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Junior/Underclassman Scholarships

Scholarships of interest, websites, and ones sent to us (listed by date due)

Scholarships Made Available to Newfane HS During the School Year

  • All scholarships are listed by the application deadline!!!  Must plan/check ahead.
  • E-Alert Availability for Students/Parents:  When new scholarships are posted/added to this webpage, you can receive an E-Alert notifying you of this action.  If interested, follow the sign-up instructions- E-Alert Sign-up.

  • Oct. 6 - A Bridge to Justice 2023 Essay/Video Contest-  Two $500 awards available (one for a high school junior or senior and one for a college level student).  Essay/Video Contest for high school juniors and seniors and college students who reside in Western New York or attend a high school or college in Western New York (including the following counties: Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Wyoming, Genesee, and Orleans).  Written essay or video submission accepted.

     

  • Jan. 31 – Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus - Open to Senior or Junior high school students who display humanitarian principles by word and deed.  

  • Mar. 15- Horatio Alger Scholarship - $25,000-$10,000 scholarships available for eligible Junior high school students.  Eligibility criteria:  Have a demonstrated financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree (4 yr. college degree) at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the U.S., be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum GPE of at least a 2.0 (75% or greater).