Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship     Due online 11/15 

The 2019 MVS application deadline is November 15, 2018.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2019 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 2018 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. Applications for the 2019 contest will be available online starting September 1, 2018. The 2019 MVS application deadline is November 15, 2018.

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SECTION V SCHOLARSHIPS  
   $250. awards for each season based on essay, transcript, letter of recommendation and activity sheet.

 Deadlines -     Fall Sports          December 1, 2018
                        Winter Sports     March 15, 2019
                        Spring Sports     June 1, 2019

Application forms can be picked up in the Guidance Office or download from the Section V Website   -   
                              Link to download - Section V Scholarship Application

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AFSCME Family Scholarship           Deadline: December 31st
   For students of parents that are full dues-paying AFSCME members.  $2,000 Award.

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The Community Foundation Scholarship

Numerous scholarships based on Education Major/Interest, Where You Live or Go To High School, Individual Circumstances and Where You Plan to Attend College.  Scholarship Booklet (PDF) Various Deadlines.

Website -
Rochester Area Community Foundation Scholarships

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Credit Union Scholarships

                       Any Credit Union     

NYS Credit Union League Scholarship -
 Application is due by January 4, 2019 - Link for download
$500 or $1,000 awards given to students with high academic achievements and considerable school/community involvement. 


                       Specifically, SERVU Credit Union

ServU Smart Saver Award - 
Application is due by March 15, 2019 - Link for download
$500 awards are given to students with a cumulative grade point average of 75-90 and demonstrating a variety of extra-curricular activities and consistent academic performance. 

*Applications can also be picked up in the Guidance Office.

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New York Water Environment Association Scholarship
The New York Water Environment Association will be offering a total of twelve (12) $2,500 scholarships and two (2) major scholarships ($10,000 and $5,000) in 2019 for students pursuing a four year degree.
 Website:  NYWEA Environmental Scholarships             Deadline: 2/28

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American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
  Various $500. - $1,000. scholarships. Candidates shall be daughters/sons, grand-daughters/grand-sons who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, the Persian Gulf and War on Terror.
  Applications available in the Guidance Office.         Deadline:  3/1

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ServU Smart Saver Award - 

Application is due to the credit union by March 15, 2019
       - Link for download
$500 awards are given to students with a cumulative grade point average of 75-90 and demonstrating a variety of extra-curricular activities and consistent academic performance. 

*Applications can also be picked up in the Guidance Office.

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Twin Tiers Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - 
   Margaret R. Brewster Scholarship                Postmarked/Due 3/29

$2,000. Scholarships.  For females pursuing majors of engineering or computer science and attending a high school with zip codes beginning with – 148**, 149**, or 169**.  Application, essay, transcript and two letters of reference must be postmarked by March 23rd.
Pick up application in the Guidance Office.

Twin Tiers SWE Scholarship Application information

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Class of 2015 Scholarship                    Due 3/29
$250. Award for a student attending a two or four-year college.
Essay - 250-300 words.
Essay must be turned in to Mrs. Daggett by Friday, March 29th.

Download - Class of 2015 Scholarship (2019)


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Italian-American State Legislators Scholarships

   Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his fellow members of the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are announcing the availability of applications for their annual scholarship program.

Four scholarships will be awarded, each totaling $3,500. Two will be awarded based on academic achievement (85 average or above) and two will be athletic scholarships.  Any student can apply.

                                  
John J. Marchi Memorial Athletic Scholarship  -   
                Download -  James D. Conte Memorial Academic Scholarship.docx

James D. Conte Memorial Academic Scholarship               
                Download -  John J. Marchi Memorial Athletic Scholarship.docx

*Or pick up application form(s) in the Guidance Office.

Mail to:  
District Office  Due:  3/29

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Mark Warda Memorial Scholarship
$500. Scholarship. Yates County student must have an 80 average or above, write a short essay and one letter of recommendation.
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Mark Warda Memorial Scholarship

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Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) Scholarship  Due: 4/5
$100. - $500. Award for a FEMALE.  Short answer questions including how the student has made a difference in their school, community demonstrating initiative, leadership,  work habits, good moral character, and financial need.
Pick up paper copy in the Guidance Office.
Turn into Mr. Taylor by Thursday, April 5th.

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James H. Rice Memorial Scholarship                   Due:  4/5

$1,000 Award.   Minimum 3.3 GPA (87), two letters of recommendations
Service to school & community and leadership roles also considered in criteria.   Pick up copy of application in the Guidance Office.  

Must be postmarked by 4/5.

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Dundee Teachers Association Scholarships       Deadline: 4/5

 Two $400 scholarships for DCS students planning to attend a two or four year college.  Essay of 250-300 words required.  Deadline: Application & essay turned in to Mrs. Benincasa-Wolverton by Friday, April 5th.

Download: Dundee Teachers’ Association (2019).docx

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Happiness House - Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Association 
           Elizabeth J. Amidon Memorial Award  
Student with a disability nominated by Guidance Counselor.
 Interested/eligible students - See your Guidance Counselor by April 1st.

