January
Sullivan County Long Beards
February
Mid-Hudson Chapter of New York State Association of School Business Officials
March
Debra Hall Memorial Scholarship
April
Sullivan Veterans Coalition l The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 6 l Sullivan County Probation Officers Jacob E. Gunther III Memorial Scholarship l Peter H. Cahalan l Albert M Pavese Jr l Daniel Thalmann l Devin Michael Housman Memorial l Dr. Nathan L Rosenblum l Earle and Elizabeth Wilde l John & Deb Rath Health Services l Matthew R. Bertholf l Nebrasky Foundation l Periwinkle Fund for the Arts l Roy D. Parker
May
Claryville Fire Department Scholarship l Sullivan County Trail Association Scholarship l Tri-Valley Lions Club l Frost Valley YMCA Scholarship
January
Sullivan County Long Beards
Due: 1/10/25
Description: The purpose of the NWTF Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program is to recognize and reward an NWTF member, who is currently a senior in high school, for their outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and leadership roles.
Eligibility: https://your.nwtf.org/scholarships/
How to apply: https://www.nynwtf.org/scholarships
February
Mid-Hudson Chapter of New York State Association of School Business Officials
Due: 2/28/25
Description: The Mid-Hudson Chapter of the NYS Association of School Business Officials is offering four (4) five-hundred dollar ($500) scholarship awards to graduating students from school districts in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, or Dutchess County who are pursuing a degree in Business, Finance and/or Education.
Eligibility:
Applicants will be:
- Graduating students in good academic standing planning a post-secondary course study in the field of business, finance, and/or education.
- Selected from the graduating class of a Mid-Hudson ASBO member district whose School Business
Official is a member in good standing and actively employed by said district. Dues must be paid in full for the current school year.
How to apply: Visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
March
Sullivan County Sheriff’s PBA, (Debra Hall Memorial Scholarship)
Due: 3/31/25
Description: This scholarship is for a graduating senior pursuing a career in the field of Veterinary Science or the animal sciences.
How to apply: Visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office.
April
Sullivan Veterans Coalition
Due: 4/1/25
Description: This scholarship was created to support the veteran community and future leaders.
To qualify you must: be a relative of a veteran , must be pursuing a degree, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
How to apply: Print application out below, or visit the guidance office to pick one up. Once it is fully completed please return it to the guidance office.
Veterans Coalition Scholarship
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 6
Due: 4/1/25
Description: Offers two scholarships of $250.00 each for graduating students who will be attending a college/university or a technical school.
How to apply: Visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is fully completed please return it to the guidance office.
Sullivan County Probation Officers Jacob E. Gunther III Memorial Scholarship
Due: 4/8/25
Contact Information: Tonya Martin
Email: Tonya.Martin@sullivanny.us
How to apply: Visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Peter H. Cahalan Scholarship
Due: 4/14/2025
Description: This Fund was created by Peter’s family and friends to honor his memory and celebrate his life. Peter was an avid sportsman since childhood. His commitment as a banker and community volunteer to the residents of Sullivan County and his hometown of Monticello was remarkable!
Eligibility:
- This scholarship is open to graduating seniors in Sullivan County Schools (Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, Livingston Manor, Monticello, Roscoe, Sullivan West, Tri- Valley)
- Student must plan on attending a two or four year college/university.
- Must have an average of 85 or higher
- Must have an interest in the finance or sports fields of study
- Must demonstrate their commitment to their community
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Albert M Pavese Jr Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Open to graduating high school seniors from Westchester, Orange, and Sullivan Counties, with preference given to applicants who are graduating from the Yonkers City School District.
- Must be pursuing a degree in Science
- Has a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Participates in community service activities
- Must provide a 250‐word essay describing how science and community service have played a role in your life and what your plans are for the future.
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Daniel Thalmann Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Student must be a graduating senior from a Sullivan County high school who is
pursuing further education or training in a trade. - Two letters of recommendation are required.
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Devin Michael Housman Memorial Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Must have special education classifications (IEPs)
- 300-word essay answering the question: “How do you plan to use your artistic abilities to change the world for the better?”
- Submit three samples of artwork identifying the medium used. Preference will be given to work done free hand without the aid of a computer
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Dr. Nathan L Rosenblum Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Preference given to students pursuing Spiritual Studies (of mystical, metaphysical, esoteric, occult character). If there are no applicants that meet this, students studying Humanities will be considered.
- Scholarship opportunity is open to graduating seniors from all Orange and
Sullivan County schools.
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Earle and Elizabeth Wilde Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Candidate must be a resident of Sullivan County and a graduating high school senior attending a Sullivan County high school.
