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Scholarships Available

The Community Foundation stewards the following named scholarship funds and scholarship awards established by individual donors, families, businesses, organizations, and local school districts:

North Central Zone New York State Retired Teachers’ Association Inc. Scholarship — Application for the Class of 2025 is now CLOSED.

Russell I. Wilcox Thousand Islands Bridge Authority Scholarship — Eligible applicants must be current full-time Thousand Islands Bridge Authority employees, retirees, or the children or grandchildren of the same. — Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Evergreen STEM Scholarship Application (St. Lawrence County juniors — Class of 2026 — only) — Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Jefferson County Sons of the American Legion Brian A. L’Huillier Memorial Scholarship — Application Deadline: TBD

Vici and Steve Diehl Foundation Graduate Environmental Scholarship — Application Deadline: TBD

Vici and Steve Diehl Foundation Graduate Music Scholarship — Application Deadline: TBD

The application for our Next Step Education Program is now open. — Applications Accepted Throughout the Year on a Rolling Basis

Rebecca Rhodes Memorial Scholarship — Application Deadline: TBD

North Country Goes Green Irish Festival Scholarship awards — Application Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025
J. Richard Gaffney & William K. Archer Academic Scholarship
J. Richard Gaffney & William K. Archer Career and Technical Education Scholarship
Terence M. O’Brien Academic Scholarship

Caswell Morgan Human Services Memorial Scholarship of the North Country Council of Social Agencies — Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Rotary Purple Heart Scholarship — Applications Accepted Throughout the Year on a Rolling Basis

10th Mountain Division (Light) Scholarship — Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Keith Brabant Music Scholarship — Download a paper application here. — Application Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Frances Anderson Luck Foundation Scholarship — Application Deadline: TBD

George C. Boldt Scholarship — Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

North Pleasant Street Scholarship — (Freshmen and nontraditional students) — Application Deadline: TBD

Northpole Fire Company Scholarship — Application Deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Timothy F. Wright Memorial Scholarship — Click to apply online — Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Download a Timothy F. Wright Memorial Scholarship paper application here

Northern and Countryside Credit Union Employees Memorial Scholarship
— Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025

