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\u00a0JUNIOR RECOGNITION AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & PROGRAMS<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a list of scholarships, recognition awards, and programs available through various colleges\/universities and organizations.\u00a0 Please read through and consider applying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: Please review the Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>,\u00a0before completing any applications.<\/p>\n

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Transcript Requests \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Some of the applications require you to complete a transcript request form. \u00a0You can pick this up in the Guidance Office. \u00a0You must obtain a parent\u2019s signature before you submit a transcript request form with your completed application.<\/p>\n

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Please Note: All remaining applications are due April 11th, please disregard the deadlines on the applications<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

JUNIOR AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

American Legion Boys State \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The 2017 deadline has now passed, check back in March 2018 for updated information<\/span><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span> This is a leadership conference for boys interested in learning more about the infrastructure of how government is built and its functions. One male who best meets the following criteria will be selected to attend this paid for conference that will be June 18 \u2013 23 at Rider University.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span> You must be able to attend the entire leadership conference. You must be willing to actively engage and participate in learning and building a mock form of government. You must demonstrate strong academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.<\/p>\n

Boys State Application 2017<\/p>\n

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American Legion Girls State \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/b>The 2017 deadline has now passed, check back in March 2018 for updated information<\/span><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span> This is a leadership conference for girls interested in learning more about the infrastructure of how government is built and its functions. One female who best meets the following criteria will be selected to attend this paid for conference that will be June 18 \u2013 23 at Georgian Court University.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span> You must be able to attend the entire leadership conference. You must be willing to actively engage and participate in learning and building a mock form of government. You must demonstrate strong academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.<\/p>\n

Girls State Application 2017<\/p>\n

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Brandeis University Book Award \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Deadline: April 11<\/span>, 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span>\u00a0This is a recognition award. \u00a0One student from each high school will be selected as a nominee for this award.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span> Award will\u00a0be given to an outstanding high school junior with a 4.0 GPA\u00a0who demonstrates a commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism, social justice, or volunteer work.<\/p>\n

Brandeis University Book Award Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bryn Mawr College Book Award \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Deadline: April 11<\/span>, 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span>\u00a0This is a recognition award. \u00a0One female student from each high school will be selected as a nominee for this award.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span>\u00a0Applicants must exhibit an intense intellectual commitment, have a self-directed and purposeful vision of her life, and have a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world.<\/p>\n

Bryn Mawr College Book Award Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chatham University Rachel Carson Book Award \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The 2017 deadline has now passed, check back in March 2018 for updated information<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>What is this?:<\/span> To honor the legacy of Rachel Carson ’29, Chatham began the Rachel Carson Book Award program in 1990. \u00a0Recognizing young women with an interest in the sciences and environmental studies, the program currently offers a renewable $1,000 scholarship to full-time undergraduate students at Chatham. \u00a0To be eligible for renewal, students must maintain full-time enrollment status and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span>\u00a0You must be a female student who demonstrates academic strength, interest in environmental issues, extracurricular involvements with environmental issues, and interests in science.<\/p>\n

Chatham University Rachel Carson Book Award Application 2017<\/p>\n

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Clarkson University Leadership & Achievement Awards Program \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Deadline Extended: April 11, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span>\u00a0These are two recognition awards in which two students from each high school will be selected as the top nominees for consideration. \u00a0The Clarkson University Leadership Award holds a scholarship value of \u00a0$60,000 ($15,000 per year for four years) and the Clarkson University Achievement Award holds a scholarship value of\u00a0$48,000 ($12,000 per year for four years),\u00a0<\/span>upon acceptance, enrolling, and attending Clarkson University.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span>\u00a0You must demonstrate outstanding leadership within extracurricular activities and community service, have an academic interest in: engineering, business, science, or liberal arts; be a positive contributor to your school and community, and achieve an academic class rank in the top 15%.<\/p>\n

Clarkson University Leadership & Achievement Awards Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Clinton Rotary Youth Leadership Award \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/strong>The 2017 deadline has now passed, check back in March 2018 for updated information<\/span><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span> This is a leadership conference. \u00a0One student from each high school who best meets the following criteria will be selected to attend this conference, paid for by the Clinton Rotary<\/strong>. \u00a0The conference will take place June 16 \u2013 18 at Drew University. \u00a0For more information please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span> You must be able to attend the entire leadership conference. You must demonstrate leadership, strong academics, and community involvement.<\/p>\n

Clinton Rotary Youth Leadership Award Application 2017<\/p>\n

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Elmira College Key Award \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Deadline Extended: April 11, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span> This is a recognition award in which one male and one female student from each high school will be selected as the top nominees for consideration. \u00a0This award holds a scholarship value of $80,000 ($25,000 per year for four years) upon acceptance, enrolling, and attending at Elmira College.<\/span><\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span> You must have a minimum grade average of 90 (3.5 GPA), demonstrate extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership involvement in these areas.<\/p>\n

