NFA Senior Scholarships List of Scholarships
Scholarship Application Deadline is April 15, 2024. Review the list of scholarships below. This is the public view of the scholarship list, please use the application link if you are applying for scholarships.
| Scholarship Name/Description/Criteria | Does it Require a Specific Essay? |
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A. John DiMiceli Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: To be eligible, a student must have a parent who is a current member of the Newburgh Teachers' Association (NTA) and who has been a member of the NTA for the entirety of their career in the NECSD.Description: The John DiMiceli Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, is given by the NTA to a senior who has demonstrated excellence, leadership, and academic ability while attending Newburgh Free Academy. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Andrew Mosca Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: Given to two graduating seniors who have shown remarkable proficiency in social sciences with plans to continue his or her education. Mr. Mosca was a Social Studies Teacher at NFA/He taught for over 30 years in the district.Description: The Andrew Mosca Memorial Scholarships, in the amount of $500 each, are given to two graduating seniors who have shown remarkable proficiency in social sciences with plans to continue his or her education. Mr. Mosca was a Social Studies Teacher at NFA. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Archie Stewart Rotary ScholarshipCriteria: The Archie Stewart Newburgh Rotary Club Award is based on participation in school and community activities and is awarded to an NFA senior pursuing additional education.Description: The Archie Stewart Newburgh Rotary Club Award of $4,000 is given to two students this year, selected by the Newburgh Rotary Club. The award is based on participation in school and community activities and is awarded to an NFA senior pursuing additional education. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Carly Fund ScholarshipsCriteria: The Carly Fund Scholarships are awarded to an outstanding boy and girl who have significant volunteer experience, who work well with adults, and who have maintained an overall GPA of 90 percent or higher. These students must have participated on two varsity sport teams at NFA or have participated in at least one varsity sport and one additional athletic activity inside or outside of school.Description: The Carly Fund Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each are awarded to an outstanding boy and girl who have significant volunteer experience, who work well with adults, and who have maintained an overall GPA of 90 percent or higher. These students must have participated on two varsity sport teams at NFA or have participated in at least one varsity sport and one additional athletic activity inside or outside of school. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Christine and William Hotaling Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: Given to 3 seniors who are planning to attend four-year colleges or universities, have good scholastic records, and have overcome major obstacles in their lives. Community involvement through volunteer activities is also considered.Description: The Christine and William Hotaling Memorial Scholarship consists of three awards in the amounts of $2,000, $2,000 and $1,000 to graduating seniors each of whom plans to attend a four-year college or university, has a good scholastic record, and has overcome a significant obstacle in his or her life. |
Specific Essay:Describe a significant obstacle that you have faced in your life and explain how you overcame it. |
Circolo Cattolico ItalianoCriteria: Given to a senior of Italian background who has maintained a good academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student studying the Italian language in high school.Description: The Circolo Cattolico Italiano Scholarship, in the amount of $500, is awarded to a senior with an Italian background who has maintained a good academic standing throughout high school. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Cronomer Valley Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary Mary Hoyt Community Service AwardCriteria: Student must be a resident of the Cronomer Valley Fire District and have given back to their community through volunteer service.Description: The Cronomer Valley Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Mary Hoyt Memorial Service Award, in the amount of $300, is presented by a resident of the Cronomer Valley Fire District. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
CSEA Local 836 Unit #7910Criteria: Given to children of CSEA Employees of the NECSD who will be continuing their education.Description: The CSEA Unit #7910 is awarding two scholarships in the amount of $500 to a child of a CSEA employee of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District who will continue their education. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
