Scholarships and Financial Aid - Liberty Central School District

Financial Aid (FAFSA)

An important source of financial aid is through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The first step is to set up and account here.

Scholarships

Every dollar is important, so do not overlook scholarships provided by employers, unions, churches and service groups with which you are associated. All applications have a deadline and most require the submission of specific documents, such as a transcript and an essay, so read the directions closely.

Applications are also available in the LHS Guidance Office.

For those who plan on attending a SUNY or CUNY school and whose family income is less than $125,000 per year can qualify for free tuition. For more details and how to apply for the Excelsior Scholarship, visit the program page.

Sullivan County Sheriff’s PBA Debra Hall Memorial Scholarship Application

To be eligible for the Debra Hall Memorial Scholarship you must be a graduating senior residing in Sullivan County and pursuing a career in the field of Veterinarian Science or something associated with Animal Services. See Guidance for application.

Deadline: March 31, 2025
Amount: N/A

Sullivan County Sheriff’s PBA Robert Chemerys Memorial Scholarship

To be eligible for the Robert Chemerys Memorial Scholarship you must be a graduating senior who resides in Sullivan County and is pursuing a career in the field of criminal justice or any police related field. See Guidance for application.

Deadline: March 31, 2025
Amount: N/A

TEGFCU’s Joyce A. Betros Scholarship

Each year the Joyce A. Betros scholarship program awards $1,000 each to three outstanding graduating high school seniors. To be eligible, students must be TEG members or have a parent/guardian who is a member in good standing. A history of academic excellence and a commitment to community service are also essential requirements. All applicants must be prepared to attend an institution of higher learning in the fall semester.

Deadline: March 31, 2025
Amount: $1,000 (3)

New York Farm Bureau Agricultural Youth Scholarship

The NYFB Agricultural Youth Scholarship is for 2025 graduating high school seniors who will continue their education to prepare for a career connected to the agricultural industry. This includes advancing their education through college or pursuing advanced training in the skilled trades.

Deadline: April 1, 2025
Amount: up to $3,000

Sullivan County Veterans Coalition

The Sullivan County Veterans Coalition is again making available our scholarship program for local graduating high school students that qualify as veteran decedents. Students must be a son, daughter, nephew, niece or grandchild of an honorable serving or discharged veteran. See Guidance for application

Deadline: April 1, 2025
Amount: n/a

Operation 11 Tyler Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Tyler Schaeffer, this scholarship will support a student interested in pursuing social work or criminal justice and who is driven by making the world a better place. Any high school senior may apply to this scholarship.

Deadline: April 11, 2025
Amount: $500

Center for Prayer and Meditation Scholarship

Scholarships are distributed annually to students in various districts. Children of employees of Middletown Medical who attend the named districts are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to children of Middletown Medical employees and Veterans.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

Charlie Reichle Memorial Scholarship

Established in honor of the memory of Charlie Reichle, owner of Fred Reichle Diesel, who passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 6, 2018. This scholarship will be given to a baseball student who is hard working and performs community service.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

Daniel Thalmann Scholarship Fund for the Liberty Lions Club

Established in memory of Danny, a devoted father, business owner, and Liberty community member, the Daniel Thalmann Scholarship Fund for the Liberty Lions Club will award scholarships to graduating seniors from Sullivan County high schools who are furthering their educations at a trade school.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

Devin Michael Houseman Memorial Scholarship

The Devin Michael Housman Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to two high school graduates, one in Orange and one in Sullivan County who displays artistic ability and a passion for fashion design, drawing, animation and/or the performing arts. Students considering applying for this scholarship must identify as IEP, is pursuing a career in the arts and has displayed kindness to others.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

Dr. Nathan L. Rosenblum Scholarship Fund

Annual scholarships shall be awarded on behalf of Nathan L. Rosenblum, Ph.D., to students pursuing Spiritual Studies (preferred) or the Humanities at the collegiate level. With the firm conviction that these disciplines are essential for developing understanding and consciousness, the funds are to be utilized towards these ends.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