The following scholarships are available to high school seniors who are entering college as freshmen in the 2025-2026 academic year. High school seniors entering, technical, vocational or trade schools are also eligible to apply. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online. — Application Deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Ann B. Northrop “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Scholarship
Barbara D. and Robert J. Hanrahan Family Scholarship
Betty Evans Educational Scholarship
Beverly Colligan Family Scholarship
Black River Communities Corp. Inc. and James C. Cox Memorial Scholarship
Brittany Walroth Memorial Scholarship
Catherine C. Johnson Scholarship
Charles A. Campbell Scholarship
Charles and Fern Brown Scholarship
Charlotte J. Smith Scholarship
Chef Dennis J. Laemmermann Culinary Arts Scholarship
Chester F. Gray Scholarship
College Women’s Club of Jefferson County Scholarship
Daisy Allard Jamerson & Dorothy Jamerson Eckford Scholarship
Daphne A. Pickert Scholarship
Darrel Rippeteau Architecture Scholarship
Delos M. Cosgrove, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Donald J. Grant Scholarship
Doris E. Carleton Scholarship
Douglas & Helen Murray Scholarship
Dr. Arthur C. Peckham Jr. Medical Scholarship
Dr. Douglas M. Sanford Scholarship
Edward Ruble Music Scholarship
Elena G. Van Eenenaam Education Scholarship
Elizabeth Joynt Haley Memorial Scholarship
Friends of Mercy Hospital Scholarship
Garry T. McGivney Scholarship
Gary Berry Creativity Award
Harry L. Minnich, Jr. “Mr. Fix-It” Memorial Scholarship
Heather Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Helen Lewicki Percoski Memorial Medical Scholarship
Henry H. & Emily T. Willmott Memorial Scholarship
Henry “Tyke” Wood Memorial Scholarship — Click here to apply for the Henry “Tyke” Wood Memorial Scholarship.
Herring College Memorial Scholarship
Hyde-Stone Scholarship
Jan B. Summerville Legacy of Leadership Award
Janet Ostanek Memorial Scholarship
Jefferson Physician Organization Lewis Yecies, M.D., Memorial Scholarship
Joe Foti Memorial Scholarship
John C. Prentice Scholarship (American Legion)
John G. Pircsuk Memorial Scholarship
John W. Cobb Scholarship
Katie Stiegelbauer Memorial Scholarship
Kelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship
Kenneth G. Trainor Scholarship
Margery J. Smith Scholarship
Margot Rhode Planned Parenthood Nursing Scholarship
Mark J. Wearne Memorial Music Scholarship
Marsellus Family Scholarship
Mary McGuire Mills Nursing Scholarship
Marine Corps League Detachment 961 Scholarship Award
Masters Family Farm Scholarship — St. Lawrence County students only
Matt Doheny Scholarship
Merton P. Evans Agricultural Scholarship
Morse & Mary Dial Scholarship — SUNY Potsdam students (Selected by SUNY)
Nancy Vecchio Memorial Scholarship (Selected by Committee; Review nominee form here)
North Country Human Resource Association Scholarship
North Side Legacy Scholarship
Otakie Family Scholarship
Pat Tubbs Award (Selected by Committee)
Patricia Taylor Scholarship
Patrick R. Farmer Scholarship for the Arts
Pennies from Heaven Scholarship (Selected by Committee)
Peter L. White Memorial Scholarship
Paul R. Haley Memorial Scholarship
Ralph F. Brouty Watertown Savings Bank Scholarship
Rev. Phillip A. Caruso Memorial Scholarship
Robert E. and Dora M. Belcher Scholarship
Robert J. Tompkins Scholarship
Rosamond Van Arnam Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Ryan D. Abel Memorial Scholarship
Ryan D. Ingalls Memorial Scholarship
Ryden Howard Frederick Scholarship
Sally Wilson Scholarship
Sarah Burgoon Memorial Scholarship
Shannon McAllister Brownson “Good Life” Scholarship (Selected by Committee)
Shaw Harbor Foundation Scholarship
Shirley Ann Parker Scholarship — Jefferson County students only
St. Lawrence County Board of REALTORS Community Scholarship
St. Lawrence County Board of REALTORS Family Scholarship — Application Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025
Susan Stone Memorial Scholarship
The Harbor Scholarship
The Perrine Agricultural Scholarship
The Watertown Elks Lodge No. 496 Scholarship (Selected by Elks Membership Committee)
Thousand Islands Young Leaders Organization Scholarship
UpNComing Writers Award
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Scholarship
Watertown Morning Musicales Scholarship

The following scholarships are available to nontraditional college students. Please complete the 2025-2026 Scholarship Application online. — Application Deadline is Sunday, June 1, 2025

Edison Cox Foundation Scholarship
Frances Anderson Luck Foundation Scholarship
Grace E. De Young Scholarship
Lost Individuals Seeking Healthy Answers “LISHA” Scholarship
Margaret F. Ryan Scholarship for Nursing
Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan E. Sullivan Educational Scholarship
Trisomy 21 Foundation of Northern New York
Trooper David J. Lane Memorial Nontraditional Scholarship
Ryden Howard Frederick Scholarship

 

NOTE: The Community Foundation stewards many scholarships that were established at local school districts specifically for students who attend individually named schools. Click on the button below your school district to see a list of scholarships that are available only to students in your district.

ALL tri-county students are eligible to apply for the Community Foundation’s Freshman Scholarship. Unless otherwise noted, this common application also covers scholarships restricted to individual school districts.

Adirondack Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Adirondack Central School students. For more information about Adirondack Central School scholarship opportunities, contact your high school guidance counselor to apply.