David S. MacFarland ScholarshipCriteria: This scholarship is intended for a student pursuing full-time study at Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) toward a business, finance, or accounting degree. The student should have shown involvement in community service or a student who has overcome a significant obstacle.Description: This scholarship is given to a student who has contributed to our community. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Dual Language Scholarship AwardCriteria: "Great knowledge and passion for learning the Spanish language. Overall positive attitude towards bilingualism and its benefits. Enthusiasm when speaking Spanish. Grade-level proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking Spanish in an effort to achieve biliteracy. Initiates learning by seeking opportunities to learn more about the Spanish language and culture beyond the expectation within the classroom. Practicing speaking Spanish at home."Description: This award is designed to set a standard and reward engagement in pursuit of language skills in two or more languages, affirm positive attitudes toward multilingualism, and validate the use of multiple languages for all students |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Friends of Newburgh Crew ScholarshipCriteria: The applicant must be a senior who has been on the team for at least 1 season and who has participated in at least 1 NFA Crew/FONC community outreach event.Description: The Friends of Newburgh Crew, Inc (FONC) supports the sport of rowing for the students of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. We believe in teamwork, confidence and leadership gained through working together and giving back to our community. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Gardnertown PTO ScholarshipCriteria: All Gardnertown AlumniDescription: The Gardnertown Alumni Scholarships, in the amount of $300 each, are awarded to two outstanding former Gardnertown students who have plans to continue their education. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Goldback Scholarship: Upward, Together and BEYOND AwardCriteria: 1st generation college student and pursing a degree in Education.Description: The scholarship is given by the Newburgh Enlarged City School District Executive Team which consists of the Superintendent of Schools, Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents and Executive Directors. |
Specific Essay:Provide an essay describing how your experience in our District has led you to pursue studies in education. |
Goldbacks Youth Football & Cheer ScholarshipCriteria: "Seeking graduating seniors who have participated as a football player or cheerleader for multiple years in our youth program and have participated in football and cheer throughout high school. · Applicants must have a plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or trade school. · Scholarship funds will be paid to the student and must be used for college related expenses. · Students will be required to provide receipts of items purchased. · Application should be completed online with a deadline of Friday April 26, by 8:00 p.m. · Late applications will not be accepted."Description: "Our tackle football and cheer program is open to kids 5-13 years of age. We offer a fun and safe environment for you child to learn the sport. Our coaches volunteer their time to teach our kids how to be good athletes and most importantly good teammates. Our goal is for your child to enjoy the sport and being a part of a team while having fun and competing at the same time. Our organization is offering these scholarships to assist those that have come through our program and continued playing their sport throughout their high school career. We want to be able to help them as they continue their path to college and or trade school." |
Specific Essay:Personal essay on how the time you have spent as a youth participant has helped you in high school and how it has effected you as a person. What lessons have you taken out of your sport that will prepare you for the next chapter in your life. |
James Patterson Scholarship |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
John M. Suydam Memorial Science ScholarshipCriteria: Awarded to a student majoring in science with a GPA greater than an 85.Description: The John M. Suydam Memorial Science Scholarship is Awarded to a student majoring in science with a GPA greater than an 85. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Madeline Scalzo Perseverance AwardDescription: The award, in memory of Mr. Scalzo's widowed mother, commemorates her struggles to survive in Newburgh and keep her family together. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Mariano and Marie Muyot ScholarshipCriteria: Enrollment into a community college in New York State; GPA of at least 2.75; recommendation of a teacher or guidance counselor.Description: This scholarship was established in the memory of our parents and grandparents. Mariano T. Muyot and Marie McCaffrey Muyot who have both passed away. Mariano was born the in the phillipeans, and left college to serve in the US NAVY for 7 years, including service in the Vietnam War. He went to work for IBM. He finished his college education at Dutchess Community College, retired from IBM and led a very happy and successful life with his wife Marie, children and grandchildren. He could not have achieved this lifestyle without the assistant of Dutchess County Community College. Marie Muyot was born in Beacon NY and was a life long educator and volunteer. She had both a bachelors and masters degree in Spanish. She taught Spanish in Elementary and High School. She taught for 30 years. After retiring she continued to tutor kids in the community for free especially for students in English as a second language. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Matthew D. Marino Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: Given to a senior who has participated in a varsity sport and who has studied at least two years of Visual Arts. The student must be attending a two-year/four-year, or technical college. The award is based upon recommendation of the student's coach, counselor and visual arts teacher.Description: The Matthew Marino Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 is awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in a varsity sport and who has studied at least two years of visual arts. This student must be attending a two-year, four-year, or technical college. This award is based on the recommendation of the student's coach, counselor, and visual arts teacher. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Matthew Gribbin ScholarshipDescription: The Matthew Gribbin Memorial Scholarships for humor, in the amount of $300 each, are awarded to two students who are continuing their education. Students chosen are known for bringing humor and laughter into the lives of others. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Meadow Hill PTO AwardDescription: This scholarship will be awarded to two seniors who graduated from Meadow Hill School (1 male and 1 female) |
Specific Essay:Please tell us about your favorite memory from Meadow Hill School. Please give us one piece of advice that you can give our graduating 8th graders before they enter high school. |
Mediacom Entrepreneur of Tomorrow AwardCriteria: Criteria: 1. Entrepreneurial spirit as evidenced by the following qualities: a. part-time employment during high school; b. involvement in community/school-oriented clubs or organizations;c. demonstration of leadership skills; d. perseverance in the face of adversity. 2. Academic success (minimum grade point average > 85).Description: "About Mediacom: Operating from its headquarters in Mediacom Park, N.Y., Mediacom Communications Corporation is the preeminent telecommunications company in the Hudson Valley. It was founded in 1995 by Rocco B. Commisso, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with the goal of reinvigorating cable systems in the nation’s underserved smaller communities. With annual revenues of over $2.1 billion, and 4,000 employees nationwide, Mediacom has grown into the nation’s 5th largest cable television provider, serving more 1.4 million customers in 1,500 small towns and cities across 22 states." |
Specific Essay:"A. Have you been employed while attending high school? What type of work have you done? Where and for how long? B. How have you been involved in the community/school-oriented clubs or organizations: C. How have you demonstrated your leadership skills? D. If you faced adversity, how have you shown perseverance?" |
Mohsin Naqvi Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: Given to a graduating senior who must have excelled in Global Studies. Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.8 or higher, have done a significant amount of community service and must be attending college in the fall.Description: The Mohsin Naqvi Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the BAJA Cultural Society of South Asians in the amount of $300, is awarded to a graduating senior who has excelled in social studies, has an overall GPA of 3.8 or higher, has done significant community service, and will be attending college in the fall. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Nancy S. Smith Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: Awarded to a female senior who plans to continue her education in a healthcare field.Description: The Nancy S. Smith Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $300 is awarded to a female senior who plans to continue her education in a healthcare field. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
NFA Class of "64 Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: This scholarship is given to a senior who has overcome some obstacles or hardships and plans to attend college in the fall.Description: A deserving senior in memory of the deceased member of the NFA Class of 1964. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
NFA Class of 1982Description: This scholarship was created by friends of the NFA Class of 1982. Where solid friendships were built through the years at NFA and remained friends no matter what path they followed after graduation, making them a Forever Goldback. This award is given to a student who show their "Goldback Pride" in their everyday life. The recipient is one that will pursue his/her education at a certified technical institution or other institute of Higher Education who has committed to community service, school involvement and athletic activities. |
Specific Essay:Award is given to a student who shows their "Goldback Pride" in their everyday life. What does Goldback pride mean to you? How has your involvement in school, community, and athletic activities helped you navigate you High School experience? |
