Helpful College and Finanacial Aid Websites

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will be selecting their next class of Scholars in t he upcoming school year.

Deadline: TBA

www.coca-colascholarships.org

Other scholarships available at web

Saint Bonaventure University Enchanted Mountain Scholarship Program.

Click here to see eligibility and more information

Olean General Hospital

Community Healthcare Traineeship

Applicant Information

Click here to see eligibility

and more information

BBB

Better Business Bureau

Student of Integrity Scholarship Programs

Sponsored by: The law firm of Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP is joining the BBB to sponsor this recognition of a outstanding student who has not only succeeded in academics, but demonstrates community involvement, leadership and ethics.

Deadline
All applications must be postmarked no later than January 2, 2007. Late applications will not be considered.

http://www.upstateny.bbb.org/wnyscholarship07.html

Western New York Safety Conference Annual High School Scholarship Awards

Up to $1000.00 to qualified HS Students

HS Senior attending College Fall Semester 2007

Deadline: March 1st 2007

Click here for more information and the application

Horatio Alger Scholarship Information

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have:

demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
strength of character
financial need
a good academic record
commitment to pursue a college education; and
a desire to contribute to society

Deadline: October 30, 2006

From more information and

application click here: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm

BBB

Better Business Bureau

Sponsored By the Better Business Bureau Serving Upstate NY
And the following member companies:

Choice Employee Benefits
Curtis Lumber
Evans National Bank
Fiandach and Fiandach Attorneys at Law
SSDIESEL Supply
West Herr Auto Group

Deadline
All applications must be postmarked no later than January 2, 2007. Late applications will not be considered

http://www.upstateny.bbb.org/scholarship.html

The Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Interested students need to login on -line at:

www.walmartfoundation.org

Click on the Education link and then

You must use the access code (SWCS)

Deadline: January 12, 2007

for other options also click

www.scholarshipadministrators.net

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Hobart William Smith College

$10,000.00 per year in Scholarships to a Salamanca Graduate

Contact Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Linda Johnson-Davis

Alfred University Scholarship Competition

Click here to see eligibility and more information

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Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship Grant

Scholarships sponsored by Women in Physical Education in New York State

Pat Marvin

(716) 537-8225

pmarvin@holland.wnyric.org

Click here to see eligibility and more information

Western New York Safety Conference Annual High School Scholarship Awards

The Board of Western New York Safety Conference is offering scholarships of up to $1000.00 to qualified high school students.

Click here to see eligibility and more information

www.wnysc.com

Miss Cheerleader of America™
Is A Tuition Scholarship Program
For female High School Cheerleaders
Which Is Made Available To Them For Use At
A Private High School Or At A
Private or Public College, University or Trade School

Click here for more information

or visit the web at:

www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com

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Canisius College Studio Art Scholarships

Numerous $2,000.00 studio art scholarships are available to incoming first-year students

http://www.canisius.edu/finearts

Click here to see eligibility and more information

NEA/NY Scholarship Information

Community College Region

To be awarded only students whose parent(s) are affiliated with NEA/NY

Click here for eligibility

and application form

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Request and application from

AXA Advisors, LLC
325 Essjay Road
Suite 308
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 626-2500
Branch Manager: Louis Nuchereno
Branch Web Site
Our Associates

Click here for eligibility

and application form

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DECA and Partnership Scholarship Awards

More than 50 corporations provide scholarships

through the DECA Scholarship Program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on

guidelines set by the donor and freeing the company from any potential compensation issues.

Click here for more information

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships

There are a variety of scholarships with particular requirements.

Monetary Award: $1000.00

Deadline Date: TBA

Please see the Guidance Department for details and Applications

Elks National Foundation Legacy Award Scholarship

You must be a child or a grandchild of a living Elk Member. It is based on scholarship, leadership and financial need.

Monetary Award: $1000.00

Deadline Date: TBA

Please see the Guidance Department for details and Applications

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Elks National Foundation Legacy Award Scholarship

Based On Scholarship, Leadership, and Financial Need.

Deadline Date: TBA

Please see the Guidance Department for details and Applications

Empire State Potato Growers

Undergraduate studies in Agricultures engineering, Agronomy, Crop and SOil Sciences, Entomology, Food Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agriculture Economics (at a college in New York.)

