Scholarships
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The following list includes a small number of scholarships available and is only intended to give an idea of what is available locally and via the Internet. Refer to our financial aid page for more links to scholarship searches. Scholarships are for college-bound high school seniors unless otherwise specified.
Please take note of the deadline since it may be last years deadline. Deadlines are updated as current applications are received.
AES Engineering Scholarship
Based on an essay on a specific topic. Applicants do not need to major in engineering to qualify.Apply online at:
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Amount: $500
Deadline: October 08, 2026
VFW-Voice of Democracy Patriotic audio essay competition
Open to students in grades 9-12 enrolled in public, private, or parochial high school or home school study program. See application for complete details.Application: VFW-Voice of Democracy scholarship_0001.pdfAmount: $35,000
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Elks Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest
Open to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applicants do not need to be related to an Elks member. Winners are outstanding students, at or near the top of their class, and are active in their schools and communities. Applicants are judged on leadership, service, academic performance, and financial need. Awards range from $4,000 to $30,000 over four years. The application form must be completed online by November 12, 2026. Please select Gouverneur Elks Lodge #2035 as the sponsoring Lodge.Apply online at:
http://enf.elks.org/MVS Amount: $4000-$30,000 over four years
Deadline: November 12, 2026
Lamber-Goodnow Scholarships
Eligible students must be innovative and highly creative high school or college students. Essay submission is required.Apply online at:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12176/lamber-goodnow-scholarships Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 01, 2026
NYS Elks Association Vocational Scholarship
Available to individuals who plan to attend a trade or vocational program to pursue a certificate or credential. The scholarship is available to graduating high school students or individuals who are within four years of earning their HS diploma or GED. Applicants must be a child or stepchild of a NYS Elk in good standing, a resident of NY, and a US citizen. Applications must be submitted to the secretary of the parents' lodge.Application: Elks Vocational application_0001.pdfAmount: $500.00
Deadline: December 15, 2026
NY Elks Association Scholarships
Available to children/step-children of NYS Elks members in good standing. Applications must be filed with the Secretary of the sponsoring Lodge. High School seniors who want to apply need to apply for the MVS scholarship, print it, and complete and print the NYS HS Senior cover page that is available on the NYS Elks Association website at https://bit.ly/4fXYZWC.Apply online at:
http://enf.elks.org/MVS Amount: $1000
Deadline: December 15, 2026
Thiel Fellowship
Student who is interested in building new things. Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011. The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program that offers 20-30 fellowships in the value of $100,000 over a two year period.Apply online at:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14065/thiel_fellowship_scholarship.php Amount: $100,000
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Elks Emergency Educational Grant
This grant provides undergraduate college financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks in the form of renewable, one-year grants of up to $5,000 as long as a student meets all other eligibility requirements. The Elk parent or step-parent must have been a member in good standing for at least one year before they became totally disabled and must continue to be an Elk in good standing when the application for assistance is made. The student must be under 24 years old, unmarried and a full-time undergraduate student. For questions about this scholarship, please contact the NYS Emergency Grants Chairperson, Colleen Quackenbush (nursecq@hotmail.com).Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Jackie Robinson Scholarship
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must: be a graduating, minority high school senior, be a United States citizen, present evidence of financial need, demonstrate a record of academic excellence, demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service, submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year*Apply online at:
https://jackierobinson.org/apply/ Amount: up to $30,000 over four years
Deadline: January 14, 2027
Washington Crossing Foundation
Seniors planning careers in government service are eligible for these awards.Apply online at:
https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship Amount: $500 - $5,000
Deadline: January 15, 2027
Union Plus
Renewable for up to four years. For children, spouses, or dependent grandchildren of union members.Apply online at:
https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/money/union-plus-scholarships Amount: $500-$4,000
Deadline: January 31, 2027
Elks Legacy Award Scholarship
The applicant must be a high school senior who is the child/step-child, grandchild/step-grandchild, or legal ward of a living, dues paying Elk in good standing.Apply online at:
http://enf.elks.org/leg Amount: $4,000 over four years
Deadline: February 01, 2027
Gouverneur Elks Lodge Scholarship
The applicant must be a child/step-child, grandchild/step-grandchild or legal dependent of a current lodge member in good standing and be enrolled in an accredited college or trade school or have been accepted at an accredited college or trade school and provide proof of the same to the Lodge. Please contact Jimmy Jackson, Secretary~Past Exalted Ruler at (315) 287-1630 or email at lodge2035@centralny.twcbc.comAmount: $500
