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Scholarship Resources

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The Guidance Office provides students with information about scholarships every school year. Seniors and other students can find out more information by visiting the Guidance Office or viewing our online Scholarship Resources.

Questions & Answers

How do I know which scholarship applications are currently available?

  • Check the scholarship lists posted in the following places: Guidance Office, HCS website and on the Guidance Office “senior” bulletin board in the main hall.
  • Listen to daily announcements.
  • Stop by the Guidance Office to look through the scholarship files (located under the sign-in table, below the dry-erase board).
  • By providing your e-mail address to the Guidance Office you can be e-mailed the current list periodically.

How will the guidance office help with scholarship applications?

  • Scholarship applications can be obtained on the HCS website and paper copies will be available in the Guidance Office. Students should fill them out and send them out on their own.
    • Certain scholarships should be returned to the Guidance Office when completed. For these scholarships, “RETURN TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE” will be specifically indicated in the directions or on the application.
  • Guidance Counselor Kate Fenlong will answer any questions a student may have about a scholarship application, review the application and/or essay and write a letter of recommendation, if requested.
  • The Guidance Office will provide transcripts upon request. The Transcript Request Form is available online. Copies are also available in the Guidance Office. Please allow three business days for processing.

What are student responsibilities

  • Obtain letters of recommendation from teachers (sealed recommendations are more “official”). The Letter of Recommendation Request Form is available online. Copies are also available in the Guidance Office.
  • Request transcripts using the Transcript Request Form (sealed transcripts are official and should not be opened by a student; simply include the sealed transcript with other application materials).
  • Write essays (high school English teachers or Guidance Counselor Kate Fenlong will be glad to review student scholarship essays).
  • Compile required information for each scholarship application.
  • Send out scholarships by the deadline date (unless it specifically states to return to the Guidance Office).

The deadline dates for scholarships vary slightly from year to year. The deadline dates listed will give you a rough idea when scholarships will be due. We will not know the actual deadline dates until we receive the new scholarship applications.

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Current Scholarships

View the comprehensive 2024-25 Scholarship List.

