Scholarship opportunities for seniors
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 and are grateful for the community organizations and private donors for their generosity.
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.
All scholarships are posted on the website scholarship page. In addition, the Monticello High School Guidance Department is utilizing a remind text/e-mail service. Click here to sign up for the scholarship remind text and e-mail service.
Students can obtain scholarship applications from a guidance counselor or download them from the website 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 strongly recommended that scholarship recipients show their appreciation by sending a note of thanks to the donors.
December
Dec. 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Please apply using this link bk-scholars.com
January
February
March
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to eligible children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, and Religious Program Specialists. Scholarships are for children pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school–whether that be a trade school, career training school, community college, or four-year university. Scholarships are also available for CTE non-degree certificate programs. For more information regarding the Career and Technical Education Program, please refer to the CTE brochure. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements. To apply, click here. Due to Guidance March 1.
Monticello Rotary Club Scholarship: Open to seniors and early grads who have demonstrated a commitment to their community, including the school, as well as the community at large. The awards are not based upon academic achievement, but require a minimum grade point average of 87; nor upon financial need. Please download and type your application here. Due to Guidance March 10.
Upsilon Tau Chapter Scholarship: Applicant must be a high school senior residing in Duchess, Orange, Ulster or Sullivan Counties. Applicant must enroll in a full-time undergraduate program no later than the fall of their graduation from H.S. Applicant must submit a 2×2 inches wallet size headshot photo of him/her/them. To apply, click here. Due to Guidance by March 20.
Wurtsboro Board of Trade Scholarship (WBOT): Open to senior students living in the Town of Mamakating and are pursuing a higher education. To apply, click here. Due to Guidance by March 24.
Wurtsboro Board of Trade Scholarship (WBOT): Open to senior students living in the Town of Mamakating and are pursuing a higher education. To apply, click here. Due to Guidance by March 24.
Betty Keil and Elsa Greenwald Memorial Scholarship Fund: Open to graduating senior who resides in the Town of Mamakating. To apply, click here. Due to Guidance March 24.
Mamakating Lions Club Scholarship: Open to graduating seniors who reside in the Town of Mamakating. To apply, click here. Due to Guidance March 24.
April
The Trust Family Memorial Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates. To apply, click here. All applications are due to guidance April 14.
Ashley and Memorial Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or higher and can provide proof of maintaining a safe driving record during their high school years. Apply here: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny. For application instructions, click here. Due to Guidance by April 14.
Blake and Dorothy Washington Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who exhibit attributes of scholastic achievement, character, integrity and industriousness. Apply here: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny. For application instructions, click here. Due to Guidance by April 14.
Center for Prayer and Meditation Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college/university. Apply here: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny. For application instructions, click here. Due to Guidance by April 14.
Devin Michael Houseman Memorial Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who have special education classifications (IEPs) and displays artistic ability and a passion for fashion design, drawing, animation and/or the performing arts. Apply here: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny. For application instructions, click here. Due to Guidance by April 14.
Dr. Nathan L. Rosenblum Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who plan on pursuing Spiritual Studies or the Humanities at the collegiate level. Apply here: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny. For application instructions, click here. Due to Guidance by April 14.
Earle and Elizabeth Wild: Open to all seniors and early graduates who plan on continuing their education in an agricultural related field at either the State University of New York College of Agriculture or Technology at Cobleskill of Morrisville. Apply here: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny. For application instructions, click here. Due to Guidance by April 14.
Hebert J. Avrutis and Ruthe Silverman Medical Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates interested in human services or the medical profession taking college level classes through the “College in the Classroom Program.” Apply here: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny. For application instructions, click here. Due to Guidance by April 14.
Isaac and Ruthe Silverman Legal Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who are interested in law and are taking college level classes through the “College in the Classroom program.” Apply here: www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosny. For application instructions, click here. Due to Guidance by April 14.
Gene Smith Memorial Peacemaker Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who plan on attending a two- or four-year college or university. Apply Here! Due to Guidance by April 20th.
Ira Jay Cohen Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who will be attending college in the Fall of 2023, with an anticipated career in public service or law. To apply, fill out this application and return it to the Guidance Office. All applications are due to Guidance April 24th.
Forestburgh Fire Company: William J “Billy” Steinberg Grant: Open to all seniors and early graduates who plan on pursuing an advanced training or a career in the vocational trades. To apply, fill out this application and return it to the Guidance Office. All applications are due to Guidance April 24th.
Kiwanis Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates who will be graduating in June 2023.” To apply, fill out this application and return it to the Guidance Office. Due to Guidance by April 30th.
May
The Monticello Fire Department Scholarship: Open to seniors and early graduates of Monticello High School who is a member on restricted status and/or the child of an active member or child of a life member of the Monticello Fire Department. In the event there is no eligible active restricted member or child of an active member, a grandchild may be considered. Students must have maintained a GPA of 85 or higher and have shown participation in community/school activities. To apply click Here. All applications are due to Guidance May 1st.
The Thomas M. Callihan Fire Science Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by the Monticello Fire Department: Open to seniors and early graduates of Monticello High School who have maintained a GPA of 58 or higher and are majoring in Fire Science. Applicants should also have shown participation in community/school activities. To apply click Here. All applications are due to Guidance May 1st.
The Honorable Louis B. Scheinman Memorial Scholarship: Open to all seniors and early graduates planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college or university. To apply, fill out this application and return it to the Guidance Office. All applications are due to Guidance May 3rd.
June
Ongoing
Check the following sites regularly as they both have multiple national scholarships with varying due dates. Updates could happen at any time so please check often.
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley gives Hudson Valley students access to more than 50 scholarships. Our common application has a built in eligibility quiz which informs students which scholarships they are eligible for. Some scholarships require supplemental materials. Additional awards may require you to download, print, complete and submit your application to your guidance office or to the Foundations.
Each scholarship requires you to provide academic information (including most recent transcript), financial information (including summary page of your Student Aid Report which you receive after filing your FAFSA), a resume, an essay and at least two letters of recommendation from someone who is not related to you.
See link for details: https://communityfoundationshv.org/Scholarships-(1)