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Scholarship Announcements:
Christine Cordey Salon Scholarship – Each year, the Christine Cordey Salon Scholarship and Community Fund will provide financial support for a Rockland, Orange or Westchester student entering or currently enrolled in a cosmetology program.
This scholarship is a rolling scholarship… If interested Apply Today!
Please note that most of this year’s scholarships are accessible through our new online portal. Any questions?
Contact us at info@rocklandgives.org
Aleyris Martinez Memorial Scholarship Fund
Aleyris Martinez Memorial Fund
The Aleyris Martinez Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Aleyris Martinez who, in January 2009, was tragically killed when her snow tube hit a tree at Rotella Golf Course in Haverstraw. Aleyris was just 13 years old. Each year a $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to each of up to two promising female Hispanic high school seniors who are residents of the Village of Haverstraw, to assist with costs in attending the college of their choice.
To be considered for the Scholarship applicants may be attending any public, private or parochial school within Rockland County, but must reside in the Village of Haverstraw. Well-rounded high school seniors who demonstrate a significant commitment of volunteer service to our community are encouraged to apply.
Awarding of the Aleyris Martinez Memorial Scholarship is contingent on several criteria including acceptance to and enrollment in a two- or four-year college, and a complete application. Additionally, applicants are required to submit an essay demonstrating their passion to create a better world. Scholarship recipients are expected to use their resources wisely, and uphold a high standard of conduct. The Aleyris Martinez Memorial Scholarship award is an outright grant. Although recipients are under no obligation to make repayment, it is hoped that once graduated and engaged in a productive career they will help honor the memory of Aleyris by giving future students a similar financial opportunity.
To apply for this scholarship click the link below.
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Arts Council of Rockland
Artist’s Support Fund
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Arts Council of Rockland Artist’s Support Fund
The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) and the Rockland Community Foundation have established an ARTIST’S SUPPORT FUND to provide grants directly to practicing Rockland County artists in need of funds to support their on-going work. Grants will be dispersed twice a year to artists selected through a review process.
To apply for this grant click the link below.
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Auerbach / Goldberg Memorial Scholarship
Auerbach/Goldberg Memorial Scholarship
The Auerbach/Goldberg Memorial Scholarship was established to foster a spirit of respect, tolerance and compassion in response to lessons learned from the Holocaust. It recognizes and supports Rockland County youth dedicated to pursuing higher education studies. Each year a scholarship will be awarded to one or more promising Rockland County high school seniors to assist with costs in attending a college of their choice. To be considered for an Auerbach/Goldberg Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be residents of Rockland County and attend a public, private or parochial school within Rockland County. Well-rounded high school seniors that demonstrate a significant commitment to volunteer service or to the fostering of tolerance in our community are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Auerbach/Goldberg Memorial fund will grant $1000.00 to each of one or more graduating seniors; final number of recipients is dependent upon the applicant pool. Awarded applicants will be required to furnish proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university. The Auerbach/Goldberg Memorial Scholarship award is an outright grant. Although recipients are under no obligation to make repayment, it is hoped that once graduated and engaged in a productive career they will help sustain the spirit of the fund to give future students a similar financial opportunity.
To apply for this scholarship click the link below.
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Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship Fund
Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship Fund
The Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship recognizes and supports Rockland County youth dedicated to pursuing higher education studies. Each year a scholarship will be awarded to a promising Rockland County high school senior in need of financial aid, to assist with costs in attending a college of his or her choice. To be considered for The Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship, applicants must be residents of Rockland County and attend a public, private or parochial school within Rockland County. Well rounded high school seniors who demonstrate a significant commitment of volunteer service to our community are encouraged to apply.
The Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship is granted in four annual installments of $1000 per year. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years for qualifying recipients enrolled without interruption in a college of their choice for a total grant not to exceed $4,000.00. Awards are granted for a specific period of study and are not carried over if unused.
Renewal of the The Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship is contingent upon several criteria including: continued enrollment in a four year college and meeting reporting requirements, proof of satisfactory achievement, continued financial need and the availability of Foundation funds. Scholarship recipients are expected to use their resources wisely, uphold a high standard of conduct and study and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Each scholarship recipient must submit to the Rockland Community Foundation annual reports for each academic term along with proof of enrollment verified by an official transcript of the courses taken and grades received in each academic term. Installments of the award will be made after receipt of required reporting materials. Funds are generally released in September.
The Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship award is an outright grant. Although recipients are under no obligation to make repayment, it is hoped that once graduated and engaged in a productive career they will help sustain the “Spirit” to give future students a similar financial opportunity.
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Christine Cordey Salon Scholarship
& Community Fund
Christine Cordey Salon Scholarship & Community Fund
Each year, the Christine Cordey Salon Scholarship and Community Fund will provide financial support for a Rockland, Orange or Westchester student entering or currently enrolled in a cosmetology program.
Christine Gallagher
Scholarship Fund
Christine Gallagher Scholarship Fund
The Christine Gallagher Scholarship recognizes a Rockland County high school senior who has shown a demonstrated commitment towards the education and treatment of those with disabilities. Each year a $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a promising Rockland County high school senior, to assist with costs in attending a college of his or her choice.
To be considered for The Christine Gallagher Scholarship applicants must be residents of Rockland County and attend a public, private or parochial school within Rockland County. Well-rounded high school seniors who demonstrate a significant commitment of volunteer service to our community are encouraged to apply.
Awarding of the Christine Gallagher Scholarship is contingent on several criteria including acceptance to and enrollment in a two- or four-year college, and a complete application. Additionally, applicants are required to submit an essay demonstrating their commitment towards the education and treatment of those with disabilities either as a course of study in high school, an intended field of study in college, or volunteer/employment service working with the disabled. Scholarship recipients are expected to use their resources wisely, and uphold a high standard of conduct.
The Christine Gallagher Scholarship award is an outright grant. Although recipients are under no obligation to make repayment, it is hoped that once graduated and engaged in a productive career they will help honor the memory of Christine Gallagher to give future students a similar financial opportunity.
To apply for this scholarship click the link below.
Coach Venel Edouard Memorial Scholarship Fund
Coach Venel Edouard Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mr. Venel Edouard was a beloved member of Spring Valley High School’s security force for two decades, and Head Coach for Junior Varsity Soccer for twelve years. He was highly respected and adored by students and staff members and worked tirelessly to safeguard the school community. He was the quiet face of safety and support who greeted you. “Coach Venel” had great enthusiasm for coaching, was a devoted mentor to student-athletes, and dreamed of becoming a Varsity Head Coach. He was a kind and comforting father figure who brought students from all neighborhoods together.
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David Katcher Memorial Scholarship Fund
David Katcher Memorial Scholarship Fund
The David Katcher Memorial Scholarship was created to celebrate the memory of David Katcher, a 2001 graduate of Nanuet High School who passed away much too soon in December 2017. David was a loving son, brother and friend. He excelled in music and if you went to any high school musicals during his high school years, you saw David on stage, playing piano. The David Katcher Memorial Scholarship Fund would like to honor a student whose own passion is for the arts – not necessarily as a college major or career choice, but as an important part of life.
Scholarship Application must be submitted to the Nanuet H.S. Guidance Counselor by March 31, 2021.
To apply for this scholarship click the link below.
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Green Meadow Waldorf School Scholarship
G Miras
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G Miras Scholarship
Scholarship Application is available Tappan Zee High School Seniors.
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Each year a current Tappan Zee High School Senior will be awarded a one time scholarship of $5,000.
Scholarship recipients are expected to uphold a high standard of conduct and be committed to working diligently towards the completion of their college courses.
Ilana Graf Memorial Scholarship Fund
Ilana Graf Memorial Scholarship Fund
In honor of her creative spirit, which had been fostered during her years at Ramapo High, the Ilana Graf Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of Ramapo High School that has demonstrated a strong interest in some form of creative expression, including music, dance, visual arts, drama, or writing.
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James Vernard Leenhouts Scholarship Fund
James Vernard Leenhouts Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is open to all seniors at the Marion JR/SR High School.
Contact Ms. Livingston in the guidance office for more information.
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John T. & Mary A. Grant Memorial Scholarship Fund
John T. & Mary A. Grant Memorial Scholarship Fund
DESCRIPTION: The Scholarship Committee of the John T. and Mary A. Grant Memorial Fund seeks applicants from the North Rockland High School Class of 2020 whose contributions in community service or the arts during their high school career have enhanced our community. One male and one female graduating senior will each receive an award of $500.
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Judith H. Trust Memorial Scholarship Fund
Judith H. Trust Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Application must be picked up at the Clarkstown South Achievement Center.
