Scholarships/Financial Aid
in addition to getting admitted to college, students also need to pay for college, The following is what students need to do to apply for financial aid and scholarship money:
Fill out your FAFSA form: The FAFSA form is the federal government financial aid form. To receive need-based grants or scholarships (from the government or your college!), you’ll need to fill it out. And just by filling out the FAFSA, the average student gets about $15,000 in financial aid (grants, work-study, and lower-interest loans).
Check with your colleges on any additional forms: Some colleges (especially private ones) also require a form called the “CSS Profile,” while other colleges have their own financial aid forms, in addition to the FAFSA. Make sure you find out what the deadline is to fill out those extra forms.
Check for state grants/aid eligibility: State governments also offer a range of state grants, particularly for students studying in-state at a public university or college. Check for these too!
Apply for external scholarships: These are scholarships funded by companies or non-profits, and there are a lot of deadlines in December to May, so make sure you’re looking for them now. To find and apply for scholarships, use Fastweb. It has advertisements, but does not cost anything.
Apply for Local Scholarships: Scholarship applications and instructions are emailed to all seniors and their parents (with an active email in SchoolTool) as they become available. If you are a parent/guardian or simply want a copy of the available scholarships, please reach out to Chris Towsley to be added.
The following scholarships and awards were earned by the graduating class of 2023. Please remember these vary from year to year and are only provided as a guide to the many awards available to our graduates.
Adam Lasky Memorial Award: To a student who shows a promising future in his/her chosen field and in life. Auto technology students are given first priority
Agudas Achim Society Award for the Highest Regents Average: The highest Regents average in the combination of subjects required for an Advanced Regents diploma
American Legion Award for Highest: Average in Social Studies Highest average of work done in Social Studies: Global History I, Global History II, and American History
American Red Cross Life Shares High School Scholarship Program: To a senior who has been instrumental in the successful sponsorship and donor participation of American Red Cross blood drives during the school year
Arlene & Mecky Schwartz Award: To a hardworking student who is deserving of recognition, exhibits good moral character. Preference is given to a student enlisting in the armed services, reserves or a law enforcement related field
Art Scholarship Award: For a senior who has demonstrated excellence in art and has completed at least three art courses during high school
Audra-Sipple-Spath Scholarship: To a graduating college-bound senior with an average of GPA 3.0 or higher. The recipient must have participate in community service; extra curricular activities and possess good moral/ethical character. Preference given to education majors.
Avery Foundation Scholarship Award: Applicants must attend a four-year SUNY school. Based on: character; respect for authority; financial need; performance and service to school and community; participation in extra-curricular activities
Beaverkill Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution: To the graduating senior with the highest Regents grade in American History
Brian Ingber Memorial Foundation, Inc.: Application for Sullivan County students must exemplify the ideas of volunteerism, service within his/her school and community, be of good moral and ethical character, and be a well rounded student.
Certificates of Merit and Achievement From the NYS Assembly and the NYS Senate commending students on the occasion of high school graduation
Craig R. Sturdevant Memorial Award: To a senior pursuing a teaching or coaching career; who demonstrates love for life and lives it to the fullest; shows utmost respect and love for the environment and associates; and who touches the lives of others
David Pollack Award: To the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian
Don R. Zeininger Memorial Award for Industrial Arts: To a senior who shows a promising future in the vocational trade areas
Dr. Lewis G. Denman Memorial Scholarship Fund: Given by the Roscoe Regional Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Facility o a senior who plans to further education in health-related field
Ed Weitmann Beaverkill Valley Fire Dept. Memorial Scholarship: To a senior who maintains a 75 or higher average. Student who pursues a college education or training relating to the following fields: carpentry, HVAC, electrician, plumbing, etc., engineering, first responder, medicine/nursing
Elinor E. Decker Memorial Award: National Honor Society member who best exemplifies dependability, love of learning, concern for others, involvement and service
Frank A. & Lulu Rose Foundation: Application criteria: College entrant to full-time four-year school, US citizen, scholastic ability, moral character, respect for authority
Frank and Lois Gibson Athletic Achievement Award: For one boy and one girl who has exhibited excellence in athletics and academics
Grad Program Cover Design Award: Framed artwork presented to the student(s) who designed the program cover
Hilda M. Neild Scholarship Fund: Scholastic ability, high moral character; community interest; continuing education
HOPE: “Help Open People’s Eyes” Award: After reading “The Class of 1996 Reflects,” applicants submit an essay to express how they believe substance abuse has affected our community and offer suggestions as to how our community could help to reach their peers who, now or in the future, may be at risk of addiction
Jamie Bertholf Memorial Scholarship: Application criteria: A hard-working, conscientious student showing great initiative towards entering a college or vocational school in an agricultural or culinary field.
