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The Schenectady Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. is offering scholarship to young women who reside in Schenectady County. They must plan to attend a two or four-year college and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection will be based on academic standing, community activities, character, and financial need. Applications are available from Mr. Bianchi in …

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The Upper Union St. Business Improvement District Scholarship is worth $1,000. The scholarship is guaranteed to go to a senior at Niskayuna High School. The student must have a 85.0 GPA or higher and plans to attend a two or four-year college with a focus of study in business. Applications are available from Mr. Bianchi …

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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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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 …

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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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The Niskayuna Fire District #2 Scholarship opportunity is worth $500. You are eligible to apply if you are a graduating senior from Niskayuna High School and are pursuing a career in a community service or health related profession such as: EMT, paramedic, fire fighter, nurse, doctor technician and similar occupations. The applicant must also demonstrate …

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