- Preference will be given to a graduating senior whose family is actively engaged in agriculture.
- Consideration will be given to the graduating senior who was engaged in FFA, 4-H or other youth program.
- An essay of no less than 500 words is required of the applicant, stating financial need, goals, background, grades, extra-curricular activities and community service.
- One letter of recommendation.
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
John & Deb Rath Health Services Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Open to all graduating seniors from New York or New Jersey who are pursuing a career in nursing or one of the following allied healthcare fields: Audiology &
Speech Pathology, Behavioral Science, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, or Social Work. - Applicants must participate in community service.
- A 300-word essay discussing why you have chosen to pursue a career in healthcare is required.
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Matthew R. Bertholf Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- The Scholarship is open to graduating seniors of Tri-Valley Central School District, who plan to attend college or further their vocational education upon
graduation. - Candidates must be planning to continue their education in the field of trades and applied technology.
- Candidates must write an essay of no greater than two (2) pages, explaining future plans, reason or entering the field of trades and applied technology, and why they believe they deserve this scholarship.
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Nebrasky Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Students must reside in Hudson Valley.
- Short Answer Questions:
Where are you planning on attending school or starting your apprenticeship?
What is your short-term post graduate goal (education/entering work force)?Why did you select this career path?
Do you have any work experience?
Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?
- Personal statement / essay (400-600 words) to address the following, please select one: Describe a life defining event/moment that impacted you or an obstacle/roadblock you have overcome to achieve your goals or a role model who has inspired you.
- Two letters of recommendation; one personal and one Professional/Education
- Mandatory Interview
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Periwinkle Fund for the Arts Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 will be awarded, annually, to a deserving Sullivan County graduating High School Senior who has demonstrated a commitment to continue his/her education in the field of performing arts and/or arts education.
- Applicant has demonstrated passion, commitment and promise in some aspect of the performing arts.
- Applicants must provide a strong letter of recommendation from a High School teacher, drama coach or other pertinent professional.
- Applicants must submit an essay expressing his/her worthiness to receive this award.
- Applicants must have plans to further his/ her education in some aspect of the performing arts (i.e. performing, writing, composing, design, direction, business, marketing, teaching, or education.)
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
Roy D. Parker Scholarship
Due Date: 4/14/2025
Eligibility:
- Be an Orange County or Sullivan County resident, enrolled in or planning to enroll in SUNY Orange, Mount St. Mary College, or Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine- Middletown, NY.
- Must be matriculated in a degree or certificate program and be enrolled as a full-time student, minimum of 12 credits per semester.
Contact Information: Lisa Mitchell
Email: lisa@cfosny.org
How to apply: Go to https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny or visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is complete please bring it back to the guidance office
May
Claryville Fire Department Scholarship
Due: 5/1/25
Description: Applicant must reside in Claryville Fire District or be a member of the Claryville Volunteer Fire Department (either active or associate) or a child or grandchild of a member from the Claryville Volunteer Fire Department
How to apply: Visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is fully completed please return it to the guidance office.
Sullivan County Trail Association Scholarship
Due: 5/1/25
Description: To quality, the applicant must be a senior in a Sullivan County High School or whose parents/guardians are members in good standing of the Sullivan County Trail Association and who plans on a majoring in an environmental field such as: forestry preservation, wildlife management, environmental biology, soil & water conservation, etc.
How to apply: Visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is fully completed please return it to the guidance office.
Tri-Valley Lions Club Service Award
Due: 5/2/25
Description: Service award to recognize outstanding service to school and community. Application form required.
How to apply: You need a letter outlining the reasons for consideration and accompanied by a detailed list of accomplishments and expectations to the Tri-Valley Lions Club Awards Committee by returning it to your School Guidance Counselor no later than May 2, 2024. Documents MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED LEGIBLY and signed by the student’s guidance counselor as to the authenticity of content. A minimum of two letters of recommendation from members of the school district, community acquaintances, employers, etc. are required. Must include copies of community service/volunteerism forms as well. Print out a copy of the application or go into the guidance office to get one.
Frost Valley YMCA Scholarship
Due: 5/23/25
Description: Frost Valley YMCA is offering scholarship awards, totaling up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to eligible, graduating seniors from the Tri-Valley Central School District.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating students, in good academic standing, who are planning to pursue a post-secondary course of study, at a two or four year college or technical school and
- Past or current participants, employees or volunteers of a Frost Valley YMCA program, including: Summer Day Camp.
How to apply: Visit the guidance office to pick up an application. Once it is fully completed please return it to the guidance office.