Scholarships & Awards

The following scholarships and awards may vary from year to year based on availability. Included under each award is a list of the criteria taken into consideration when selecting a student recipient. The recipient of these awards is announced at Student Recognition Day in May. 

Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award - University of Rochester (Juniors)

• high achievement and rigorous science courses

• high PSAT Math, SAT Math and/or ACT Math/Science scores

• positively contributes to his/her school and local communities

Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Award (Juniors)

• commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues

• rigorous courses in the field of humanities and social sciences

• service to his/her community and dedication toward community action

George Eastman Young Leaders Award - University of Rochester (Juniors)

• leadership experiences in the school and local communities

• excels in challenging courses

• demonstrates an extensive involvement in extracurricular activities

Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology - University of Rochester (Juniors)

• demonstrates a strong interest and achievement in innovation and/or information technology

• exposure to new technologies outside of school

• demonstrate leadership skills and assist others with finding new approaches to old problems

Elmira College Key Award (Juniors)

• top 10% of class

• 90 GPA in academic courses/Regents exams

• outstanding school and community leadership

Saint Michael's College Book Award (Juniors)

• demonstrate academic success

• show a commitment to social justice

• be a leader within the school community

Clarkson University Leadership & Achievement Awards (Juniors)

• demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities

• show positive contributions to school and local communities

• achieve an academic rank in the top 15% of class

RIT Computing Medal (Juniors)

• rank in the top 10% of class

• show leadership skills within the school and local community

• demonstrate an interest and ability in computing

RIT Innovation & Creativity Medal (Juniors)

• be ranked in the top 10% of class

• be a leader within the school and local community

• demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship and have an interest in computing

LeMoyne College Heights Award (Juniors)

• have a 90 average in a regents/college prep/honors program

• be ranked in the top 10% of class

• high PSAT/SAT scores 

• contribute significantly to the school and local community

Rensselaer Medal (Juniors)

• outstanding achievement in math and science

• high PSAT/SAT scores

• involvement in community service activities

Society of Women Engineers

• demonstrate achievement in math, science, and/or technology

• outstanding character

Sage Colleges Student Sage Award

• demonstrate leadership and academic success

• rank in the top 25% of class

Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award

• have a 90 average in academic coursework

• be a leader within the school and local community

Lawrence Technological University Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics

• successful completion of chemistry or physics, along with two years of college prep mathematics

• be an active member of the school and local community

University at Albany Multicultural High School Achievers Award Program

• have outstanding academic, school, and community leadership skills

• must be African American, Latino(a), Asian American, or Native American

UEW Healthcare EEOICPA Scholarship

• based on merit and need

• special consideration for applicants who have been affected by EEOICPA and/or have had a loved one who was negatively impacted as a US energy worker.