Scholarships and Financial Aid

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.

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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2025
  • Amount: N/A

    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

    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 25, 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 25, 2025
        • Amount: N/A

        Nebrasky 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 25, 2025
          • Amount: up to $2,500

        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

        New York State Women, Inc. Scholarship

        Applicant must have met the entrance requirements of intended accredited college or university.  Applicant must have resided in Sullivan County for the last two years.

        • Deadline: April 25, 2025
          Amount: N/A

          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 25, 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 25, 2025
              • Amount: N/A

              Rotary Club Community Service Scholarship

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

                • Deadline: April 25, 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 25, 2025
                  • Amount: N/A

                Stanley J. Segal Visual Arts Scholarship

                The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance is offering this $500 scholarship to assist a graduating high school senior in Sullivan County, NY or Wayne County, PA who wishes to pursue advanced studies in the visual arts.

                Deadline: April 30, 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 Bar Association Ira Jay Cohen Scholarship 

                The Scholarship will be awarded in June 2025 to two (2) local high school students expected to graduate in June 2025 who will be attending college in the Fall of 2025 with an anticipated career in public service or law.

                • Deadline: May 1, 2025
                • Amount: $750 (2)

                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

                UMPS CARE Charities All-Star College Scholarship

                The All-Star Scholarship is open to children adopted at or after the age of 13 (or who have exited foster care to permanent guardianship) to provide increased opportunities for advanced education. Each year, one student will be selected to receive the scholarship.

                • Deadline: May 1, 2025
                • Amount: up to $10,000 annually

                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

                Liberty Faculty Association Scholarship

                You are required to attach an Activities Resume and attach a detailed typed essay answering the following questions: what are your goals for the future, what has it meant to you to be a student in the Liberty Central School District, and why are you the best candidate for this scholarship?(Please see Mrs. Golden in Rm. 106 with any questions.)

                • Deadline: May 8, 2025
                • Amount: N/A

                The Lowell Heffley Scholarship

                To be considered for this scholarship the student should meet the following criteria: demonstrated consistent academic effort throughout HS, participated in Student Council, actively volunteered in the community, and planning on majoring in Political Science or Teaching.

                • Deadline: May 8, 2025
                • Amount: N/A

                White Sulphur Springs Fire Department & Ladies Auxiliary 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

                The Brian Ingber Memorial Foundation Scholarship

                In order to qualify, students must be enrolled as a high school senior within Sullivan County, graduating in June and in good academic standing. The applicant must exemplify the ideals of volunteerism, service within school/community, be of good moral and ethical character, and be a well-rounded student that is seeking employment that demonstrates a commitment to community service or seeking to further their education in a field of study that will result in improving the quality of their community.

                • Deadline: May 20, 2025
                • Amount: $1,000

                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

                Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship

                Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We’re giving one student $15,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required! High school seniors who apply can also be eligible to receive acceptance (and scholarship!) offers from our Niche Direct Admissions® partner colleges.

                Apply for the $15,000 No Essay Scholarship  and focus on your education, not your finances. The winner will be selected by random drawing by June 15.

                • Deadline: May 31, 2025
                • Amount $15,000

                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