  • Norbert Gazin Scholarship – Applicant must have been born in Lewis County or have parents who resided in Lewis County at the time of birth; must be a resident of Lewis County for at least five years prior to application; no felony convictions. All may apply but preference (more money) will be given to Agriculture, Engineering and Forestry majors.
    • Deadline: 3/21/25
  • Capt’n Bush Memorial Scholarship – Must be a resident of Lewis County and enrolled in a minimum of a two-year program. General scholarship: top 15% of class. Health-related scholarship: top 50% of class. $1,000 (each school). Applications available in the Guidance Office.
    • Deadline: 3/21/25
  • North Co. Goes Green Irish Festival Scholarships – Five $2,000 scholarships for students pursuing a college degree (one for a student going into the education field). In addition, a Career & Technical Education Scholarship is available for a student attending a technical program – $2,000. Apply through the Northern New York Community Foundation (NNYCF).
    • Deadline: 3/31/25
  • College Raptor– College search tool for many scholarships with various deadline dates.
    • Deadline: 3/31/25
  • SLC Trappers Association – College-bound senior pursuing a degree in the natural resource management curriculum. Applications available in the Guidance Office.
    • Deadline: 3/31/25
  • Department of New York Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Scholarship – $500 scholarship for those who are part of the upper 1/10 of their class.
    • Deadline: 3/31/25
  • “No Sweat” Scholarship – $2,500
    • Deadline: 3/31/25
  • Kezian Science Scholarship – Students seek a bachelor’s degree in the field of science.
    • Deadline: 3/31/25
  • Lewis Co. General Hospital Auxiliary “2025 Molly Pitcher Lewis Memorial Award”– Open to students pursuing a career in any healthcare field; for example, LPN, RN, lab tech, MD, physical therapist, etc. would qualify for this award. All application materials to be sent to:  Pam Truax, 7581 Church St., Lowville, NY 13367. All application materials to be sent to:  Pam Truax, 7581 Church St., Lowville, NY 13367.
    • Deadline: 4/1/25
  • Priority Wellness “Emerging Hero” Scholarship – 3 awards of $500 – HS senior with aspiration of becoming an emergency medical tech., law enforcement officer, firefighter, 9-1-1 dispatcher or corrections officer. Financial need & good attitude with others. Essay-based. Submit application to scholarships@pwcnny.org.
    • Deadline: 4/1/25
  • NNY Volunteer Firemen’s Association Scholarship – Requirements: 250-300 word essay, community service, letter from fire chief verifying membership of sponsor, letter of recommendation from teacher or principal.
    • Deadline: 4/1/25
  • New York Farm Bureau (NYFB) Scholarship – Graduating high school senior continuing education in agricultural industry through college or advanced training in the skilled trades and live or work on a farm. Farm Bureau membership required.
    • Deadline: 4/1/25
  • CPCU Society Scholarship – Open to all senior high school students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 as a full-time student. $3,000 scholarship.
    • Deadline: 4/1/25
  • Empire State Potato Growers – Pursuing college studies benefiting the agriculture industry. $500 per year up to four years.
    • Deadline: 4/1/25
  • Helen S. Randles/Society of United Helpers Healthcare Scholarship – 3 awards of $1,000 – Professions considered: Nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, dietitians, clinical psychology, nurse practitioner & physician asst.
    • Deadline: 4/4/25
  • Goldenaires Music Maker Award 2025 – The award recognizes well rounded students who are vocal or instrumental musicians who have participated in vocal or instrumental music activities and who show a dedication to making music for their school and community.
    • Deadline: 4/15/25
  •  Roger Favro/Bob Camp Memorial Scholarships – St. Lawrence County Magistrates Association – 2 – $500 Scholarships. Students must be pursuing a degree in a law-related program.
    • Deadline: 4/15/25
  • Lewis Co. CSEA Local #825 Scholarship – Applicant must be child or dependent of CSEA Local #825 (work for Lewis County Health Services, Lewis County Public Health, County Highway, Department of Social Services, the Courthouse, Solid Waste, Lowville Village Department of Public Works, Lowville Academy (nonteaching staff), or the Sheriff’s Department).
    • Deadline: 4/15/25
  • Jefferson-Can Community Scholars – Jefferson and Lewis County seniors – Top 15% of your class. Scholarship of at least $1,200 for first year student at JCC.
    • Deadline: 4/15/25
  • Army Scholarship Foundation Scholarships – 5 awards of $1,000 – Child of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard, U.S. Army members in good standing.
    • Deadline: 4/15/25
  • Helen Ann Horvath Nursing Scholarship – $500 – Given annually in memory of Helen Ann Horvath, a graduate of Holy Family High School, Massena, NY, and St. Joseph’s Nursing School in Elmira, NY. It is given to a graduating senior, male or female, residing in St. Lawrence County, who is pursuing training in the field of nursing.
    • Deadline: 4/30/25
  • Zonta Club of Canton’s Members’ Memorial Scholarship – $600
    • Deadline: 4/30/25
  • Putnam-Pitts Scholarship – $600 – Awarded every spring to a deserving graduating senior with a distinguished academic record.
    • Deadline: 4/30/25
  • SeaComm Shirley J. Eagles Memorial Scholarship – 10 $1,000 scholarships – College-bound senior with a GPA of 85 or above, member or parent/guardian a member of SeaComm Federal Credit union.
    • Deadline: 5/1/25
  • Epilepsy Foundation Scholarship – Four scholarships ranging $500 – $1,000 – Student must have doctor’s statement regarding epilepsy diagnosis – short essay.
    • Deadline: 5/9/25
  • Austin (Nursing & Allied Medical Field) Scholarship – Applications available in the Guidance Office.
    • Deadline: 5/23/25
  • Brittany Marie Walroth Memorial Scholarship – $500 – Student who has applied for or has been accepted at any college or university.
    • Deadline: 6/1/25
  • Seacomm Summer Grant – Five grants up to $500 each – This program is for eligible students who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs and starting their own business.
    • Deadline: 6/2/25
  • Abbott & Fenner Scholarships – $1,000 – Essay-based.
    • Deadline: 6/10/25
  • Big Sun Athletics Scholarship – $500 – Short essay.
    • Deadline: 6/19/25
  • AES Engineering Scholarship – Essay-based.
    • Deadline: 10/8/25

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Other Scholarship Opportunities

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