition free.
How much can I receive from the Excelsior Scholarship?
An Excelsior Scholarship recipient can receive up to $6,195 from the Excelsior Scholarship, minus any amounts received for TAP, Pell or other scholarships. The remainder of your tuition charge will be covered through a tuition credit paid through SUNY or CUNY.
Will I be able to get an award for the fall?
Yes. Eligible students will receive awards to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition free this fall.
When will I be able to apply for the award?
Weblink - Excelsior Scholarship Information & Application
Deadline: TBD
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Private College - Enhanced Tuition Award
The Enhanced Tuition Awards (ETA) program provides tuition awards to students who are New York State residents attending a participating private college located in New York State. Recipients will receive $6,000 through a combination of their TAP award, ETA award and a match from their private college.
An applicant must:
- 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 participating private college or university located in New York State;
- be enrolled in at least 12 credits per term and complete at least 30 credits each year applicable toward his or her degree program, through continuous study with no break in enrollment except for certain reasons that can be documented,;
- if attended college prior to the 2019-20 academic year, have earned at least 30 credits each year (successively), applicable toward his or her degree program prior to applying for an Enhanced Tuition Award;
- be in a non-default status on a student loan made under any NYS or federal education loan program or on the repayment of any NYS award;
- be in compliance with the terms of the service condition(s) imposed by any NYS award(s) that you have previously received; and
- execute a Contract agreeing to reside in NYS for the length of time the award was received, and, if employed during such time, be employed in NYS.
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NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Scholarship
The NYS STEM Incentive Program provides a full SUNY tuition scholarship to the top 10 percent of students in each NYS high school if they pursue a STEM degree in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program and agree to live in NYS and work in a STEM field in NYS for five years after graduation.
Deadline: TBD
How to Apply
Complete and submit the NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program Application. Be sure to print the Application Confirmation, sign and submit it, along with the required documentation, according to the instructions.
The deadline for submitting the NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program Application is TBD.
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"WEIRD" COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Various scholarships and deadlines. Left-handed, red heads, clown school...
"Weird College Scholarships" website
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OTHER LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS DETERMINED BY THE DCS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (No application required):
Class of 1956 Scholarship:
Senior who exhibits scholarship, dedication to school spirit and participation in extracurricular activities.
Class of 1959 Scholarship:
Senior pursuing a major in Education or Medical Science.
Dandy Mini Mart Scholarships:
3 - $1,000 scholarships for students attending a four year college
2 to 4 - $500. scholarships for students attending a two year
college/vocational school or the military
Based on academic achievement, school participation, Leadership qualities, overall Character Qualities, and Financial Need.
Jerry Fultz Scholarship
$3,000 Scholarships - One to three Seniors pursuing a degree in the fields of Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Technology.
*** Renewable for up to four years!!!
LTC William "Billy" Croft Memorial Scholarship
$250. Award for a student who has been a Varsity athlete, 85+ gpa, demonstrates leadership, honesty and integrity and pursuing a career in the United States military. Nominated by committee of the Principal, Guidance Counselor and Senior Class Advisor.
* More information will be updated as more information/ applications become available.
GPA Conversion Chart:
There are hundreds of Scholarship Search Engines on the internet. You should NEVER pay to search scholarships. DCS does not endorse any of these search engines ... but would like to let you know what sites are available.
- Fast Web.com Website to start you're scholarship searching. Create an account,complete a brief survey that will result in a list of scholarships that a student is eligible for and request applications.
Next Step Magazine's Scholarship Search
Website to start you're scholarship searching. Create an account, complete a brief survey that will result in a list of scholarships that a student is eligible for and request applications.
Scholarship America's - Open Scholarships
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Scholarship America's mission is to mobilize America, through scholarships and educational support, to make post-secondary success possible for all students.
- Scholarship Scams - BEWARE!!! *Never pay for a scholarship service!!!