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The 2008 Do-Over Scholarship
Five students will each receive a $1000 scholarship; winners will be chosen based on their responses (250 works or less) to the given topic: "If you were given one 'do-over' would you (a) use it for yourself; (b) give it to another person; or (c) choose not to use it? Please explain your choice."; to be eligible to apply, students must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application and be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States; Deadline June 30, 2008; apply at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

AFC Scholarship Sweepstakes
$50,000 in college scholarships; no strings attached; must be a first-year student for the Fall 2008 semester; enrolled at an accredited U.S. Department of Education college or trade school; no purchase necessary to enter or win a prize; Annual May Deadline www.afclending.com/50k

Associated General Contractors of America Foundation
Undergraduate Construction Education Scholarships New York Chapter
College sophomores enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering program; renewable scholarships worth $2500 per year for each year of undergraduate study up to a max of $7500; Deadline November 1; apply online at: www2.agc.org/scholarship/ High school seniors and college freshmen are not eligible...

Baptist Health System Foundation - Alfred Kahler Scholarship Program
Two (2) two thousand five-hundred dollar ($2,500.00) scholarships will be awarded; eligible persons will be limited to (a) 1 graduating high school senior and (b) 1 person with an existing high school diploma, GED or other degree to return to secondary school or continuing in secondary school to start a new career; this is a merit-based scholarship; criteria include evaluation of educational goals and plans; academic performance; community service; visions of future contributions to the health care human service field as expressed in the essay; Deadline May 1, applications for persons not currently in high school only are available in the Financial Aid Office

Christopher Sollecito Memorial Scholarship (Sponsored by Liberty) (Transfer Students)
Applications now being accepted from Montgomery County Residents who are transferring and entering their third or fourth year of college majoring in Special Education or Human Services fields, such as Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy; information write or call Liberty Scholarship Committee, 43 Liberty Drive, Amsterdam, NY 12010 - (518) 954-3203; www.libertyarc.org

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program
Annually awards 400 scholarships of $1,000 and $2,000 to students attending two-year higher -education institutions; one nomination from each school; 2.5 GPA; some community service or full- or part-time employment; plan to enroll in at least two courses during the upcoming fall term at a two-year institution; Apply Annually March to May www.coca-colascholars.org

Education Matters $5K Scholarship
One $5000 scholarship will be awarded to the student who best responds (in 250 words or less) to the following online topic: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" To be eligible to apply, students must be residents of the United States, be 13 years of age or older, and must have completed a scholarship search profile online at www.scholarshipexperts.com . Deadline October 31, 2008 Apply at www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

Finch College Alumnae Association Foundation Grant (Transfer Students)
A one-time $1500 grant to be used by a Community College Student transferring to a four-year college in the United States; current second year women students ages 22 and above  enrolled in a Community College in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut; GPA 3.5; No Application: 1. letter explaining how grant will be used 2. current curriculum vitae and official college transcript, 3. two letters of recommendation from faculty members, 4. include address, telephone number, email address, social security number, proof of age over 22, names of colleges attended and degrees received; www.finchcollege.org/scholarships.html

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA)
Currently enrolled in state-approved first degree nursing program; (graduating high school seniors are not eligible) based on academic achievement, financial need, involvement in nursing organizations, community activities related to health care;recipients are selected by a committee appointed by the NSNA Foundation; applications must be received by NSNA by the Annual January Deadline www.nsna.org

Gates Millennium Scholars
The Foundation seeks to increase the number of African-Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Americans, and Hispanic Americans enrolling in and completing undergraduate degree programs; www.gmsp.org Contact: The United Negro College Fund, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, PO Box 10444, Farifax, VA 22031-4511 (877) 690-GMSP

