Welcome to the Monticello High School Scholarships Page!
We are very proud of the accomplishments of our students and feel fortunate to live in a community which embraces and rewards our students’ achievements. We are grateful for the organizations and private donors for their generosity. There are many different types of scholarships so please don’t think you won’t qualify for something. Please review all that are posted and make a personal note of the ones you will be applying for. You can apply to as many as you believe you qualify for.
Please read the overview section listed below for more generalized information regarding scholarships. For further questions regarding scholarships please stop by the High School Guidance Office or contact your student’s school counselor.
Thank you,
The Monticello High School Guidance Department
Overview
Over the course of the academic year scholarships become available to our students. Some are local, some are regional, and some are national. Each scholarship has its own specific criteria and procedure for applying. Scholarship information can be obtained by contacting any one of the guidance counselors.
As scholarships become available, we will post them on the website scholarship page.
Students can obtain scholarship applications from a guidance counselor or download them from the websites listed below. It is important to follow the directions stated on the application. Some require students to submit them directly to the sponsor while others require that the application is submitted to the guidance office.
Due dates are firm and must be adhered to. Often the date due to the guidance office is different from the due date listed on the application. This is because guidance personnel need time to collect recommendations, transcripts and other required information.
March through May are the primary months for scholarship applications. It is suggested that students have their scholarship letters of recommendation and resumes on file in their guidance counselor’s office prior to March 1 to expedite the processing of scholarship applications.
It is also strongly recommended that scholarship recipients show their appreciation by sending a note of thanks to the donors.
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors
One scholarship program that is available to seniors is the Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE). This program will select and honor one student for his or her academic excellence from the Monticello Central School District.
MCSD nominates one student for this award based on Class Ranking. The highest ranked student is eligible for nomination by the High School Principal.
In order to comply with this award scholarship winners must attend a college or university in New York State. Please note that SAEs cannot be used for trade schools.
The full list of criteria for this scholarship program can be viewed at:
Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE) | New York State Education Department
Scholarship Websites
Please check the following websites regularly as they have multiple national scholarships with varying due dates. Updates could happen at any time so please check often.
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Additional Resources
How To Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams | Consumer Advice