Oyster Bay High School April 2018 Scholarship Newsletter INFORMATION ON ACCESSING FINANCIAL AID The information provided below will assist you in obtaining financial aid Some colleges require that students complete financial aid applications before they may qualify for scholarships The main way for students to secure money and qualify for scholarships for college is by applying for financial aid The FSA ID is a secure username and password that you will use to log into the FAFSA You may create your FSA ID any time prior to starting the financial aid application Visit https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm to create your FSA ID If you don't have one by the time you fill out your FAFSA, you will be prompted to apply for one You may apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form at www.fafsa.ed.gov and the New York State TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) form online beginning on October 1st of your senior year New York State (NYS) Residents attending NYS schools will have the option to link directly to the TAP application from the FAFSA submission confirmation page If you exited the FAFSA before selecting this option, you can complete the application after NYS HESC (New York State Higher Education Services Corporation) receives your FAFSA data (three days) HESC will send you an email or postcard notifying you to complete the TAP application online If you did not select the FAFSA link to TAP at the end of the FAFSA application, you may visit the TAP web page at www.hesc.ny.gov SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Please be aware that scholarship scams exist We not recommend that you use your own money for a scholarship program You can find scholarships through: Checking the website of the college/s you hope to attend Visit college websites and look under the Financial Aid/Scholarship section to find scholarship opportunities Use scholarship search engines A list of websites is provided in this bulletin Ask family members to find out if the companies they work for provide scholarships/monetary awards SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES: www.fastweb.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search www.scholarships.com http://scholarshipguidance.com/ www.studentscholarships.org www.HighFiveScholarships.com www.finaid.org http://www.scholarshipmonkey.com/ https://www.raise.me/ : (*Please be mindful of the individual deadlines for each college that participates) SCHOLARSHIPS *Deadline dates given are the DUE dates, so you will need to obtain the application and/or supplemental materials ahead of time If you need a letter of recommendation, transcripts, etc as part of the scholarship application, be sure to allow time for the processing of these materials Scholarship Award Information/ Requirements/Website Deadline 2018 Finding a FACES will provide financial support to students who have been affected by epilepsy and seizure 5/14/18 Cure for Epilepsy Varies disorders For the scholarship application: http://faces.med.nyu.edu/events-programs/collegeScholarship scholarship-program (FACES) 2018 Rosenberg & The purpose of this scholarship is to raise awareness on the issue of impaired driving To be 5/1/18 Gluck Scholarship Varies eligible for this scholarship you need to compose an essay on the effects of drunk/impaired driving Visit: http://www.lilawyer.com/scholarship/ Adventureland’s Eligible applicants must currently attend a school located on Long Island and be in their senior 5/4/18 Helping Hands $1,000 year of high school They must also be entering into their freshman year of college in the fall of Scholarship 2017 as a full-time student and be attending a college or university on Long Island to be considered for this award Visit: http://www.helpinghandsli.org/tony-gentile-memorial-scholarship-fund/ Adventureland’s Eligible applicants must currently attend a school located on Long Island and be in their senior 5/4/18 Sachem Dental TBD year of High School They must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2018 as a Group Scholarship full-time student studying in the fields of biology, chemistry, pre-med/pre-dental, or another associated medical profession Visit: http://www.helpinghandsli.org/tony-gentile-memorial-scholarship-fund/ American Institute The grant program is open to high school seniors living in Nassau or Suffolk counties and will be Must be of Architects Long Varies entering an accredited school or architecture in the Fall of 2018 The following materials are to be received by Island Chapter 4/20/18 submitted in a 8-1/2 x 11 binder: personal data (name, permanent address, telephone number, Scholarship Award email address, & social security number), name of high school, address, telephone number and name of guidance counselor, transcripts of high school records, letters of recommendation from your guidance counselor or instructor, copies of your work in one or both of the following categories: design projects at high school level, artistic