There are 2 types of scholarships: Institution Scholarships/Grants and Private/3rd Party Scholarships
Please check in the Counseling Center for scholarship information.
Some schools require that you submit an additional application for scholarships. Other schools qualify you after you have completed the FAFSA form. Check with the school to see what is required.
Private scholarships are most accessible on our Warsaw Central School Counseling Center website. You can complete certain applications online or print out others to hand in. Public and University Scholarships are offered at almost all schools. Check the website for the school your student is planning to attend to see what they offer.
Visit the links below to find other scholarships that may not be listed below. Most Importantly, be aware of deadlines!
Al Harvey Music Scholarship was established to recognize and honor Al Harvey’s 39 years of teaching music, and his commitment to and love of music at Warsaw Central School and the community. This $100 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has been involved with the music department through his/her high school career. Selection is determined based on Music Appreciation, Community Involvement, Leadership, Dedication and Determination. The music department selects this award.
Through a gift to Warsaw Central School, endowed a yearly scholarship funded through accrued interest from a principal sum of $10,000. The criteria for selection include: attaining high levels of math and or science, applying consistent, conscientious effort, displaying a willingness to go beyond usual expectations, willing to contribute to the common goals of the class by assisting others with learning, displaying exemplary attributes of school citizenship, and bringing a high level of both intellectual inquiry and critical thinking to the learning process. The Honor’s Committee selects the recipient.
The Dave Grove Memorial Award is given in memory of Dave Grove, a lifelong resident of Warsaw. Dave’s interest in barbershop singing spanned 50 years. He and three other men formed the OATKANS Barbershop Quartet. Their group was recognized for their outstanding interpretation of Barbershop style music for many years. The $200 award is presented to a graduating senior who has shown excellence, genuine appreciation of music, and has met the standards set forth by the Music Department. The music department selects this award.
A key purpose of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international honor society for women teachers, is to promote interest among high school students entering the teaching profession or a related area. The Beta Gamma Chapter has initiated a recruitment grant for the schools that encompass our chapter. Letchworth, Perry, Pioneer, Warsaw and Wyoming rotate this scholarship. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic ability, genuine interest in teaching or a related area. Please see your Counselor to see where your school is on the rotation and for an application.
Jean & Paul Gardner Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship given to a graduating senior in the top 30% of the graduating class who is pursuing a degree in education. The Honor’s Committee selects this scholarship.
Kiwanis International is an international service club. Kiwanians make transformative changes in communities around the world. The Kiwanis will award up to $2,000 to any senior planning to attend Genesee Community College in the fall as a one-time scholarship. Warsaw Counseling Center will submit a list to the Scholarship Selection Committee Chairperson. Awarded at Awards Night in early June.
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Grove present this scholarship in memory of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth. The recipient is a senior of high moral character who is planning to pursue a career in medicine, preferably nursing, physical or respiratory therapy.
Awarded to a female entering the Armed Forces (Marines first). If there are no females entering into the Armed Forces it can be awarded to a male.
The M.A. and C.A. Graham Nursing Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who are accepted in college pursuing a course in nursing. The Counseling Center awards this scholarship based on application and acceptance. Medical Society of the County of Wyoming of the Medical Society of the State of NY, affiliates with the VIII District, MSSNY.
The Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation Scholarships are now available to all high school senior students, residing in either Livingston or Wyoming County, specifically pursuing a career serving persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The Arc Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities, and is the fundraising arm of The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming.
Applications are currently available at each high school guidance department and/or online. One (1) college-bound, high school senior will be chosen from both Wyoming County and Livingston County at the March Foundation meeting and notified. We ask that the successful applicant(s) be available to join us at our Annual Dinner to accept their scholarship award and give a brief acceptance speech. The amount of each scholarship will be a maximum of $2,000, payable in $500 amounts annually. Students initially attending a 2-year school would be eligible to continue to receive the annual scholarship if they can verify participation in an appropriate program at a 4-year college or university.
Recipients of the scholarship will be responsible for “officially” notifying The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming annually of their continuation in an appropriate course of study. An appropriate course of study refers to a career choice leading directly to “working with persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities”, such as a teacher of special education, OT, PT, speech pathology, art therapy, music therapy, training in the direct care field, etc. Any questions, please contact Arc PR Director, Jeff Thomas at (585)-658-2828, extension 128.
Warsaw Alumni Association Scholarship is award to a student planning to further his/her education (can be a technical school), does not need to pursue a teaching degree. Student should be ranked as the salutatorian of his/her class.
Athlete for All Seasons. Must have 3 seasons for 4 years of team participation.
"How Do You Want to Be Remembered?" Coach Bill Santora influenced generations of students. The four pillars of Bill's life were family, faith, school, and athletics. This scholarship will be awarded to a student that maintains excellent grades, attendance, participates in sports, clubs, extracurricular activities, or part-time employment, along with giving back to the community.
Criteria: Must have an attendance rate of 90% or better, must have participated in a sport for at least 2 years, must show community service, part-time employment, sports, extracurricular activities, Does not need to be college-bound.
This scholarship is looking for 2 students who are passionate about something productive, have volunteered, have a good work ethic, and are involved in extracurricular activities (inside and outside of school). Preference is given to students studying business or attending a trade school.
This scholarship is given by The State Education Department of New York. The deadline is February 28. Scholarship winners must attend a college or university in New York State. The high school shall select their winner(s) by computing a weighted average of the scores on the Regents examinations and/or approved alternative assessments taken by it students prior to their senior year, in all of the following subjects: English Language Arts, Algebra II, Global Studies & Geography, US History & Government, and Science. Awards are renewable for up to four academic years of undergraduate study or five academic years, if the program of study normally requires five years as defined by the Commissioner of Education, its benefits will lapse and no re-awards will be made. One scholarship will be worth $1,500 and two scholarships will be given for $500 each.
*Pending the appropriation of State funds during the 2025 session of the New York State Legislature.