Class of 1964 Excellence Award
Danielle Marie DeSetto Memorial Scholarship
Daryl Payne Memorial Scholarship
Donald and Jean Hennessey Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. Reams A. Domser Scholarship
Edward G. Andrews Memorial Scholarship
Eugene Hendrickson Memorial Scholarship
Frank Yazowski Agriculture Award
Frederick Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Gertrude Smith Scholarship
Greg Huxley Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Heath B. Pritchard Memorial Scholarship
James Powell Memorial Music Award
Jeanette Talcot Pitcher Memorial Scholarship
Jeannette and Katrina Seiter Scholarship
Kenneth Lyon Sr. Scholarship
Kenneth V. Sawyer and Jeanette Remp Sawyer Scholarship
Marion Seavey and Doris Sanford Memorial Award
Mary Beth Durr Memorial Scholarship
Penny Doolen Prosser Memorial Award
Peter J. DeVoe Memorial Award
Robert Health Sr. Memorial Award
Robert E. Larrabee Memorial Scholarship
Thomas A. Maurer Memorial Scholarship
William “Bill” Bain Memorial Soccer Scholarship

 

Alexandria Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Alexandria Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Alexandria students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Garlock Lumber & Hardware Scholarship
Jean McInnis Walldroff Fine Arts Scholarship
Mary Bastian Memorial Foundation Scholarship

 

Beaver River Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Beaver River Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Beaver River students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Scholarships with unique applications are listed first. Click on each one to access the respective application.

Marie C. and Ralph J. Marilley Scholarship — Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Eulene and Dorrance D. Bush Scholarship
James, James and Virginia Burr Scholarship
John L. Gormley Scholarship
Winifred Christiansen Scholarship

 

Belleville-Henderson Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Belleville-Henderson Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Belleville-Henderson students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Berry Brothers FFA Award
Julie L. Bettinger Memorial Scholarship
Friends of Michelle D. Salisbury Memorial Scholarship
Marsellus Family Scholarship
Maurice L. Herron Memorial Scholarship
Richard and Gladys Ross Memorial Scholarship
The Harbor Scholarship

 

Brasher Falls Central School

All Brasher Falls Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Canton Central School

All Canton Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Carthage Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Carthage Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Carthage students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Scholarships with unique applications are listed first. Click on each one to access the respective application.

David and Alma Price Scholarship
Michael J. Cerroni Memorial Scholarship — Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025
The DeWitt-Archer Scholarship
The Ethan Phillips Scholarship
The Kenneth Deskins Scholarship
The Lucy Fulton Scholarship
The Miller Hospital Scholarship
The Rhode Estate Scholarship
The Robert Jeschawitz Scholarship
The Terry Coffman Memorial Scholarship
Timothy F. Wright Memorial Scholarship — Click to apply online — Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Download a Timothy F. Wright Memorial Scholarship paper application here

 

Cicero/North Syracuse High School

The following scholarship is restricted to Cicero/North Syracuse High School seniors. For more information about Cicero/North Syracuse High School scholarship opportunities, contact your high school guidance counselor to apply.

Marilyn Maurer Pike Scholarship

 

Clifton-Fine Central School

All Clifton-Fine Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Colton-Pierrepont Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Colton-Pierrepont Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Colton-Pierrepont students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Dorothy B. Ayers Memorial Scholarship

 

Copenhagen Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Copenhagen Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Copenhagen students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Scholarships with unique applications are listed first. Click on each one to access the respective application.

Timothy F. Wright Memorial Scholarship — Click to apply online— Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Download a Timothy F. Wright Memorial Scholarship paper application here
Anne T. and Emmett M. Fenlon Scholarship

 

Edwards-Knox Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Edwards-Knox Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Edwards-Knox students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Gina L. Rushlo Memorial Scholarship
Kelly Memorial Award

 

Faith Fellowship Christian School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Faith Fellowship Christian School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Faith Fellowship students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Don Cronk Memorial Scholarship
Mary and David Stanley Faith Fellowship Christian School Scholarship —
For tuition to Faith Fellowship Christian School

 