Earle & Elizabeth Wilde Cornell Cooperative Extension SC Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded annually to graduating High School seniors from the Sullivan County area, (Monticello, Roscoe, Sullivan West, Tri-Valley, Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, Livingston Manor) who will continue their education in an agricultural related field at either of the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill or Morrisville.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

John & Deb Rath Health Services Scholarship

This fund awards scholarships annually to students from New York and New Jersey who are continuing their education by pursuing a degree in nursing or other allied health services.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

Liberty Rotary Club & Richard H. Fosler Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Richard H. Fosler, a Liberty Rotarian who for many years actively served the Liberty Rotary Club and our community. Funds for this scholarship are raised through various fundraisers by the Liberty Rotary Club.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

The Nebrasy Foundation Scholarship

For The Nebrasky Foundation Scholarship, scholarships up to $2,500 will be awarded to students and residents of the Hudson Valley to provide resources for education to include college, vocational school-training and career and technical education for those students who may not fit the traditional 4-year college model. Money will also be awarded to anyone who is choosing an apprenticeship for a trade and in need of assistance not limited to but including tools, uniforms, and other corresponding expenses.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: up to $2,500

Periwinkle Fund For The Arts—Sunna Rasch Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in the Performing Arts

This fund distributes the Sunna Rasch Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in the Performing Arts annually to students from SC pursuing a degree in performing arts.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

Peter H. Cahalan Scholarship

This Fund was created by Peter’s family and friends to honor his memory and celebrate his life. Peter was an avid sportsman since childhood.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

The Rotary Club Community Service Scholarship

Scholarships are donated by various area individuals or businesses to benefit graduating LHS seniors.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: $250-$2,500

Roy D. Parker Education Scholarship

Created by the Trustees of the Parker Educational Trust, this fund provides scholarships to residents of Orange and Sullivan Counties who plan to pursue higher education at either SUNY Orange, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – Middletown, NY, or Mount Saint Mary College.

Deadline: April 14, 2025
Amount: N/A

Bayli Lake Memorial Scholarship for Creative Excellence

Any first-generation undergraduate student who is pursuing art may apply for this scholarship opportunity. To apply, tell us when you feel the most creative and how you incorporate your identities into your work. Additionally, upload some examples of your artwork.

Deadline: April 15, 2025
Amount: $1,000

Dr. Salman Zafar Memorial Scholarship

Any high school student who attends high school in New York City or New York State who plans to pursue a path of service may apply for this scholarship opportunity. To apply, tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a difference through your future career.

Deadline: April 15, 2025
Amount: $500 (3)

Merry Madness Scholarship

Get ready for some friendly competition! The Merry Madness Scholarship is here to reward students in a unique and exciting way. We’re giving out three (3) scholarships worth $250 each—but with a competitive twist! No Essay!!

Deadline: April 15, 2025
Amount: $250 (3)

Sullivan County Farm Bureau Scholarship

The Sullivan County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer two scholarships of $500 each to support students pursuing their education. Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution or trade school. Preference will be given to applicants who are Farm Bureau members or whose families are members. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to receive scholarship funds and must be maintained in their post-secondary program.

Deadline: April 15, 2025
Amount: $500 (2)

Thomas Mashig Foundation Trade School Scholarship

Any current trade school student or high school student planning to pursue the trades who has financial need may apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: April 15, 2025
Amount: $1,000 (4)

American Society of Civil Engineers Mohawk-Hudson Section Region 1 Scholarship

The Mohawk section of the ASCE would like to offer two scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing their education in the field of Civil Engineering. Two winners will be selected from all the qualifying applications received. Students must be enrolled in an ABET accredited Civil Engineering curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree. (Applicants who intend to enroll in a certified two-year Civil Engineering Technology program with the intent of transferring to an ABET accredited school to obtain a bachelor’s degree also qualify.)