Deadline: March 01, 2027
Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
Award $2,500 to one student twice each year.Apply online at:
https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 02, 2027
FASNY (Firemen's Association of the State of New York)
Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Scholarships will be awarded to active FASNY members (or a parent member in good standing). Applicants must be a volunteer firefighter, a volunteer with an EMS agency, a current junior firefighter, Explorer Scout, or RAM.Apply online at:
https://fasny.com/awards/gerard-j-buckenmeyer-fasny-volunteer-scholarship/ Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 15, 2027
Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
Scholarship Applicants must attend an accredited automotive technical program.Apply online at:
http://www.automotivescholarships.com/ Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2027
VFW Auxiliary National 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
Open to students in grades 9-12. See application for complete details.Application: VFW Auxiliary national 3-Dimensional patriotic art contest_0001.pdfAmount: $500-$2500
Deadline: March 31, 2027
VFW Auxiliary National Scholarship Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
For students in grades 9-12. See application for complete details.Application: VFW Auxiliary National scholarship young american creative patriotic art contest_0001.pdfAmount: $500-$15000
Deadline: March 31, 2027
Kezian Science Scholarship
Student must be attending college in the fall 2025 and planning to pursue course of study in the science field.Apply online at:
https://www.drkezian.com/science-scholarship/ Amount: $1,200
Deadline: March 31, 2027
Big Sun Athletics
This award is for a senior athlete and is based on an essay.Apply online at:
http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ Amount: $500
Deadline: June 19, 2027
Air Force Academy Scholarships
The United States Air Force Academy, located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a military academy for officer candidates for the United States Air Force. An Academy education is valued at more than $416,000, yet there is no cost to cadets. What is required in return is a commitment to serve as an officer in the Air Force. The length of commitment depends on your career path and other, such as graduate or medical school, that may extend it. Applying to the United States Air Force Academy is considerably more involved than applying to a typical college or university. For more information visit: https://www.academyadmissions.com/.Elks Emergency Grants
These grants are for any student who will attend college or is currently attending college that has a disabled parent that is a member of the Elks. This grant is also available for a student whose parents was n Elk at the time of death. This grant, for up to $4,000 a year, is NOT an academic scholarship and can be renewed each year of college attendance. Deadline: on-going.The Excelsior Scholarship
Student must be a resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term and have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less. See scholarship link for additional requirements and deadline information.Apply online at: NYS Excelsior Scholarship Information
Amount: up to $5,500
Deadline: Each July
Firemen's Association HELP Tuition Reimbursement Program
Firemen's Association of the State of New York Higher Education Learning Plan is a tuition reimbursement program for students attending community colleges up to 80 credit hours. Courses in any area can be taken. Student volunteers are eligible to have up to 100% of their tuition paid to them in exchange for fulfilling specific requirements with a volunteer fire department. This incentive is being offered to help address a shortage of members with New York Volunteer Fire Departments. For more information on how to take advantage of this exciting opportunity go to https://fasny.com/resources/fasny-help-tuition-reimbursement-program/.HESC Grants, Scholarships, and Loan Program
https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid.htmlNorthern New York Community Foundation
A variety of scholarships offered to St. Lawrence County students. Check out the list of their scholarships at https://www.nnycf.org/scholarships/applications/NNYCF would prefer that you fill out applications online. The NNYCF STEM scholarship deadline is now June 1.
ROTC
With high costs of attending college, more and more students are considering Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs to help pay for college. ROTC is a college program offered at over 1,700 colleges and universities across the United States. ROTC prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. military. In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, cadets commit to serve in the military after graduation. As detailed below, each service branch has its own take on ROTC and ROTC scholarships. The Coast Guard does not have ROTC program.Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
Navy ROTC
Marine Corp ROTC
Clarkson Army ROTC
For more information contact Scott Toth, Enrollment Office, Clarkson University Army ROTC at stoh@clarkson.edu or call (315) 265-2180.
Clarkson Air Force ROTC
For more information contact Scott Toth, Enrollment Office, Clarkson University Army ROTC at rkittle@clarkson.edu or call 315-268-7989.
St. Lawrence University - Fort Drum Scholarship: This award is to honor Fort Drum military dependents or soldiers finishing their tour of duty by facilitating their obtaining college degrees at St. Lawrence University. This scholarship will meet all financial need that exceeds he total amount of other awards received by qualified students.
STEM Initiative Scholarship
Interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics major in college and in the top 10% of your class. Check out this great scholarship!STEM Incentive Program