General Brown Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to General Brown Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for General Brown students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Alexander B. Fowler Memorial Award
Barbara Richmond Moran Memorial Scholarship
Brittany Walroth Memorial Scholarship
Carol Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Cecile Timerman Williams Memorial Scholarship
Charles F. Zeltwanger Memorial Scholarship
Cindy Dwyer Memorial Scholarship
Coach Steve Fisher Legacy Scholarship
Cora Bura Scholarship
Dick P. Case Memorial Scholarship
Donald J. Grant Memorial Scholarship
Eleanor Walrath Memorial Scholarship
Francis Grant Memorial Scholarship
Gertrude E. Glasier Scholarship
Gilbert Lamon Memorial Award
Glen Park Hydro Scholarship
Jay Peckham Wrestling Award
Jeanne Lane Plantz Memorial Scholarship
Leslie G. Eisenhauer Memorial Scholarship
Marguerite E. Brewster Memorial Scholarship
Merrill & Vivian Hurd Memorial Scholarship
Mighty Lion Wrestling Scholarship
Molly J. Bogenschutz Endless Possibilities Award
Pennies from Heaven Scholarship
Purwillia “Pug” Weideman Nursing Scholarship
Ralph B. Doane Memorial Scholarship
Raymond W. Marlowe Memorial Scholarship
Ron Siver Outstanding Lineman Award
Sam Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Terry Hanson Memorial Scholarship
Tracy Ashley Memorial Scholarship
Trooper David J. Lane “Heart of a Lion” Scholarship
Trooper David J. Lane Memorial Scholarship

 

Gouverneur Central School

All Gouverneur Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Hammond Central School

All Hammond Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Harrisville Central School

All Harrisville Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Hermon-DeKalb Central School

All Hermon-DeKalb Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Heuvelton Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Heuvelton Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Heuvelton students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Holland Memorial Scholarship

 

Immaculate Heart Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Immaculate Heart Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Immaculate Heart students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Scholarships with unique applications are listed first. Click on each one to access the respective application.

Immaculate Heart Central School scholarships —
Donald and Bernice Gardner Memorial Scholarship — Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Florence Agnes White Scholarship
Gary West Faith-Based Scholarship
James and Janice St. Croix Scholarship

College scholarships —
Clarence “Boots” Gaffney Award
Florence B. Joynt Scholarship
Gary Ashe Memorial Golf Scholarship
Terry O’Brien Memorial Scholarship
William P.Plante Scholarship

 

Indian River Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Indian River Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Indian River students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Gabriel Otero & Lexie Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Hazel Shannon Chapin and Maida Chapin Dougherty Scholarship
Indian River Education Association Scholarship
Jacob Pete Memorial Scholarship
Jon LaClair Award
Kelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Russell I Wilcox Family Scholarship
William C. Heck Memorial Scholarship

 

LaFargeville Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to LaFargeville Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for LaFargeville students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Elizabeth May Duvall Foundation Scholarship
Jean McInnis Walldroff Fine Arts Scholarship
Mary Bastian Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Award (part of the Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation)
Simmons Family Scholarship

 

Lisbon Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Lisbon Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Lisbon students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Robert and Esther Thompson Scholarship

 

Little River Community School

All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Lowville Academy & Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Lowville Academy & Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Lowville Academy students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Scholarships with unique applications are listed first. Click on each one to access the respective application.

Timothy F. Wright Memorial Scholarship — Click to apply online — Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Download a Timothy F. Wright Memorial Scholarship paper application here
Beatrice Gravely Memorial Art Scholarship
Dorothy M. Arthur Scholarship
Edward J. & Mary Doviak Scholarship
Edward Watkins Determination Scholarship Award
Eulene and Dorrance D. Bush Scholarship
Helen Lewicki Percoski Memorial Medical Scholarship
Henry C. Northam Scholarship
James Leonard Scholarship
James, James and Virginia Burr Scholarship
Kenneth Ford Memorial Scholarship
Kirschner Music Scholarship
Kyle E. O’Brien Scholarship
Leon A. Davis Scholarship
Louis C. Marlane Scholarship for Math
Louis C. Marlane Scholarship for Science
Lowville Academy 2008 Scholarship
Marcia Dean Memorial Scholarship
Mary E. Butts Scholarship
Mary H. O’Connor Scholarship
Miller G. Sherwood Scholarship
Philip & Martha McDowell Scholarship
Richard A. Lyndaker Humanitarian Memorial Scholarship
Robert F. Breeze Scholarship
Wanda Lewicki Memorial Scholarship
Wormuth Family Scholarship