NSAA ScholarshipCriteria: Given to a deserving graduating senior who has shown a leadership role within their school and/or community. This student must have collaborated not only with administrators, but also with teachers and fellow classmates on a specific project, event or activity. The student will be pursuing higher education.Description: Given to a deserving graduating senior who has shown a leadership role within their school and/or community. This student must have collaborated not only with administrators, but also with teachers and fellow classmates on a specific project, event or activity. The student will be pursuing higher education. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Peter and Demetra 'The Greats' Matthews ScholarshipDescription: The Peter the Great Matthews Scholarship was created to celebrate and honor Peter?s memory. We are pleased to offer two scholarship to a Newburgh Free Academy senior in the amount of $1,000 each. Peter Paul Matthews (1933-2018) was an immigrant from Skoura, Sparta, Greece. He came to the United States in 1951 to pursue a better future for his family. To his children and grandchildren, he always emphasized education and athletic competition because his ancestors believed in a healthy body and mind. |
Specific Essay:"Peter Paul Matthews (1933-2018) and Demetra Kiamos Matthews (1946-2022) were immigrants from Skoura, and Geraki, Sparta, Greece. Peter and Demetra came to the United States to pursue a better future for their family. To their children and grandchildren, they always emphasized education and athletic competition because their ancestors believed in a healthy body and mind. How has your ancestry impacted your life?" |
PLZ Scholarship TrustCriteria: The PLZ Trust is awarding one scholarship who show exceptional need, aptitude and desire to pursue post graduation or vocational education. Someone who demonstrates community service.Description: The PLZ Trust is awarding one scholarships who show exceptional need, aptitude and desire to pursue post graduation or vocational education. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Ralph Petrillo Sr. ScholarshipCriteria: GPA/class rank in upper 10%, accepted to a top 100 university/college with Ivy League school preference, Varsity letters earned-list all sports and the number of years played.Description: The Ralph Petrillo Sr. Scholarship is given in memory of Ralph Petrillo Sr. Mr. Petrillo was an outstanding athlete at NFA and went on to become a 3 letter sportsman at Harvard University. He lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Mr. Petrillo taught Mathematics at NFA and coached football and baseball until he became an Asst. Principal. His ability to connect with students was exemplary. The scholarship is given yearly to an individual (or 2) that best represents the high qualities of leadership, athleticism and academic success both on and off the field. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Ray Tweed Memorial Scholarship/TON PBACriteria: Given to a deserving senior entering college, who has demonstrated community service, & participated in high school activitiesDescription: Ray Tweed Memorial Scholarship is given by the Town of Newburgh's Policemen's Association in memory of Dispatcher Ray Tweed who, at the age of seventeen, was stricken with polio but overcame his disability to serve the residents of the Town of Newburgh from his wheelchair for over twenty-four years. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Robert Benjamin Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: Given to a deserving senior who has completed four years of math in grades 9 through 12 and has demonstrated both school and community service. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) page should be submitted to School Counselor.Description: Given to a deserving senior who has completed four years of math in grades 9 through 12 and has demonstrated both school and community service. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
SMA Foundation Memorial ScholarshipCriteria: Given to a graduating senior who has striven to obtain an education and who has a commitment to giving back to the community that helped raise them.Description: The SMA Education Foundation Scholarship, in memory of the parents of Sayeed and Shakira Shah, is awarded in the amount of $300 to a graduating senior who has striven to obtain an education and has a commitment to giving back to the community that helped raise them. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Winona Lake Engine Company #2, IncorporatedCriteria: Given to an NFA senior, who has maintained an 80 GPA or better. An NFA senior, that has participated in school activities. An NFA senior who has performed considerable community service. Student must have plans to attend college in the fall. Student must reside within the Orange Lake Fire District.Description: The Winona Lake Fire Engine Company No. 2 Inc is a 100% Volunteer Fire Engine Company. Our Dedicated and trained 1st responders, provide Fire protection and Emergency services to commercial and residential property users. We respond to Motor Vehicle Accidents on all the roadways that pass through our fire district. We are proud to serve our community, friends and neighbors. When they need help the most we will be there. |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |
Winona Lake Ladies Auxiliary in Memory of All Deceased MembersCriteria: Given to a deserving senior from the Winona Lake Fire District planning to further his/her education. (Residency Will Be Verified)Description: Given to a deserving senior from the Winona Lake Fire District planning to further his/her education. (Residency Will Be Verified) |
General Essay: How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? Be sure to include how you plan on positively contributing to society . Feel free to incorporate any family or personal circumstances that you feel should be considered. |