Open to any senior who was born or raised on a farm or has plans on attending college to study any form of agriculture (Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Nutritionist, Wildlife Biologist, Veterinarian, Ecologist, Florist, Agricultural Economist, Agricultural Engineer, etc..).

Amount: $400

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Application below or come to the Counseling Office

Student must be a graduating senior who plans to attend a college/vocational school

Amount: $500

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Application can be found below or come to the Counseling Office

CIMVAC would like to award two students a scholarship in the amount of $500 each to be used toward study in the healthcare field.

Amount: $500

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Application can be found below or in the Counseling Office

Any student who has a career interest that deals with the outdoors, farming, DEC, Science, etc. is eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Amount: $500

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Applications can be found below or in the Counseling Office

Open to any senior attending college in the Fall. 

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Application can be found below or in the Counseling Office

Open to any senior who is attending college in the Fall and has financial need. 

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Application can be found below or in the Counseling Office

Consideration will be given first to applicants with direct relationship to a member in good standing, or deceased member, of the LaBuff-Cole American Legion Post organizations. Secondary priority then will be given to applicants with relationship to members of other post organizations followed by all other graduating seniors.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Application can be found below or in the Counseling office

Open to any graduating senior planning on furthering the education. 

Amount: $500

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Application can be found below or in the Counseling Office

• Be a graduating senior from Cato-Meridian High School.

• Have participated in at least two seasons of a Cato-Meridian athletic program during high school.

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• Demonstrate school spirit, teamwork, and community involvement.

• Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college, trade school after graduation.

Amount: $500

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Application below or come to the Counseling Office

Need-based merit scholarship for high school seniors. 

Amount: up to $7500

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Applications can be found at the Hagan Scholarships website

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in or what their capacity in that sport is.

Amount: $500

Deadline: June 19, 2026

Application can be found online at BigSun Athletics

The MMB Accounting Diversity Scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to students from underrepresented backgrounds who plan to pursue a career in accounting — a field that continues to benefit from increased diversity and inclusion.

Amount: up to $10,000

Deadline: May 1, 2026

Apply at MMB Accounting Diversity Scholarship

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of volunteers working together for the benefit of the students at Cato-Meridian Central School.

Amount: $500

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Applications can be found below or in the Counseling office

A program to encourage young women to participate in public and political life by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievement, and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Applications can be found online by clicking the link and searching under District Awards

Given for outstanding community service. Academic Achievement is not a factor in selecting the winner. 

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Applications can be found by click on the link and searching District Awards 

The CNY STEM Scholarship Program supports CNY high school seniors pursuing sollege degrees in STEM fields. Administered by Partners for Education & Business, Inc. 

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 13, 2026

The application can be found by visiting CNY STEM Scholarship program

Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential.

Amounts and deadlines vary, please visit Horatio Alger Scholarships for a list of available scholarships and criteria.