Monetary Award: $500.00

Deadline Date: Please see the Guidance Department for details and Applications

Educational Communication Scholarship Foundation

Students must take the SAT or ACT to be eligible.

Deadline Date: TBA

Please see the Guidance Department for details and Applications

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NY Water Environment Association Inc.

Student must be taking environmental related studies in college

Monetary Award: $1500.00

Deadline Date: Please see the Guidance Department for details and Applications

The Austin Snyder Scholarship

The award of this scholarship will be based solely on financial need plus preference points for county of residency, 4-H membership, and applicants entering Cornell as a freshman, as indicated on the scholarship “Standards and Procedures”.

Monetary Award: $5,000.00

Deadline Date: TBA

Click here for more information and application

NY Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

DeadlineDates: TBA

See Guidance for Details

Click Here for Application

& Part II

Essay information Here

USA Today Scholarship

Deadline Date:TBA

Click Here for Details and Essay Information

Mercedes-Benz First in the Family Scholarship

Monetary Award: $10,000

Deadline: TBA

For the E-application go to

www.mbusa.com/about/philanthropy/drive-your-future.do

Scholarship of Excellence Program

from the 100 Club of Buffalo

Monetary Award: $2,500

Deadline: TBA

For the Children of Law Enforcement or fire/EMS Personnel

Click here for details

or PDF File

Young Woman in Public Affairs Zonta International Program

Monetary Award: $500-$1000

Deadline: various dates please check website.

Download application on

www.zonta.org/ywpa

Scholarship of Woman with Polish Decent

Applications are available by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Professional and Business Women of Polonia Scholarship Program

c/o Rita Brown

15 Calla Way

Cheektowaga, NY 14225

SAMMY 2006 Award Program

The Purpose is to recognize outstanding athletes n grade 12 from High Schools throughout the Contagious US.

Applications and more information on line at:

www.whymilk.com

Deadline:TBA

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Eighth District Federated Garden Clubs of New York

Scholarships are available for students wishing to study in the following fields:

Horticulture, Floriculture, Environmental Studies and Related Fields.

For Applications, Please contact:

Norma at 716 688-6691

Application deadline

Deadline: TBA

OGH Ellen Murphy Forness Traineeship

Designed to help promote the awareness of national nursing shortage and all to promote the profession of nursing.

Monetary Reward: Provides $20.000 for over 4 years.

For more information:

Send letters of interest to:

Karen Fohl, President

Olean General Hospital Foundation

515 Main Street, Olean New York 14760

or telephone (716) 375-7444

Candidates must have grades that place them in the top half of their class and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA throughout the 4 -year program. For students enrolled in BSN Nursing Program. Employment obligation at Olean General for a period of 2 years required by the "Growing Our Own " Tuition Program.

Young Woman in Public Affairs Zonta International Program

Monetary Award: $500-$1000

Deadline: various dates please check website.

Download application on

www.zonta.org/ywpa

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New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and NYS Showpeoples Association

Purpose: to provide financial assistance to those high school and college students who intend to pursue or who are pursuing higher education in agriculture or an agriculture-related filed.

Monetary Award: (5) $1000

Deadline: TBA

See guidance for For more information and and application

Harrington Sanberg Architecture & engineering, P.C. Scholarship Program

Monetary Award: $500 for architecture

$500.00 for Engineering

Deadline: TBA

Form more information please contact

Kenneth B. Brentley

716 483-3153

or email at kbb@harringtonsandberg.com

Zone 14 -Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany County Nurses

A $200.00 scholarship to students from Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany Counties who are entering a school of nursing: associate Degree, Diploma, or a a Baccalaureate Program

Monetary Award: $200.00

Deadline:TBA

For more information please contact Guidance for application. Applicant needs to also send transcripts (see guidance)

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The Frank Hyde Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is a cash awards for $1000.00 presented annually be the Post Journal to a sports participant memory of Frank Hyde, who was sports editor from 1945-1979

For Applications, Please contact: The guidance office or click here to print off form.

Application submission deadline is

From more information click here.

