Scholarships available for Warwick graduates

| 29 Sep 2011 | 08:26

    Warwick - The following scholarship and loan programs are available for previous graduates of Warwick Valley High School. Applications are available through the High School’s guidance office and must be completed by May 1. • A. M. Kleeman Jr. Scholarship Fund Eligibility: A student must be planning undergraduate or graduate work and be a matriculated student, demonstrate financial need, and have achieved an outstanding academic record. Amount: To be determined. Awarded once only for undergraduate studies and once only for graduate studies. Procedure: Complete a common application including page 3, which is available in the High School Guidance Office. • Captain Culver Educational Fund (loan) Eligibility: Must be a graduate of Warwick Valley High School; have completed at least two years of work at a college or university and must be planning to pursue further education at an accredited four-year institution. Financial need does not appear to be a consideration. Terms: Can receive no more than $2,000 with $1,000 in third and $1,000 in fourth year of study. Loan rate of interest is not to exceed 3 percent per year. Procedure: Applicant must write letter requesting this loan to: Assistant Superintendent for Business Warwick Valley Central School District P.O. Box 595 Warwick, N.Y. 10990 • James Douglas Bonnyman Student Aid (loan) Purpose: To provide funds for education at a college, university, technical or vocational school, with preference to a student planning to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Eligibility: A Warwick Valley High School graduate in need of financial assistance. Terms: Amount can vary up to $1,000. Procedure: Write a letter requesting loan to: Douglas R. Stage, Esq. 23 West St., P.O. Box 410 Warwick, N.Y. 10990 This letter should clearly state college plans, the amount requested up to $1,000 and a clear statement of financial need. • Kate Fowler Chase Fund (loan) Eligibility: Must be a graduate of Warwick Valley High School; must majored in music; must be planning to continue his/her musical education; and must be planning to attend an accredited college. Amount: Up to $500. Procedure: Applicant must write letter requesting this loan to: Assistant Superintendent for Business Warwick Valley Central School District P.O. Box 595 Warwick, N.Y. 10990 • Margaret B. Tilt Scholarship Eligibility: Should be planning to pursue a baccalaureate or graduate degree and be a matriculated student. Award is not based on need. Amount: To be determined; awarded once only for undergraduate studies and once only for graduate studies. Terms: This amount is a loan without interest which will not need to be repaid if the student completes the requirements for the degree for which the award is intended. Procedure: Complete a common application, available in the High School Guidance Office.