 

Lyme Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Lyme Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Lyme students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Ball and Knight Scholarship
Gene Derefinko Scholarship
Lyme Central School Scholarship
Jean McInnis Walldroff Fine Arts Scholarship

 

Madrid-Waddington Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Madrid-Waddington Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Madrid-Waddington students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Dr. Allen A. & Joan Taylor Education Scholarship

 

Massena Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Massena Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Massena students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Learned J. and Janet Langlois Memorial Scholarship
Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship

 

Morristown Central School

All Morristown Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Norwood-Norfolk Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Norwood-Norfolk Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Norwood-Norfolk students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

John G. Pircsuk Memorial Scholarship
William “Billy” Todd Memorial Scholarship
Wing/Bishop/Patterson Scholarship

 

Ogdensburg City School District (OFA)

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Ogdensburg City School District students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Ogdensburg students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

OFA Alumni Scholarship

 

Parishville-Hopkinton Central School

All Parishville-Hopkinton Central School students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Potsdam Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Potsdam Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Potsdam students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Francisco Clark – Bouchard Memorial Scholarship
Karen Kirchgasser Memorial Scholarship
Kocan Family Scholarship
Michael Matthys Memorial Scholarship
Sipher Scholarship
Smith Family Award
Susan Williams Bullard Award

 

Pulaski Academy and Central School

The following scholarship is restricted to Pulaski High School seniors. For more information about Pulaski Academy and Central School scholarship opportunities, contact your high school guidance counselor to apply.

Northern and Countryside Credit Union Employees Memorial Scholarship — Application Deadline: Thursday, May 1, 2025

 

Sackets Harbor Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Sackets Harbor Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Sackets Harbor students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

April Resseguie Memorial Scholarship
Assistant Fire Chief Garrett W. Loomis Memorial Scholarship
Carl Robbins Memorial Scholarship
Donald J. Bachner Memorial Community Service Scholarship
Donald T. McPhail Scholarship
Dr. Charles E. Commeret, Sr. Scholarship
Jana L. Boulton Memorial Scholarship
Patrick X. & Mary E. Brennan Scholarship
Pauline and Alfred Lyng Scholarship
Ralph E. Smith Graduate Scholarship
Ralph E. Smith Undergraduate Scholarship
Sergeant James G. Everett Scholarship

 

South Jefferson Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to South Jefferson Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for South Jefferson students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Al Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Albert F. & Rachel W. Hyde Scholarship
Andrew J. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
Anna Mae Searles Cooper Scholarship
Anthony Lephart Memorial Scholarship
Barbara Richmond Moran Scholarship
Berry Brothers Lumber FFA Award
Brian C. Thomas Scholarship
Class of 1967 Scholarship
Dan & Mabel Griggs Higher Education Scholarship
David A. Sinclair Scholarship
Donald & Arlene Moore Scholarship
Doris Heath Reading Award
Edward Blackford IV Memorial Scholarship
Eleanor Greene Memorial Scholarship
Enzo Greenwood Coinco Scholarship
Evelyn Avery Award
Frederick N. Scholtz Scholarship
Grant & Joyce Crumb Memorial Scholarship
Greenley / Wyman Scholarship
Henry Coffeen Memorial Scholarship
International Water Level Coalition Scholarship
Jeff Gregory Scholarship
John Booth Memorial Scholarship
Joshua P. Sullivan Pharm.D. Legacy Scholarship
Julie L. Bettinger Memorial Scholarship
Kathleen Graves Scholarship
Kenneth J. Eysaman II Legacy Scholarship
Kirk Steel Scholarship
Leuze-Reardon-Belloff Scholarship
Lucas Damon Scholarship
Luke A. Tyrrell Memorial Scholarship
Marcus Judson Memorial Scholarship
Margaret “Ann” Kibling Memorial Scholarship
Margery J. Smith Scholarship
Marion Blount Public Speaking Memorial Scholarship
Maude Fleming Scholarship Award
Maureen Preskenis Scholarship
Nicholas J. Patell Memorial Award
Patricia Lephart Scholarship
Richard and Donna Bibbins Empowerment Scholarship
Robert Barrows Scholarship
Robert L. Shippee Memorial Scholarship
Ruth Hannah Nichols Scholarship
Sally Wilson Scholarship
SPENNY15 Scholarship
South Jefferson High School Class of 1966 Scholarship
South Jefferson High School Class of 1967 Scholarship
Stephanie (Mathous) Bossinger Team Player Award
Timothy M. Reynolds III Scholarship
Wilson Davis Award

