Looking to discover how your interests can relate to further education and potential career paths? Use Career Coach, a free service provided by SUNY Adirondack for our community. Within this platform, you have the opportunity to take a career assessment, learn about current job opportunities, and explore various educational opportunities that can lead to the career of your dreams! Please find more information in the flyer below.

Courses are designed for high school students ages 13 and older who would like to explore various subject areas before college. These courses feature engaging videos by Rochester faculty and access to mentors. The program is available year-round and the online format allows for students to study anywhere, anytime, and at any pace. More information can be found here.

Carnegie Mellon University: Pre-College Programs

Carnegie Mellon offers students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through these programs, rising juniors and seniors are provided with the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. The programs also prepare students for the upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills. Please find more information here.

Oxbridge Academic Programs

Summer programs in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona, and New York are designed to provide students with the opportunity to challenge themselves intellectually while being immersed in new cultures. Programs are offered in various locations and interested students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships based on financial need and academic merit. Please find more information here.

Financial Aid Tools

SUNY Smart Track - created by the SUNY system, this includes a collection of resources related to all things Financial Aid! From a net price calculator, to FAFSA codes, to understanding the various types of financial aid use Smart Track®!

1. Visit tctfcu.org to download an application. The student will need to contact the credit union directly to obtain a credit union verification code to verify eligibility.
2. Complete the application form and required essay and obtain the required transcripts, along with the signature of a parent or guardian.
3. Upload and submit the completed application and supportive materials online no later than January 7, 2023.

Saratoga's Community Federal Credit Union: eligible applicants must be planning to enroll in a two or four-year accredited institution for the first time in the fall of 2023; scholarships awarded may range from $500 to $1,500. Application can be found here. Deadline: January 7, 2023

Equitable Excellence Scholarship: eligible applicants must work to make a positive impact in their school, community, or work activities. Application can be found here. Deadline: December 16, 2022 (see flyer below for more information).

Early College Career Academy at SUNY Adirondack

BOCES continues to partner with SUNY Adirondack to offer two-year early college programs to our students, starting in the junior year. Each program combines academics with exposure to the industry and cutting edge technologies. Depending on the program, students are eligible to earn up to 32 college credits prior to graduating from high school. The four programs offered through the ECCA are:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Information Technology / Computer Networking
• New Media

• Wednesday, January 4th - virtual night session from 6:30-7:30 pm
• Wednesday January 11th - virtual night session from 6:30-7:30 pm
• Wednesday, January 18th - in-person sessions at each campus from 6-8 pm

As the virtual events get closer, please reach out to your student's school counselor for the link to join. Additional information about the ECCA program can be found here.

REMINDER --- Registration is now open for the 2023 HOBY State Leadership Seminar!

This multi-day program is proven to provide students with an experience that cultivates personal growth and leadership development while building new connections and friendships throughout the state. Students return from HOBY with a deeper sense of self-awareness, elevated confidence, and the inspiration and tools to give back to their communities through leadership and service.

What is HOBY?

HOBY’s (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership) mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.

HOBY programs provide students selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service learning and motivation building experiences.

Who is this for?

High School sophomores from across the country.

When and where is the leadership program?

SUNY Albany

June 2nd - June 4th

Why attend?

HOBY allows students to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Students attend seminars and participate in hands on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to make a positive impact in their community.

How do I apply for consideration?

• Students must submit a typed, 200-300 word essay on the following topic:

• Students interested in applying also need to submit a typed resume highlighting their involvement in community service.
• Once these items have been received by your school counselor, an interview may take place as the final component of the application process.
• More information about HOBY can be found here.

Schuylerville Dollars for Scholars® is a nonprofit foundation supporting academic success in the Schuylerville Central School District. This organization aims to help students achieve their educational goals by raising scholarship funds, establishing endowments, providing assistance with college readiness and the financial aid process, and distributing scholarships each year. Be on the lookout for various fundraising events coming up and be sure to follow the Dollars for Scholars Facebook page for important updates / information. For those interested in volunteering with the Dollars for Scholars organization, please reach out to the President, Emma Foster, for additional information!