This newsletter is compiled by the Bellport High School Guidance Office as a service to the students and families of the South Country Central School District. In this newsletter, we only include scholarships that are sent to Bellport High School which require that the student receive a nomination from their high school before they may apply. As there are thousands of colleges and more scholarships than that, this is not an exhaustive list of available scholarships requiring nominations. If you find a scholarship requiring a nomination that is not included here, please contact your School Counselor in the Guidance Office for assistance.

The only scholarships contained in this newsletter are highly selective and require that the student obtain a nomination from their high school before they may apply.

Requirements

These scholarships require that the student:

1. meet the college/university scholarship criteria
2. have applied to or plan to apply to this college in the fall of senior year (pay careful attention to required deadlines as these scholarships may require early college applications which may have a different deadline than the request for nomination)
3. receive a nomination from their high school

How to Request a Nomination

If you would like to apply for any of the scholarships in this newsletter, you will need to complete this form to request a nomination. You will be required to use a personal email address to apply. Student@southcountry.org email addresses will not be accepted. Please use an email address that you check on a regular basis.

Please note, you must submit one nomination form for each scholarship for which you would like to request a nomination.

If You Are Nominated

We will email you if you are selected for a nomination. We will also email you the next steps in the process. Students who are selected for a nomination would then be required to complete the scholarship application before the deadline by following the scholarship application requirements.

Questions?

Please contact your School Counselor in the Guidance Office.

For a comprehensive guide to the many ways high school students may find and apply for scholarship opportunities, please visit our BHS Guidance Scholarship Guidebook.

For a list of scholarships with upcoming deadlines that do not require a nomination, please visit our Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines newsletter.

Senior scholarships requiring nominations are usually offered during the months of September through January of senior year.

You must be nominated by your school or by a member of the Davidson coaching staff to be considered for a Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship, an award for top scholar athletes, equivalent to full tuition and fees. The scholarship is renewable for the remaining three years of your Davidson career, provided you continue to play your eligible sport, maintain a specified grade point average, and meet requirements toward earning a degree.

Request nomination here.

Every year the New York State Education Department selects two students from high schools across the state to represent New York at the national United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).

Senate Youth Washington Week will take place March 4-11, 2023 and will be a fully immersive learning experience incorporating the key elements of the program week in an exciting, interactive format. Each student is awarded a $10,000 scholarship.

A decision to hold Washington Week in person or online will be made at a later date.

Additional information can be found on the NY state web site: http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/awards-and-scholarships

The student application materials must be received via NYSenateYouth@nysed.gov on or before Wednesday, October 21, 2022 11:59pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at NYSenateYouth@nysed.gov.

Request nomination here.

The program is built around our belief that, as a Belk Scholar, you possess unique talents that should be recognized and nurtured. The Belk Scholarship will provide you comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, room and board) plus special study stipends that allow you great flexibility in the on- and off-campus opportunities you choose to explore. Those experiences, paired with our academic programs, deepen your intellect, maturity, and global understanding. Thanks to the generosity of the John M. Belk Educational Endowment, 32 Belk Scholars are currently enrolled at Davidson (eight Belk Scholars named in each entering class).

Request nomination here.

High school seniors who possess exceptional ability in leadership and scholarship and who show promise of making a significant contribution both to the University community as students and to society at large as graduates.

No student may apply for a Jefferson scholarship. Instead, he or she must be NOMINATED. If you are selected for nomination, you will receive an email from the BHS Guidance Office. You would be expected to apply to the University of Virginia. A nomination is not a guarantee of admission to the University of Virginia.

Request nomination here.

Nominating secondary schools will consider all first-generation students in their senior classes who are outstanding contributors to their schools and families. Successful candidates have demonstrated exceptional leadership talents, an understanding of the broader community around them, and have demonstrated uncommon academic abilities.

Selection of recipients will be based on merit alone in the areas of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. In addition, the selection committees will weigh evidence of tenacity, grit, persistence, and resilience.

The Walentas Scholars Program does not consider SAT/ACT scores. Rigor of high school course work and grade point average will meet or exceed the standard for admission to the University of Virginia.

All nominees should apply to U.Va through the Common App by the Regular Decision deadline of January 3. Since the scholarship competition is separate from admissions, nominees may apply to U.Va. as a Regular Decision, Early Action, or Early Decision applicant.