 

South Lewis Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to South Lewis Central School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for South Lewis students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

William F. & Ernestine K. Kellerhals Sr. Helping Professionals Scholarship

 

Thousand Islands Central School

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Thousand Islands High School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Thousand Islands students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Barry L. Mills Beechwood Scholarship
Carl H. Frink Scholarship
Episcopal River Parishes Scholarship
Gerald Reinman Scholarship Class of 1954 Scholarship
Greenizen Scholarship
Henry “Tyke” Wood Memorial Scholarship — Click here to apply for the Henry “Tyke” Wood Memorial Scholarship.
Jean McInnis Walldroff Fine Arts Scholarship
Mary Bastian Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Mary M. & George W. Forbes Thousand Islands Central School Scholarship
Patricia Taylor Scholarship
Scott Fiorentino Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Stumpf Farm Productions Scholarship

 

Town of Webb

The following scholarship is restricted to Town of Webb students. For more information about Town of Webb scholarship opportunities, contact your high school guidance counselor to apply.

Kenneth Lyon Sr. Scholarship

 

Watertown City School District

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Watertown High School students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Watertown High students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Alfred & Frances Paige Scholarship
Brian D. Soper Memorial Scholarship
Cathleen A. Haggerty Scholarship (Case Middle School Award)
Christopher P. Waite Memorial Scholarship
Colleen St. Pierre Scholarship
Douglas A. Medley Education Scholarship
Douglas W. Wood Music Scholarship
Dr. Charles E. Commeret, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Errol Putman Scholarship
Edward Ruble Music Scholarship
Florence B. Joynt Scholarship
Frank Sacci Instrumental Scholarship
Gail Conlin Phillips Memorial Scholarship
Gary Ashe Memorial Golf Scholarship
Gary M. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Glenn S. Doull Scholarship
Harvey Simon Scholarship
Heather Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Henry H. & Emily T. Willmott Memorial Scholarship
Hiram Duane Buck Scholarship
Janet Ostanek Memorial Scholarship
Jeffrey W. Kimball MBA, WHS Class of 2003 Scholarship
Jennifer Corbett Rainbow Scholarship
John R. Williamson Scholarship
Julie A. Gardner Memorial Scholarship
Mary Alice & Joseph B. Meichelbeck Scholarship
Maurice D. Barnette Scholarship
Russell Faunce Scholarship
Ryan D. Ingalls Memorial Scholarship
Scott Fiorentino Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Watertown High School Class of 1956 Scholarship
Watertown High School Class of 1967 Scholarship
Watertown High School Class of 1982 Scholarship
Watertown Savings Bank Cup Scholarship
William I. Graf Award
William P. Plante Scholarship

 

Jefferson-Lewis BOCES

Scholarships listed below are restricted to BOCES students. They are NOT the only opportunities for BOCES students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Brian A. L’Huillier BOCES Scholarship
Dr. Walter and Mary Atkinson Legacy Scholarship
Excellence of Achievement & Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Scholarship
Ruth Seal Memorial Scholarship (Jefferson-Lewis BOCES)

 

Jefferson-Can Community Scholars Program

Click here to download and print a program flyer that outlines how you may qualify.

