Scholarships

2024-25 scholarships will be updated throughout the school year. Check this page periodically for new updates. Applications/information for each scholarship can also be found in the Student Services office in the scholarship bin.

Dollars for Scholars

It’s never too early to start a Dollars for Scholars online application! Schuylerville’s local chapter gives out thousands of dollars in scholarships at the district’s graduation ceremony for eligible students. The Schuylerville online application can be found here.

• Once you are on the home page, click on the ‘Students and Parents’ tab at the top of the page.
• On this next page, under Student and Parent Login, click on the red Login. This will open the Scholarship America Dollars for Scholars Student Center. You should see ‘Don’t have an account yet? Create one here’.
• After clicking on that link in Schuylerville Junior-Senior High School, under ‘High School Name’ and click on the blue link that reads ‘Choose this school’.
• You will then be directed to several pages of info that students need to fill in…only those with asterisks are required.

For questions about the Dollars for Scholars Program, please contact your school counselor.

December

Hagan Scholarship: a nationwide, four-year, need-based merit scholarship providing each recipient with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free, providing up to $7,500 each semester. After graduation from college, Hagan Scholars can apply for a two-year extension of their scholarship to attend graduate school or a professional school, receiving $6,000 each semester. Deadline: Dec. 1

Boston University – Trustee & Presidential Scholarship: Students with outstanding academic records and strong leadership skills can apply to Boston University and be considered for one of the merit-based scholarships below. Deadline: Dec. 1

• Trustee Scholarship: Boston University’s most prestigious full-tuition scholarship recognizes extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability. Students must submit one additional essay with their application for admission.
• Presidential Scholarship: This four-year, $25,000 scholarship is awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements. No additional application materials are required—all students need to do to be considered is apply for admission by the scholarship deadline.

To learn more about the requirements of these scholarships and other merit awards offered by BU, please visit their website.

Signature Scholarship: Eligible applicants must submit a 2-3 minute video essay sharing how he/she uncovers the untold stores in their community. More information can be found here. Deadline: Dec. 6

The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship / Internship Program: this program will provide selected high school seniors with a scholarship up to $40,000 for college and internship opportunities at Amazon. Learn more information here. Deadline: Dec. 19

Equitable Excellence Scholarship: eligible applicants must demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in school, community or work activities. Application can be found here. Deadline: Dec. 18

Cyber Service Academy (CSA) Scholarship Program: eligible applicants must be enrolled at a NCAE-C-designated institution in a program related to cybersecurity, information assurance, or computer science. This scholarship will provide full tuition and support for students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, in exchange for service in the DoD or Intelligence Community after graduation. More information is available here and a list of all eligible NCAE-C designated schools can be found here.

January

Saratoga Credit Union College Scholarship Program: College-bound high school seniors may apply to three different scholarships with one application; eligible applicants must attend either a two or four-year accredited institution for the first time in the fall of 2025. Applications can be found here. Deadline: Jan. 17

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a graduating senior, a US citizen, present evidence of financial need, demonstrate a record of academic excellence as well as leadership potential, and plan to attend a 4-year college. Please find more information here.Deadline: Jan. 9

TCT Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program

1. Visit tctfcu.org to download an application. The student will need to contact the credit union directly to obtain a credit union verification code to verify eligibility.
2. Complete the application form and required essay and obtain the required transcripts, along with the signature of a parent or guardian.
3. Deadline: application materials must be submitted online no later than Jan. 17

Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union: eligible applicants must be planning to enroll in a two or four-year accredited institution for the first time in the fall of 2025; scholarships awarded may range from $500 to $1,500. Application can be found here. Deadline: Jan. 17

February

Elks Legacy Awards: eligible applicants must be a child or grandchild of a living Elk member in good standing; more information can be found online. Deadline: Feb. 3

March

The Grishkot Foundation Scholarships:

1. The Walter Grishkot Memorial Scholarship is for area high school graduates and college students enrolled in the study of aviation, aeronautics or related fields.
2. The Joan Grishkot Memorial Scholarship is for those enrolled in the study of nursing. Undergraduate premedical and graduate medical studies are not eligible.

Eligible applicants must be a resident of Warren, Washington, or Saratoga County and should apply online. Deadline: March 1