Cattaraugus County Sheriff Employees

Benevolent Association

2006 Scholarship Program

Click here for the application

Monetary Award: $500.00

Deadline: TBA

Available to any high school senior who is planning on entering the criminal justice or police science filed. It does not apply to students entering in the legal profession. You must also be a resident of Cattaraugus County.

From More information Contact:

Joseph C Grube, President

Catt. Country Sheriff Employee's Benevolent Association

301 Court Street

Little Valley, NY 14755

American Legion Scholarship

Application

*2 Awards

Monetary Award: $500.00

Deadline: TBA

See Guidance for Application

The American Legion Scholarship is for a graduate who has a family member associated with the American Legion.

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Ellen Murphy Forness Nursing Traineeship Scholarship

Local high school students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Nursing are encouraged to apply for this annual Traineeship by contacting Olean General Hospital’s Education Department at 375-6156. Applicants may also download an application on the hospitals web site at www.ogh.org (Education/Growing Our Own).

Helen MaCauley, Foundation Coordinator

Olean General Hospital

515 Main St., Olean, NY 14760

Phone: (716) 375-7445 Fax: (716) 375-6380

Kathi Ward Foundation for Nursing Inc. Scholarship

Deadline: TBA

Monetary Reward: 4 -$500.00 scholarships from Allegany-Limestone, Archbishop Walsh, Catt/Little Valley, Ellicottville, Franklinville, Hinsdale, Olean High School, Portville, & Salamanca High School.

The Recipient will be enrolling in a Post -secondary school majoring in:

Registered Professional nursing or licensed practical nursing.

SEE GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATION

Payment will be made upon presentation of the transcripts of grades s for the first semester of study showing an average grade of "C" or better. Mail the transcripts in the to:

Kathi Ward Foundation Office

1225 West State Street

Olean, NY 14760

The Kyle Stephen Scott Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: TBA

Monetary Award: $500.00 to at least one student/year

The criteria for selection will be based on the 6 traits that best exemplify the life and spirit of Kyle. They are: character, compassion, sincerity, community service, drive for academic success and athletic participation. Additional consideration will be made for the student who may have the greatest financial need.

Interested students should forward a letter outlining why they feel they exemplify the qualities outlined above.

Applicants should attach a letter of reference from a member of the faculty that has had the applicant in class.

A representative of the Scott family with the cooperation of the HS Principal and Guidance Dept. will make the selection of the award recipient.

Hibernians Annual Scholarship Fund Award

Monetary Award: Two(2) Awards of $1000.00 each and an engraved plague shall be given to qualified High School graduates of the Class of 2006.

Cash used for education expenses

Requirements:

Must be Irish by ancestry or by birth
Must graduate from a Cattaraugus County high school at the conclusion of 2005-2006 school year
Must be accepted by a duly accredited institution of higher learning
Must exemplify Roman Catholic Values.

See Guidance for Application

Send to:

AOH

Attn: Scholarship Committee

PO box 37

Olean, NY 14760

Deadline:

JCC Technology Scholarship

National Science Foundation Twenty-First Century Technology Scholarship at Jamestown

Monetary Award: 3,325 Per year

Students in JCC's Mathematics, engineering Science, digital/computer technology, information technology, computer information systems, and mechanical technology degree programs will be eligible for up to $3325.00 per year in scholarship support

Deadline: Application submitted by August 1 to JCC

Application materials may be accessed at www.sunyjcc.edu

Additional Program information can be obtained by calling -800-388-8557

Salamanca Teach Association Scholarship

Monetary Award: $300.00 per Year for 4 years

Deadline:TBA

This is open to any Salamanca Student that is interested in applying for this scholarship. Student will need to write an essay describing what they have done while in high school. This should include all activities both school related and those outside of school. Also they should include what their future educational plans are such as what they plan on majoring in college as well as where they plan on attending. The students should also explain why they think they would be deserving of this scholarship.

All completed essays should be turned into the guidance office by TBA

James Keenen Memorial Scholarship 2006

The James Keenen Memorial Scholarship is for any senior graduating from Salamanca in June of the current year.

Monetary Award: $100

Deadline: Turn your completed application in to the Guidance office by TBA

Anyone who is interested should complete an essay that tells the committee about themselves. This should include what you have done both in and out of school.