Hispanic College Fund (Transfer Students)
Annually awards 200 scholarships of $1,250 and $2,500 to students transferring from a two-year college to a four-year college; students may be transferring to any U.S. accredited four-year institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam in Fall 2008 or Spring 2009; Hispanic Heritage, U.S.Citizen or Permanent Resident; minimum GPA 3.0; enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program; each scholarship has its own set of criteria; Annual March 15 Deadline www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships.php

The Historical Society of the Courts of the State of New York (David A Garfinkel Essay Prize)
The winner will receive a prize of $500; honored at the Law Day ceremony at Court of Appeals Hall; travel expenses to and from the State’s capital, Albany, NY; guest at the Court of Appeals luncheon; eligible to have essay published in Judicial Notice; enrolled at a SUNY or CUNY Community College; essay must be original work; judged on demonstration and understanding of the history and importance of the Lemmon decisions and answers to specific questions; title The Courts and Human Rights in New York: The Legacy of the Lemmon Slave Case;
submit via email by deadline April 1: The_Historical_Society@courts.state.ny.us (info FMCC Financial Aid Office)

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program (Transfer Students)
Annually awards approximately 50 scholarships worth up to $30,000 to students and recent alumni from accredited community colleges transferring to four-year colleges; two students or recent alumni nominated from each school; 3.5 GPA; plan to enroll full-time in a four-year college in Fall 2008; applicants with academic excellence and unmet financial need; Annual Campus Deadlines vary - contact PTK Campus Representative - Foundation receipt deadline is February 1 www.jackkentcookefoundation.org

Key Bank Annual Scholarship Sweepstakes
Enter for your chance to win a $2,500 scholarship; each month, three lucky students will win a $2,500 scholarship. Sweepstakes runs September to Annual August Deadline www.keybank.com

La Unidad Latina Foundation, Inc
Scholarships available on a competitive basis to Hispanic students enrolled at comunity colleges; Contact: Scholarship Program, La Unidad Latina Foundation, c/o Hispanic Federation, 84 william street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10038

National Association of Two-Year Colleges Transfer Scholarship (Transfer Students)
Annual scholarship program providing amounts of $1000 to graduating students of two-year colleges in the Northeast transferring to a four-year; www.2yearcollege.org/NYSALUMN.htm email: Craig.Capria@ncc.edu

Price Choppers Golub Foundation
The Junior College Transfer Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating community college student who demonstrate scholastic ability and plans to attend an accredited four year college or university as a fully matriculated third year student. Price Chopper Minority Scholarship Awards established 12 different scholarships of $2000 each to aid Price Chopper Associates in realizing their educational potential and dreams. Founders Scholarship to be awarded to two graduating high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership. The Charles Pierce Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating high school senior who demonstrate scholastic ability. The Two Year Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating high school senior entering their first year at a community college. The TillieGolub-Schwartz Memorial Scholarship for Minorities to be awarded to a graduating high school senior who demonstrate commitment to humanity. The Two Year Health Care Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating high school senior entering their first year at a degree-granting community college in the health care field. The Lotte Meers Memorial Scholarship for Educators to be awarded to a graduating high school senior who demonstrate scholastic ability and is entering the field of education. The Computer Studies Scholarship to a graduating high school senior who demonstrate scholastic ability and has chosen to enter the Computer Sciences, Computer Information Systems, Electronic Arts, or Graphic Design field. Annual March Deadline www2.pricechopper.com/scholarships/ 

PTK Scholarship (All USA Academic Team)
Twenty first team winners will receive a $2,500 stipend, and members of the first, second, and third teams will receive national press coverage in USA Today; Click here to open information http://scholarships.ptk.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities
Provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors who may need an extra hand getting into and staying in college; www.rmhc.com Contact: One Kroc Drive, Oak Brook, Ill 60523 (630) 623-7048

The Sallie Mae Fund 
Several scholarships are available for application based on various selection criteria; Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need deadline May 31; First in My Family deadline April 15; American Dream deadline April 15; 911 Education Fund deadline open; Community College Transfer deadline August 15; The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded more than $10M in scholarships to specifically address financial need among promising young students; various annual deadlines - applications are available online at www.salliemaefund.org

