A Google Classroom, Class of 2026 has been set up for student use. An email has been sent to all seniors to invite them to this google classroom. The code is egb5wk2 to join. Once you have joined Class of 2026 you will receive notifications each time a new scholarship is posted.
We encourage seniors to check the google classroom often so they do not miss out on any scholarship opportunities especially if they have not subscribed to receive notifications via e-mail.
Scholarships arrive throughout the year. The Student Services Office does not know if parents are members of fire departments, clubs, etc. so it is the senior's responsibility to pick up an application from the Student Services Office or print an application from Google Classroom that they may qualify for. Students must complete applications and return them to Student Services or mail them to the address given on the application. Students should keep in mind that some scholarships have particular guidelines/instructions in compiling their applications and may disqualify students for not following them accordingly.
The decisions of who will be awarded scholarships are made by the agencies and groups who sponsor the scholarship. Many of the organizations participate in our Senior Awards Night. Our office may not know the names of all the winners. Therefore, we are not able to send out letters notifying seniors that they will be receiving an award. We hope that all seniors will attend Senior Award Night to support friends and classmates. Many award presenters travel long distances and take time out of their busy schedule to be here to present an award. It is important that the senior be here to receive it.
Below is a list of scholarships that were available last school year. This will give you an idea of when and how many scholarships are available each month.
REMINDER: Check individual applications for specific criteria! For more information, please contact the High School Student Services Office.
Scholarships offered last school year include:
October
AES Engineers - Criteria is not just based on a high grade point average, but awarded based on character which is determined by an evaluation of the essays submitted. You are not required to take Engineering courses to be eligible.
November
Watertown Elks Lodge - NOTE: There are multiple Scholarships given out by the Elks Organization. Each Scholarship has a different deadline throughout the year. Please see the information attached in the google classroom for further details on these deadlines and eligibility requirements.
December
AFSCME Family Scholarship - NOTE: At time of applications Parent/Guardian has to be a dues-paying AFSCME member. To be eligible, student must be a graduating high school senior, be enrolled in a full-time degree program at a four year institution or a two year that will tranfer infor a four year, and complete the application with all required documentation.
Burger King Scholarship - To apply you must be a Burger King employee or a dependent child. Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Hagan Scholarship - A Nationwide need-based merit scholarship that provides each recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four year college education and graduate debt free. Applicant must be a high school graduate, have a 3.5 GPA, enroll in a four year or higher college, must be employed for at least 240 hours, a gross income of less than 100,000, no felony conviction, and apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
January
AmeriCU Scholarship - The scholarship is open to all members of AmeriCU Credit Union who will attend an accredited college, university or ther institution of higher learning on a full-time basis during the next academic year.
Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program - Awards students from across the county who work hard to make a positive and lasting impact in their communities and beyond. Applicant must be a current senior planning to attend a two or four year college, have at least a 2.50 GPA, demonstrate ambition and be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with photographs.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship - Applicant must be a minority high school senior, US citizen, have financial need, have a record of academic excellence, demonstrate leadership, and plan to attend four year college/university.
February
Army Engineers Spouses' Club Scholarship - AEMA is available to qualifying high school seniors or a graduate within one year of graduation to include GED. The high school senior should intend to enroll in a program leading to a nursing degree or certification. Both awards are based on academic and extracurricular achievements during high school along with a written essay. Applicants can apply for both awards, if qualified, but will only be awarded one of the awards.
Elks Legacy Award - Deadline is February 2 - Any high school senior that is the child or grandchild of an active Elk - application on-line at www.elks.org/scholars
New York Water Enviroment Association (NYWEA) - Three scholarships are available to apply for on the application. Check list includes: completed application form which has two essay questions for all scholarships and possibly a third if you are applying to all three. Please include your high school transcript, college transcript (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation. At lest one of the two MUST be from a Science or Math Teacher. None from relatives can be accepted. Only two will be reviewed by the committee.
New York Rural Water Association - Applicant must complete the application form in its entirety and return to the NYRWA including an official transcript by the entry postmark deadline. Applicants must be a citizen of legal resident in the US, a resident of NYS and reside on a water system that is a member of the NYRWA. Priority will be given but necessarily limited to water-related studies. All applications are screened based on the number of commitment and leadership responsibilities in the community, school activities, awards, honors, academic record, career goals and financial need.
March
Alpha Delta Kappa - Any resident of Jefferson County who wishes to continue study toward a degree in education. Must have GPA of at least 85+
CPCU Society Scholarship - Available to sons, daughters, grandchildren and legal wards of dues-paying members. A separate scholarship is also available to students who are enrolled in the Risk Management & Insurance program at SUNY Oswego, with a deadline of March 1, 2018.
Delta Kappa Gamma, Chi Chapter - Applicant must be a female pursuing a career in the teaching profession.
FASNY - Applicant must be actively participating as a volunteer firefighter or junior firefighter or participate in a volunteer EMS program - Visit website for more information - www.fasny.com
Fort Drum Thrift Shop Scholarship - Applicant must be a graduating senior attending college in the fall with a military ID.
Jefferson Community College - All JCC scholarships are now online. This new service will take all student information and connect you with scholarships you are eligible to apply for. Go to sunyjefferson.academicworks.com
Miss Ireland Scholarship - Young women ages 16 - 20 with some Irish heritage should apply
North Country Goes Green, Academic Scholarship - Any graduating high school senior pursuing a college degree may apply.
North Country Goes Green, Career & Technical Scholarship - Any graduating high school senior pursuing an advanced technical program may apply.
