This scholarship was established by the New York State School Facilities Association and is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the fields of facility management, building maintenance, construction trade and/or construction management. Students may apply here.

***Available to senior Culinary Arts students intending to attend post-secondary education in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, or Hospitality Management.***

This scholarship was created in the memory of Patricia Steele, who was a public servant for over 30 years. Pat was extremely well-liked in the community, not only as a public servant, but also as a resident and neighbor. Pat was a friend to everyone and she offered her listening ear, compassionate heart and advice when solicited. Pat’s life and her attributes are honored with this scholarship.

As Pat did, live your life with love and beauty, do great work, give back to your community, and do what brings you such happiness.

Interested students may apply here.

The Oswego Rotary Club wishes to recognize the accomplishments of a graduating Oswego High School senior. The student must have completed, by the time of graduation, a CTE program at the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CITI) preparing for gainful employment. Interested students may apply here.

The AED Foundation (AEDF) collaborated with the Caterpillar Foundation in March 2020 to develop a scholarship for students interested in entering the equipment industry. With the generous grant of $300,000 from the Caterpillar Foundation, AEDF will distribute scholarships of up to $2,000 to high school students seeking careers in diesel technology across North America who intend to attend AED accredited programs.A list of AED accredited programs can be found here. The Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from students. Interested students may apply here

Are you a high school senior or postsecondary student and SkillsUSA member expecting a tuition bill for the upcoming semester at a community college, technical college, or certificate program?

Are you a SkillsUSA member currently in an apprenticeship program or joining an apprenticeship program in the next few months and need to purchase, tools, clothing, pay for transportation or other living expenses?

If you answered yes to either question above, this scholarship may be for you! The SkillsUSA-Aerotek "Make Your Mark" Scholarship will award multiple scholarships up to $5,000 to SkillsUSA members in any pathway who meet the criteria below:

-Is a current high school senior

-Is a current, registered SkillsUSA member

-Expects a bill from an education institution (excluding 4-year institutions) or apprenticeship expenses 

- Continuing education/career training in one of the following:

Architecture & Construction

-Manufacturing

-Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

-Arts, A/V, and Communications

-STEM

Interested and eligible students may apply here

The Antique Automobile Club of America awards an annual scholarship of $800 to a high school senior who is attending college or trade school in the automotive field. Students may apply here.

Nearly 500 scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year will be awarded to students training to become automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technicians. Completed applications must be submitted by 3/31/2024. For more information, check out the scholarship flyer. To apply, please visit the Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships Central website.

Design Your Future Scholarship awards $5,000 and is open to high school seniors, undergrads, and graduate students who are majoring in design-related fields such as architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering fields. Students may apply here. 

"CNA Free Training" provides free materials for those preparing to take the CNA exam, which is a requirement in order to become a licensed CNA. We have free practice tests for each section of the CNA exam, as well as supplemental training materials that can be used while taking CNA classes-all of which are free. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2024. Interested students may apply here.

As a part of our mission to educate and assist those who desire to become Certified Nursing Assistants across the country, we are now offering a scholarship to aspiring CNAs. Our goal is to help students find CNA classes, gain CNA skills, and help spread knowledge about the process of becoming a CNA. Applicants can apply for the scholarship here.

The CNY STEM Scholarship Program was designed by Partners for Education & Business (PEB) and the CNY STEM Hub to support CNY high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field. Residents of Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Tompkins counties are eligible to apply, and preference is given to those attending a NYS higher education institution. Each scholarship provides financial assistance in varying amounts and an internship.

Interested students may apply here.

Bryant & Stratton Scholarships

These awards will be presented by Bryant & Stratton Admissions Representative, Mr. Matthew Pantoja. She may be reached at mpantoja@bryantstratton.edu or 

(315)-472-6603 ext. 3521. Further information regarding Bryant & Stratton Scholarships can be found here.

Lincoln Technical Institute

The Lincoln Technical Institute scholarship is open to any high school senior who is considering or planning on attending Lincoln Tech.

Ohio Technical College

Several scholarships are available to high school seniors intending to attend Ohio Technical College. Visit their page here to view the various scholarships available.

Most Valuable Student Award

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2024 competition. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

Interested students may apply here.

Legacy Award

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Eligibility requirements and the application can be found here. The 2024 contest and application closes on November 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Emergency Educational Grants

Emergency Educational Grants provide undergraduate college financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled Elks in the form of renewable, one-year grants of up to $5,000. The grant is for educational assistance only and is not intended to cover the entire cost of a college education.

Grant amounts are based on the information submitted in the application and can range up to $5,000. More information and the application can be found here.

The Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship program is made possible each June through the generous donations of individuals, fire departments and auxiliaries. The awards recognize exemplary members of the youth fire service who also contribute to their communities. The scholarship application can be found here. 

Are you a student planning to graduate from a BOCES program, trade school, or high school in 2025? Do you plan to enter the contruction or excavation industry after you graduate, and have an interest in safety? If you answered yes, consider applying for UGig NY's Jump Start Award. This cash award is an initiative of UDig NY's Damage Prevention Counsils (DPCs). At least eith $500 awards will be available across UDig NY's DPC regions in 2025. BOCES, trade school, and high school students who live and study in Upstate New York and are graduating in 2025, are eligible to apply. Interested students may apply here.

In January 2020, Lockheed Martin launched the Vocational Scholarship Program to support students of all ages participating in skills-based training in engineering, technology, and advanced manufacturing fields at an accredited community or technical college. The Vocational Scholarship program is a critical component of Lockheed Martin’s investment in workforce development and education. In 2024, Lockheed Martin’s Vocational Scholarship Program will award up to $5,000 to as many as 150 recipients. 

That’s right—we’re giving away $1,000,000 for this year’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program. Through this program, we recognize people who understand the importance of work ethics, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. These are hardworking men and women who will keep the lights on, water running, and air flowing. These are people who show up early, stay late, and bust their asses day in and out. It’s not for everyone. Hard workers are hard to find, but we know you’re out there. Students may apply here.