Scholarship Opportunity

James R. "Coach" Connolly Scholarship

Offered by Bethlehem Central Community Foundation / Bethlehem Central High School

Local scholarship for Bethlehem Central High School graduating seniors. Plan to attend a two- or four-year college or technical program. Participate in at least four indoor or outdoor track and field seasons.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating senior at Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar, New York.
  • Plan to attend a two- or four-year college or technical program.
  • Participate in at least four indoor or outdoor track and field seasons.
  • Show dedication, determination, teamwork, effort and kindness.

Requirements

  • Complete the award application and a personal statement about what track and field has meant to you.
  • Submit the personal statement PDF through Classroom and arrange a coach recommendation.

How to Apply

  1. 1Use the school's Senior Scholarships & Awards site and a bethlehemschools.org email account.
  2. 2Complete the common Google form once, join the school's Google Classroom and upload each award's documents together under the correct topic.
  3. 3Arrange any required recommendations according to the individual award page.
  4. 4The published March 22, 2026 midnight deadline has passed. Ask the counseling office about the next cycle; no 2027 deadline is published.

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