Director of College Guidance Mr. David McCauley announced the following Book Awards and College Scholarship nominations at an awards ceremony on Monday afternoon.
BOOK AWARDS
Book Award Recipients. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
Dartmouth Book Award
The Dartmouth Alumni Book Award Program has two goals: to recognize and reward high school juniors who have excelled both academically and in their extracurricular activities; and to encourage these talented students to consider attending Dartmouth. The winner is:
Williams Book Award
The Williams College Book Award encourages intellectual excellence and recognizes student achievement. A book is awarded to the student who has demonstrated intellectual leadership and made significant contribution to the extracurricular life of their school. The winner is:
Brown Book Award
Brown University honors the junior who best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expression. Language is the highest expression of our humanity; it defines what we are and what we aspire to be. Those who use words effectively will be the leaders in the generation. In them we invest our hope; to them we accord our respect. With this award, we salute their potential. The winner is:
ST. LAWRENCE BOOK AWARD
St. Lawrence University honors the achievement of a high school junior who has displayed a significant commitment to community service. The winner of this award will receive a $4,000 merit scholarship over four years.
BOWDOIN BOOK AWARD
This award recognizes a high school junior who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the common good and an unusual passion for inquiry, discovery, and innovative thinking. The winner is:
SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS
Recipients of Scholarship Nominations. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME BOOK AWARD
The Notre Dame Book Award recognizes a junior who is a creative, compassionate individual; who is curious, excels academically; and who seeks social justice and a way to make a difference. The recipient is:
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER AWARDS
The University of Rochester’s High School Awards Program recognizes current juniors who demonstrate exceptional promise. This year, Northwood School has nominated four outstanding students.
BAUSCH & LOMB HONORARY SCIENCE AWARD
The first award is a merit scholarship for a minimum of $5,000 per year to the University of Rochester given to one junior with outstanding academic achievement in the field of science and math. This year’s nominee is:
FREDERICK DOUGLASS and SUSAN B. ANTHONY AWARD
The second award is a merit scholarship for a minimum of $5,000 per year to the University of Rochester given to one junior with a demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues as well as leadership and dedication to community action. This year’s nominee for this award is:
GEORGE EASTMAN YOUNG LEADERS AWARD
The third award is a merit scholarship for a minimum of $5,000 per year to the University of Rochester given to one junior with strong leadership experience at school and in the community as well as extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. Northwood’s nominee this year is:
XEROX AWARD FOR INNOVATION AND INFORMATION TECHOLOGY
The fourth award is a merit scholarship for a minimum of $5,000 per year given to one high school junior who has a strong interest in innovation and/or information technology, exposure to new technologies such as pursing serious work opportunities laboratories or industry and leading other students to new approaches such as innovative community service, after-school activities and best uses of internal communications tools such as chat and blogs. The nominee for this award is:
RENSSELAER MEDAL
This award is presented annually by the Alumni Association of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to a nominated student in the Junior Class who ranks highest in math & science and has the greatest interest in a science-related career. This merit scholarship is for up to $160,000 over four years. Northwood’s nominee this year is:
CLARKSON AWARDS
The Clarkson University High School Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership qualities and academic promise. This award carries a $100,000 scholarship over four years. The winner is:
The Clarkson University High School Achievement Award carries a $80,000 scholarship over four years. This year’s winner is:
AUGSBURY/NORTH COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIP AT ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
The Augsbury/North Country Scholarship was established in 1974 and serves to recognize academic and co-curricular leadership among designated North Country and Canadian high school students. The four-year scholarship, worth up to $140,000, is awarded to three nominated students. Northwood School’s nominees are:
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
By recognizing potential and fostering dreams, RIT is defining a future where innovation and creativity converge at the intersection of education and opportunity. RIT’s High School Awards program recognizes outstanding students in their junior year for their leadership, service, and achievements.
THE WOMEN IN STEM AWARD, $76,000 over four years / $19,000 per year, recognizes juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate high achievement, ability, and interest in science, computing, robotics and/or math. The winner this year is:
THE SCIENCE AND MATH AWARD acknowledges high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community and demonstrate interest and ability in science and math. The Northwood winner for this $76,000 over four years / $19,000 per year award is:
THE ART AND DESIGN AWARD, also $76,000 over four years / $19,000 per year, recognizes high school junior nominees who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community and demonstrate outstanding achievement in art and design. This year’s winner is:
SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE BOOK AWARD
The Saint Michael’s Book Award recognizes a pair of juniors who exhibit the characteristics of an ideal Saint Michael’s student. Nominees are candidates for the Cum Laude Society and demonstrate Social Conscience: they show a sustained and sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others. This year’s nominees, who are eligible to receive a scholarship to Saint Michael’s College of at least $22,000 per year up to full tuition, are:
St. Bonaventure BONNIE Scholarships
At St. Bonaventure, Franciscan values of community and service are cornerstones of their identity, mission, and culture. The Bonnie Scholarships, $80,000 over 4 years of study, reward students based on qualities that reflect the core values of the university, including academic excellence, community, integrity, wisdom, leadership, social responsibility, compassion, and an appreciation for diversity. This year’s nominees from Northwood are:
ELMIRA COLLEGE KEY
Sponsored by the Elmira College Alumni Association, the Elmira Key has been awarded since 1935. This merit award is bestowed upon an outstanding student in their junior year of high school. The Elmira Key holds a monetary scholarship of $88,000 over four years upon enrolling at Elmira. This year’s winner is:
Alfred University Scholars Award
Alfred University offers a wide variety of scholarships to acknowledge the special abilities of new first year, transfer and international students. One current junior from each high school will be eligible for this award. Based on the chosen major, the nominated recipient will receive up to $30,000 per year until graduating from Alfred University. This year’s nominee for this award goes to:
