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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.

  • Daughters of American Revolution – Plan to attend accredited college or university, academic excellence, commitment to field of study and/or financial need.
    • Deadline: 1/31/25
  • “Be Bold” $25,000 No Essay Scholarship
    • Deadline: 2/1/25
  • Elks National “Legacy” Scholarships – $4,000 – Child/stepchild or grandchild of a living member of Elks who joined Elks before April 1, 2021. If parent & grandparent are both members, applicants to apply directly to the Lodge.
    • Deadline: 2/3/25
  • Direct Textbook Essay Scholarship – “What gets you through tough times”
    • Deadline: 2/6/25
  • Military Children’s Scholars Program
    • Deadline: 2/12/25
  • Children of Warriors National Presidents Scholarship – 15 awards of $5,000 – Direct descendent of veteran who served in U.S. Armed Forces. Membership in American Legion is not required.
    • Deadline: 3/1/25
  • Horatio Alger Association Scholarships – 600+ scholarships, up to $25,000 each.
    • Deadline: 3/1/25
  • Marine Corps Scholarship – Must be ahild or stepchild of active duty, reserve or Veteran U.S. Marine. Minimum GPA 2.0 (73 – 76) pursuing postsecondary education. Scholarships available for CTE. Eligibility requirements at www.mcsf.org/eligibility.
  • Create-A-Greeting-Card – Submit original photo, artwork, or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card.
    • Deadline: 3/3/25
  • RENY North Central Zone Retired Teachers of NNY Scholarship – HS senior accepted into a college program starting fall of 2025 and pursuing a career in the teaching profession. 2 – $1000 scholarships.
    • Deadline: 3/15/25
  • Dekin Educational Trust – $2,000 scholarship – Must be a resident of Lewis County, enrolled full-time study, and pursuing your education at an accredited college or university with an academic plan leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Nursing. Written request for a scholarship application must be received by Mr. Dekin at:
    c/o Dekin Educational Trust
    4525 Quadrel St.
    Las Vegas, NV 89129
    • Deadline: 3/15/25
  • Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Memorial FASNY Scholarship – 25 awards of $1,500 – Member in good standing with FASNY or have a parent/legal guardian who is a member. Attend HS and enrolled in accredited 2- or 4-year College or technical post-secondary school. Serve as a current Junior firefighter, Explorer Scout or RAM with fire dept; vol. firefighter or volunteer EMS. Commitment to both volunteer emergency services and community.
    • Deadline: 3/15/25
  • Navy League Foundation Scholarship – $10,000 – 11 awards. Child or grandchild of a member of the sea services (U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Merchant Marine) enrolling in college.
    • Deadline: 3/15/25
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Big Sun Athletics Scholarship – $500 – Short essay.
    • Deadline: 6/19/25

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Other Scholarship Opportunities

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