Scholarship Opportunities
We help those seeking educational opportunities that will enrich their lives—and enhance our community.
Please note that scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties are awarded through a variety of different mechanisms, including by school district selection, public application, or through our community partners, such as Utica Dollars for Scholars.
Established by the Estate of Adelaide M. Webster to award scholarships to graduates of Holland Patent High School.
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Be a student at Holland Patent High School
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Be planning to attend a college, university, trade/vocational school or any post-secondary education
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Show outstanding service to the school and community
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Shall academically be in the upper twenty (20%) of his/her class
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Be of good character
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Demonstrate financial need
Established by the Roberts family to provide scholarships to graduates of Holland Patent Central School.
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Be attending Holland Patent Central School
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Be accepted and planning to attend an accredited college or university
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Academic achievement and commitment
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Personal initiative in the classroom and in extracurricular endeavors
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Participation in community organizations and activities
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High moral character
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Must submit one letter from a non-relative who knows the candidate well and can attest to the candidate's quality of character
Established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018.
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Be a graduate of Holland Patent Central School
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Be continuing their education at an accredited institution of higher education
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Have an average of 85 or above
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Be pursuing a career in the medical field (preferred)
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Special consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate qualities that Connor exemplified, including leadership qualities (preferred)
Established in memory of Connor Arthur Lynskey, a special young man who was active in his community, excelled academically, was sports-minded and had an extraordinary way about himself. Connor was a graduate of Holland Patent Central School District in 2017. He aspired to be a physician and was attending premedical school when a drunk driver took his life on August 11, 2018.
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Be a graduate of Holland Patent Central School
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Be continuing their education at an accredited institution of higher education
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Have an average of 75 or above
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Special consideration will be given to candidates that demonstrate qualities that Connor exemplified, such as love of sports, being a “team player,” inclusiveness, helping others discover their own strengths, giving 100% in every endeavor, leading by example, being kind, being a leader on and off the field/court, and treating everyone with respect (preferred)
Established to provide an award to a student from Holland Patent Central School planning to study math or the physical sciences.
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Be a student at Holland Patent High School
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Be planning to attend a 4-year college or university; or begin with a 2-year school with plans to transfer to a 4-year school
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College or university must not have any religious affiliation whatsoever
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Be planning to study math or one of the physical sciences with plans to pursue a career in medicine, engineering or other career related to math or natural sciences
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Exhibit an excellent aptitude in the physical sciences or math
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Demonstrate financial need
Established by Max, DeTraglia, Max & Sullivan, MD, PC to award a scholarship to a student from Holland Patent Central School planning to pursue a degree in a medical or health-related field.
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Be attending Holland Patent Central School
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Be accepted and planning to attend an accredited college or university
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Pursuing a degree in a medical or health-related field
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Demonstrate financial need and/or family hardship
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Maintain a "B" or higher grade point average
Established by the Estate of Emilia C. Van Der Warker to award scholarships to Mohawk Valley students.
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Be a student at Holland Patent High School (preferred)
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Be accepted and planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university (preferred)