Elmira College Key Award Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Furman Scholars Scholarship Program\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Deadline: April 11<\/span>, 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>What is this?:<\/span> This is a recognition award in which one student from each high school will be selected as the top nominee for consideration. \u00a0This award holds a scholarship value of at least $7,500 per year (up to $30,000 over 4 years) upon acceptance, enrolling, and attending Furman.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span> You must demonstrate a genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences, significant involvement in extra-curricular activities and community service, and leadership potential. \u00a0Furman Scholars must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least a 1250 on the SAT or PSAT (reading and math), or a 28 on the ACT or Aspire (excluding writing).<\/p>\n

Furman Scholars Scholarship Program Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lawrence Tech. University Award for Excellence in Science & Math \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Deadline: April 11<\/span>, 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span>\u00a0This is a recognition award in which one student from each high school will be selected as the top nominee for consideration. \u00a0This award holds a scholarship value of $8,000 ($2,000 per year) upon acceptance, enrolling, and attending Lawrence Technological University.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span>\u00a0You must demonstrate an academic interest in Engineering, Architecture, Arts & Sciences, or Management; have an ACT composite score of 22 or higher or an SAT score (math and critical reading) of 1050 or higher. \u00a0You must also have completed at least one year of chemistry or physics, plus at least two years of college prep level math courses by June 2016. \u00a0Finally, you must be an active and responsible citizen of school and community.<\/p>\n

Lawrence Technological U. Award for Excellence in Science & Math Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Randolph College Book Award \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Deadline Extended: April 11, 2017 (North Only)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span>\u00a0The Randolph College Book Award is given to a high school junior from your school who is academically strong and who is a leader outside of the classroom. \u00a0This award holds a potential merit scholarship value of $5,000 per year upon acceptance, enrolling, and attending Randolph College.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span>\u00a0You must demonstrate strong academics and leadership ability.<\/p>\n

Randolph Book Award Scholarship Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: The Rensselaer Medal \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Deadline: April 11<\/span>, 2017<\/span><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:\u00a0<\/span>This is a recognition award in which one student from each high school will be selected as the top nominee for consideration. \u00a0This award holds a potential merit scholarship value of $25,000 per year upon acceptance, enrolling, and attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span>\u00a0You must be in the top 10% of your class, demonstrate exceptional academics, extracurricular activities\/community service, and strong SAT scores. \u00a0You must excel in advanced math and science courses and must be on track to taking 4 years of math, including pre-calculus, by the end of your senior year.<\/p>\n

Rensselaer Medal Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rochester Institute of Technology: Computing Medal & Scholarship Program \u00a0 Deadline Extended: April 11, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span>\u00a0The Computing Medal and Scholarship Program recognizes high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate interest and ability in computing. \u00a0One female and one male student from each high school will be selected as the top nominees for consideration. \u00a0This award holds a potential merit scholarship value of $7,000 per year for four years upon acceptance, enrolling, and attending RIT. \u00a0The admissions fee will be waived as well.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span>\u00a0To be considered for nomination you must be pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, rank in the top 10% of your junior class, be involved as a leader in your school and\/or community, and demonstrate an interest and ability in computing. \u00a0Applicants should also have strong grades in computing related classes, and high level usage of computing.<\/p>\n

Computing Medal & Scholarship Program Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rochester Institute of Technology: Innovation & Creativity Award Program \u00a0 \u00a0 Deadline Extended: April 11, 2017 (Voorhees Only)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span>\u00a0The Innovation and Creativity Award Program recognizes high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved member of their school and community, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship. \u00a0One female and one male student from each high school will be selected as the top nominees for consideration. This award holds a merit scholarship value of $7,000 per year for four years upon acceptance, enrolling, and attending RIT. \u00a0The admissions fee will be waived as well.<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span> To be considered for nomination you must be pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, rank in the top 10% of your junior class, be involved as a leader in your school and\/or community, and demonstrate strong interest and ability in innovation, creativity or entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

Innovation & Creativity Award Application 2017<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sage Colleges Student Sage Award \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Deadline Extended: April 11, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n

What is this?:<\/span> The Student Sage Award is a recognition program that enables your school to honor two\u00a0outstanding students. \u00a0Recipients of the award will receive a certificate
\nof nomination and an invitation to The Sage Colleges Student Sage Scholars\u2019 Reception during his\/her\u00a0senior year. \u00a0Confirmed nominees will receive a scholarship of at least $5,000 per year to\u00a0attend The Sage Colleges\u00a0(Russell Sage College or Sage College of Albany).<\/p>\n

Criteria:<\/span>\u00a0You must embody The Sage Colleges motto: \u201cTo Be, To Know, To Do”….<\/p>\n