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Kevin J Zugibe Scholarship Fund
Kevin J Zugibe Scholarship Fund
The Kevin J. Zugibe P.E. Memorial Scholarship in Engineering encourages North Rockland High School seniors to pursue careers in engineering by recognizing their talents and providing them with financial assistance for their engineering studies. Each year, two students will each be awarded $2,500 under this annual scholarship. To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must be a graduating high school senior who has achieved exceptional academic achievement, has demonstrated both an interest and aptitude in engineering, has been accepted into and has committed to enter into an accredited undergraduate engineering program and has a demonstrated commitment to community service.
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Marisa Rose Verbraak Memorial Scholarship
Marisa Rose Verbraak Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Application can be found with the Guidance Counselors at the Suffern, High School.
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Marisa Rose Verbraak was a graduate of the class of 2018 and passed away in 2019. . This scholarship honors her memory. She was a member of the English Honors Society throughout high school and was an avid reader, writer and old soul, whom had been an English major during her time at college. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded each year to a senior who demonstrates the same values that she did during her time at SHS and is a member in good standing of the English Honor Society.
ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship Fund
ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship Fund
The ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship recognizes Rockland County high school female seniors who, through their actions or beliefs, embrace the principals of ML by Maria Luisa: civic and community involvement, commitment to social justice, social equality, and environment/eco-friendly lifestyles. This year, two $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded: one to a promising woman who is a senior attending a private or public Rockland County high school (must be a Rockland County resident), and one to a promising woman who is a senior attending Nyack High School, to assist with costs in attending a college of their choice. Candidates who identify as women will be considered regardless of sex assigned at birth. Well-rounded students who demonstrate a significant commitment of volunteer service to our community are encouraged to apply.
Awarding of the ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship is contingent on several criteria including enrollment in a two- or four-year accredited college program in the U.S. and a complete application. Scholarship recipients are expected to use their resources wisely and uphold a high standard of conduct. The ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship award is an outright grant. Although recipients are under no obligation to make repayment, it is hoped that once graduated and engaged in a productive career they will help honor the spirit of this scholarship to give future students a similar financial opportunity.
To apply for this scholarship click the link below.
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Nyack Young Writers
Scholarship
The Nyack Young Writers Scholarship recognizes two Nyack High School seniors, judged to have written and submitted the most outstanding fiction or poetry. The scholarship is intended as a call to action for a student passionate about simply sharing their voice with the world. The scholarship awards $3,500 to the first-place recipient, and $2,000 to the second-place recipient, to assist in offsetting costs in pursuing a college degree at the school of their choice.
The sponsors of this scholarship and eventual readers of your work hope this scholarship will encourage exceptional creative expression as opposed to typical academic achievement. They ask that you submit something you are proud of, a story or a collection of poems that will elicit laughs and tears and shed light on human love or hate or fears or lusts or pain or faith or time or trust.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must be students entering their senior year at Nyack High School. The Nyack Young Writers Scholarship award is an outright grant to be used in offsetting expenses, including tuition, room and board, or books/other materials.
Filling deadline is November 1, 2021.
To apply for this scholarship click the link below.
Peggy O’Gorman Leadership Award Scholarship Fund
Peggy O’Gorman Leadership Award Scholarship Fund
Peggy O’Gorman was a student who made a difference for so many in the Nyack High School Class of 1982. Her leadership and service were often at the heart of what made the Class of 1982 special and distinct; her boundless sense of hope and infectious sense of optimism spread throughout Nyack High School and well beyond the campus. As Vice President of our Class, Peggy O’Gorman’s sense of spirit was evident in all that we did, whether it was the founding of the Nyack Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner, the renovation of the McCallman Field press box and bleachers, or making our Senior Prom affordable to everyone in the Class of 1982. We could not have achieved what we did were it not for Peggy’s leadership, friendship and love of her classmates.
Scholarship Application including all materials must be returned to the Nyack High School Guidance Department at
Christian Herald Rd., Nyack NY. by March 31, 2020.
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RBWN Women’s Professional Development and Scholarship Fund
RBWN Women’s Professional Development and Scholarship Fund
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the RBWN scholarship is to provide tuition assistance to a female candidate graduating from high school, subject to eligibility requirements below, and enrolling in an undergraduate program in the fall.