North Country Spouses' Club - Applicant must have a military ID & a sponsor who is affiliated with Fort Drum - see webpage for specific criteria
New York State Retired Teachers' Association - Applicant must be pursuing a career in the teaching profession.
WinnCompanies - Resident of a community managed by WinnResidential Military Housing Services, GPA of 85+
April
Antwerp Fire Department - Any Antwerp area senior
Army Emergency Relief - Applicant must be a dependent of a soldier, active duty, retired, or deceased with a DEERS ID, see website for specific criteria
Comaraderie Of Courage Scholarship - Must be affiliated with 1st Brigade, Fort Drum www.camaraderieofcourage.org
CSEA Local 823 - Parent/Legal guardian must be a current CSEA Jefferson Local 823 member in good standing
CSEA Region 5 - Applicant must be a child/legal dependent or grandchild of a CSEA member in good standing or a CSEA Region 5 staff member
Dudley Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must have attended Theresa Primary, preference will be given to students pursuing a career in education
Evans Mills Fire Department - Any resident of Evans Mills fire district
Keith Brabant Music Scholarship - Open to anyone residing in Jefferson county with a love of music that will be enrolling in a music program. Money can be used for college, lessons, instruments, books, summer music camp, etc.
Little Theatre of Watertown - Resident of Jefferson County, majoring in a performing arts career or actively involved in community theater
Northern New York Community Foundation, 10th Mountain Division - Current or former 10th Mountain Division member or family member
Northern New York Vol. Fireman's Association Scholarship - Open to students who are affliated with a Volunteer Fire Service Member
Student-View - Applicant must be graduating in the fall and plan to continue their education. 15-20 minute survey @ www.student-view.com
Theresa Primary - Any former student of Theresa Primary
May
AAUW (American Association of University of Women) - A female continuing her education
AGATI Laborers’ Local Union - Must be the child, spouse of active, retired, deceased, or disabled laborers’ union member
Antwerp Legion, Sons of Legion, Auxiliary - Any Antwerp area senior (Preference will be given to legion family members)
Antwerp Primary - attended Antwerp Primary
Antwerp Primary, Operation Restore Antwerp - attended Antwerp Primary
Braley, Ty Memorial, Student Council - 85+ GPA, activities
Calcium Primary - attended Calcium Primary, GPA of 80+
CSEA Indian River Local 7156 - son or daughter of a CSEA member
Evans Mills Primary - attended Evans Mills Primary
Gleason, Amy Memorial - girl or boy soccer player, 85+ GPA
Horton, Robbie Memorial - any student applying for college
Indian River Athletic Booster Club - member of club, athlete
Indian River Intermediate School - attended IRIS
Indian River Education Association - education/teaching major
IREA, High School - GPA 85+, preference given to education/teaching major
Indian River Middle School PTO - attended Middle School
Indian River Varsity Cheerleading - current member of IR Athletic Booster Club and a member of the varsity cheer leading team for two seasons
Kelsey, Wink Memorial - relative member of fire department
Kelsey, Wink “Heart of a Kelsey” - 3 sport athlete
Kitts, Marjorie Leight - Antwerp area resident for at least 5 years
Landon Lawrence Memorial - Any senior may apply
Miracle on the River - 85+ GPA, financial need, good moral character
Northern Union Memorial Schoalrship - Must be a member of the credit union. Students can join if they open a savings account for $5.00. Application is located on the NNYCF website.
Northern New York Builders Exchange - GPA 85+, pursuing a construction related field
Northern New York Youth Soccer League - must be attending college, played for NNYSL for 4 years, volunteer to work in soccer community; GPA of 85+
Oliver, MaryAnn Community Service - Resident of Jefferson County
Philadelphia American Legion Auxiliary - parent member of Legion
Philadelphia American Legion, Robert Markwick - child/grandchild of a member
Philadelphia American Legion, Roger Livingston Memorial - all area seniors
Philadelphia American Legion, Sons of Legion - all area seniors
Philadelphia Fire Department - resident of Philadelphia, NY and a member of Philadelphia fire department or family of a member
Philadelphia Masonic Lodge - reference goes to relative of member
Philadelphia Primary - attended Philadelphia Primary
Redwood Historical - Redwood area resident
Section III Scholarship - Must receive free or reduced lunch, 80+ GPA, Minimum of 2 sports in grades 9-12, Minimum of 2 years in both sports (either JV or Varsity), Earned at least 1 varsity letter
Theresa Progress Group - Theresa area resident, college or technical school
Theresa Rotary Club - Theresa area resident
Watertown Lyric Theater - Pursuing a career in music, theater, acting, directing, technical support, music education, or other aspects of performing arts
June
Brittany Marie Walroth Memorial Scholarship - Open to any graduating senior attending any college or university
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical - Student must plan to attend a not-for-profit post secondary institution after graduation, demonstrate a financial need (gross income of 65,000 or below). See website for specific details www.application.horatioalger.org
Jefferson County Sons of the American Legion - child, grandchild, step child, or adopted child of a current or deceased member of the Jefferson County Sons of the American Legion, American Legion, or Auxiliary
Joel R. Davis Legacy for Youth Sports Award - Any high school senior may apply
Northern New York Community Foundation, Rotary Purple Heart - when funds are exhausted - Resident of Jefferson County who was awarded a Purple Heart or be the dependent of one
August
NYS Science, Technology. Engineering, and Math Incentive Program (STEM) - Available for any students attending a SUNY or CUNY college. To be eligible students must apply their senior year of high school, be ranked the top 10% of their graduating class, be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate STEM program at college, and agree to live and work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathmatics in NYS for 5 years.