In Niskayuna, the annual school budget is a reflection of the school district’s strategic direction, values and priorities. The district strives to balance needed and desired investments in education with responsiveness to taxpayers. In December, the district asked students, families and staff what are the most important things our district needs to think about in …
Registration is now open for the Summer 2025 Engineering Institutes. This is a week-long camp for students who will be entering grades 7 through 9 during the fall of 2025 and have a strong interest in science and engineering technology. It is being offered by the Niskayuna Central School District in partnership with GE Aerospace. …
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Saratoga Voices is hosting its 28th annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors in the Capital Region. Two scholarships will be awarded along with an opportunity to perform in an upcoming Saratoga Voices concert. The winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship, and the second-place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. While applicants are not …
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The Niskayuna Police Benevolent Association is offering a $1,000 award. You are eligible for the award if you plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college and have demonstrated good scholarship and citizenship, civic involvement, personal integrity, and respect for the law. Special Consideration is given to anyone who has shown an interest in …
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Niskayuna Fire District #2 is offering a $500 scholarship. You are eligible to apply if you are a graduating senior from Niskayuna High School and are pursuing a career in a community service or health related profession such as: EMT, paramedic, firefighter, nurse, doctor technician and similar occupations. The applicant must also demonstrate evidence of …
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The New York State Society of Professional Engineers Capital District Chapter is offering scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to students enrolled in capital district high schools who intend to study engineering in college. Scholarship applications are available from Mr. Bianchi in Counseling. Applications for the Chapter award must be postmarked on or before April …
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The Glenville Fire District #2 Alplaus Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies’ Auxiliary are offering a one-time $2,000 award to a graduating senior who is a resident of the fire district and who plans on pursuing a college education. Special consideration will be given to applicants planning to pursue an education in the fire, emergency medical, …
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The Niskayuna Chapter of the National Honor Society is offering one $500 scholarship or two $250 scholarships. To qualify, students must be a member of the high school’s National Honor Society with plans to attend a four-year college. They also must exhibit excellence in the following criteria: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Apply by completing …
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Isabella Sementilli offers a onetime award in the amount of $200 to a graduating senior who has overcome an obstacle in their life that made them a tough cookie. Special consideration will be given to applicants who plan on pursuing a career in Business or Culinary. Isabella is a 2021 graduate of Niskayuna High School …
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The Kitty Kelly Memorial Scholarship of $750 honors the memory of Kitty Kelly who taught for 20 years in the Niskayuna Central School District. Graduating seniors who have demonstrated participation in one of Kitty’s favorite sports such as football, soccer, softball or baseball or who desire to pursue a career in education, speech and hearing …
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