New Visions Exploration Night Information and Flyer
Juniors that are eligbile and interested in attending the New Visions Exploration Night should visit https://5il.co/359qn for more information.
During our New Visions Exploration night, students interested in the Health program can go to the Elmira College location.
NUCOR Foundation Scholarship for 2025 - ATTENTION QUALIFYING SENIORS!! March 1st , 2025 Deadline.
NUCOR Foundation was established as a non-profit corporation for charitable and educational purposes including the awarding of scholarship grants to deserving men and women. It is the belief of the Foundation that the further economic and social progress of the nation is built upon the education of its citizens. The awarding of scholarships is seen to
encourage personal as well as national and community development.
Students awarded the FOUNDATION Scholarship:
The current award amount is four thousand dollars ($4,000) per year/12-month period.
All scholarships will be awarded for a period of four years, or whatever lesser period is normally required for completion of the courses in which the recipient is enrolled.
♦ The course of study must be completed within eight (8) years of High School graduation.
Scholarship funds may be used only to defray the recipient’s undergraduate actual out-of-pocket expenses that are payable directly to the school for:
♦ [a] tuition, [b] fees, [c] books and materials and [d] room and board (in that order).
The scholarship recipient may attend any qualified accredited college, university, vocational, or trade school
within the United States.
♦ correspondence schools and/or most internet classes are not eligible for funding from the Foundation Scholarship.
♦ Students attending International Schools are eligible for Educational Disbursement.
A recipient may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award.
♦ Students must update their college profile on the foundation website with the name of the institution.
Please visit https://5il.co/35804 for more information on this Scholarship, requirements, and application process.
The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Please see the Guidance Department with any questions.
BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, Video and Information - ATTENTION INTERESTED SOPHOMORES!
Please visit https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2750/GST_BOCES/5190876/CTE_Programs_2025.mp4 to see a video of all the CTE programs available to students.
GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions!
***Students will be given information on applying to programs AFTER the presentation on January 30th. Students should NOT apply for any programs until that time.
GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions!
Good afternoon - The Board of Education Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025 has been moved to Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00PM in the Middle School Learning Commons.
Please see the document link below for information on Peyton's Closet and the Food Bank!
https://5il.co/34nkq
Tioga Tae Kwon Do Scholarship
Tioga Tae Kwon Do established an annual academic scholarship award available to their
students that have demonstrated outstanding academic and martial arts performance and will be pursuing a college degree. Applicant must be an active student of Tioga Tae Kwon Do, LLC.
The decision is based on merit and not need. Applicant shall have demonstrated strong academic
and martial arts performance.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant must be an active student of Tioga Tae Kwon Do, LLC.
Enrolled in accredited college or university.
Essay (200-250 words doubled spaced) on how Martial Arts have influenced your life,
focusing on tenets of Tae Kwon Do: Curtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and
Indomitable Spirit.
Transcript of high school grades.
Copy of Resume (including volunteer work).
Decision is based on merit and not need.
Please submit applications to : jallenelford@twintierscf.org or mail to
Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, 104 W. Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA 18840
Must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 31, 2025.
Visit https://5il.co/34jq9 for information and an application. Paper copies of this Scholarship and application are available in the Guidance Department.
Rockman’s Tuxedo Shop/Babe & George Tymoski Scholarship
This scholarship was set up in memory of Babe & George Tymoski who were the proprietors of
Rockman’s Dress Shop in downtown Sayre for many years. This scholarship is open to graduates
of Athens, Sayre or Waverly High Schools. The student must continue their education in a field
that will lead to their starting their own business or obtaining a degree in the business field.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Graduating seniors from Athens Area High School, Sayre Area High School, PA or
Waverly Central High School, NY.
• Accepted into an accredited institution of higher learning (a 4 year, 2 year or trade
school) in the United States.
• Essay (200-250 words doubled spaced) on what makes you an excellent candidate for this
scholarship.
• Please provide a list of school-based activities (including leadership positions, clubs and
athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number of months or years.
• A copy of your completed community service project that improved the communities in
the Valley and demonstrated your entrepreneurial ability and knowledge.
• The student should be continuing their education in a field that will lead to their starting
their own business or obtaining a degree in the business field.