projects at high school level, or one page essay (200 words or less) on “what is architecture” or “why you are selecting architecture as a career.” Applications should be mailed to: AIA Long Island Chapter 499 Jericho Turnpike- Suite 101Mineola, NY 11501 Attn: Anthony DiProperzio, AIA AMVETS North Shore Veterans TBD Awarded each year to an Oyster Bay High School student who demonstrates record of work related excellence, service to the school and community, and academic achievement If interested, 4/24/18 Memorial Post 21 Scholarship Bayville Centre Island Rotary Club TBD The Camilla G Belser Memorial Scholarship $2,500 D.R.E.A.M.S for Youth Scholarship (United Way of LI) Varies Dorothea Deitz Memorial Scholarship TBD The Friedlander Upstander Award $2,500 application information can be picked up in the Counseling Center Completed application must be mailed to the address on the application and received by the deadline This scholarship is open to any graduating senior whose residence is either in the Inc Village of Bayville or the Inc Village of Centre Island While academic achievement is important, the Rotary Club is most interested in service, be it community, school, or other If interested, application information can be picked up in the Counseling Center In memory of Cammy Belser, and her commitment to education and the insurance industry, The Long Island Insurance Community established the Camilla G Belser Memorial Scholarship Fund through United Way of Long Island in her honor The program offers a $2,500 annual renewable scholarship to a student who will be attending Nassau or Suffolk Community College We will consider other accredited two-year colleges Applicants must meet the following criteria: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior residing in Nassau or Suffolk County, Applicant must have been accepted to Nassau or Suffolk Community College (other accredited two-year colleges will be considered.), Applicant must demonstrate financial need; a copy of the most recent tax return for parents or guardians must be submitted with the application, Applicant must be available for an interview with the Program Chairperson Visit: http://www.unitedwayli.org/camilla-g-belser-memorial-scholarship-fund Academic Scholarship: Up to $5,000, the academic scholarship award assists 12th grade students who need financial assistance in order to advance their education Academic awards are designed to assist with the cost of tuition to vocational schools, or colleges and universities as well as to assist with the cost of books and supplies Enrichment Scholarship: Up to $2,500, the enrichment scholarship is intended for youth who participate in activities that inspire creativity and enhance learning The scholarship award helps 7th to 12th grade students who demonstrate financial need to achieve their dreams Visit: http://www.unitedwayli.org/dreamsforyouth Students who meet the requirements below are eligible to apply: New York State female high school graduating senior, demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, evidence of character, physical education competence, participation in athletics, qualities of leadership, and community service, intending to major in Physical Education Visit: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/programs/grants/dorothea-deitz-endowed-memorialscholarship/ HMTC defines an Upstander as a person who stands up for others, and does not stand by allowing bigotry, hatred or intolerance to happen without intercession Applicants who will be considered should Have demonstrated that they are not bystanders, but upstanders who have taken action on behalf of another against prejudice, hatred, or indifference; Know the importance of guarding the rights and safety of others, and exemplifies this through their daily actions; Believe in HMTC’s underlying message that every individual can make a difference in their school and community, and knows that no act is too small to inspire change; Currently be in high school, and live in Nassau or Suffolk County Visit: www.hmtcli.org/friedlanderaward 4/4/18 4/20/18 4/20/18 5/31/18 4/9/18 Greater Long Island Running Club- Herb Grayson Memorial Scholarship $2,000 This scholarship will be awarded to one or more graduating senior from Nassau or Suffolk high schools Seniors will be chosen on the basis of involvement in, and service to, the Long Island running community A paper must be submitted describing your involvement in, and service to, the running community, as well as your personal running accomplishments This is a SERVICEoriented scholarship rather than one based on athletic accomplishments Visit: http://www.glirc.org/news-1/2017/12/4/2018-glirc-scholarship-application Eligibility Criteria includes graduation from high school, will be enrolled in eligible program in Fall 2018, exhibits a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States, demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA), demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity, and