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SENIOR ALBERT A. EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT:$500.

00 - April 26, 2013 Yonkers Public Schools graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Academic Achievement Essay - 500 words: What does education mean to you? How will you use your education to make a positive contribution to your community? Volunteer work/community service Letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or teacher College letter of acceptance or proof that application was submitted. ALBERT A. EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP: $150.00 - April 26, 2013 Yonkers Public Schools graduating senior with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Essay - 500 words: How have you changed a group (athletic team, school club, or community group) through leadership? What are you passionate about? Letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or teacher Volunteer work/ Community service College letter of acceptance or proof that college application was submitted ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS, INC - February 8, 2013 A graduating high school senior of Hispanic descent who has achieved a strong record (B or better) in a solid college preparatory (Regents) program and received strong personal recommendations from teachers and counselors, as well as the recommendation of the Association of Hispanic Professionals, Inc. application (use the Association of Hispanic Professionals, Inc. Scholarship Application.) Copy of Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) MUST accompany application. Copy of parents New York State Tax return for the year 2012. Complete and submit application together with transcript and essay I - Association of Hispanic Professionals, Inc: Three (3) one-time $1,000.00 awards II - Galban-Lebron Scholarship: $500.00 III- LATYN Scholarship: One (1) $1,000.00 award IV - Yonkers Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Parade and Festival Scholarship: $500.00 BELLE SMITH BRUCE SCHOLARSHIP: $100.00 - March 15, 2013 A graduating student from any one of the Yonkers Public High Schools. Student must be a Yonkers resident. Scholastic excellence, stability of character and responsible citizenship is to be of primary importance CLASSIC RESIDENCE BY HYATT - Investing In Youth Scholarship: $5,000.00 - February 8, 2013 seniors who have been enrolled in the Yonkers Public Schools for all four-years of high school. The applicant has received no other scholarship(s) that exceed(s) the amount of this scholarship. must be in good standing with a cumulative four-year average of B or better. Applicant must be accepted to any post-secondary institution that leads to a degree, license, or certification in an area. Consideration will be given to those students pursuing a career in any of the following areas: Nursing or other Medical-Related

Careers, Business, Arts, Culinary Arts, Foreign Language, Engineering or Technology. Consideration will be given to any staff member or family member of a staff member of the Classic Residence by Hyatt organization and to any volunteers/interns at the Residence. A recommendation from a member of the Faculty who knows the student very well. A recommendation from a member of a Community Organization. A personal resume highlighting such items as: educational achievements, extracurricular activities, work experience and community service. The final selection will be made by the high school selection committee chaired by the Principal. EAST YONKERS KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIPS - Lynn and Peter Tishman Scholarship: Two (2) $500.00 awards - February 8, 2013 A graduating student from any Yonkers High School, who has been involved in community service, achieved academic excellence, is in need of financial assistance and who has not received any other scholarships. Submit one copy of transcript, one copy of the City-Wide Scholarship Application, one letter of recommendation by Guidance Counselor and financial statement or last tax return essay demonstrating your continued community service involvement throughout your high school career. In this essay, please explain the importance of such community work to your life. EXCHANGE CLUB OF YONKERS: $1,000.00 - April 30, 2013 A senior graduating from any of the Yonkers public high schools. Must be a Yonkers resident. Scholastic achievement Participation in extracurricular activity Service to the school Service to the community (strongly recommended) Awards and honors received e two letters of recommendation from high school teachers and a composition of at least 150 words on the importance of community service and personal experience. HERMAN B. FINE SCHOLARSHIP: two (2) $500.00 awards - March 15, 2013 Student must demonstrate scholastic achievement, merit, need and acceptance into a program of higher education.The nominee must include a list of activities he/she participated in both in and out of school. Also, list any awards or achievements received during his/her high school years. In addition, submit three letters of recommendation. (No family members) short essay that describes why he/she wants to attend a program of higher education and include his/her plans aiming towards a meaningful career, beneficial to both himself/herself and the community JCY/WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY PARTNERS - March 15, 2013 A graduating high school senior who has excelled academically One (1) copy of the JCY/Westchester Community Partners Scholarship Application Form Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor and/or principal. If more than two (2) letters of recommendation are received, these additional recommendations will not be considered. essay - 200-250 word (Describe specific activities.)

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I- Alfred Weissman Real Estate, L.L.C. Community Service/Academic Scholarship: $750.00 - demonstrated excellence in community service as well as high academic achievement. essay - How have you shown significant commitment to community service during the past two years? How has this prepared you for future endeavors? II - Bernice E. Jutkowitz Performing Arts Scholarship: $1,000.00 shown interest in the field of Performing Arts essay - Explain your interest in the field of Performing Arts. Describe specific activities you participated in recently and how these have affected your goals for the future. III - Florence Spotkov and Samuel Krinsky Community Service Scholarship:$500.00 demonstrated excellence in community service. essay - How have you shown significant commitment to community service during the past two years? How has this prepared you for future endeavors? IV - Shelley Mayer and Lee Smith Law/Public Service Scholarship:$500.00 interested in pursuing a career in law or public service essay - Explain your interest in pursuing a career in law or public service and how your high school experiences have assisted you in preparation for your career. LUTHER V. GARRISON, SR. MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP: $250.00 - $1,000.00 - April 30, 2013 African-American candidates enrolled in any 2 or 4-year accredited college NATHAN AND HELEN CANTOR SCHOLARSHIP: $200.00 - March 15, 2013 A senior graduating from a Yonkers public high school with a definite need for financial assistance. Submit completed City-Wide Scholarship Application Form NEW YORK STATE WOMEN, INC. SCHOLARSHIP: One scholarship for $1,000.00- March 15, 2013 A female student graduating from high school and a resident of Westchester, NY. Must have academic excellence, community service, financial need, and be anticipating a career in business or a profession. New York State Women, Inc. Scholarship Application Form completely filled-in Transcript of students record Copy of students last report card The 300-word essay (see Application) Statement of recommendation from a counselor PHILIP G. SOOHOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: $500.00 per recipient to go to textbook purchases. Applicants must be first generation in their immediate family to attend a college or university. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. The following factors will be considered: average GPA/transcript, financial and/or other evidence of hardship, recent immigrant, or minority status. Decisions will be made by a three member committee. All applications will be kept confidential. Applicants should write a 250 word essay describing hardship or other factors the committee should take into consideration. Include letters of recommendation from two (2) different teacher

POSITIVE ACTIONS THROUGH POSITIVE CHOICES SCHOLARSHIP: $300.00 to $500.00 - April 30, 2013 Must be a resident of the City of Yonkers, NY graduating senior with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA Must complete a personal statement and a 50-word essay Student must have accomplished community service/extracurricular activities PTA/PTSAS ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:$500.00 - May 29, 2013 played a varsity sport for at least two (2) years, made a minimum of All-League status, have given back to the community, have at least an 80 (eighty) overall grade point average and will be playing the same sport at college Application Two (2) recommendations. ROTARY CLUB OF EAST YONKERS SCHOLARSHIP: One, $1,000.00 scholarship- March 31, 2013 who performed unpaid, community service in Yonkers while a high school student above and beyond any required by the high school One copy of a completed Rotary Club of East Yonkers Scholarship Application At least one letter of recommendation from an organization through which the student provided community service One copy of the students high school transcript One copy of a letter of acceptance from the college that the student plans to attend SMALLEY FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP: A minimum of $5,000.00 renewable per year January 25, 2013 Financial Need: Student would not be able to attend a four -year college without this financial aid. Scholastic Ability: Student must show intellectual promise. Student must have the scholastic ability to complete a full four-year college course. Responsibilities: Student must have some maturity, and have shown a sense of responsibility to himself, his family, and the community. The applicant is required to write a short statement to The Smalley Scholarship Committee, regarding his/her personal and career goals. form and transcript. Standardized test scores (i.e., SAT, ACT) are to be included with the application. Applicant must demonstrate financial need. Applicant must include at least two (2) letters of recommendation on behalf of the nomine e. TERRACE CITY CHAPTER #26 SCHOLARSHIP: African American descent planning to further their education in college, business school or nursing school (letter of acceptance required) and in financial need. WOMENS CIVIC CLUB OF NEPPERHAN, INC - Shirley Williams Scholarship.: Two (2) awards of $1,000.00 - Postmarked on or before February 18, 2013 African American descent, has good academic standing, participates in community service and exhibits leadership qualities, along with demonstrating a financial need.A letter from the Deans Office or Guidance Counselors office, on school letterhead, indicating that you are enrolled and attending classes is required to receive the scholarship.

Submit one copy of transcript, one copy of the City-Wide Scholarship Application Form, two (2) letters of recommendation (from the Principal, Guidance Counselor or Teacher) YONKERS ALL CITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: Two awards of up to $12,500 per student per year for up to four years (a maximum of $50,000 per student over 4 year college/university career), provided that each recipient must annually re-qualify for the $12,500 award following first years payment by maintaining a college/university GPA of at least a B (80). - March 15th Scholarships are presented to two (2) seniors (one male and one female), who are United States citizens and have been enrolled in the Yonkers Public Schools for all four-years of high school. Each student must also have: (1) achieved a cumulative minimum grade point average of 80 or higher during high school, (2) performed at least 20 hours of documented community service during his/her junior year of high school, (3) received no other scholarships that exceed the amount of this scholarship (and demonstrated financial need), (4) been accepted by a college or university which he/she will start attending in the fall following his/her graduation, (5) received two strong recommendations from teachers, and (6) submitted a typed essay of no greater than 250 words on the topic: Who is your personal hero? Why? High School transcript. Documented proof of 20 hours of Community Service in 3rd year of high school. Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR). Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers. Copy of letter of college or university letter of acceptance. essay YONKERS COUNCIL OF PARENT/TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS -Mabel Bell Humanitarian Award: $500.00 - February 11, 2013 Yonkers public high school senior who has dedicated time and effort in a multitude of activities; who unselfishly volunteers of him/herself and who is respected by his/her peers. one letter of recommendation from teacher, guidance counselor or other sponsoring person, plus a short essay from applicant, no more than one page, including their experience in volunteering and what effect it has had in their life.

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