Deadline: April 18, 2025
Amount: N/A (2)

Jacob E. Gunther, III Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship

The Sullivan County Probation Officers Association is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the Jacob E. Gunther, III, Memorial Scholarship. Two scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each, will be awarded to deserving graduating seniors from the school districts in the 100th District of the New York Assembly, one from Sullivan County and one from Orange County/Ulster County. Criteria for consideration include academic achievement, community service, financial need and acceptance to an accredited college or university to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. See Guidance for application.

Deadline: April 18, 2025
Amount: $1,000

Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society Scholarship

Each year Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society give two Grants- in -Aid Awards to senior girls who are entering the teaching profession. Only girls from schools where there presently are or have been Tau Chapter members are eligible.

Deadline: April 23, 2025
Amount: N/A (3)

Jay J Wheeler Memorial Scholarship

Applicants must be college bound to a two or four year college or university and must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and the potential for higher education. If chosen, the scholarship in the amount of $500 will be dispersed directly to the college or university that the Sullivan graduating senior is attending. See Guidance for application.

Deadline: April 25, 2025
Amount: $500

Nellie Burnham Memorial Scholarship

Nellie was a co-founding member of the Woodland Weavers and Spinners Guild, a lifetime teacher, master spinner and weaver and in her spirit of teaching a scholarship is being offered in her name. The recipient should be a person who wants to teach, preferably in the field of fiber arts. We would also accept someone who wants to learn to spin or weave.

Deadline: April 25, 2025
Amount: N/A

Ramblers Scholarship for LGBTQI Student Athletes

Established in 2016, the Ramblers Scholarship supports student athletes pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI), or as demonstrated and committed straight allies

Deadline: May 1, 2025
Amount: $2,500

Sullivan County Trail Association

To qualify for this scholarship the applicant must be a senior in a Sullivan County high school OR whose parents or guardians are members in good standing of the Sullivan County Trail Association. The student must plan on majoring in an environmental field such as: forestry preservation, wildlife management, environmental biology, or soil and water conservation.

Deadline: May 1, 2025
Amount: N/A

Mountainside Brighter Future Scholarship

As part of Mountainside’s mission to end the stigma surrounding addiction and help those impacted by substance abuse lead happier, more fulfilling lives, it is offering the Mountainside Brighter Future College Scholarship. Through a personal essay, applicants will share how their addiction or their loved one’s addiction has affected their life, raising awareness and highlighting the reality of this disease.

Deadline: May 7, 2025
Amount: $1,000

Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Of Sullivan County, Inc. Scholarship

Students must be a resident of Sullivan County. Students must be sponsored by a member of the Federation of Sportsmen’s Club. (parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle etc.)

Deadline: May 7, 2025
Amount: $1,000

Beth A. Clark Memorial Scholarship

The Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship will be awarded to a Sullivan County student pursuing a degree in education and has been accepted to an accredited college. Applicants must submit the application, two letters of recommendation from two different faculty members that discuss the applicant’s teaching potential, and an official high school transcript for consideration.

Deadline: May 8, 2025
Amount: N/A

White Sulphur Springs Fire Department & Ladies Auxilary Scholarship

Applicant must be a graduating senior who resides in the White Sulphur Springs Fire District or whose parent is a member, in good standing of either the WSS Fire Dept of Ladies Auxiliary or the applicant themselves is a member in good standing of either the WSS Fire Dept or Ladies Auxiliary and is entering a college, university or vocational school. Applications must be accompanied by: a copy of the applicant’s high school transcript, most recent report card and letter(s) of verification to part 1 of this application.

Deadline: May 15, 2025
Amount: N/A

Liberty Elementary PTA Scholarship

Liberty Elementary PTA will award two scholarships in the amount of $500 each to graduating seniors. The scholarship may be used toward tuition, fees, or books. Scholarships are awarded as a one-time, non-renewable award payable to the student. Recipients will be selected by the scholarship committee of the Liberty Elementary PTA. See Guidance for application.

Deadline: May 16, 2025
Amount: $500 (2)

United Way Performing Arts, Communication/Media, Music/Dance, Drama Therapy Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a combination of community service and a 500-word typed essay. See Guidance for application.

Deadline: May 16, 2025
Amount: $1,000

Worden Family Memorial Scholarship

Created in honor of Allison and Olive Worden to recognize young people who give back to the community through the spirit of volunteerism. Application criteria include: must live in WSS Fire District, have been accepted into a 2 or 4 year college, and maintain a history of volunteerism through school, church and community organizations.

Deadline: May 17, 2025
Amount: n/a

Bethel Lions Scholarship

Bethel Lions Club is pleased to offer $1,000 scholarship awards to qualifying students. Applicants must be residents of the Town of Bethel, and graduate from Liberty, Monticello or Sullivan West High School to qualify. (Homeschooled or privately schooled students are also eligible.) Awards will be given based on the following criteria: service to community and school, academics, character (letter of recommendation required,) and participation in extracurricular activities.

Deadline: May 23, 2025
Amount: n/a

Any Make, Any Model Car Club Scholarship

This is a $500 scholarship open to any student interested in pursuing a career in the automotive field. The scholarship will apply to any college or trade school. The payment will be distributed after the class schedule of the awarded student is provided to the address on the application. The student must complete a full year of classes or forfeit the scholarship money and return the funds to the Any Make, Any Model Car Club.

Deadline: May 25, 2025
Amount: $500

College Mix Christian College Scholarship

The Christian Connector offers various scholarship drawings for Christian colleges. All of the information services provided by The Christian Connector are offered absolutely free!

Deadline: May 31, 2025
Amount: $3,500

National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships

Each year NPVA offers merit-based scholarships for students who are committed to volunteering and making a difference in their communities. Scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Deadlines: May 31, 2025/Sept. 30, 2025/Nov. 30, 2025
Amount: $1,000

Scholarships360 “No Essay” Scholarship

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship.

Deadline: June 30, 2025
Amount: $10,000

Future Leaders Scholarship

To apply, tell us about a time when you demonstrated leadership in your academic or professional work, the challenges you faced, the effect you had, and how you will apply your skills in your future career.

Deadline: July 1, 2024
Amount: $1,000

Dr. Michal Lomask Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michal Lomask by supporting students who have faced financial difficulty as they pursue higher education. Any low-income high school senior who is pursuing STEM may apply for this scholarship opportunity. To apply, tell us why you’re passionate about receiving a STEM education.

Deadline: July 2, 2025
Amount: $1,500 (2)

NYS STEM Incentive Program

Tuition award for students who graduate in the top 10% of their NYS high school class and pursue a degree in STEM at SUNY or CUNY.

Deadline: Aug. 15, 2025
Amount: Up to $7,070

Be Bold Scholarship

The “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

Deadline: Monthly
Amount: $25,000

Sallie Mae Scholarship

Sallie Mae is offering a straightforward monthly scholarship opportunity, awarding $2,000 to eligible entrants. No essays or account sign-ups are required—just a simple scholarship for individuals seeking financial assistance for their education.

Deadline: Monthly
Amount: $2,000

The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship

Programs of Study: Carpentry, Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing.

Deadline: Quarterly
Amount: $2,500

Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated to students affected by diabetes.

Deadline: None listed
Amount: up to $10,000

NYS DREAM Act

The Senator Jose’ Peralta NYS DREAM Act gives undocumented and other students access to the New York State-administered student financial aid to support their higher education costs. Students eligible to apply for financial aid through the NYS DREAM Act must also complete an application for each program they are interested in obtaining aid from.

Deadline: None listed
Amount: Varies

Thiel High School Fellowship

The Thiel Fellowship gives $100,000 to young people who want to build new things instead of sitting in a classroom.

Deadline: Rolling deadline
Amount: $100,000 over two years for the fellowship