The Guidance Office receives scholarship information almost daily. This information will be posted as soon as it is received. If you need any further information or have questions, please feel free to contact Nancy Rinaldi at 716-337-0101, ext. 1310.
Scholarship programs are available to New York State students in a newsletter sent out every few months from StudentScholarships.org. You may download the newsletter at: studentsscholarships.org/newsletters
Local Scholarships
Below are the 2023-2024 Local Scholarships for North Collins seniors. Applications are available with the links below and in the guidance office beginning March 20th. Completed applications are due to Mrs. Rinaldi in the guidance office on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. Good luck!
American Legion
Andolina
Arts Scholarship
Bauerlein
Briggs
Castiglia
Falk
Jeremy Gorcica Memorial Scholarship
Jerry and Barbara Castiglia
Kaczanowski
Langford-New Oregon Ladies Aux.
Mike Waring Memorial Scholarship *Please note that the deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, April 30th, 2024.
Music Boosters Scholarship App
NC Alumni Scholarship
NC Teachers Assoc.
Schosek
Snowdrifters *Please note that this application has been updated as of 3/25/2024. The Snowdrifters will award one $500 scholarship annually (rather than two $250 scholarships), and the applicant must have an 80% or higher average (not a 78% or higher average).
Student Government
Tractor Day
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Pending appropriation of State funds, scholarships for Academic Excellence will be awarded to top high school seniors in June, 2024. North Collins Jr/Sr High School will select the top three (3) students using the Rank in Class Method. These students will be chosen using the class rank at the end of their junior year as specified by the New York State Education Department.
Other Scholarship Resources
Seniors are encouraged to check out studentscholarships.org for a listing of scholarships New York State school district students may be eligible for. There are hundreds of thousands of dollars of scholarships available on this website, and most are easy to apply for.
Erie Community College offers many scholarships which may be accessed on the ECC website. Click on the quick links drop down box and then click on scholarship opportunities. The scholarship packet will display the criteria for each scholarship available.
In addition, there are a number of local scholarships available to graduating seniors. Information on these scholarships will be posted to our website in the spring, along with their due date. Please check our website often for updates.
REGIONAL & NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Below are regional and national scholarships which may be of interest to you. In most cases, applications are available in the Guidance Office for anyone interested. Each scholarship has a different deadline, so please pay close attention to those dates to ensure your application is received in time.
Build A Better Future Scholarship
Hagen Scholarship
Scalp and Blade Scholarship
SWAVF Scholarship
Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship
Bambino, Jensen, and Goncalves Scholarships
Buffalo Urban League Scholarship
Eighth District Federated Garden Club Scholarship
Junior League of Buffalo Scholarship
Past National Commander Michael J. Kogutk-American Legion Scholarship
Engineering Society of Buffalo, Inc. Scholarships
2024 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Master Gardener College Scholarship
Erie County Federation of Sportsman's Clubs Scholarships
Southtowns Walleye Assn. of WNY, Inc. College Scholarship
Erie County Agricultural Society Scholarships
American Legion Erie County Scholarship
Western Chapter of NYWEA Scholarship