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February 27, 2020Scholarship Opportunities Available for Local High School Students
The Chamber of Schenectady County Scholarships
One application qualifies the student for two scholarships. Click here to begin the application for The Chamber of Schenectady County Scholarship or the Chuck Steiner Memorial Scholarship.
- The Chamber of Schenectady County – One award of $1000 to a graduating senior of a Schenectady County High School with a GPA between 80%-89%. Please note: if your GPA exceeds 89%, your application will not be considered for this award.
Due date: March 19 - The Chuck Steiner Memorial Scholarship – One award of $1000 to a graduating senior of a Schenectady County High School that demonstrates diverse interests and local community service. There are no academic requirements for this award.
Due date: March 19
The Unified Military Affairs Council (UMAC) Scholarship (awards of $1,000 each available): For students whose parent(s) serve at one of the following military installations: Stratton Air National Guard Base; Navy Operational Support Center Glenville; Naval Support Activity Saratoga; Nuclear Power Training Unit Ballston Spa; Watervliet Arsenal; or Joint Force Headquarters Latham. Applicants must be entering a technical/trade school or a two or four year college or university in the Fall of 2020.
Due date: March 19
Click here to begin application.
The MVP Health Care Scholarship ($1,000): Two awards of $1000 For a graduating senior from a Greater Capital Region high school planning to enter a 2 or 4 year college or university to pursue a degree in a wellness-related field such as (but not limited to) nursing or medicine, nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports or fitness.
Due date: March 19