Request nomination here.

Five Towns College is committed to helping Long Islanders through these difficult times. Our campus offers students an outstanding and personalized education that is close to home. U.S. News & World Report recognized Five Towns College as a Best College for Social Mobility in the Northern Region for 2022. We offer programs in Audio, Business, Film and Television, Interactive Media Arts, Mass Communication, Music Performance, Music Teacher Education and Theatre Arts which are integrated in technology.

Dedicated to providing Long Islanders with a small college option, this scholarship is available to any high school graduate who is academically meritorious, has financial need, and who seeks to earn a bachelor’s degree at Five Towns College. We recognize our strong role as a partner in educating Long Islanders. The L. I. Superintendent’s Scholarship reflects that in a large way.

Five Towns College will review submissions and will select at least one graduating senior from Bellport High School to receive this prestigious award. This award may cover up to half the annual cost of tuition.

Request nomination here.

Junior scholarships requiring nominations are usually offered during the months of January through May of junior year.

Every year the New York State Education Department selects two students from high schools across the state to represent New York at the national United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).

Senate Youth Washington Week will take place March 4-11, 2023 and will be a fully immersive learning experience incorporating the key elements of the program week in an exciting, interactive format. Each student is awarded a $10,000 scholarship.

A decision to hold Washington Week in person or online will be made at a later date.

Additional information can be found on the NY state web site: http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/awards-and-scholarships

The student application materials must be received via NYSenateYouth@nysed.gov on or before Wednesday, October 21, 2022 11:59pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at NYSenateYouth@nysed.gov.

Request nomination here.

Academically outstanding high school juniors from families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four.

The application opens in February of your junior year and is due in March.

Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.

Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are nearly five times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.

There is no nomination required. Application opens February 2023 and is due March 2023. Apply here.

Students are eligible for a combination of scholarship and awards up to $21,000 (New York State School of Art and Design; Biomaterials, Ceramic, Glass & Materials Science Engineering) and up to $33,000 for all other majors.

Alfred University Scholar - $18,000 - $30,000 per year
Eligibility: Attend a High School in the US or US Territory and be nominated directly by your school. If you receive this award, you will only be eligible for up to $3,000 additional scholarships totaling either $21,000 or $33,000. You will still qualify for need based financial aid.

Request nomination here.

Nominees must be in the 11th grade, have earned a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and have made a contribution to their school or community in some way.

We ask that each counseling office nominates one deserving student for this award. Affiliation or interest in UVM is not a condition of the award. The award is simply designed to recognize outstanding citizens on the road to their pursuit of higher education, wherever that may lead. Students from all backgrounds are eligible for this award, but students with a strong sense of cultural competency fare favorably. The goal is to select a dynamic population of students that reflect the spirit of what it means to be a Citizen.

Request nomination here.

Science and engineering require mathematical abilities and scientific knowledge as well as strong communication skills. Therefore, this award is given to recognize a student who demonstrates a solid mathematical and scientific background while also excelling in English. Winners will receive a certificate and a $2,500 Engineering Scholarship for a total of $10,000 over four years should the nominated student apply and be accepted to Alfred University’s Inamori School of Engineering. We will mail out certificates by Friday, March 31, 2023.

Encouraging talented students to pursue careers in science and engineering is critical to our nation's future in the global economy. The Award Committee looking for outstanding juniors who have displayed exceptional performance in science, mathematics and English.

Request nomination here.

This award is given by a participating high school guidance counselor to a student during his/her junior year. This award provides $15,000 yearly and can be used for up to four years while attending The Clarkson School and Clarkson University. Eligible students must be in an accelerated high school program and have maintained a GPA of 93 or higher or are ranked in the top 15% of their class.

Request nomination here.

This program proudly recognizes and awards outstanding high school juniors for their strong, demonstrated interest in HPU, exceptional academic achievement, leadership and remarkable extracurricular involvement. It is a competitive and highly selective program.

