Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

2022-2023 - Stop by the Guidance Suite TODAY!

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships

Department Scholarship
Department District Scholarship
Raymond T Wellington, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Medical Field)
Helen Klimek Student Scholarship
Mary Ann K Murtha Memorial Scholarship
The Cerullo Memorial Scholarship (Sons of The American Legion)

Chen-Del-O Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Due Date: Feb 10, 2023

Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Due Date: December 1, 2023

Annual SFCU Scholarship
Due Date: January 7th, 2023

DCS Educational Fund
Due Date: May 27, 2022

Delaware County Shields
Due Date: May 21, 2022

Betty Nelson Memorial Scholarship
sponsored by the Colchester Chamber of Commerce
Due Date: May 13, 2022

George Sisco Scholarship
Due Date: June 15, 2022
Application (click on the "Home" page)

DVRR Snowmobile Club Scholarship

Due Date: May 1st, 2022

Eligibility: member of the snowmobile club or family member of a member of the snowmobile club

Dr. Eckert Scholarship
Due date: April 29th, 2022.  

Eligibility: Any student living within the Town of Colchester attending college in the fall.

Bridge Run Scholarship
Due Date: May 4, 2022

DCEC Delaware County Electric Cooperative
Youth Tour & Scholarship Program 2022 - 11th Graders
Due Date: February 11, 2022

STEAM Scholarship Program 2022
Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Math
H2M will be awarding multiple $1000 scholarships to students from various school districts. Click Link above for more info!

Firemen's Association of NYS
Scholarships available for volunteer firefighters
Click Link above for more info!
Due Date: March 15, 2022

2022 Ehlermann-Fedderke Scholarship

The annual scholarship provided by The Ehlermann Fedderke Descendants Foundation Trust, for graduating seniors and also former graduates of Delaware County public high schools who will be pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Master’s Degree in education, the physical sciences, engineering or other related technical fields. The late Geraldine M. Stiefel, a graduate of Charlotte Valley Central School, set up a scholarship trust to benefit students of Delaware County. All completed applications must be submitted by Friday, April 15, 2022 for consideration. All aspects of the application will be reviewed by a selection committee and special attention will be given to students who demonstrate:

- Scholastic achievement, evidencing the ability to complete the applicant’s course of study
- Extracurricular activities
- Good character and maturity, reflecting lifetime skills such as teamwork, responsibility, enthusiasm, independence, respect, honesty, integrity and industriousness
- Financial need

Students who intend to major in engineering shall be awarded the James L. Knak Engineering Memorial Scholarship. The awarding of this scholarship at the student’s high school graduation shall include the reading of a biographical sketch of James L. Knak which will be provided at a later date. Students pursuing degrees in education, the physical sciences and other related technical fields will be awarded the Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation Scholarship.

CLICK HERE for Application

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc

In keeping with the mission of the Horatio Alger Association, the scholarship programs provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have significant financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $10,000 to $25,000

This year the focus of their National and State Scholarship Programs to award high school JUNIORS instead of seniors.

Horatio Alger Scholarship - for JUNIORS

Delaware County American Legion Scholarship

The Delaware County American Legion Committee is again offering 4(four) $250.00 college scholarships, based on high school academics, but we are taking a closer look at community and extra-curricular activities. Downsville seniors are invited to apply for these four competitive awards.

See Mrs. Menke in the guidance room for application!

Ask about the $300 6th District Scholarship. This is for any senior who would like to compose a 300 word essay on the Flag of Our Nation and what it means to them. This is a separate scholarship.

Applications due April 1st 2022.

PLEASE STOP TO SEE
MRS. MENKE FOR APPLICATIONS
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL RULES FOR EACH SCHOLARSHIP CATAGORY

Contact Information

Holly Menke
School Counselor
(607) 363-2117
HMenke@DCSEagles.org