a United States citizen For more information, visit: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarshipprograms/technical/ The Huntington Arts Council is proud to announce that they will be administering scholarships this year in dance Sandi Bloomberg Scholarship: The Sandi Bloomberg Scholarship for Dance is a competitive scholarship for Suffolk & Nassau High School Graduating Seniors who are considering furthering their education in dance Rea Jacobs Scholarship: The Rea Jacobs Scholarship for Dance is a competitive scholarship for Nassau and Suffolk High School Graduating Seniors who are pursuing a four-year college degree with a major or minor in Dance Visit: http://www.huntingtonarts.org/programs/arts-in-education/scholarship-programs/ Island Federal Credit Union is offering three $10,000 and eight $2,500 scholarships to qualifying seniors who live and attend school on Long Island In addition, students must hold an Island checking/debit account at the time of entry - a no-cost requirement that can be opened at any branch Visit: https://www.islandfcu.org/Island-Scholarship.aspx The Italian Americans in Government (IAIG) is proud to announce their annual scholarship available to students of Italian heritage graduating high school If interested, application information can be picked up in the Counseling Center Postmarked on or before 4/3/18 Horatio Alger National Scholarship Max of $2,500 Huntington Arts Council $1,000 Island Federal Credit Union Scholarship Varies Italian Americans in GovernmentAlfred F Samenga Jr Memorial Italian Americans in GovernmentVito A Competiello Memorial $2,000 $1,000 The Competiello Family is proud to announce their annual scholarship, through the Italian Americans in Government, available to students of Italian heritage pursuing a higher education This scholarship is offered in memory of their loving father and grandfather, who always encouraged his children and grandchildren to pursue their dreams and education If interested, application information can be picked up in the Counseling Center 7/15/18 Julie Peierls Scholarship $1,000 The student must be a Long Island resident who plans to pursue a career in the professional theatre and will be continuing his/her theatrical education on a college (a major in theatre or musical theatre) or conservatory level Students will be required to submit a completed application as well as participate in an audition and an interview Visit: http://theatrethree.com/peierlsscholarship.html 6/1/18 6/15/18 5/4/18 4/20/18 7/15/18 LI2Day Scholarship $2,500 The LI2DAY Scholarship, supported by the LI2Day Walk, was established to recognize the profound effect of breast cancer on a family The LI2Day Scholarship is designed to provide a one-time award to a high school senior who is a survivor of breast cancer and/or other women’s cancer, or resides with a parent or guardian who is a survivor of breast cancer and/or other women’s cancer or resided with a parent or guardian who has passed from breast cancer and/or other women’s cancer Visit: https://www.li2daywalk.org/making-a-difference/scholarships/ 4/2/18 LIFACS Scholarship Pending The Long Island Family and Consumer Sciences (LIFACS) organization will be offering a scholarship to a graduating senior who has excelled in FACS education Visit: www.lifacsprofessionals/org 4/30/18 LI Hellcats Champion of Character Scholarship $300 5/25/18 NEFCU Making a Difference Family Scholarship $1,000 New York 811 Scholarship $1,008.11 OBENTA Scholarships TBD Oyster Bay Italian American Club Student Athlete Scholarship Oyster Bay Italian Varies They will award two scholarships of $300- on for baseball and one for softball Application is open to any Senior baseball or softball player at Oyster Bay High School The applicant should describe in 200 words or less a circumstance where they have shown extraordinary character as it relates to a softball or baseball experience The applicants name, address and phone number should be on the lower right hand of the paper submitted Applications should be typed- 14 font and double spaced and mailed to: Kelly Aasheim, LI Hellcats Administrative Director PO Box 4, East Norwich, NY 11732 The student applicant must be a member and/or have a parent/guardian who is a NEFCU member to be an eligible candidate (an account can be opened with a simple $5 deposit, and can even be completed online If chosen as a winner, the winner will require and account to receive the awarded amount in the form of a direct deposit) Student must also have a four-year overall high school GPA of a 90 or above and must complete fifty (50) hours of community service Visit: https://www.mynefcu.org/scholarships-grants#high-school Established in 1990, New York 811 is a nonprofit organization that acts as a communications link between utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity in the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island By relaying these requests, New York 811 helps protect one of the most vast, congested and complicated