Jamie Lyn Ford Memorial Award: To a senior who is involved and community oriented, who works to his/her potential, who is planning to further his/her education and who demonstrates a love and respect for life
John DuMond Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a senior who will attend college or trade school, whose heart and soul is in athletics; who has displayed exemplary sportsmanship and strong positive work ethic in both sports and academics
John Hundley III & Josh Hundley Memorial Scholarship Fund: For a senior who is continuing education and who demonstrates the following: Makes time for family and friends, has a good sense of humor, offers a helping hand and stands up for what he or she perceives to be right
Justin Cristaldi Memorial Scholarship: Based on character, how you helped fellow classmates and being kind
Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation: Need-based grants, open to graduates of LMCS who are furthering education. Applicants state their academic distinctions, extra-curricular activities, future plans. The FAFSA determination, college financial award and available family contributions are considered
Liberty Elks Lodge #1545 Award: Awarded to one male and one female for citizenship and service
Livingston Manor Community Center Service Award: Awarded to a senior involved in community service
Livingston Manor Lion's Club Tony and Kelly Lackey Memorial Award: Application/essay. Students are considered for: service to the school, involvement in school activities, plans for future; social and academic improvement during high school
Livingston Manor Rotary Club Service Award: Essay/Application. Awarded to a college-bound, graduating senior who has exemplified the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” at home, at school and/or in the community
Livingston Manor Teachers' Association Awards for Higher Education: Essay/Application. Awarded to graduating seniors who have been accepted in higher education
LMCS "Plaque of '39" given by the 50th Anniversary Alumni Association: This award is a result of a vote by the members of the senior class, expressing their judgment of a classmate who best represents good qualities of school citizenship
LMCS 50th Anniversary Alumni Award: To the students who rank first and second in class standing
LMCS Board of Education Award: To the students who rank third and fourth in class standing
LMCS School-Related Professionals’ Association Award: To the student who ranks fifth in class standing
Lorna B. Hoag Perseverance Award: To the senior who never gives up when life events are adverse; maintains a positive attitude, focuses on best interest of others as opposed to self-interest; goes above and beyond minimal expectations. This award is not based on academic GPA
Louis A. & Rita Hick Smith Memorial Fund: For college-bound seniors. Preference is given to those who are considering a career in elementary education
Madeline O’Brien Scholarship: To the senior pursuing a career in the human healthcare field such as a nurse, doctor, pharmacist, or medical technician, etc. Based on financial need rather than grade point average.
Manor Wildcats PTSA Scholarship Award: Application process. Awarded to responsible, reliable, well-rounded students who are involved in the school and community, have worked in conjunction with the PTSA, have worked to their potential and have maintained a respectable GPA in hopes of pursuing further education
Misner Agency Award for Greatest Improvement in High School English: The emphasis is on improvement
National School Choral Award: In recognition of singular merit and outstanding contributions to the vocal music program, loyalty, cooperation and high qualities of conduct
NYS Attorney General’s Triple “C” Award: Awarded to New York State’s hardworking students who show a commitment to learning, their community and to their classmates. These awards recognize Character, Courage and Commitment
NYS Comptroller’s Achievement Award: Recognizing students who have demonstrated leadership potential and/or a commitment to public service
NYS Education Services 2023 Scholarships for Academic Excellence: From the New York State Education Department for excellence in academics, to provide financial assistance for full-time study in a NYS approved school. These awards are subject to the state budget
Peck's Market Graduation Award: Awarded to five graduating seniors who are selected by a committee of Peck’s Market employees
Rolling V Academic Improvement Award: For the student who has the most improved average from 9th to 12th grade and who is continuing education
Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Scholarship Fund : To a student pursuing a career in the field of healthcare, wellness, education or business
STEAM (Siegal Trust Enriching Arts & Music Fund): This award is based on the band instructor's and band members decision, for outstanding musicianship and cooperation
Stephanie Babich-Youmans Scholarship Fund: Established by Stephanie’s parents and sisters to honor her memory, this award is for a graduating senior pursuing a degree.
Sullivan 5 Star Chapter 298 Order of Eastern Star: Essay/Application Letter: The award is based on citizenship, consideration, morality, responsibility, unselfishness and service to school and community
Technology Scholarship Award: For a student who has demonstrated excellence in technology and has taken at least three technology courses during high school
Theodore Gordon Fly Fishers’ Science Award: For a student interested in continuing education in a conservation or science related field, who has maintained a respectable GPA and has been recommended by the science department
Trevor Simpson Memorial Award: Application process. Students must be attending a vocational school or college to pursue a career in an automotive, engineering or technology related field
Van Etten Oil Co. Award for Excellence in Foreign Language To the senior whose three-year average in Spanish is the highest
VanPut Family Scholarship: For a student pursuing a career in an Environmental Science field such as biology, fisheries/wildlife technology, forestry, etc. Based on financial need rather than grade point average
Will Hardware - Industrial Arts Award: To a senior with the highest final average in three years of vocational trade areas; citizenship and creativity are further considerations
William Kelly Scholarship Award: given by the Kelly family, in memory of Billy to a senior who has participated in athletics, has shown interest in community projects and has an outgoing personality