American Society of Civil Engineers Mid-Hudson Section Region 1 is offering two 4-year scholarships worth $1,000 each. You must intend to enroll in an educational institution majoring in a curriculum leading to a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Applications are available from Mr. Bianchi in the Counseling Center. The deadline to submit an application is April …
The Upper Union St. Business Improvement District is offering a scholarship for $1,000. Guaranteed to a senior from Niskayuna High School. Student must possess a 85.0 GPA or higher planning to attend a 2 or 4 – year college with a focus of study in business. The application is available from Mr. Bianchi. Completed applications …
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Nominating petitions are currently available for individuals interested in serving on the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education. Three seats will be up for election this year on Tuesday, May 20, which is the same day as the school budget vote. Candidates are elected at large. Those interested in running for this important volunteer …
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The George Biddle Kelley Foundation is offering four scholarship opportunities. One is a general scholarship, the other three scholarships are for male students pursuing a career in the Physical Sciences, the Social Sciences and the Biological Sciences. Eligibility: Must be a male from a traditionally underrepresented community in the Capital District. Have minimum GPA of …
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Center for Nursing at the Foundation of NYS Nurses, Inc. Nightingale Scholarship is offering a $5,000 scholarship to a high school senior who is enrolled full time in a New York state accredited baccalaureate RN nursing program. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be a resident of New York State, and have …
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The Capital District Counseling Association is offering four different scholarships to local students who are enrolling in a Capital Region college. First Generation Scholarship – $2,500. Attending a 2-year college – $1,000. Attending a 4-year college – $1,000. Student Transferring from 2 to 4 year college $1,000. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 85.0 …
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For the second time, Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach Christina Coons was named New York Volleyball Coaches Association (NYVCA) Coach of the Year. Coons led the girls volleyball team to win the Section 2 Class AA Championship this past November. This is the second time Coons received this prestigious accolade; she was previously selected as Coach of …
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The Niskayuna Central School District’s 2025-26 school calendar is now available. It was approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 11. The calendar sets school holidays, vacation weeks and days off for students due to staff development days. Once school and district events and activities are scheduled for the new school year, that …
Talented student artists and writers from Niskayuna High School were recognized in this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and the New York State Art Teacher Association Region 6 High School 3D Art Show. Scholastic Art & Writing Award Recipients The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are a prestigious program that has celebrated young creativity …
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The Schenectady Business and Professional Women’s Club is offering a scholarship for female high school students who reside in Schenectady County. Eligibility: 1) Planning to attend a two or four year college. 2) A minimum of 3.0 GPA required. Selection is based on the applicant’s academic standing, community activities, character, and financial need. Applications are …
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