The Guidance Office receives scholarship information almost daily. This information will be posted as soon as it is received. If you need any further information or have questions, please feel free to email Kaitlyn Newman or call 716-337-0101, ext. 1310.
Scholarship programs are available to New York State students in a newsletter sent out every few months from StudentScholarships.org. You may download the newsletter at: studentsscholarships.org/newsletters
Local Scholarships
Update as of 3/13/2026: The full list of local scholarships is now available for North Collins CSD seniors! Each scholarship will be awarded at class night or graduation. Applications are available in the guidance office starting Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. All completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Newman in the guidance office no later than Tuesday April 14th, 2026.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Pending appropriation of State funds, scholarships for Academic Excellence will be awarded to top high school seniors in June, 2025. North Collins Jr/Sr High School will select the top three (3) students using the Rank in Class Method. These students will be chosen using the class rank at the end of their junior year as specified by the New York State Education Department.
Other Scholarship Resources
Seniors are encouraged to check out studentscholarships.org for a listing of scholarships New York State school district students may be eligible for. There are hundreds of thousands of dollars of scholarships available on this website, and most are easy to apply for.
Erie Community College offers many scholarships which may be accessed on the ECC website. Click on the quick links drop down box and then click on scholarship opportunities. The scholarship packet will display the criteria for each scholarship available.
In addition, there are a number of local scholarships available to graduating seniors. Information on these scholarships will be posted to our website in the spring, along with their due date. Please check our website often for updates.
REGIONAL & NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Below are regional and national scholarships which may be of interest to you. In most cases, applications are available in the Guidance Office for anyone interested. Each scholarship has a different deadline, so please pay close attention to those dates to ensure your application is received in time.
Buffalo Urban League
National Fuel Scholarship
North Collins Central High School Partnership
Scalp and Blade
The Christin Ann Bambino Memorial Scholarship
The Paul Jensen Memorial Scholarship
John Goncalves Student Humanitarian Scholarship
Erie County Committee of the American Legion Scholarship
2026 Harvest Time Partners Scholarship Program
High School Counselors of WNY Scholarship
Engineering Society of Buffalo 2026
Past National Commander MJK American Legion
Dena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship
The GROWMARK Foundation Scholarship