Local Scholarships
We believe in expanding the horizons and furthering the education of the young adults of Weastern New York. Junior Achievement of WNY is proud to offer several scholarship opportunties.
2008 John Lord Hettrick Sr. Memorial ScholarshipHettrick
WSF Industries will be presenting two John Lord Hettrick Sr. Memorial Scholarships each valued at $500.00. Students applying for this award must plan to pursue business-related studies at a four-year college. Candidates must be high school seniors that have participated in a Junior Achievement program within the past three years.
Click on the link to download the application. 2008_John_Lord_Hettrick_Sr.doc
This year's winners have been chosen!
2008 Winner: Anthony J. Carbone, West Seneca East Senior High School
2008 William J. Bennett Memorial ScholarshipBennett
M&T Bank, Inc. will be presenting one William J. Bennett Memorial Scholarship at $500.00. Students applying for this award must plan to pursue business-related studies at a four-year college. Candidates must be high school seniors that have participated in a Junior Achievement program within the past three years.
Andrew Terranova and Associates are pleased to offer full scholarships for 13 Freshman/Sophomore and 6 Junior/Senior Dale Carnegie courses (for a total of 19 scholarships). Requirements include enrollment in a Junior Achievement program for the 2006-2007 or 2007-2008 school year.
2008 Winners are listed below.
Lauren Heary
Jessica Limina
Matthew McDermott
Tiffany Marble
John Holder
Elaina Anderson
Heather Ross
Lisa Chen
Samuel Wie
If you or one of your students are interested in applying for a JA of WNY scholarship, please contact aivancie@jawny.org or sbloomquist@jawny.org to request an application and essay outline.
Please check the links page to find out about scholarships offered by Junior Achievement Worldwide, or click here.