 

St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES

All St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

 

Thousand Islands Foundation

Scholarships listed below are restricted to Alexandria, LaFargeville, Lyme, and Thousand Islands Central students. They are NOT the only opportunities for Alexandria, LaFargeville, Lyme, and Thousand Islands Central students. All students should complete the 2025-2026 Freshman Scholarship Application online.

Scholarships with unique applications are listed first. Click on each one to access the respective application.

Thousand Islands Foundation Scholarship Application — Application Deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Thousand Islands Foundation Nontraditional Scholarship Application — Application Deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Clayton Volunteer Fire Department Foundation Scholarship — Application Deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Daniel Ekpe Scholarship
Elizabeth (Betty) Streets Scholarship
Grindstone Island Heritage Scholarship — Application Deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Grindstone Island Mary Lou Nunn Rusho Memorial Scholarship — Application Deadline: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Hazel Northrup Hyde Family Scholarship
John and Eva Argyos Scholarship
Lechler Scholarship
Margaret Maser Scholarship
Mark Schmeer Scholarship
Ruth and Robert Phillips Scholarship
Seaway Trail Foundation Scholarship

 

Non-College, Summer Camp Scholarships

Adirondack Mennonite Camping Association Scholarship
Henderson Harbor Water Sports Programs Scholarship
Rev. Peter N. Butler Guggenheim Summer Camp Scholarship

 

Non-College, Professional Development Scholarships

Women’s Council of REALTORS Tri-County NY Scholarship — Application Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025

Northern New York Community Foundation

131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601

Phone: 315-782-7110
Fax: 315-782-0047

info@nnycf.org

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ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025 students, parents, teachers, counselors, and class advisors: Now is the time for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County students to apply for post-secondary educational support.

Apply today at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

Questions? Contact Mary Perrine, Community Foundation coordinator of partnerships, maryp@nnycf.org, or Tara Hess, stewardship & donor services associate, tara@nnycf.org, or 315-782-7110.

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ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025 students, parents, teachers, counselors, and class advisors: Now is the time for Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence County students to apply for post-secondary educational support.

Apply today at bit.ly/nnycf-scholarships

Questions? Contact Mary Perrine, Community Foundation coordinator of partnerships, maryp@nnycf.org, or Tara Hess, stewardship & donor services associate, tara@nnycf.org, or 315-782-7110.

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Thanks to donors like YOU, the LEAD Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation made the holiday season shine a little brighter for tri-county seniors!

Through LEAD's Holiday Giving Fund match, nearly $5,500 was raised to help make the holidays special for seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

Meals on Wheels at Watertown Urban Mission, the Santa for Seniors program at Lowville Food Pantry, and Meals on Wheels at St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging each received $1,832 in support.

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LEAD Council Holiday Giving Fund Awards Nearly $5,500 to Brighten Season Across the Region

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LEAD Council Holiday Giving Fund Awards Nearly $5,500 to Brighten Season Across the Region December 26, 2024 By admin Young Professionals Aid Senior Programs in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Coun...
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The Watertown-based manufacturer behind Little Trees air fresheners recently established the CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund at the Community Foundation.

Grant applications will be reviewed and awarded quarterly throughout the calendar year. Eligible nonprofit organizations may submit one application per year, with grant awards ranging from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $20,000 per application.

This year, applications must focus on educational initiatives, including but not limited to libraries, child care, and preschool programs, career training, vocational and technical education, and similar projects that enhance educational opportunities within Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.

The deadline for first-quarter 2025 grant applications is Friday, January 24, 2025. Visit bit.ly/grant-portal to access the Community Foundation’s online grant portal.

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CAR-FRESHNER Corp. Establishes Charitable Partnership With the Community Foundation

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CAR-FRESHNER Corp. Establishes Charitable Partnership With the Community Foundation December 23, 2024 By admin New Charitable Fund Will Support Various Community Projects and Initiatives Through Quart...
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Thank you, Car Freshener!

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