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Women of the Moose (Chapter #1519) Scholarship -  

    Good Citizen Award                                       Due 4/12

  $500.00 award for Dundee students.  80 average or above and essay required.  Student must possess good work habits and exhibit good citizenship/volunteering in school and in the community. Pick up copy of application in the Guidance Office.
Turn in to Mr. Taylor by Friday, April 12th

Download - Women of the Moose Scholarship.docx

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Student Association of the Geneva Experimental Station (SAGES) - Agricultural Studies Scholarship                 Due 4/12
     $500. Award. Pursuing a major related to agricultural studies. Application, essay, letter of recommendation and transcript. 
Copy of application can be picked up in the Guidance Office.

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Dundee Dollars for Scholars  Deadline:  April 15th!!!   

      - Click on "Students & Parents" on the top right to go to the page to create your account  and complete the online application.
    ***ONLY MR. TAYLOR DOES RECOMMENDATIONS!!!***

        - See Link on the left for student & parent directions. Copies of directions can also be picked up in the Guidance Office.
(Students under 18 must have parent/guardian complete online consent) 

Website to begin:  Dundee Dollars for Scholars - Info & login page 

Collegiate Partners - Colleges that may match funds

Also check for Extra Scholarship(s) from Dollars for Scholars - Dundee Rotary, Technology Scholarship, etc.

For students planning to continue their education in an Associate's Degree or Certificate program for technology related major (i.e. - Auto Technology, Culinary Arts, Nursing, Machine Tool Technology, etc.). Must complete the Dollars for Scholars online application.  Deadline: 4/15

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Izaak Walton League Career Scholarship

Scholarship for students preparing for careers in Conservation, Ecology, or other environmental careers/majors.      Due Postmarked by 4/20
*See Mr. Taylor for a copy of the application. Not online.

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Keuka Lake Association -                                                   Due 4/15
Esther N. Walig Keuka Lake Watershed Scholarship  
 $1,000 Award for a student planning to pursue a career in general environmental science, limnology or watershed management. Postmarked to the Keuka Lake Association by Monday, April 15th.

Download - Keuka Lake Association Scholarship Form.docx


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Dundee Area Historical Society Scholarship   

            Deadline: 4/22
  500 word essay - How the history of Dundee has influenced your life.   Turn into Ms. Allen or Mr. Taylor.

Download -  Dundee Area Historical Society Scholarship.docx

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Gemini Scholarship (If attending F.L.C.C.)

FLCC's Gemini Scholarship recognizes the academic achievement of high school seniors who are earning college credit in high school before pursuing full-time studies at FLCC. This scholarship is awarded to twelve students each academic year, and it is worth one half the cost of FLCC's full-time tuition for one year.

Requirements:

• Complete at least 9 FLCC credits through the Gemini program by January 31, 2018.
• Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA at FLCC.
• Applicants must apply for and be accepted to FLCC as a full-time, matriculated student with the intent of enrolling in the fall semester after high school graduation.

The Gemini Scholarship can be applied to in fall and spring semesters only, and is non-renewable. Your Gemini instructor can provide you with the information you need from their Gemini welcome letter instructions. If you need additional assistance, please contact Ellen O'Donnell in the Gemini Office at (585)785-1669.

Deadline:  April 24th

Link to webpage/application:  Gemini Scholarship Application

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Ruth Soules Memorial (Nursing) Scholarship
   Due 5/2
$1,000. Award - Student planning to attend the Marion S. Whelan School of Nursing, or another nursing school or another Health Care related Major (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, etc.).  Must have an 80 grade point average or above.  Application, including short answer essay questions, copy of your transcript, two references from community members and one reference of a faculty member.  Must be postmarked by Monday, May 2nd.

Application - Ruth Soules Memorial Scholarship (Nursing).pdf

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Student Government Scholarship            Due 5/3
One $200. or two $100. Award(s) Essay required (minimum 200 words).
Turn into Ms. Allen by 5/3.

Download - Student Government Scholarship  

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WREN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Elks)
                                                                   Due/ Postmarked 5/10
Essay & Transcript. Mailed to Penn Yan Elks Club
    ***Pick up application in the Guidance Office. 

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White "D" Award                           Due to Mr.Taylor 5/10
​Seven girls and seven boys with highest point totals receive a
  "White D" Patch. Must be turned into the Guidance Office by 5/10.

Download - White "D" Award Form

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Barbara Coffman Peace and Justice Award     Due 5/13

One Dundee student - $500.  Grades are NOT considered.  Do NOT have to be planning to go to college! Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office. Application & essay due to Mr. Taylor Monday, May 13th.  

Download - Peace and Justice Application.pdf

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Class of 2016 - Maranda Cleveland Memorial Scholarship   Due: 5/18
$225 Award for students going to college with a focus on substance abuse counseling or social work. Essay required.

Download - Class of 2016 Scholarship - Maranda Cleveland.pdf

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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 2019 recipients:
                     Megan Sutherland - $1,500.
      Austin Brace - $500.
                     Sarah Boudinot - $500.

Eligibility:

Students must:

   Guidance 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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FREE TUITION???  (SUNY Scholarships)

  ***Excelsior Scholarship (For SUNY colleges)***

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 2017 federal tax returns) does not exceed $125,000 for the 2019-20 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 $5,500 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: August 15th

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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:

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 (New)
$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: