| 5/10/2024 | Bill Shene Memorial Scholarship Fund - Monaghan Medical Corporation | $1,500
$3000 | Be a graduating senior from Plattsburgh High School who is continuing into a post secondary institution (fulltime) in one of the following fields – Science, Teaching, or HealthCare.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE 2 DIFFERENT APPLICATION FORMS BASED ON YOUR GPA. | Science, Teaching or HealthCare | GPA 90%+ – $3,000
Application 
GPA 80-89% – $1,500
Application |
| 5/3/2024 | Champlain Valley Council of Retirees - Jane Boswell Memorial Scholarship | 2 @ $500 | Senior planning to pursue a degree in Education. | Education | Application |
| 5/8/2024 | Warren and Daniel Hamilton Scholarship | one-time $2500 | Must be a resident of Clinton County, accepted at an accredited U.S. post-high school institution, and in need of financial support. | | Flyer
Selection Criteria
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| 5/1/2024 | Dr. Karl and Ruth Kramer - Northern Zone - Retired Educators of New York. | $500 | To be eligible, the student must be a high school senior accepted at a post-secondary institution and pursuing a career in the education field. | Education | Application |
| 5/24/2024 | PHS Booster Club Award | Amount varies | Senior athlete with high academic standing who plans to pursue higher education and shows leadership skills and pride in his/her school. | | Application |
| 5/15/2023 | Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 2390 Scholarship | 2 @ $500 | All seniors that have a parent or guardian who is a member of the Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 2390 are eligible to apply | | Application |
| N/A | Clinton County Board of Realtors Scholarship | $1,000 | Scholarships for a Graduating Seniors in Clinton County planning to attend college or a technical school.
*Suspended for now! | | Flyer
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| 5/3/2024 | SeaComm Shirley J. Eagles Scholarships | 10 @ 500 | You must be a college bound student with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 85 or above.
You must be seeking enrollment as a full time student at an accredited college/university within six months of the scholarship award presentation. You must, if selected to receive scholarship money, provide SeaComm with proof of enrollment at the college/university named on your application. Such proof would be a course schedule, receipt from the registrar’s office, etc.
You must, while a student of your selected college, maintain status as a full-time student for a period of at least two semesters after receipt of your scholarship and must maintain passing grades as designated by your college. Failure to accomplish these may result in the forfeiture of your award. | | seacomm.org/scholarship.html  |
| 5/17/2024 | Gary J Butler Memorial Scholarship | Annually - $500 | Must have played 4 years of football or baseball, attend college, be in good academic standing, active in school and community activities.
Essay required. | | Flyer
Selection Criteria
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| 2/27/2022 | Live Out Loud | 3 @ $5,000 | College-bound Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender high school seniors who have a strong capacity to “Live Out Loud” and who demonstrate leadership skills at their school and in their community. | | Application |
| 1/5/2024 | Dannemora Federal Credit Union Scholarship |
- 1 to 5 will receive a$2000.00 Scholarship Award.
- 6 to 10 will receive a$1000.00 Scholarship Award.
| Any student in the senior graduating class of a high school, who is a current member or whose parents/guardian is a member of Dannemora Federal Credit Union, may apply. | | Application |
| 5/15/2024 | WoodmenLife Plattsburgh Chapter 1016 Scholarship | Varies | Applicants must be current member of Plattsburgh Chapter 1016 WoodmenLife, in good standing for a minimum of one-year prior. | | Application |
| 5/1/2023 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Commission | $500 | GPA of 75 or higher.
Eligible students must submit the following:
- A completed application form
- A copy of the most current high school transcript
- A typewritten, double-spaced, 500 word essay on one of the topics attached in the letter.
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| 5/31/2022 | Shine On! | $500 | A Woman from Clinton, Essex or Franklin County intending to matriculate to SUNY Plattsburgh
*Application attached is still requirements - please ignore the dates. Applications are due May 31st 2022.* | | Shine On!
Application |
| 4/15/2022 | Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO | 18 @ $1,000 | Parent must be a CSEA union member. | | Application |
| 4/15/2022 | Pearl Carroll Scholarship, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO | $2,500 | Parent must be a CSEA union member - and student must be entering the SUNY system. | | Application |
| 4/15/2022 | Met Life Award, CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME AFL-CIO | $2,500 | Parent must be a CSEA union member | | Application |
| 5/15/2024 | Plattsburgh Kiwanis Breakfast Club Scholarship | $500.00 | Qualified applicants will demonstrate a commitment to community service and a strong plan for personal advancement. | | Application
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| 4/24/2024 | Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union/ Donald DeVirgeles Memorial Scholarship | 2 @ $1,000
8 @ $500 | Must be a high school Senior accepted to a two or four-year college. Must have a GPA of at least 2.7. Essay required.
UPDATE: For 2024, you do not need to submit financial aid package information to application! | | Application |
| 4/15/2022 | The Phil Bernard Honorary Scholarship | $250 | Graduating high school seniors who have participated in the Sweet Exceptions or other workshop sponsored by the Champlain Valley Chorus. | | Application |
| 4/9/2024 | CVPH Health Care Scholarship | $1,000 | Awarded to students pursuing a degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. Essay required. | Nursing / PT / OT | Application |
| 4/26/2024 | AGATI Laborers Local Union #322 | $1,500 per year and is renewable up to 3 years. | Sons, Daughters, and Spouses of Active, Retired, Deceased, and Disabled former Laborers' Union 322, former Laborers' Union 186, or current Laborers Union 1822 members are eligible. | | Website
Please scroll to bottom of page to find scholarship application.
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| 5/2/2023 | Kiwanis - Grace Belden Music Scholarship | $500 | Music Major who is currently a legal resident of Clinton County and must have a high school average of 85 or higher and a record of community service | Music | Application Materials |
| 6/30/2022 | Drive for Excellence | Win a New Car or one of 3 (three) $1000 Scholarships | Students receive (2) two entries for each A and (1) one entry for each B on their report card. Please see website and FAQ for all the rules regarding this scholarship and chance to win a car. | | Application |
| 5/1/2024 | Clinton County Canine Club Fay S. Kolz Memorial Scholarship | up to $1000 | The study of animal science at a two or four year accredited professional school. | Animal Science | Clinton County Canine Club Fay S. Kolz Memorial Scholarship
Application |
| 5/15/2024 | Sara S. Vert Student Aid Fund | Varies | Need based scholarship. Parents' confidential statement in support of application for financial aid for the scholarship must accompany student's letter of application. | | Press Release
Application |
| 5/15/2024 | Harry E. Knight Scholarship | Varies | Need based scholarship - must attend Cornell University. Parent's confidential statement in support of application for financial aid for the scholarship must accompany student's letter of application. | | Press Release
Application |
| Salute to Labor Scholarships | $500 | The following are requirements for an applicant for the scholarships:
1. Resident of Clinton, Essex or Franklin County
2. Accepted at trade school or college
3. Union member or child of parent or guardian who is a union member
4. High School Diploma or GED to be awarded by June 30, 2019
5. Be a registered voter by application due date
CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID. MAY BE BACK FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR. | | Application |
| 5/12/2023 | Dr. Robert & Mary MacDonald Scholarship | $1,500 | Students studying medicine or preparing to study medicine | Medicine | Application |
| 5/15/2023 | Plattsburgh Fire Dept. Local 2421 I.A.F.F. Scholarship | $500 | Preference will be given to dependants of the PCFD Local 2421. If there are not any dependants, student who apply and are seeking education in public service will be given priority based on merit | | Application |
| 5/1/2023 | Plattsburgh Fund for Excellence in Memory of Jennifer L. Welch Scholarship | 2 @ $500 | Senior planning to major in journalism, elementary education, or early childcare. Cumulative grade point average must be at least 85% or higher. | Journalism/ Elementary Education / Childcare | Application |
| 5/15/2024 | Plattsburgh City School District Federal Credit Union - Frank Paro Scholarship | $500 | The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited two or four year college or technical institute for a full year with the intent to complete requirements for a post-secondary program of education. | | Application |
| 5/15/2024 | Plattsburgh Teachers' Association Memorial Scholarship | Amount varies | For Senior students planning to further their studies. | | Application |
| 5/15/2023 | Charles and Julia Harrington Scholarship | Varies | Applicant must plan to attend Cornell, Dartmouth, Williams College, Colgate, Hamilton, St. Lawrence, Clarkson or UVM. | | Application |
| 6/XX/2024 | Sean P. McCullough Scholarship | $1,000 | By nomination only, this award is for a graduating senior who is a member of the track team that demonstrates high academic achievement and strong character. | | |
| 5/1/2024 | Mitchell Kilkeary Memorial Scholarship Award | $1,000 | 4 year combined GPA of 80 or greater - participation in Plattsburgh High School Varsity Soccer or Baseball/Softball and/or at least two year of participation in PHS Drama Club and/or at least two years of participation in the PHS Chorus. | | Application |
| 5/1/2024 | Justin Vasquez Memorial Scholarship | $250 | Awarded to a student with at least an 85% average who has participated in at least 2 years of drama club and/or 2 years of band/chous/jazz. | | Application |
| 5/21/2024 | B. Davis Scholarship | $1,000 | All High School juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post-secondary institution. Essay required. This year's essay topic:
Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual. | | Application |
| 6/18/2022 | Fraternal Order of Police, Northern Adirondack Lodge 999 | 2 @ $250 | Graduating Senior planning to attend school to study Criminal Justice. | Criminal Justice | Application |
| 4/2/2020 | The Agricultural & Industrial Fair of Clinton County Inc | (10) $1,000 scholarships | High School Senior who is active at the Clinton County Fair or 4-H or FFA | | Application |
| 5/1/2024 | Herb and Nan Newlove Humanities Award | $500 | This award is given to a graduating senior who intends to pursue a career within the Humanities discipline, (the Arts, Music, or Literature.) | Arts, Music, or Literature | Application |
| 6/4/2022 | Northern Home & Lifestyle Association - (The Adirondack Builders Association) | 2 @ $500 | These scholarships are open to all dependent students whose parents are a member of NHLA or their parent's place of employment is a member. | | Application
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| 6/7/2024 | Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants | up to $1,000 | The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. | | Application |
| 6/XX/2024 | Brian P. Mehan Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | By nomination only. Senior Boy or Girl, Must Attend 2 or 4 Year College, Must Have Participated in 3 Sports over 4 Years of High School, Must Have a Solid 80-85 Average | | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Barker Memorial Award | Varies | By nomination only, students who have the highest average in foreign language are selected for this award. | Foreign Language | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Frank A. Cooper History Award | Varies | By nomination only, this award will be presented to a student who has at least 85% average in History courses, demonstrates citizenship and patriotism. | History | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Glens Falls National Bank Scholarship for Math | Varies | By nomination only, this award is presented to the senior who has the highest 4 year average in mathematics. | | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Joyce H Mischler Memorial Award | Varies | By nomination only, this award is presented to an outstanding business student who also demonstrates integrity, conscientiousness, and a pleasant personality. | Business | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Carl Sorensen Award for English | Varies | By nomination only, students who have the highest average in English (over the course of 4 years) are selected for this award. | English | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Ray Sames Award | Varies | By nomination only, this is for a student who is planning to attend LeMoyne College | | none |
| 6/XX/2024 | Rogers Memorial Award | Varies | By nomination only, this award will be presented to a senior male who demonstrates high academic standards and has participated in at least 2 sports in HS. | | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Geoff Duquette Scholarship | Varies | By nomination only, this award is for an athlete who has played baseball all four years of high school and also plans to continue participation in baseball after HS. | | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Raymond Holmes Basketball Scholarship | Varies | By nomination only, this award is for one male and one female basketball athlete. | | |
| 6/XX/2024 | Champlain National Bank Scholarship | $500 | By nomination only, awarded by Champlain National Bank to a graduating senior who will be attending college and plans to study finance, economics, business or math. | Finance, Economics, Business or Math | none |
| 7/1/2019 | AFL-CIO “Dreams of Jobs and Freedom” Scholarship | 50 @ $5,000 | Applicants must be dependent children or grandchildren (as defined by IRS regulations) of current or retired members of AFL-CIO unions from the U.S. and its territories. Applicants may also be union members themselves or a spouse of an eligible union member. | | Application |
| 5/1/2024 | AES Engineering | $500 | Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. | | Application |
| 2/5/2024 | Elks National Fountain Legacy Awards | 500 scholarships | Scholarship, leadership and financial need. | | Application
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| 11/13/2023 | Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student | 500 scholarships | Scholarship, leadership and financial need. | | Application |
| 6/1/2020 | CSEA Local 810 | 3 @ $1000 | To be eligible for this Scholarship a student To be eligible for this Scholarship a student must be the dependent (son, daughter, grandchild, step-son, step -daughter, niece, nephew) of the: Association of Clinton County School and Municipal Employees Local 810 CSEA.
