The halls of Niskayuna’s middle schools may sound a bit more melodic this year. Students in music programs at Van Antwerp and Iroquois middle schools are excelling thanks to new dedicated spaces and the integration of band, chorus and orchestra into their daily schedules. In previous years, middle school band, chorus and orchestra took place …
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The Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region is offering more than 30 high school, college, and continuing education scholarships via a simple, universal application so students can complete it once and qualify for all opportunities. Be sure to read the eligibility criteria for each scholarship. Some scholarships are designated for only individual schools or …
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The Adirondack Mountain Club Albany-Schenectady Chapter is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior in the Schenectady area who plan to pursue a degree in fields such as forestry, marine biology, chemical or environmental engineering, or environmental science etc. Please see Mr. Bianchi for an application. Application Deadline: April 19, 2026.
The Schenectady Foundation is offering the Anna Hudson Erbacher Scholarship of $2,500 per year up to four years. The scholarship is available for up to four seniors attending a Schenectady County high school who are pursuing a career in teaching. Applicants will be reviewed based on scholarship, financial need, character, and extracurricular activities. Applications are …
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The Schenectady Foundation is offering a Build Your Future Vocational Scholarship. The $1,000 one-time scholarship will be awarded to five seniors attending a Schenectady County high school who also intend to complete certification from a trade or vocational school. Associate or bachelor degrees do not qualify. Applicants will be considered based on scholarship, financial need, character, …
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Registration is now open for the Summer 2026 Engineering Institutes. This is a week-long camp for students who will be entering grades 7-9 during the fall of 2026 and have a strong interest in science and engineering technology. It is being offered by the Niskayuna Central School District in partnership with GE Aerospace. This year, …
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The National Association of Women in Construction Capital District, Chapter #261 is offering a $1,000 scholarship and a $500 scholarship. The $1,000 award is for a female senior planning to attend a four year college program to pursue a degree in construction, construction management, architecture, civil, chemical, mechanical, structural, or electrical engineering. The $500 award …
The pursuit of a new hobby or the discovery of a hidden talent just got easier for Niskayuna residents. Whether you’re looking to sweat it out in a high-energy Zumba class, master the art of knitting or enhance social media skills for your small business, Niskayuna’s revived Continuing Education program is back to prove it’s …
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The Niskayuna Chapter of the National Honor Society is offering one $500 scholarship or two $250 scholarships. Students must be a member of the high school’s National Honor Society, plan to attend a four-year college, and have exhibited excellence in the following criteria: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Apply online by completing the scholarship form …
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The Lili Friedman Dunn Scholarship is a special opportunity, offered by Niskayuna Hall of Fame Inductee and CEO of Bell Partners, Inc., Mrs. Lili Friedman Dunn. The scholarship will provide up to $5,000 ($1,000 for five years) to a Niskayuna High Senior who is seriously committed to pursuing a career in business. Additionally, Mrs. Dunn would …
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