Click on this link for more information: 2025 Union Plus Scholarship

Eligibility 

Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below. 

Evaluation Criteria 

This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.

Application Timeline 

Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Eastern Standard Time on January 31st of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Scholarship Award Amounts 

Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2024. Students may re-apply each year.

Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential. 

There are several scholarships available to choose from. Click on the website listed below and you can see the list.  By filling out the one application on their site, you will be entered into the of the scholarships that you qualify for.

https://horatioalger.org/scholarships

There will be 9 scholarship winners! Seven recipients will receive a $3000 scholarship on a regional basis, the overall winner will receive a $5000 scholarship and the runner-up will receive a $4000 scholarship.

Eligibility:     for a college or technical school bound-special education student. 

Requirements:     Complete an essay and attach the application form.

Please refer to the link above for additional information.

The Jensen Scholarship is available to a student who has excelled in design in his or her high school career. The goal of this scholarship is to reward a student who has shown interest and promise in design and who wishes to pursue this path in college. The scholarship is in memory of Paul Jensen, a marketing representative for NYSIR. Paul was a great craftsman, able to evaluate the best functional attributes of multiple designs and then conceptualize his own creative version. For example, he created canoe designs, then converted them to sailing canoes, and then adapted a commercial roof rack to transport the canoes.

Applicants for this scholarship must complete an essay, not to exceed 650 words, that explains:

✓A way they would design, or adapt an existing design, for a specific purpose;
✓How this design or adaptation could be accomplished;
✓Why this design, or adaptation, would be unique.
Schematics or drawings are not required but may be attached to the essay to help explain the design or adaptation.

As a condition of the receipt of any scholarship above, consent must be given to NYSIR for the use of the scholarship winner’s name, photograph and a story about the scholarship winner in NYSIR advertisements.

This scholarship must be completed and emailed to Krystel Allen (see attached document)

The Goncalves Scholarship is available to a student who demonstrates an Involvement and work for a cause or organization that promotes social justice, equal opportunity, relief of human suffering or other aspiration generally understood to be within the meaning of humanitarian activity throughout their high school career. Diversity is encouraged. This scholarship is in honor of NYSIR’s former Executive Director, Joseph Goncalves.

Applicants for this scholarship must complete an essay, not to exceed 650 words, that explains:

• His or her experience serving others during their high school careers
• How that service has benefited others
• What that experience has personally meant to the applicant
• The essay also may include mention of inspirational role models.

$1000 Scholarship - one awarded

$500 Scholarship - 4 awarded.

Available to students who reside in Chautauqua County who is pursuing a degree in the mental health or medical field.

Age is not a requiremnt, current college students may also apply.

Deadling is April 1, 2025

Application Site: www.sandycochran.org

Award Amount:  $250-1,000

Eligibility:  For HS Seniors pursuing college for FORESTRY, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE.

This application must be postmarked by the deadline above.

http://www.eriecountyal.org/pdf%20files/MJK%20scholarship%20files/MJK%20PNC%20Scholarship%20Letter%202025.pdf

Award amount:   $1,500 (2 awards available)

Eligibility:    Scholarship is intended to assist Veterans, their families, and patriotic students who share the ideals of the American Legion. Awarded based on veteran status (including family members), financial need, scholastic ability, realistic goals, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

Requirements:    College acceptance letter, transcript, application, essay & 2 letters of recommendation.

Transcript Required!   Return completed application to the counseling office prior to the postmark deadline