underground infrastructures in the nation Visit: http://newyork-811.com/new-york-811-scholarship-program/ The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Teachers Association offers scholarships in the following categories: Academic, Arts, Athletics, and Music Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office All students that wish to enter their names for consideration must complete a questionnaire and essay and the information can be picked up in the Counseling Office Essay Topic: Write an essay of no less than 250 words on how an Italian person has had an impact 4/16/18 $300 5/1/18 4/30/18 4/6/18 4/16/18 American Club “The Michael Toto and Carmine Renaldo Memorial Scholarship” Oyster Bay Lion’s Club Community Service Scholarship on some aspect of your life This scholarship is open to any high school senior who lives in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Scholl District, and who plans to further their education after high school The essay must be typed and mailed to The Oyster Bay Italian American Club, 48 Summit Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 TBD Sal Pipitone Scholarship TBD Siler & Ingber Opioid Awareness Scholarship $5,000 The Solon Society $3,000 The Student-View Scholarship Program Varies The Oyster Bay Lions Club is providing a scholarship opportunity for all seniors An essay is required and the application can be picked up at the counseling center The following is the essay prompt: "In 150 words or less, print or type your reasons and qualifications for consideration as a candidate for the Lions Club Community Service Award You may refer to past community service activities, club affiliations and prior accomplishments in school Also, please tell us about your educational plans and also your expectations of future contributions to our community." Please mail it to: Oyster Bay Lions Club, P.O Box 251, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 Eligible students are those who are or who were ENL students at any point during grades 7-12, and have been accepted and are planning to attend college in the fall Students must submit a 500word essay on “What being an ENL student was like for you”, a resume, a college acceptance letter, and a signed letter of recommendation from someone other than an ENL teacher Complete applications should be submitted to Liliana Policano, Supervisor of ENL and LOTE Applicants will be asked to write an essay describing how the opioid epidemic has made an impact on their lives and how they plan to use their education to fight the epidemic The scholarship serves two important purposes: 1) to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic and inspire others to make a difference, and 2) to empower those who have been impacted to produce real change in the world Visit: https://www.nylawnet.com/scholarship/ All applicants of Hellenic descent who are currently in their senior year of high school in Nassau or Suffolk counties are welcome to apply The Scholarship Committee will place emphasis on academic achievement, demonstrated financial need, and extracurricular activities Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office Must be received by 4/15/18 This scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of completed applications To apply, students will be asked to fill out a 15-20-minute application survey Visit: http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html 4/22/18 NEW YORK STATE SCHOLARSHIP INFO *Some New York State scholarships may require that certain conditions be met or have a service component Below is a link where you can access all of the State University of New York (SUNY) college and university scholarship web pages: http://www.suny.edu/scholarships Below is a link where you can access of the City University of New York (CUNY) college and university scholarship web pages: 4/15/18 5/31/18 4/26/18 http://www.cuny.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships.html New York State, HESC Scholarships: To learn more about these opportunities, visit: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid.html#horizontalTab2 ADDITIONAL INFO For more information, or if you have questions, please contact the Counseling Office Staff at: Phone: (516) 624-6526 Email: Sabrina Meehan: Smeehan@obeschools.org Deanna Cali: DCali@obenschools.org Rebecca Lieberman: RLieberman@obenschools.org ... Varies disorders For the scholarship application: http://faces.med.nyu.edu/events-programs/collegeScholarship scholarship- program (FACES) 2018 Rosenberg & The purpose of this scholarship is to raise... Character Scholarship $300 5/25/18 NEFCU Making a Difference Family Scholarship $1,000 New York 811 Scholarship $1,008.11 OBENTA Scholarships TBD Oyster Bay Italian American Club Student Athlete Scholarship. .. https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarshipprograms/technical/ The Huntington Arts Council is proud to announce that they will be administering scholarships this year in dance Sandi Bloomberg Scholarship: