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BOARD OF EDUCATIONRev. Steve LopezPresidentDr. Rosalba Corrado Del VecchioVice PresidentMs. Andrea BrownMs. Gail BurnsMr. Kevin CacaceDr. John CastanaroMs. Lakisha Collins-Bellamy, Esq.Ms. Sheila GreenwaldMr. Abdool Haroon JamalDr. Edwin M. QuezadaSuperintendent of SchoolsMrs. RoseAnne Collins-JudonAssistant SuperintendentLissette Colón-CollinsAssistant SuperintendentMs. Elaine ShineExecutive Directori
One Larkin CenterYonkers, New York 10701Tel. 914 376-8100Fax 914 376-8584equezada@yonkerspublicschools.orgJanuary 2021Dear Class of 2021:You hold in your hands access and opportunity to increase your college options and decrease your financialburden. To assist you the District compiled this resource of scholarships available to Yonkers students.Community organizations and individuals that believe in Yonkers young adults and want them to excel incollege sponsor the scholarships in this booklet. The organizations will make the final determination as toaward recipients, but there are countless other opportunities available to graduating seniors. Therefore, it isnot only important for you to carefully review this booklet with your parents/guardians, but you should alsodirectly confer with school counselors regarding additional scholarships accessible on a national and statebasis. School counselors will also guide you through the diverse forms of financial aid assistance.The Naviance program (www.naviance.com/) is a useful tool for college and scholarship searches and, moreimportantly, the completion of online scholarship applications. Use your Naviance accounts to support youthroughout the college process. If you do not have access to your log-on information, see your schoolcounselor in the Guidance Office.The Yonkers Public Schools is ready to work with you and your family to achieve your career and collegegoals. Our schools are educating students to meet the challenges of an economically competitive,technologically advanced, culturally diverse and knowledge-based 21st century society. This book is one ofmany tools available to help you achieve a meaningful post-secondary education.Best wishes for your continued success.Sincerely,Dr. Edwin M. QuezadaSuperintendent of Schoolsii
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Table of ContentsACTUARIAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP .1THE ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS .2BEAUTIFUL MINDS SCHOLARSHIP .3BELLE SMITH BRUCE SCHOLARSHIP .4BETHANY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP .5CAROLANNE MELIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .6CHRYSTYNA HUBICKYJ - RICHARD EDIE, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.7DENNIS E. RICHMOND, JR. SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLACK EXCELLENCE .8DONALD DEMATTEO MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP .9ENRICO FERMI EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. .10EQUITABLE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP .11EVE FORMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND .12EXCHANGE CLUB OF YONKERS/In Memory of Vince Iannucci.13FANNIE AND SAM CONTANSTINOFirst Generation Scholarship Program.14DR. HERBERT F. HEMPEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .15HERMAN B. FINE SCHOLARSHIPSponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Yonkers.16HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND .17JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP .18JACQUELYNN E. BEVILLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .19JOAN E. CHERTOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .20JOHN E. DANIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .21LUCKY CHERTOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .22LUTHER V. GARRISON SR. MASONIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP .23LYNN TISHMAN SCHOLARSHIP .24THE MICHAEL NOLAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND .25MOMENI FOUNDATION SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP .26MORSEMERE GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP .27MY BROTHER’S KEEPER SCHOLARSHIP .28iv
NATIONAL LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATION (NLHA)The AIMCO Cares Opportunity Scholarship .29NATIONAL LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATIONThe Bill Gandert Memorial Scholarship .30NATIONAL LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATIONThe Mary Lou Manzie Memorial Scholarship .31NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DREAM.US .32NATHAN AND HELEN CANTOR SCHOLARSHIP .33NEW HORIZON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP .34NICHOLETTE R. MURRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .35PAPPY KOSHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .36PARKLEDGE BREAKTHROUGH SCHOLARSHIP .37PATRICIA MANGOLD SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSponsored by Yonkers Historical Society .38ROBERT C. DODSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .39THE SMALLEY FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP.40TERRACE CITY CHAPTER #26 SCHOLARSHIPOrder of Eastern Stars/ Prince Hall Affiliation .41WESTCHESTER PULASKI ASSOCIATION, INC. .43WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB OF NEPPERHAN, INCShirley Williams Scholarship .44YONKERS CHMABER OF COMMERCE WOMEN IN BUSINESSVirgina Eyler Scholarship .45YONKERS COUNCIL OF PARENT/TEACHER ASSOCIATIONDr. Paul M. Mitchell Humanitarian Award .46YONKERS COUNCIL OF PARENT/TEACHER ASSOCIATIONSMabel Bell Humanitarian Award .48YONKERS COUNCIL OF PARENT/TEACHER ASSOCIATIONSMillie Yochman Recognition for Achievement .49YONKERS FEDERATION OF TEACHERSLenore Foner Scholarship .51YONKERS MY BROTHER’S KEEPER, FOURTH AND STRONG! SCHOLARSHIP .52TIMELINE OF APPLICATION DUE DATES .81v
Index of Scholarship ApplicationsASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL, INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. . 55BETHANY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 57CITY-WIDE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 58DENNIS E. RICHMOND, JR. SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLACK EXCELLENCE . 59DONALD DEMATTEO MEMORIAL ATHLECTIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 60HERMAN B. FINE SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION FORM . 61LUTHER V. GARRISON, SR. MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 62MORSEMERE GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 63NEW HORIZON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 64PAPPY KOSHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 66PATRICIA MANGOLD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 67ROBERT C. DODSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 68THE SMALLEY FOUNDATION INC., SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 69WESTCHESTER PULASKI ASSOCIATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 72WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB OF NEPPERHAN, INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 77YONKERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 78YONKERS COUNCIL OF PARENT/TEACHER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION . 80vi
ACTUARIAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPThe Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarshipprogram for Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native North American and Pacific Islanderstudents. The scholarship award recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of full-timeundergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups:Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native North American, Pacific Islander.Enrolling/enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution.Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); emphasis on math or actuarial courses.Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 620.Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession.SCHOOL OR COLLEGE:An accredited full time educational institutionAMOUNT OF AWARD: 1,000- 4,000SPONSOR:The Actuarial FoundationAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:Visit website to applywww.actuarialfoundation.org/scholarshipsThe Actuarial Foundation475 North Martingale RoadSuite 600Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226Email: info@Actfnd.orgTel. (847) 706-3535APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 20211
THE ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS, INC. SCHOLARSHIPSThe Association of Hispanic Professionals, Inc. is once again offering scholarships to successful studentswho plan to attend college or other institutions of higher learning. Applicants must be of Hispanic descent.In order to be considered, student must include a full package, including application form, transcript, SATscores, recommendations and a copy of the SAR or FAFSA to ascertain financial need. The deadline for theapplications is February 18, 2021.Students may apply using paper or online at our website, www.ahpwny.org. All applicants will be matchedand considered for all our scholarships. Some may be considered for and/or receive more than onescholarship depending on qualifications. Students do not need to submit multiple applications. Oneapplication will be used to consider the candidate for all the scholarships we offer. Incomplete applicationswill not be considered.The Association of Hispanic Professionals, Inc. are funded by the generosity of the following donors: The Association of Hispanic Professionals, Inc.The Maymí- Bayonet FamilyThe Torres FamilyDr. Miriam DigneoThe Galbán-Lebrón FamilyThe Diaz FamilyThe Guardian AngelsElsie Vasquez, EsquireLa Piñata BakeryMonroe College ScholarshipsTherapeutic ImprintsMs. Ana RosellóThe family of Lt. Luis LopezThe José Elias Peña ScholarshipThe Dia y Noche RestaurantThe family of Angela RodriguezArelis and Dr. Vanessa Vasquez & family3 scholarships 1,000.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 500.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 1,000.00to be determined1 scholarship 500.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 2,000.001 scholarship 1,000.001 scholarship 500.001 scholarship 1,000.00Students who are selected to receive scholarships will receive their awards upon submission of proof ofregistration in college.PLEASE NOTE: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PENDING FUNDINGAPPLICATION DEADLINE: February 18, 20212
BEAUTIFUL MINDS SCHOLARSHIPSPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:Minority graduating high school seniors enrolled in a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.Eligibility requirements include: Be a high school seniorHave a high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher (must submit an official transcript for verification)Anticipate graduation at the time of application submissionMust show proof of acceptance to a regionally accredited post-secondary institutionSubmit essay on the topic "Finding My Purpose"Submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or administratorSCHOOL OR COLLEGE:Accredited post-secondary educational institutionAMOUNT OF AWARD: 1,000 (non-renewable)SPONSOR:RentDeals.com Scholarship ProgramAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:Applicants must submit the following: Official student transcriptEssay on “Finding My Purpose”Letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or administratorApplicants must submit all materials to:Beautiful Mind ScholarshipRentDeals.com Scholars14173 Northwest Freeway #190Houston, TX 77040www.rentdeals.com/scholarship.phpAPPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 20213
