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See below for college freshman, Next Step Education Program students, and the Evergreen STEM Scholarship for St. Lawrence County high school juniors. All other available applications may be found on our “Scholarships Available” page.
Several SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are STILL OPEN to members of the high school Class of 2026 with individual deadlines listed below. Students applying for open opportunities should log into our scholarship portal and complete the “2026 Northern New York Community Foundation Scholarship” application. Meanwhile, we encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our scholarship opportunities and see the impact of these awards.
The online Universal Application is now CLOSED for the Community Foundation’s Freshman Scholarship for for high school seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties continuing their education after high school in academic year 2026-2027.
George C. Boldt Scholarship — Application now CLOSED.
JP North Country Music Scholarship — Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence county students in the Class of 2026 who plan to pursue studies in music are encouraged to apply. — Application Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026
North Side Legacy Fund Scholarship — Awarded annually to high school seniors who are City of Watertown residents, as well as students with family ties to the former North Side Improvement League, and who plan first-time enrollment this fall as full-time undergraduate freshman students. Students who plan to attend post-secondary technical, trade or vocational school are also eligible and encouraged to apply. — Application Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026
Evergreen STEM Scholarship — This opportunity is open to all current high school juniors (Class of 2027) who live in St. Lawrence County and attend a high school in the county. It is awarded to students who plan to study and work in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields. The Evergreen STEM Scholarship is a $3,000 award for the first year of undergraduate study. Scholarship award decisions will be made in the summer 2026. Scholarship award checks are not presented until summer 2027 as students head to college. — Application Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026
Next Step Education Program Application — Students from Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence counties who are applying for admission in any year of study to a two- or four-year college or vocational, technical, or trade school, either full or part time. — Applications Accepted Throughout the Year on a Rolling Basis
Instructions
Completely read all materials and understand what is available, the criteria, and expectations. Your online application is not final until after you have clicked SUBMIT. Applications MUST be submitted by the deadline for consideration.
Need help?
Call, 315-782-7110, or e-mail Gwyn Monnat, director of scholarships and programs, gwyn@nnycf.org.