Please E-mail your application in Word or PDF form to: jallenelford@twintierscf.org no later
than Monday, March 31, 2025, by 5:00 pm or mail to Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers,
104 W. Lockhart St, Sayre, PA 18840. Mailed application must be postmarked no later than
Monday, March 31, 2025.
Visit https://5il.co/34j9e for information and an application.
Paper copies of this Scholarship and application are available in the Guidance Department.
Guthrie Community Credit Union Scholarship - March 31st, 2025 Deadline
This is a newly established scholarship by Guthrie Federal Credit Union. Guthrie Federal Credit
Union is deeply committed to supporting the education goals of graduating seniors.
Eligibility Criteria and Checklist:
• Graduating senior from Waverly Central High School, Tioga Central High
School, New York, or a Bradford County, PA high school - also including
parochial schools and home-schooled students.
• Must be accepted into an accredited four-year college or university.
• Write an essay of 250-500 words, double spaced that describes areas in your
life where you have demonstrated leadership and overcame obstacles either
through your school, social, or family life. While you can certainly write
about an experience that has had a profound effect on your life, it is important
to remember that we are not evaluating you based upon the seriousness of the
obstacle you overcame. The goal of the essay is to show us that you have
intelligence and fortitude to handle challenges that come your way.
• Proficient academic performance in high school but not necessarily the
highest grades.
• Please provide a list of school-based activities (including leadership positions,
clubs and athletics) as well as community volunteer activities and the number
of months or years.
Please E-mail your application in Word or PDF form to: jallenelford@twintierscf.org no later
than Monday, March 31, 2025, by 5:00 pm or mail to Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers,
104 W. Lockhart St, Sayre, PA 18840. Mailed application must be postmarked no later than
Monday, March 31, 2025.
Visit https://5il.co/34jpz for information and an application.
Paper copies of this Scholarship and application are available in the Guidance Department.
2025 Community Foundation - Elmira - Corning- Finger Lakes Scholarships
Details for the Scholarship(s) for which students at Waverly may be eligible can be found at www.communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships with descriptions based on the school district or county. Applications are also available on this website. "General Scholarship Application" - The General Scholarship Application is the first step for all applications. This application condenses several applications into one submission and might be lengthier than typical applications, so students are encouraged to submit early. Deadlines - Most applications have the deadline of February 1st, 2025 and all third party uploads (i.e. transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc..) must be submitted by February 8th, 2025. Please see the attachments for additional Scholarship information.
The Board of Education Meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, has been moved to Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:00PM, in the Middle School Learning Commons.
Students that took an Online College course through Tompkins Cortland Community College or Corning Community College for a Fall or Winter Session and have received final grades, please be sure to submit your final grades to the Guidance Department so they can be put on your transcript. Students can access their grades and College transcript at their TC3 account and CCC account.
Steps to get to your TC3 account:
Log in to myTC3 at https://my.tc3.edu/mytc3/NonAuth/CollegeNow
Select “Self-Service”
Re-Enter your Username
Hover over Grades
Select “Transcript”
Steps to log into your CCC account:
Log into your account at https://www.corning-cc.edu/mycorning.php to see your final grades and transcript.
*An official transcript is not required, an unofficial transcript will be acceptable.
Please see your Guidance Counselor with any questions.
GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night
Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather.
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military.
Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information.
*There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions!
New Visions Exploration Night
Juniors and famlies are invited to attend a New Visions Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date of February 25th, 2025 is scheduled should this even be cancelled due to inclement weather. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 85% or better, demonstrate high motivation, and have excellent attendance records of 90% or better to be eligibile.
Please visit https://5il.co/346gn for more information.
*There will be a presentation on Tuesday, 1/7 at 8:45 in the Auditorium for interested students that are eligible. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department by 3 p.m. on Monday. Students that are elgible received an email over break with important information.
Juniors should see their Guidance Counselor with any questions!
2025 CNY Air & Waste Management Association Scholarship Opportunity
The Central New York Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association is soliciting applications for 2025 scholarships. Scholarships of up to $1,500 will be awarded in the spring of 2025 to college students or high school seniors enrolled in college for the fall 2025 semester in an environmental-related program.
The scholarship letter can be found at https://5il.co/3462e , criteria at https://5il.co/3462d and application materials at https://5il.co/3462c.
As noted in the materials attached, completed applications must be postmarked or received via email no later than March 3rd, 2025.