BELLE SMITH BRUCE SCHOLARSHIPSPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: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 are to be of primary importance.SCHOOL OR COLLEGE:Award to be deposited in the recipient's account at the college of his/her choice.AMOUNT OF AWARD: 100BASIS OF AWARD:Superintendent's Scholarship CommitteeSPONSOR:Endowment FundAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:Submit one copy of transcript and City-Wide Scholarship Application Form to the District GuidanceDepartment via the school counselor.APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 20214
BETHANY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHOLARSHIPSPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:This scholarship is available to any confirmed and active Lutheran Church student entering or returning toan accredited undergraduate college or university.SCHOOL OR COLLEGE:Must attend an accredited undergraduate college or university.AMOUNT OF AWARD:To be determinedBASIS OF AWARD:Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, now closed, was a church in Yonkers, New York and was a memberof the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. When the church closed, they set up ascholarship fund from the revenues of the sale of the building, which was to be given each year to area youthwho were either graduating from high school or attending an undergraduate college program.SPONSOR:Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Scholarship FundAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:Please complete the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Scholarship Application (found at the back ofthis handbook) and submit via email, along with all required documents, to:BELC Scholarship Fundc/o Mrs. Jane K. WaiteE-Mail: jkcew2@gmail.comABSOLUTELY NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE DEADLINE.APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 20215
CAROLANNE MELIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPSPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:This scholarship will be offered to a resident of the City of Yonkers who has successfully completed GortonHigh School’s Pre-Med Program and remains in good academic standing.SCHOOL OR COLLEGE:Applicants must pursue further education no later than the fall succeeding graduation from Gorton HighSchool’s Pre-Med Program. Student must provide a letter of acceptance into an accredited four-year collegeor university or medical/vocational institute.AMOUNT OF AWARD: 500BASIS OF AWARD:The scholarship will be offered to a student who demonstrates both educational and personal interest inhigher education. The Carolanne Melia Memorial Scholarship Committee must be notified in writing of theschool’s choice and will be considered in consultation with the nurse at Gorton High School. TheCommittee will make the final decision.SPONSOR:Peggy MarottaMelissa Melia RialeGregory MeliaAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:Students must submit copies of the City-Wide Scholarship Application Form, official transcripts and lettersof recommendation to the District Guidance Department (Attention: Carolanne Melia Memorial ScholarshipCommittee).Carolanne Melia Memorial Scholarship Committee:Peggy MarottaMelissa Melia Riale287 Palmer RoadYonkers, NY 10701PegMarotta2@optonline.netAPPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 20216
CHRYSTYNA HUBICKYJ - RICHARD EDIE, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPSPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:A senior graduating from a Yonkers public high school who is pursuing a career in the field of scienceSCHOOL OR COLLEGE:Acceptance at an accredited college or universityAMOUNT OF AWARD: 500BASIS OF AWARD:Superintendent's Scholarship CommitteeSPONSOR:EndowmentAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:Submit one copy of City-Wide Scholarship Application Form and a transcript to the District GuidanceDepartment via the school counselor.APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 20217
DENNIS E. RICHMOND, JR. SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLACK EXCELLENCESPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:Student must be a Yonkers Public Schools graduating senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Student must alsobe of African, African-American, Caribbean or Latino descent. Consideration will be shown for leadership.The student must choose one of the topics below and write a brief essay of no more than 500 words. What does “power” mean to you?If you had the power to give back to your community, would you? Why?How did COVID-19 change New York?SCHOOL OR COLLEGE:Applicants for the Dennis E. Richmond Jr. Scholarship for Black Excellence should be attending anaccredited 2 or 4 year institution in the fall 2021.AMOUNT OF AWARD: 200 (Non-Recurring)BASIS OF AWARD: EssayTranscriptTwo letters of recommendation from a teacher, place of worship, academic advisor or employerCollege letter of acceptance or proof that application was submittedScholarship applicationSPONSORS:Mrs. Hortena D. RichmondLaFarren WashingtonAlajah WhiteheadAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:Submit one copy of your essay, one copy of your transcript, two letters of recommendation, one or twocollege letters
Students may apply using paper or online at our website, www.ahpwny.org. All applicants will be matched and considered for all our scholarships. Some may be considered for and/or receive more than one scholarship depending on qualifications.