To be eligible for this scholarship the student must be accepted in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or an accredited Vocational School Program post-graduation from high school. | | Application |
| 4/19/2024 | Northern New York Builders Exchange | Varies | GPA of 85, College Major must be a Construction Related or have a parent or immediate family member of the NNYBE. | | Application |
| 5/1/2022 | UFirst Federal Credit Union 2020-2021 Statewide Scholarship Program | The amount varies. | Student must be a member in good standing of a participating New York Credit Union. | | Application
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| 5/15/2023 | Joshua E. Gushlaw Scholarship | Varies | Scholarship in memory of Joshua E. Gushlaw. The following criteria will be utilized in the selection of the recipients of these scholarships:
- Plan to major in Criminal Justice
- Activate participation in school and community life/activities
- Combined four year grade point average of 85% or above
- Commitment to attend post secondary training or higher education
- Leadership qualities and concern for others
- Priority given to financial need
| Criminal Justice | Application |
| 5/1/2023 | "76" Scholarship | | Children of a member of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, or Ladies Auxiliary. Students must have been accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college. Trade school students may also apply. Student must show financial need. | | Application |
| 2/20/2024 | Be The 1 To Make A Difference Scholarships | 2 @ $500 | Graduating High School Senior, Non-Traditional Student pursuing college or a trade school, or an individual pursuing employment thru a staffing agency/employment program whose employment requires a specific set of tools, equipment, clothing etc. | | Application |
| 5/15/2024 | Mitch & Jamie Tarr Renaissance Scholarship | 2 @ $500 (one female and one male) for 2024
| The primary Criteria for the award will be as follows:
a. Shall attend a 2 or 4 year college.
b. Four-year academic average of 80 or higher.
c. Must have earned a varsity letter in minimum of 2 sports at PHS.
d. Shall have exhibited good sportsmanship. | | Application |
| 2/05/2024 | NYSPHADA Scholarship | $2500/$1000 | A scholarship for high school seniors living in public or assisted housing at a NYSPHADA member agency. | | Application |
| 4/1/2024 | ARC Foundation Scholarship | $1000 | Be enrolled in a two-year, four-year, master level or adult certificate program in the human services field or has been accepted into such programs for the upcoming year.
3. Two letters of reference (one must be from current supervisor, teacher or counselor)
4. Proof of enrollment and/or acceptance into a human services/clinical or ARC-related certificate program (i.e. transportation, maintenance, business, HR-related) | | Application |
| 2/28/2022 | Bridging the Dream - SallieMae | $10,000 | High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school. | | Application |
| 3/15/2024 | Dottie Harvey Memorial Scholarship | At least three $2,000 scholarships to Clinton County students | The Scholarship Committee considers several criteria, including but not limited to: scholarship, citizenship, personality, leadership, perseverance, resourcefulness, patriotism, general worthiness, financial need, extracurricular activities and awards, and other relevant information.
This scholarship also involves an essay. Please see application for full details. | | Application |
