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The following information includes potential funding resources and sponsoring agencies for continued education. It is your responsibility to research and contact these organizations as the WSWHE BOCES cannot determine eligibility.
 
To view the full details of each offering, CLICK any of the titles or right side arrows to expand. 

ACCES-VR (formerly VESID)
Assisting Individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living. 
Overview of services
https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr
ACCES-VR Main Office: (518) 473-8097

The Annemarie Mitchell Legacy Fund for Women in Construction.
This fund provides financial assistance and apprenticeships for women pursuing construction careers in the Albany Capital Region. 
 
Click here for more details on their website. 
 

Career Centers
Your local Career Center may have funding available to help you train for a new career or upgrade your skills to re-enter the workforce. You can gain access to all the services of the Workforce Development System through its One-Stop Centers of Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties:

Saratoga Cty Career Ctr
152 West High Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: (518) 884-4170

Warren Cty Career Ctr
333 Glen Street, Suite 300
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Phone: (518) 743-0925

Washington Cty Career Ctr
383 Broadway, Bldg B, Rm B003A
Fort Edward, NY 12828
Phone: (518) 746-2391
 
To find your local Career Center not noted above, please click here. 

 

Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship
The Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship was created to help students pursuing a certificate or degree in vocational education and that reside in Schenectady County.

 

Click here for further details and application submission instructions on the Schenectady Foundations website. 

 

Click here for a copy of the Flyer for the Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship

Ed2Go/Online Courses
Ed2Go Career Training Programs - please visit https://careertraining.ed2go.com/eta/financial-assistance/  for more information. 

Excelsior University offering tuition discount

Excelsior University is offering a tuition discount and the details are here. 
 
Click here for the flyer and more details on how to apply. 
Grishkot Foundation 2025 Scholarship
 
The Grishkot Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program.
 
In 2024, the Grishkot Foundation awarded $42,500 of new scholarships and $17,500 of continuing scholarships for 18 students from Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties. Six winners received the primary award totaling up to $10,000 in scholarship funds and five secondary winners received a one-time $2,500 scholarship award.
 
The Walter Grishkot Memorial Scholarship is for area high school graduates and college students enrolled in the study of aviation, aeronautics or related fields.
 
The scholarship is given in memory of Walter Grishkot of Glens Falls, a long-time photographer, promoter and event planner, who had a lifelong passion for aviation. Grishkot was best known as co-founder and long-time organizer of the Adirondack Balloon Festival.
 
The Joan Grishkot Memorial Scholarship is for the study of nursing.
 
Non-traditional students pursuing nursing as a second career are particularly encouraged to apply.
 
The scholarship is given in memory of Joan Grishkot of Glens Falls, a long-time nurse, public health executive and community leader, and co-organizer of the Adirondack Balloon Festival.
 
The scholarship program is open to residents of Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties.
 
Scholarship awards of at least $2,500 per year, for up to four years, will be awarded in 2025.
 
Additional one-year scholarships to other qualified applicants, may be awarded, depending on available funding and the number of applicants.
 
The Grishkot Foundation, a 501(c)(3) volunteer nonprofit organization, conducts the scholarship program in collaboration with the Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation.

The foundation is administered by a volunteer board.
 
Information about the scholarship program and applications, to be filed electronically, are available at grishkotfoundation.org.
 
The scholarship program is funded through a bequest from Joan Grishkot and from private contributions.
 
The application window will close on 01 March 2025. Scholarship website:
https://grishkotfoundation.org
Healthcare Work-Based Job Training (for ages 55+)

Interested in improving your skills and becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Aid, or Companion? this Senior Community Service Employment program is for those age 55+.
Click here for the flyer. 
 
Home Depot Foundation - Path to Pro Scholarship for Women

The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship for Women
Click here to learn more.
 
National Association of Women in Construction, Capital District Chapter
For female students attending a trade school. 
 
The Capital District Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction is offering the following scholarships aimed to support and empower female students to pursue and achieve a career in the construction industry.
 
Collegiate Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship award to a qualified female High School Senior who plans to enroll in an accredited college, majoring in a construction-related degree program. This Scholarship will support students and their passion for degrees such as Civil, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, Engineering Science, Etc. The chosen program of study must be at an accredited US college, with the course duration being a minimum of four years. Award of the scholarship is based on meeting the criteria enclosed in the attached application and will require a transcript review.  
 
Trade Scholarship: $500 scholarship award to a qualified female High School Senior who plans to enroll in an accredited technical school pursuing a skilled construction trade degree or certification. This Scholarship will support students and their passion for a more hands-on career in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, HVAC, etc. This course must be at an accredited technical or vocational school or college, with the course duration being for a minimum of six months up to a maximum of twenty-four months with full time enrollment.  Award of the scholarship is based on meeting the criteria enclosed in the attached application and will require a transcript review. 
 
Linked below are the scholarship packages inclusive of guidelines and eligibility requirements.  Also below are links to the online fillable application (however please note there are still items such as a transcript that would still need to be mailed).
 
 

Please have any qualifying students complete the application and return with all attachments to:
Commercial Paving Co., LLC
Attn: Karlie Bolen
P.O. Box 4399
Queensbury, NY 12804
 
Applications and attachments must be postmarked no later than May 20, 2025. 
The selected recipient will be notified by the end of May.

Nurses Scholarship Program - NYS

NYS has created Nurses for Our Future Scholarship opportunities.
This info is specifically for students continuing on with their education at SUNY or CUNY in Nursing.  


Click here to read more about Funding the Education of Nurses to Take Care of New Yorkers.

NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training 

Employment Training for Adults works with CSEA. Please consult with your organization representative for eligibility.


