Scholarships

HEF Scholarships - Applying for a Scholarship

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All Applications need to be submitted by April 30th, 2024 in order to be reviewed and awarded on Bravo Night. You can email them here.

The Hilton Education Foundation is pleased to award three scholarships in its name:

HEF Aggie Seneway Founder Scholarship Criteria includes evidence of continued academic progress, extra curricular involvement, and volunteer work. These scholarships are limited to seniors only. $2,500 will be awarded in addition to a Surface Computer. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the HEF Aggie Seneway Founder Scholarship.
HEF Skilled Trades & Services Scholarship The Foundation awards the Hilton Education Foundation Skilled Trades and Services Scholarship to a student who will further his or her education in skilled trades or services. For a senior currently enrolled in a WEMOCO, New Visions, or other Career and Technical Education program. $2,500 will be awarded in addition to a Surface Computer. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the Skilled Trades & Services Scholarship
HEF Women’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) Scholarship Women who are pursuing an undergraduate and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the school year. $2,500 will be awarded in addition to a Surface Computer. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the HEF Women's STEM Scholarship

We also administer these other scholarships. Once a scholarship is established, the Foundation promotes the scholarship, selects the recipient, and manages contributions to the fund. Click the link to the right of the scholarship/fund to make a donation through PayPal.

Seniors interested in applying for any of these scholarships, check out this resource.

Dimbleby Opportunity Scholarship This Scholarship will provide $500 to support a first generation Hilton High School graduate's college costs. The candidate must show evidence of strong academic progress, extracurricular activities, and community service. Candidates can apply with a written essay or video presentation. See the link below for the full details. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the Dimbleby Opportunity Scholarship
Jennejahn Family Award This $200 award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated unusual perseverance, generosity, humility, and demonstrates these thru community and school interaction. Always putting the needs of others first. They are able to show an ability to overcome adversity with determination, resolve, and humility. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the Jennejahn Family Award
Lisa Tydings Scholarship This $1,000 Scholarship will be given to recognize a graduating, college-bound Hilton High School Senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher who is planning to become an elementary school teacher. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the Lisa Tydings Scholarship
The Colline Family Scholarship The $500 Scholarship will be given to a student planning to study History or Teaching History. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to The Colline Family Scholarship
Bryssa Lynn Polatas Memorial Art Scholarship This $500 Scholarship was established in the name of Bryssa Lynn Polatas, a 2016 Hilton High School graduate who passed away in a tragic car accident on January 12, 2017 at the age of 18. The scholarship is to encourage students to pursue a career in Visual Arts including; drawing, painting, charcoals, art history, art therapy or fashion design. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the Bryssa Lynn Polatas Memorial Scholarship
Ellen Reitter Acts of Kindness Award This scholarship will provide $1,500 to support a Hilton High School student who is graduating this year and continuing their post-secondary education. The recipient of this award is someone who exemplifies the essence of Ellen through their dedication, hard work and compassion; who shows acts of kindness, not randomly, but as part of their normal way of life. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the Ellen Reitter Scholarship.
Dr. James D. Nundy Endowment Fund This scholarship will provide $2000 for a student planning a career in veterinary or human medicine. Criteria includes a GPA of at least 3.0 and exhibition of financial need. 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the Dr. James D. Nundy Endowment Fund.
Laura Downs Scholarship Fund This Scholarship fund will provide $500 to a student with an average of 85% or higher with plans to attend college. A one-page essay is required to address "Why I am Deserving of this Award." (Include your community and citizenship activities.) 2024 Application Here	Use the button below to donate to the Laura Downs Scholarship Fund.
Donald W. Flemming Engineering Award Ensign Donald W. Flemming, USN, was a WWII naval aviator and 1935 Hilton High School graduate. He was tragically lost on September 6, 1944 flying a Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber. This award recognizes a graduating senior who is on track to complete the requirements for the CTE Endorsement in Pre-Engineering and is majoring in engineering for the upcoming school year. The recipient will be selected by the teachers in the Hilton High School Technology Education Department, and awarded this $2,000 award. Recipient chosen by HS Technology Education Department	Use the button below to donate to the Donald W. Flemming Engineering Award
Marcus Gibbs Acres of Diamonds Scholarship The Marcus Gibbs Acres of Diamonds Scholarship ($1,000) is intended to recognize students that have a humble confidence in their own abilities to succeed, a belief in the ability of others to succeed and a desire to serve and encourage others to become their best selves. 2024 Application Here
Al Mullan Memorial Scholarship This $500 scholarship is given to a student who is a resident of the Hilton Central School District, and who has participated in cross country and track. They must be recognized by two of his/her school educators, and be highly motivated. Criteria includes evidence of continued academic progress and extracurricular and Community involvement. The applicant will prepare a typed essay of approximately 250 words, which states why the applicant should receive the award based on how cross country and track impacted his/her school achievements and success. Application Here
The Robert Phillips' Model United Nations Scholarship formerly the Hilton Model United Nations Annual Scholarship For a Hilton High School Graduating Senior that has been an active Model UN Club Member for at least Three Years, has been active in a Leadership Role, regularly attends UN Club meetings, demonstrates responsibility, and will be pursuing a postsecondary education that will benefit from Hilton Model UN High School involvement. Further details in the application form below. This scholarship is handled by the High School Model UN Advisors. Application Here