Scholarships

Scholarships will be posted below as they become available and emails will be sent periodically via Naviance indicating the scholarship list has been updated.  Click on the scholarship name for instructions.  Students are responsible for meeting the deadlines of the scholarships.

Scholarship applications are also available through the Naviance website.  After signing in to Naviance, click on the "Colleges" tab, then scroll down and select "Scholarships."  All of the available scholarships are listed with links to their applications.

When supplemental materials such as transcripts and/or letters of recommendations are required, please submit these requests to the counseling office well in advance of the deadline to allow for processing.

Questions and/or concerns about scholarships can be directed to the Counseling Office or email scholarships@pearlriver.org. 

The New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence program provides scholarship assistance to outstanding New York State high school graduates.  Each year, 8,000 scholarships are awarded - up to 2,000 scholarships of $1,500 and 6,000 scholarships of $500 to top scholars from registered New York State high schools.  Awards are based on certain academic criteria.  Recipients can also receive other non-loan student aid, but the total cannot exceed the cost of attendance. 

Selection Criteria

Due to the cancellation of Regents exams in 2020 and a number of Regents exams that were not administered in June 2021, for this year and the next few subsequent years, Pearl River High School winners will be selected based on students' class rank at the end of their junior year.

(Links to additional scholarship resources are available below this list.) 

Hudson Valley Magazine's Excellence in Nursing Scholarship $1,500 will be awarded to a motivated high school senior who plans to pursue a career in nursing. Transcript, two (2) letters of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores and a 500-700-word essay explaining why you want to be a nurse required. Applications must be postmarked by February 3, 2025.

NYS PTA Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Available to high school seniors preparing for a teaching career and planning to attend a SUNY school to pursue a baccalaureate degree in education; OR for those who plan to attend a two-year school and then transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in education. Official transcripts required. Completed applications must be submitted to the Counseling office by December 1 to be considered for nomination as each school may select only two (2) candidates. We cannot guarantee that your application will meet the December 15 deadline or that you will be considered for selection if your application is received after December 1, 2024.

Coolidge Scholarship A full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any current high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2026 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major. Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 11, 2024. 

2025 Rockland Business Women's Network Scholarship Application A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a candidate who identifies as female graduating from high school and enrolling in a certified undergraduate program in Fall 2024. A 500-word essay, one (1) recommendation letter, community service hours and official transcript required. A minimum of a “B” (3.0) average is also required for all applicants. Applications must be received by March 14, 2025. Official transcripts and teacher letters of recommendation will be emailed separately to RBWN by the PRHS Counseling Department. For this reason, all requests must be emailed to guidance@pearlriver.org by March 10, 2025 or we cannot guarantee your supporting documents will be submitted by the scholarship deadline. 

SOCIAL (Society of Irish-American Lawyers) Annual Scholarship A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior of Irish-American heritage. Each student will be evaluated based upon a submitted scholarship essay, evidence of leadership and service to school and community, and a letter of recommendation. The applicant’s demonstrated academic ability, as well as any factors relating to the applicant’s character, are considered by the scholarship selection committee. Essay, transcript (unofficial accepted), and letter of recommendation required. All applications are due on December 1, 2024.

United Women of Rockland Scholarship The United Women of Rockland is awarding five scholarships, each valued at $2,000, to assist students in pursuing higher education, whether at a college or trade school. This scholarship is uniquely dedicated to students whose mothers have faced a devastating health diagnosis or have passed away due to one. Key details are as follows: Eligibility: Graduating seniors residing in Rockland County / Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship (five available; 1 to a resident of each town). Criteria: Grades are not a determining factor. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2025.