Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarship & Financial Aid Resources

The following scholarship information we have received. We do not endorse any of the organizations. It is important that Seniors adhere to deadline dates. Essays should be drafted, edited, rewritten and proofed before submission. If transcripts are required, students should allow a minimum of 5 - 10 school days for processing. Letters of recommendation writers should be given ample time to compose their letters as well. Keep in mind that the Student Support Services office is closed during Thanksgiving, Christmas, winter and Easter breaks, as well as other holidays when school is not in session. Also, snow days, staff development days, illness, etc can delay processing. Please plan accordingly and give ample time for transcript and application processing.

*If a scholarship requires an official transcript and/or school official's signature, they should be turned into our office and we will provide this information and the entire packet will be mailed out by us. The $ Local $ scholarships have an assigned due date, to allow our office to process an official transcript and include letters of recommendation, if they are on file. It is up to the student to check to see if any letters were turned in. If it requires an unofficial, you can print it from your portal.

Applications are to be turned in by the end of the day, 2:30 pm, to not be considered late

Important Note:
If you see $ Local $ in the front of the scholarship's name, you have a better chance of being awarded the scholarship. These are local organizations that award their scholarships in local schools. They are in the beginning.

Scholarship Directory

DAR Good Citizens

Deadline to Submit to Student Support Services Office is November 2, 2026.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

High School Senior and United States Citizen are eligible. Student submits application online by November 12, 2026.

100 Club of Buffalo Scholarship

$2,000 award

The 100 Club provides Scholarships of Excellence of up to $2,000 to high school seniors and full time college students who are the children of, or are themselves active law enforcement, fire or emergency service providers who plan to continue their education at a college level

Student submits their application

Alfred University Scholars Award & CANY Award

Three Juniors can be nominated for Top Awards

Students will receive a $30,000 scholarship per year

New York state students choosing a SUNY supported program will receive $18,000 due to the reduced tuition

Nominations are open now and will close June 1, 2027

Excelsior Scholarship - NYS

NYS students whose family earns less than $125,000/yr.

Scholarship Application Helpful Hints

Letters of Recommendation: Give the writer of the recommendation ample time to compose their recommendation letter.
Deadline Dates: Pay close attention to deadline/due dates shown on the scholarship applications.
Essays: Edit and proofread all essays. All essays should be typed.
Community Service: Some applications require a list of Volunteer/Service Hours that you have participated in.
Extra-Curricular Activity Participation: This would include sports, mentoring, tutoring, school club participation, and volunteer work.
High School Transcripts: Request a copy of your transcript from the Student Support Services office.
Acceptance Letter: Some scholarships require an acceptance letter from the college you plan on attending.
Completed Application: Proofread your entire scholarship application & required documentation for accuracy prior to submitting. Note: Some applications are submitted to the Student Support Services office; others require that you submit your application directly to the scholarship committee.

Don't Forget!!

Check college websites for their scholarship opportunities!!

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the Financial Aid Workshop was presented by the counseling centers of Iroquois, East Aurora, and Holland High Schools and offered to parents of the Classes of 2027, with featured presenters from the Financial Aid off of Canisius University. This workshop touched on topics related to the financial aspect of college such as TAP/Pell grants, FAFSA, Excelsior Scholarship and more. For more information, please click the link below, or feel free to contact the Student Support Services office at 716-652-3000 x 7876. Click here for the Financial Aid Workshop information.