Gananda Dollars for Scholars awarded 51 scholarships totaling over $33,575 to 24 students from the school district's Class of 2020
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Scholarships require attendance at an institution of higher technical or academic training within 2 years of graduation, in addition to a wide range of specified criteria determined by award sponsors. Proof of volunteer service to the community and an application are now required for most GDFS awards. With the generous support of individuals and community-minded businesses and organizations, the Gananda chapter of Dollars for Scholars awarded over $36,000 in scholarships at its 2016 awards ceremony. You can visit Scholarship America's website to see what else is available on a national level. |
Dollar amounts are estimates and may depend on donor decisions and the annual return on our endowment investments.
Gananda Dollars for Scholars is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, which means your donationis tax deductible. |
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Walworth Order of the Eastern Star: |
$100 |
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Walworth Auxiliary Fire Department Award: |
$100 |
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Walworth Fire Department Most Improved in Band or Music Award: Awarded to a senior who has shown marked improvement in music (vocal or instrument) throughout high school. |
$100 |
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Richard Mann Award*: |
$100 |
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Walworth Chamber of Commerce WTCC Award*: |
$100 |
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Walworth Grange Award*: |
$100 |
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Macedon Center Twirlette Award*: |
$100 |
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Gananda Parents' Association Scholarship*: |
$100 |
Blue Panther Award: The recipient has met the qualifications for the Middle School Blue Panther Award and was selected for the scholarship at the Class of 2014's Eighth Grade banquet. |
$100 |
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Emily Paige Bickert Human Spirit Award*: |
$150 |
Western Wayne Art Group - Thomas McCune Award: Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated a mastery of media, technique and creativity. Excels in the field of art. |
$150 | |
Tri-County Sports Complex: |
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SEI Design Group Scholarship: |
$250 | |
Walworth Animal Hospital Scholarship: |
$250 |
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Invest Your Time Scholarship: |
$250 |
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Maureen Louise McGary Doway Memorial Scholarship: Two $250 awards are intended to encourage students to remain humble and continue being a positive influence in society throughout their higher education and the rest of their lives. |
$250 |
Steinmiller Associates, Inc. Award: Awarded to a student who meets GDFS standards in the areas of academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, work experience and character. |
$250 | |
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Gananda CSD Distinguished Panther Award*: Awarded to 2 students in the top quarter of the class who have donated time to a school project that significantly improves the culture and future of the Gananda Central School District student body. |
$300 |
Re/Max I Heart My Hometown Scholarship: Awarded by Brad Newton to two seniors who submit an original written work, essay, poem, video, song, or visual art piece that best shows Gananda Pride. |
$300 |
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GDFS Community Award: Awarded to a senior who demonstrates potential for success in his or her post-secondary education. Award supported by the GDFS Phone-a-Thon. |
$400 | |
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Ryan J. Loftis Memorial Scholarship*: |
$450 |
Ruben A. Cirillo Award*: Awarded to a senior continuing his/her education, exemplifying integrity, open-mindedness, gentleness and compassion. Values fair play and a willingness to stand up for others and confront prejudice. Is goal-oriented, with a consistently positive work ethic. |
$450 | |
MacNeal Family Entrepreneur Scholarship: |
$500 | |
Mike Pane Student Athlete Scholarship: |
$500 | |
Rich Struzzi Memorial Scholarship*: Awarded to an athlete involved in at least one sport each of four years of high school, a general all-around student with at least an 85 average. An essay is required. |
$500 | |
Macedon Town Ambulance Corps Scholarship: |
$500 | |
Macedon Association of Police Officers Award: |
$500 |
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J.D. Chapman Agency, Inc. Award: Awarded to a graduating senior who will attend a 2 or 4-year college, with intent to major in a business related field. |
$500 |
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K & D Disposal Salutatorian Scholarship: |
$500
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Get-It-Straight Orthodontics College Scholarship Award: |
$500 |
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Gananda Employees Care About Kids: |
$400 |
Abraham Bullis Prize in Mathematics*: Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average in advanced mathematics and will enter college in the fall immediately following graduation. |
$650 | |
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Nettie Bullis Prize in Business*: |
$650 |
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Long Acre Farms Award*: |
$700 |
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Drumlin Square Masonic Lodge No. 1180 Award: |
$750 |
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The Lyons National Bank Valedictorian Scholarship: Awarded to the Valedictorian of the Senior Class. |
$750 |
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Joshua Peter Bourgeois Memorial Scholarship*: Preference for 2 awards: one male and one female who will continue their education and exemplify the characteristics of Joshua. An essay is required |
$1,000 each |
Wesley Richard Smith Memorial Scholarship: |
$1,000 | |
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Baldwin Richardson Foods Scholarship: |
$1,000 |
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Susan Alexander Memorial Scholarship:
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$1,000 |
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Foundations of the Future Award*:
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$600 each |
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Phone-a-thon Award:
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$400 |
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Scholarships Plus:
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$200 |
Learn more about Fair Treatment of Scholarships from Scholarship America's Scholarship Coach Blog. | |
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Gananda Dollars for Scholars' awards include the following areas: | |
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