SEMA Memorial Scholarship - Outreach to students
This scholarship was founded in 1984 to foster leadership in the specialty equipment marketplace and support educational goals for students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket. SEMA scholarships are awarded annually and have been distributed to hundreds of students in support and encouragement of their educational goals; min 2.5 grade point average; personal essay; two letter of recommendation; enrolled full-time and pursuing studies leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or related field; Annual April Deadline print application at www.sema.org/scholarships or available at the FMCC Financial aid office

Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards Program 
The Women's Opportunity Awards for Soroptimist International of Fulton County are cash awards provided to women who are seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training or education; These awards are not scholarships, but rather cash awards to offset costs associated with these women's efforts to attain higher education, including tuition, books, supplies, childcare, or transportation costs; women with primary financial responsibility for supporting a family; undergraduate degree program; and financial need; Annual December 15 Deadline - Applications available in the Financial Aid Office, and at Johnstown, Gloversville, and Northville Public Libraries, Fulton County Chamber or by contacting Terry Swierzowski at (518) 725-0641

State Street Business & Professional Women's Club Scholarship
(Cornelia A. Bergman Memorial Scholarship)
$2,000 scholarship to assist one woman in a career-related study during the next academic year; woman 25 years of age or older; permanent resident of Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Columbia, Schoharie, Greene or Washington Counties; accepted for full or part-time study in a program leading to an academic, technical or vocational degree or certificate; Annual April Deadline applications available in the FMCC Financial Aid Office

Stewart's Shops - Empire State College Scholarship Program
Through the generosity of Stewart's Shops and the Empire State College Foundation, this scholarship is offered to Fulton Montgomery Community College graduates as well as 13 other New York community colleges to attend Empire State College;  28 $1,000 scholarships; Deadline July 11; apply on line www.esc.edu/stewartsshops  

Talbots Women's Scholarship
In keeping with its long-standing tradition of serving the community, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is pleased to offer a unique, national $100,000 scholarship program: a fund just for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago, and who are now seeking a college degree; enrolled or planning to enroll in a full- or part-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2- or 4- year college, attending the full 2008-2009 academic year; Annual January Deadline application at www.talbots.com  or at the FMCC Financial Aid Office

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Scholarship
TSFFM, incorporated on December 2nd, 2002, was established to memorialize the events of the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory on March 25th, 1911 and its impact in changing existing New York State labor laws. To be considered for nomination, students must be a child or dependent of a parent or guardian who receives disability benefit payments pursuant to the New York State Workers' Compensation Law for permanent total or permanent partial disability (documentation required); resident of New York State; enrolled in good standing; demonstrate financial need; Annual Deadline November 30; Nomination forms available in the Financial Aid Office

Tylenol Scholarship
Tuition assistance for healthcare students; the makers of TYLENOL realize that education costs are rising steeply making it difficult for students and parents to keep up; Tylenol will award a total of $250,000 in scholarship money to outstanding students who are pursuing health-related studies; Deadline May 15 www.tylenol.com/scholarship

USA Funds
Two scholarship programs available to help lower-income studnets pay for higher education; $1500 for qualified full-time students and $750 to half-time undergraduates; Deadline March 15 www.usafunds.org 

Women's Press Club of New York State's Beryl Spector Memorial Scholarship
$1100 awarded to a New York State Resident pursuing a career in communications; Annual April Deadline; PO Box 13493, Albany, NY 12212

Zonta Club of Fulton-Montgomery Women's Scholarship Award
Each year the Zonta Club provides an academic award to a woman enrolled in a post-secondary college with the goal of entering or re-entering the work force; resident of Fulton or Montgomery County; cumulative GPA of B- (minus) or the equivalent; have completed at least half of her program; www.zontafm.org/scholarship2.html