Click here for additional information. 

Professional Drivers or Heavy Vehicle Technicians - Scholarship Opportunities (Shay Legacy)

Know someone interested in pursuing a career in trucking? The Shay Legacy Foundation has opened applications for its 2024 scholarships! The organization is accepting applicants for both the Commercial Driving Scholarship, and Michael Endres Memorial Scholarship, which supports individuals pursuing a career as a diesel technician.

 

In order to apply, individuals must submit the attached one-page application, as well as the additional materials listed on or before May 1, 2025. Eligibility requirements for the scholarships are listed below.

 

Commercial Truck Driver Scholarship

  • 18 years of age
  • Resident of New York state
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Valid NYS driver’s license, Class D or above
  • No physical limitations that affect driving eligibility
  • Adequate command of the English language to complete written exams and follow verbal instructions provided in English
  • Proof of enrollment in a school listed in the Federal Training Provider Registry

 

Michael Endres Memorial Scholarship

  • Resident of New York state
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Valid New York state driver’s license, Class D or above
  • Proof of enrollment in a disel tech program at a university or technical school

 

The Shay Legacy Foundation is dedicated to elevating the caliber of New York’s trucking industry through training, professional development, and collaborative partnerships. Our mission is to provide comprehensive workforce development programs that equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to succeed in rewarding career in the trucking sector.

 
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Bobarakis from the Trucking Association of NY: [email protected]
 
FORMS are right below (Shay Legacy)
--------> Shay Legacy Foundation Scholarship FORMS
Saratoga Builders Association Scholarships

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is proud to announce their continued monetary commitment to education and will be awarding two student scholarships in 2023. One is the SBA $1000 Scholarship award and the other is the $1000 “Bob Best” Memorial Scholarship award. The organization makes these cash scholarships available annually to students who are planning to pursue a construction industry education.
 
See the press release about Saratoga Builders Association offering TWO student scholarship awards in 2023. Click here to see that. 
 
Also, click here for the APPLICATION!
 
Saratoga County Soroptimist "Live Your Dream" Scholarship

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) is excited to announce that the 2024-25 round of awards for the Live Your Dream program is now open. Attached is a press release and poster describing this opportunity. Awards of up to $5,000 are available for women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families and who are accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational skills training program. 

 

By empowering women to change their lives, the award has provided the way for new generations of independent, educated and financially secure women to make a better life for themselves and their families, and in turn give back to their communities. Awards are needs-based and can be used for expenses related to education.  

 

We are hoping that you can help us spread the word to qualified candidates, particularly in the Saratoga County area. 

 

Applications must be completed by November 15, 2024.  A link to the online application and complete instructions on how to apply, can be found at: https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/apply-for-the-live-your-dream-awards.html.  Individuals can contact the Saratoga County Soroptimist Club by e-mailing [email protected] to receive information on the application process or to request a mentor. 

 
Click here for their website that has additional information and the application.
 
TCT Federal Credit Union - grant for trade education
 
TCT Federal Credit Union (TCT) is pleased to announce its new TCT Supports the Trades Grant to assist members entering the trades. Applications for the new program will open on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Who is Eligible: This grant is available to members 16 and older, at any stage of life, who are enrolled in or have completed a trade school program and have a financial need.
 
The TCT Supports the Trades Grant program is part of the Credit Union’s commitment to championing education and supporting the TCT Member groups, such as Eastern Castings, Fort Miller Group, Hudson Headwaters Health Network, and The IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 236, just to name a few. TCT is uniquely positioned to help bridge the gap between the skilled workforce and work opportunities in our communities.
 
“We are thrilled to continue supporting education through our scholarships and to expand opportunities with the TCT Supports the Trades Grant Program,” said TCT FCU CEO, Curt Cecala. “We want high school seniors and our adult members to know there are jobs in our communities that offer competitive salaries through a trade education, and we can help them achieve their goals.”
 
In addition to the TCT Supports the Trades Grant, the TCT Scholarship program will begin accepting applications in October for high school seniors planning to enroll at an accredited two-year or four-year college, vocational, or technical school for the upcoming academic year.
 
Visit tctfcu.org/grants for more information and to apply.
 
About TCT Federal Credit Union: TCT Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative focused on providing its members with high-quality savings and loan services. Since 1959, TCT has assisted members and families of the tri-county teaching communities as well as employees of local businesses with their financial needs. For more information on becoming a member, please visit the credit union’s website, tctfcu.org, or at one of TCT’s four branches in Ballston Spa, Cambridge, Clifton Park, and Queensbury.
 

Veterans Benefits 

Employment Training for Adults works with Veterans Benefits. Please consult with Veterans representative for eligibility. 


Click herefor additional information. 

Workforce Development Board’s Rural Healthcare Grant

The Workforce Development Board’s Rural Healthcare Grant aims to serve some unemployed and underemployed residents across 17 counties of Upstate New York. Students attending training in any healthcare field may be eligible for scholarships for tuition or training costs.
 
This grant aims to increase the number of individuals training in healthcare occupations that directly impact patient care and alleviate healthcare workforce shortages by creating sustainable employment and training programs in healthcare occupations serving rural populations.
 
Qualifying programs are the ETA CNA, Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician programs. 
 
Click here to see the Rural Healthcare Grant flyer and who to contact. 
 
Additional WSWHE BOCES programs and Financial Assistance Info:
Practical Nursing Students – For Financial Aid Questions Please Contact: 
Mary Fredella, Sr. Information Processing Specialist, at (518) 746-3508
 
All Other Adult Students – Please Contact: 
ETA Registration Office: (518) 518-3555 or email [email protected]

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