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.

Navy     

NROTC - Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps

NUPOC - Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate or Enlisted Nuclear Program

CECP - Nave Civil Engineering Collegiate Program

Navy Chaplain, Religious Services Officer

HPSP - Health Professions Scholarship Program

USNA - Naval Academy 

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to eligible children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, and Religious Program Specialists. Scholarships are for children pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school-whether that be a trade school, career training school, community college, or four-year university. Scholarships are also available for CTE non-degree certificate programs. For more information regarding the Career and Technical Education Program, please refer to the CTE brochure.

All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements. To apply, please visit the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation website.

The New York Credit Union Association awards scholarships to be paid jointly to the student and educational institution. The funds may be used towards tuition, room & board, books, school supplies, etc. 

To be eligible, the member must be in good standing of a participating New York Credit Union (such as the Oswego County Federal Credit Union) who meets the following criteria:

• The member is a college-bound high school senior.
• The member is attending college for the first time in the fall of 2024.
• The member will be enrolled in either a two- or four-year accredited educational institution. 

Interested applicants can begin the application process here.

The mission of New York Farm Bureau is "Supporting today’s agricultural needs and creating member opportunities for tomorrow through advocacy and education." The forward-looking NYFB vision is "The voice of New York agriculture that unites a diverse farm community and builds a stronger food system and rural economy." Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, volunteer organization financed and controlled by member families for the purpose of solving economic and public policy issues challenging the agricultural industry.

New York Farm Bureau is encouraging high school seniors who have been involved with agriculture and plan on continuing studies in this field to apply for the New York Farm Bureau Agricultural Youth Scholarship. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the year the scholarship is offered, who will continue their education to prepare for a career in some way connected to the diverse agricultural industry; live or work on a farm or be involved with agriculture via any avenue; family Farm Bureau membership or student Farm Bureau membership is required and may accompany application. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

New York high school seniors who are graduating and interested in pursuing a career related to agriculture can apply for the New York Farm Bureau's Agricultural Scholarship. Interested students can find more information and apply here.

In an effort to help further the education of high school students, the Oswego Teachers E. Federal Credit Union is offering scholarships to students who are members of the credit union and a high school senior at the time of application. They will be competing for one (1) of seven (7) $500 scholarships and one (1) $1,000 scholarship offered by the Oswego E. Teachers Federal Credit Union. We are designating two (2) scholarships per school district and one (1) county wide scholarship. Applicants will be judged on academic performance, extra-curricular and community activities, references, and personal goals. Students may apply by visiting the website here.

Scholarship Guidance was created in 2011 to help students find scholarship opportunities for the upcoming school year. Their scholarship database is used by high schools and post-secondary schools across the nation. Here you will find a list of Scholarships. CiTi students are eligible for many of the scholarships listed.

Paying for post-secondary education, including beauty school, can be a challenge for many people. However, LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning people, and others who identify as part of this community) students may have an even more difficult time affording school. This is largely due to experiencing higher rates of housing insecurity and less stable support systems than their straight, cisgender peers.

However, college or trade school doesn't need to be out of reach for LGBTQ+ learners. Many scholarships and grants are available to help pay for tuition, books, and other expenses.

This guide will explore a variety of scholarships available for LGBTQ+ students interested in pursuing vocational education.

Studentscholarships.org updates with new scholarships and deadlines weekly. Please visit this website for the most up-to-date scholarship opportunities.

The Oswego Garden Club was organized in 1939 and federated in 1947 to promote interest in gardens, to undertake projects of civic endeavor, community beautification and the conservation of wild flowers and native plants, stimulating the knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs. The Oswego Garden Club Scholarships are awarded to two graduating seniors who are planning on pursuing future education in horticulture, environmental science, agriculture, or landscaping. The $500 scholarships will be offered to the following school districts from where our members live: Fulton, Hannibal, Mexico, and Oswego. Interested students may apply here.

This $500 scholarship is available to seniors who are enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program, who have actively participated in a Career & Technical Student Organization, and who have demonstrated leadership abilities. Two students will be selected from our local area zone of the New York State Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators. The application can be found here.