To be considered, complete this application in its entirety and submit the required documentation. Applications will be considered based on applicant’s documented exceptional leadership skills, scholarship, and a commitment to community service. Scholarship awardees may be featured on our website at ancd.org and will be invited to receive the award at ANCD’s annual banquet held annually in the Fall.

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Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: 

Applicants must: 

  • Be a current candidate for graduation from an accredited public high school in the Capital District 
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or 83 average) 
  • Have applied to and/or been accepted as a full-time student into a degree program at an accredited two or four-year college or university. 
  • Submit a completed application.  
  •  Application must be signed by both the student and the designated school official
  • 500-1000 word typed, single spaced essay – please follow the included essay guidelines   
  • Official school transcript in a sealed envelope 
  • One (1) Letter of Recommendation 

Submit application either by email to info@ancd.org with the subject line: ANCD Scholarship Application or by post to ANCD Foundation, ATTN: ANCD Scholarship Application Committee, P.O. Box 66498. Albany, NY 12206 no later than June 24, 2025. 

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