1. Scholarships 101 Adam Carter, School Counselor 7-12 Lauren LaValley, School Counselor 7-12

2. Overview  National Scholarship Databases  Local Scholarship Information  College Specific Scholarships  SUNY Plattsburgh  Clinton Community College  Junior Scholarships

3. National Scholarship Databases  www.cappex.com www.cappex.com  www.chegg.com/schools (formerly Zinch.com) www.chegg.com/schools  www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com  www.studentscholarships.org www.studentscholarships.org

4. College Scholarships  All colleges and universities provide a list of scholarships they offer.  Clinton for example includes the following:  http://www.clinton.edu/FinancialAid/Sch olarships.cxml http://www.clinton.edu/FinancialAid/Sch olarships.cxml

5. Local Scholarships  Peru Website- http://www.perucsd.org/Page/1264 http://www.perucsd.org/Page/1264  Applications must be printed out, signed by parents or guardians  Other Sources  Community Organizations, Local Businesses, your parents workplace

6. North Country Scholarship- SUNY Plattsburgh  If you are a North Country resident entering as a freshman with a high school grade average of 90 or above, you can come to SUNY Plattsburgh and pay no tuition.  Graduate in June 2016 and have a cumulative average of 90 or above in a Regents program of study at the time of admission.  Attend full time beginning in August 2016, taking 12 or more credits.  Live on campus or commute from home. Room, board, and fees are not included in scholarship.  Complete college application for admission and related requirements, including filing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and applying to the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).  Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other eligible non- citizen who pays the in-state tuition rate.  Scholarship covers unpaid tuition after Tuition Assistance Program benefits and any other tuition-specific scholarship for which you are eligible have been applied. Scholarship is for unpaid tuition only. Student is responsible for fees, textbooks, related supplies, and any room and board.  Maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA in each fall or spring semester to which the scholarship applies. Student may receive scholarship for up to eight semesters of consecutive full-time study. One probationary semester is available if student falls below cumulative GPA.

7. Clinton Community College- Presidential Scholarship  Student must attend full time beginning in August or January of the following year, and continue to be full-time each semester. Students successfully completing the CV-Tech PAI program must enroll the following August.  Student must have a cumulative average of 90 or above, in a Regents program of study, as of the end of the junior year of high school.  Student must complete an application for Admission and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for federal and state grant aid.  Scholarship is for tuition only; student will be responsible for fees, textbooks and supplies.  In order to continue receiving the Scholarship the student must earn a minimum semester GPA of 2.75 in the first semester, and in subsequent semesters the student must have a minimum semester GPA of 3.25.  Student may receive the scholarship for up to two years of consecutive study. Scholarship applies to fall and spring semester tuition only.

8. Clinton Community College- Technology Scholarships  Technology Tuition Free Scholarship Program  Student must be enrolled in one of the eligible academic degree programs:  Computer Information Systems A.A.S. Computer Information Systems A.A.S.  Computer Technology A.A.S. Computer Technology A.A.S.  Electrical Technology: Electronics A.A.S. Electrical Technology: Electronics A.A.S.  Environmental Technology A.A.S. Environmental Technology A.A.S.  Mechanical Technology A.A.S. Mechanical Technology A.A.S.  Renewable Energy Technologies A.A.S. Renewable Energy Technologies A.A.S.  Wind Energy & Turbine Technology A.A.S. Wind Energy & Turbine Technology A.A.S.  For more information:  https://www.clinton.edu/Admissions/TechnologyTuitionFreeScholars hipProgram.cxml https://www.clinton.edu/Admissions/TechnologyTuitionFreeScholars hipProgram.cxml

9. Junior Scholarships  Applications Available in the Guidance Office and can be viewed at our website.  Applications due back to our office by Friday, April 15 th, 2016  Clarkson University (2)  $15,000 and $12,000 per year  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute  $25,000 per year  University of Rochester (4)  $10,000 per year  Saint Michael’s University  $5,000 to full tuition  Rochester Institute of Technology (1 male/1 female)  $7,000 per year  St. Lawrence University  $10,000 per year  Elmira College  $20,000 per year  Sage College (1 male/1 female)  $5,000-$8,000 per year  Wells College 21 st Century Leadership Award  $10,000 per year

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