To qualify for membership into the Junior Scholars Program, students must meet the following requirements:

Current junior in high school

If submitting test scores:
3.45-4.0 GPA (unweighted 4.0 scale)
Evidence Based reading & Math SAT Score between 1220-1600 or ACT Score between 25-36

If not submitting test scores:
3.6-4.0 GPA (unweighted on a 4.0 scale)

Leadership and achievement in one or more of the following activities: an area of academic interest, community service, the arts, athletics, entrepreneurial endeavors or international adventures
Students interested in the Junior Scholars program must be nominated by their high school counselor or independent educational consultant. The deadline to submit nominations is April 1st, and accepted students will be notified during the summer

Students accepted into the program will be honored at a Junior Scholars luncheon on HPU’s extraordinary campus at an Open House event in the fall. They will receive an initial $2,500 scholarship per year to HPU, and Junior Scholars also have the unique opportunity for non-binding early acceptance to High Point University.

Request nomination here.

Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award. This award honors top academic performers who have the passion and integrity needed to become successful leaders.

Request nomination here.

Nominees must meet the following to be eligible:

• Current high school junior.
• Minimum 3.25 (4.0 scale) / 85% (100% scale) grade-point average.
• If available, provide any test scores (SAT, ACT, PSAT).
• Students who have not yet taken the PSAT, SAT or ACT will still qualify if they demonstrate continual, active participation in two extracurricular programs, two community service projects, or a combination of both.

Request nomination here.

Named for Chatham's most famous alumna, environmental icon Rachel Carson ’29, the Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Award is awarded to deserving students nominated from high schools nationally and internationally who embody the spirit of Rachel Carson in their dedication to sustainability and community development.
Eligible students for this award are current high school juniors who have been nominated by a teacher, school counselor, or advisor.

Request nomination here.

Selection criteria: Each student you nominate should have a minimum academic grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale), demonstrate outstanding school and community leadership, and have an interest in an academic program offered by Elmira College.

Request nomination here.

You do not apply. You are nominated by your high school in the spring of your junior year.

Here's how it works:

Step 1:
Officials at each participating high school nominate one outstanding math and science student in the junior class to be honored with the Rensselaer Medal Award.

Request nomination here.

We are pleased to offer six award categories. We have also increased each scholarship from $32,000 ($8,000 per year) to $76,000 ($19,000 per year)*. These awards recognize outstanding high school students from the junior class for their leadership, service, and achievements:

• Art and Design Award
• Business and Leadership Award
• Computing Award
• Humanities and Social Sciences Award
• Science and Math Award
• Women in STEM Award

Participating high schools may nominate one student per category from the junior class who meets the award criteria for that category. Nominations are due by May 1, 2023.

Approved nominees will receive a waived application fee and a $76,000 scholarship ($19,000 annually) if they are accepted for admission to an RIT BS/BFA program, and enroll full-time in the fall immediately following their high school graduation. Students may use this scholarship to pursue any of the baccalaureate degree programs available in our nine colleges. Note: Award recipients who qualify for an additional merit-based scholarship will be awarded the scholarship with the highest value.

More info.

Request nomination here.

Student Sage nominees should be exceptional high school students who are engaged within their community, who maintained a B average (or better) in their academic coursework, and makes the school an exciting, creative, and engaging place of learning.

Request nomination here.

At St. Bonaventure, our Franciscan values of community and service are cornerstones of our identity, mission and culture. These scholarships will reward students based on qualities that reflect those core values, including academic excellence, community, integrity, wisdom, leadership, social responsibility, compassion and an appreciation for diversity.

Request nomination here.

The University of Rochester is pleased to sponsor four prestigious awards that recognize high school juniors’ outstanding achievements in leadership and academics.

Each year, counselors, teachers, and administrators from high schools around the world may nominate up to four qualified juniors, one student for each award. Participation is open to all secondary schools.

All nominees will have their application fee waived and will be eligible to be considered for merit scholarships worth at least $5,000 per year.

Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award

• High achievement and rigor in science and math classes
• Positive contributions to their school and within the larger community

Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award

• Demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues
• Leadership and dedication to community action
• Strong grades and rigorous courses taken in the humanities and social sciences

George Eastman Young Leaders Award

• Strong leadership experience at school and in the community
• High grades and challenging courses
• Extensive involvement in extracurricular activities

Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology

• Strong interest in innovation and/or information technology and a high level of achievement in this area
• Exposure to new technologies outside of school, such as pursuing serious work opportunities in local laboratories or industry
• Leading other students to new approaches to old problems (e.g., business plans for fundraising, innovative community service, after-school activities, and best uses of internal communications tools such as chat and blogs)

Request nomination here.