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Regent Dr. Judith A. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Regent Dr. Judith A. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
This year four $500.00 scholarships will be awarded (2 females and 2 males). Recipients must be Rockland County or Peekskill residents interested in furthering their education by attending a college/university or a vocational education.
Awarding of the Regent Dr. Judith A. Johnson Memorial Scholarship is contingent on several criteria including acceptance to a vocational program or enrollment in a two- or four-year college. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a video demonstrating how you plan to use this money to further your education or start a new career. Scholarship recipients are expected to use their resources wisely and uphold a high standard of conduct. The Regent Dr. Judith A Johnson Memorial Scholarship is an outright grant. Although recipients are under no obligation to make repayment, it is hoped that once graduated and engaged in a productive career they will help honor the memory of Dr. Judith A. Johnson by giving future students a similar financial opportunity.
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Stephen F. Strack Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Stephen F. Strack Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Application can be picked up at the North Rockland High School Athletics Office.
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Suffern High School Class of 1979 Will Shine Memorial Scholarship
Suffern High School Class of 1979 Will Shine Memorial Scholarship
This Scholarship is open to Suffern High School seniors. The application can be obtained at the guidance office.
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The Suffern High School 79 Will Shine Forever Memorial Scholarship was established immediately after the 40th High School Reunion
to honor those alumni who have passed over the years.
The Rotary Club of Clarkstown Scholarship Fund
Congers Valley Cottage Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund
The Congers Valley Cottage Rotary Foundation Scholarship recognizes a Clarkstown North High School who has shown a demonstrated commitment to community service. A $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a promising candidate to assist with costs in attending a college or accredited trade school of his or her choice.
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Toni and Ed Fallon Jazz Scholarship Foundation
Toni and Ed Fallon Jazz Scholarship Fund
The Toni and Ed Fallon Jazz Scholarship, created to honor the memory of Bill Evans, recognizes Rockland County high school seniors who have demonstrated a passion for Jazz music. Up to two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded annually to promising graduates to help with formal jazz studies.
Awarding of the Toni and Ed Fallon Jazz Scholarship is contingent on several criteria, including acceptance to and enrollment in a formal jazz program at a four-year college. Additionally, applicants are required to include with their application a videoed performance of a jazz piece, for review by our scholarship committee. Up to five selected finalists will be required to perform their piece as a live audition.
The Toni and Ed Fallon Scholarship award is an outright grant. Although recipients are under no obligation to make repayment, it is hoped that once graduated and engaged in a productive career they will help honor the spirit of this scholarship and help give future students a similar financial opportunity.
To apply for this scholarship click the link below.
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Tuxedo Stem Fund
Scholarship
Tuxedo Stem Fund Scholarship
Scholarship Application is for students who are entering /enrolled at George F. Baker High School.
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Viking Spirit Memorial Scholarship Fund
Viking Spirit Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Viking Spirit Memorial Scholarship was created by the Class of 1989 to honor the memory of classmates from Clarkstown High School South. Over the years, our classmates have scattered across the globe, moved to different cities, yet managed to remain a strong, supportive community, especially at times when mourning classmates lost too soon. We came together as a community and shared in grief. Now we’ve turned that grief into good by setting up a scholarship fund commemorating our fellow Vikings and celebrating their life and contributions to the community.
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The Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandana Memorial Scholarship
The Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandana Memorial Scholarship
The Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandana Memorial Scholarship recognizes and supports Rockland County youth dedicated to pursuing a career in the field of fire & emergency services. Each year a $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a promising Rockland County high school senior in need of financial aid, to assist with costs in attending a college of his or her choice.
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Camp / Program Scholarships
Clarkstown Cares
Scholarship
Clarkstown Cares Scholarship
The Clarkstown Cares Scholarship Fund was established to support Clarkstown families in need of financial assistance toward our camp program. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must be residents of the Town of Clarkstown, with demonstrated financial need or special circumstances. Note: only one scholarship for the camp program will be awarded per family. The number of scholarships awarded each year will be contingent upon available funds.
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Michelle A. Noel Memorial Scholarship
Michelle A. Noel Memorial Scholarship
The Michelle A. Noel Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of the Village of Hillburn’s Youth Center Program Director. It celebrates Michelle’s life which, while short made a lasting impact on the Village of Hillburn and it’s residents. Two scholarships of $ 250 will be awarded for the Summer 2020, which will be applied to cover the financial costs of the program.
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