Also include in the essay a discussion of how English has affected you and what influence it has had on you as you have progressed through High School

Mr. Keenen was a very passionate English teacher. Reflecting on how English has affected your life or your years in school is very important.

You also need to explain what you will be doing once you graduate.

Please attach a resume to the essay.

Check often for updates

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Corporations, our Auxiliary and individuals in our Community have generously provided Traineeship which are designed to encourage, reward and assist students in pursuing careers in healthcare with an ultimate goal of providing Olean General Hospital with an excellent and highly skilled workforce.

There are several requirements listed below which must be met. Preference will be given to those residing in the Olean and surrounding communities as well as to present employees of Olean General Hospital who wish to pursue careers in needed areas.

All high school seniors and juniors are encouraged to participate .n the competition for this scholarship. The first-place winner Till be awarded a scholarship of $1,000 for each of the four years It Alfred University provided he or she enters the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and maintains a minimum of 3.0 index each rear. Should the first, second, or third-place winners apply to Alfred University, their application fees will be waived. While >only one scholarship is awarded every year, first, second, and third-place entrants will receive prizes intended to help them begin their college careers. In addition to the scholarship, the first-place winner receives a $50 cash award, which can be used for college textbook purchases. The second and third-place winners receive books, which will be of value to any entering college freshman. These prizes will be awarded regardless of whether the winning students decide to enter Alfred University.

a. Creative writing: 4 poems or a short story or a play, or a mixture of these genres;

2. Partial or incomplete manuscripts (missing la or lb above) will be disqualified.

3. Manuscripts should not exceed 12 pages. 4. They must be typed and double-spaced.

5. The portfolio must include a statement from the student's English teacher certifying the originality of the work.

6. The portfolio must be postmarked before January 27,2006, and should be mailed to the English Division, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, New York 14802.

7. Your name, address, home phone, high school name, guidance counselor, address, and phone number must be included on your entry.

The purpose of this competition is to discover ability and to encourage excellence. Alfred University, therefore, reserves the right not to make an award in any given year.

SENIORS & JUNIORS

The purpose of this competition is to discover ability and encourage excellence.

a. Creative writing: 4 poems or a short story or a play, or a mixture of these genres;

2. Partial or incomplete manuscripts (missing la or 1b above) will be disqualified.

3. Manuscripts should not exceed 12 pages. 4. They must be typed and double-spaced.

5. The portfolio must include a statement from the student's English teacher certifying the originality of the work.

6. The portfolio must be postmarked before January 27,2006, and should be mailed to the English Division, Alfred University, Saxon Drive, Alfred, New York 14802. (607)871-2256.

The purpose of this competition is to discover ability and to encourage excellence. Alfred University, therefore, reserves the right not to make an award in any given year.

The Sam Walton Community Scholarship is available on-line from November 1st to January 20th, 2006. Interested graduating high school seniors need to logon to www.walmartfoundation.org for more information. These students will apply for the Sam Walton Community Scholarship on-line at www.scholarshipadministrators.net. Applicants must use the access code (SWCS) to complete the application process. o paper applications are available. If you need more information, please see guidance.

Woman in Physical Education in New York State offer the Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship to provide financial assistance to selected women students planning to major in Physical Education. This scholarship is a memorial to Dorothea Deitz, an outstanding teacher, supervisor and director of physical education for many years in Schenectady and Long Island.

Award: The 2006 DDMS Scholarships will be grants to three deserving students in the amount of $6500.00, $5500.00, a

Salamanca City Central High School 50 Iroquois Drive Salamanca, NY 14779 (716) 945 2404 ext. 432
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October 18th	Great Lakes Institute of Technology
October 27th	Alfred State College
November 3rd	SUNY Fredonia
November 16th	Jamestown Business College
November 24th	Niagara College
Please check with the guidance department for any updates for the month.

September 26th	Houghton College
October 3rd	Alfred University
October 17th	University of Pittsburg at Bradford
October 21st	Mercyhurst College
October 24th	Allegheny College
October 24th	Keuka College
October 31st	SUNY Cortland
November 7th	Jamestown Community College
November 10th	Niagara University
November 18th	Elmira College
November 22nd	Olean Business Institute
Please check with the guidance department for any updates for the month.