The HOBY Seminar will now be held June 6th - June 8th.

 

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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial offers college scholarships of up to $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 per semester) to the children of workers who were permanently disabled or killed on the job and are receiving New York State workers’ compensation benefits. We are hoping that you can help us award scholarships to eligible students by publicizing this information to high school juniors and seniors whose opportunity to attend the college of their choice – or to attend college at all – may depend on this type of scholarship assistance. Students who are currently enrolled in college are also eligible for an award if they meet the scholarship criteria.

 

A flyer with information about the TSFFM and a copy of the application can be found by clicking here or you can go to the website by clicking here.

 

We appreciate anything you can do to distribute this information to individual students or to the student population at large – we welcome applications from any eligible students and are anxious to fulfill our mission by providing them with financial assistance for higher education.

 

Please see this exciting opprotunity Here

The Gates Scholarship Application is Open! Dear Colleague,   The Gates Scholarship needs your help in identifying America’s top minority students who may be eligible for this prestigious award. Please read the following information and forward The Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet to any students in your network who may qualify. Additionally, we encourage you to share this opportunity via social media using the following post: 2024 The Gates Scholarship Social Media Post About The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.   Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and food and housing, and may include additional personal costs.   TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.

Eligibility requirements: A high school senior From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American Pell-eligible A US citizen, national, or permanent resident In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. *For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.   An ideal candidate will also have:  An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class) Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities) Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.) Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Sunday, September 15, 2024, 2:00 PM PT.

Now Open to Any High School Senior in Ulster County!

 

$2,000 1st Place; $1,000 2nd Place; $500 3rd Place

 

(New Paltz, NY) — Ulster County high school seniors planning on putting their college education and eventual career to use towards making our world a better one should apply for The Ulster County 2024 Padraig Julius Tobin Flusser Economic and Social Justice Scholarship. 

 

The scholarship award will be $2000 1st Place; $1000 2nd Place; and $500 3rd Place. The scholarship is intended for Ulster County high school seniors enrolled in college in fall 2024, who are pursuing a career path dedicated to social justice, while actively engaged in peace and economic equity efforts.

 

“The award is a continuation of a New Paltz Village Board scholarship begun in 2021,” said William Wheeler Murray. “It was decided to name the scholarship to honor Padraig Julius Tobin Flusser who strongly believed in the principles of economic and social justice. Initially the scholarship was for New Paltz students but this year we’re opening it up to high school seniors enrolled in Ulster County.”

 

Application deadline: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at noon

Award announcement: Friday, July 26, 2024

 

Please alert students who may be eligible and interested in this opportunity.

 

Financial need and the selection of students from traditionally marginalized populations will be considered in making this award but shall not be the sole determining award factor.

 

Email: flusserscholarship@gmail.com with questions or to apply.

This scholarship is open to all seniors that have been a member of at least two varsity teams during their
time at New Paltz High School. To be considered, applicants must also be students in good standing,
have participated in community service activities, demonstrate a diversity of interests (extracurricular
activities not related to sports) and are committed to furthering their education after high school. One
girl and one boy will be selected as the recipient of a $500.00 scholarship which will be awarded at the
Athletic Association Banquet. Winners will be selected on the basis of an essay, no longer than one and
one-half page. Judges will not know the identity of the essay’s author during the selection process.
Please place your name ONLY on this page. This cover sheet, the sheet with your activities and your essay
must be returned together to the Athletic Office by 5/24/24. Please see application HERE

The Woodcrest Community would like to offer three Awards to deserving high school seniors graduating from the New Paltz Central High School.

The name of the award is the Woodcrest Community Award. The dollar amount for each of the award is $1000.  The criteria for each award is the completion of the accompanying application form and a 150-word essay from the applicant addressing why he or she could use the award.

The applications and essays are due back to me by May 20th.  (If we need to extend the date, just let me know.)  Once you have received the applications and essays, please forward them to me. Please see application Here