Ingersoll Rand Federal Credit Union has created Scholarship opportunities for graduating Seniors. By investing in the education of local students, IRFCU hopes to contribute to the overall growth and health of the community, fostering a culture of learning and advancement. IRFCU Scholarships help graduating high school Seniors reduce the financial burden of pursuing higher education. Please visit https://5il.co/3461x to learn more.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2025.
Applications available online or at each branch.
GHS College Scholarship Program January 17th, 2025 deadline approaching!
GHS Federal Credit Union in partnership with the New York Credit Union Association will once again be offering our youth membership two opportunities for college scholarship funds! For the fourth year, GHS is offering two scholarship opportunities to local high school seniors who plan to attend a 2- or 4- year school in the fall of 2025. One application enters students into the running for both opportunities, one funded by GHS Federal Credit Union, and another in partnership with the NYCUA. Apply now! GHS is now accepting applications. Students should visit https://www.ghsfcu.com/scholarships. To apply, students must be members of GHS Federal Credit Union and will need a verification code from the credit union that can be obtained by calling 1-800-732-4447. Fill out the application with supporting documents and upload online - it's easy! Deadline to apply is January 17, 2025. Winners to be selected in May 2025. The GHS Federal Credit Union mission is to help our community achieve financial wellness, and avoiding debt is an important step in attaining that goal. For young adults building on the foundations of their financial situations, debt – especially student loan debt – can put the upcoming generation at a disadvantage. Additionally, one of the biggest barriers for students interested in continuing education is cost and fear of going too far into debt. Through this scholarship program, GHS takes initiative and aims to help support our membership working toward continuing their education. Interested students are encouraged to join GHS and visit www.ghsfcu.com/scholarships to learn more.
2025 Guthrie Scholarship Guthrie has announced that they will be offering their annual 2025 Scholarship to high school Seniors through the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship Program. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Guthrie Health Professions Scholarships (10 Awarded) - All area students included (exclusive of children of Guthrie physicians). Students must be a member of the class of 2025 and plan to enroll at an accredited college/university or hospital-based nursing or allied health program in the summer or fall of 2025. Applicants must plan to enter a health career such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health professions, health care administration, or medical research. The value of each Guthrie Health Professions scholarship is $1,000 per year or $4,000 over four years for undergraduate studies. One scholarship will be awarded to each grouping as outlined below: Candor, Newark Valley, Owego Free Academy, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga Central Grace Christian Academy, Northeast Bradford, Towanda, Tunkhannock, Wyalusing Valley Canton, Sullivan County, Troy Cowanesque Valley, Liberty, Mansfield, New Covenant Academy, North Penn, Wellsboro, Williamson Athens, Sayre, Waverly Addison, Bath-Haverling, Bradford Central, Campbell-Savona, Corning Christian Academy, Corning-Painted Post, Hammondsport Elmira, Horseheads, Notre Dame, Odessa-Montour, Thomas Edison, Twin Tier Christian Academy, Watkins Glen Charles O. Dickerson, Dryden, Groton, Homer, Ithaca, Lansing, Moravia, Newfield Binghamton, Johnson City, Maine-Endwell, Seton Catholic, Union Endicott, Vestal Cincinnatus, Cortland, DeRuyter, Fabius-Pompey, Marathon, McGraw, Tully Guthrie Employee Scholarships (4 Awarded) – These scholarships are offered to high school Seniors who are the children of Guthrie employees*, and who plan to enroll in an accredited junior college, college or university in the Summer or Fall of 2025. Any career interest is allowed. These students can apply simultaneously for the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship if the criteria for that scholarship are met. *Children of physicians and dentists affiliated with Guthrie are not eligible for any of these scholarships. *Employee must be a .6 FTE or greater and have one or more years of employment with Guthrie. **Application Deadline: Friday, February 7th, 2025. 2024-2025 Guthrie Scholarship Information https://5il.co/3244u Guthrie Scholarship Flyer https://5il.co/3244v 2025 Guthrie Scholarship Application https://5il.co/3244w *Paper copies of the Guthrie Scholarship are available in the Guidance Department.
Corning Community College will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, January 11th from 1-4. Please see the flyer for addtional information.
Please see the link for information on becoming a certified lifeguard through TC3 this Winter - https://5il.co/33qvh.
