Schalmont
Dollars for Scholars is an all-volunteer organization whose
goal has been to provide at least six $500 scholarships a
year to deserving seniors through an application
process. The group also administers several memorial
scholarships set up by friends and family to honor deceased
relatives.
Applying for Scholarships
All Schalmont seniors are eligible to
apply for a scholarship. Applications are available on
the Schalmont website and must be submitted to the guidance office by
the deadline. Awards are made by a committee of
volunteers. Students’ names are removed from the
applications to guarantee an unbiased selection. Academics,
leadership, work ethic and service are all taken into
consideration.
View all scholarship information and applications available
for the current school year.
Phone-a-thon fundraising campaign set for
April 5-6
Schalmont's Chapter of Dollars for
Scholars will conduct its annual phone-a-thon fundraising
campaign on April 5-6. From 5 to 7 p.m. each
night, Schalmont High School students will call local
residents and businesses to ask for tax-deductible
contributions to student scholarships. Those who don't
receive a call and would like to make a donation can mail it
to:
Schalmont Dollars for Scholars
93 West Campbell Road,
PO Box 6119
Schenectady, NY 12306
Checks should be made payable to Schalmont Dollars for Scholars.
Donations are accepted year-round. Thanks for your support!
Dollars for
Scholars Needs Your Help
We need your help! We welcome
new members and new ideas for fund raising, selection and
administration of scholarships. We meet four or five times
per year, usually at 7:00 p.m. in the high school
library. It is not necessary for committee members to attend
every meeting. If you have time to volunteer or would
like to have your name placed on the phone-a-thon list,
please contact Nancy Mafrici at 356-1562 or
Carol Duchesne
at 887-5054.
2011 Dollars for Scholars
application now available
Download the application (PDF)
The
application deadline is April 13, 2011.
Schalmont
Dollars for Scholars has a yearly goal of raising enough
funds to provide six $500 scholarships to deserving Schalmont seniors. In addition,
we have been privileged to receive several named awards,
which were provided by family and friends to honor certain
individuals.
Several Named Scholarships
Available:
The members of
the Dollars for Scholars Committee are extremely grateful
for the generosity of the individuals who have provided
funding for these awards.
All applicants for
named scholarships must fill out a Dollars for Scholars
application. Some scholarships have additional criteria that
must be met, also.
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Michael Sarandrea Memorial
Scholarship: This scholarship, in the amount of
$1,000 is given in memory of a former Schalmont High
School student. General criteria do not apply. To be
eligible for this scholarship students must fill out a
Dollars for Scholars application and pick up
instructions from the Guidance Office.
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Christopher Nicholas
Memorial Award: Named in honor of Christopher
Nicholas, a member of the Schalmont Class of 1988, who
was active in Scouting for much of his life, the $250
scholarship will be awarded each year for the next two
years to someone who will pursue computer studies and
who, preferably, participated in Boy or Girl Scouts.
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Walter Mulyca Award:
Walter Mulyca, a 1961 graduate of Schalmont
High School, has established a $500 award to be given to
a graduating senior who will attend a four-year college
as a science or engineering major. The field of study
includes medical science or pursuit of a degree as a
mathematics or science educator.
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