The Fred Hack Memorial Scholarships were established in the mid-1990s in honor of the Association’s first executive director. NYSSFA awards six $2,000 scholarships annually to dependent children of its Active and Affiliate members.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a dependent child of an NYSSFA Active or Affiliate member who has completed one year of full-time continuous membership by April 1, 2023.
- Applicant must be a student enrolled in or planning to enroll in a full-time program of study leading to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited post-secondary school.
- Applicant must not have received two previous awards.
- Applicant must not have received an award the previous year.
For more information, contact NYSSFA at 518.465.0563 or info@nyssfa.com.
2025 Recipients
Alexandra McCall, Daughter of Thomas McCall Director of Facilities II for the McGraw Central School District.
Hello, my name is Alexandria (Lexi) McCall, I am the daughter of Tom McCall, Director of Facilities for the McGraw Central School District. I have lived in McGraw my whole life. I will be attending St. John Fisher University in the fall to pursue a degree in Nursing. I grew up on a farm, where we grow crops and raise beef cattle. I have been fortunate to be involved in multiple activities, clubs, and sports which has helped me become a well rounded individual. The reason that I am choosing to pursue nursing is because I care about the health and well-being of people, my friends, and family. I know that the nursing field will provide me with many opportunities to help people.
Samantha Current, Daughter of Jeff Current formerly of the Albion CSD.
My name is Samantha Current and I am going into my second year as a nursing student at St. John Fisher University. I am a play let on the division 3 field hockey team as well as a learning assistant/tutor and a student ambassador. I am also a part of various clubs including SAAC, Athlete2Athlete, RHA, and a few more. In the future, I hope to be working in the trauma unit as a nurse and am also excited for new experiences to shape my career!
Dennis Condon, Son of John Condon Director of Facilities for Pelham Central School District.
Two year Varsity Baseball Player, Eagle Scout, Attended New York State Boys State, Bagpipe Player, AP scholar with distinction, President Excellence in Education, Attending University At Albany in the fall.
Olivia Seiflein. Daughter of David Seiflein Director of Facilities for Springville-Griffith Institute
I am entering my junior year of college at West Virginia University, dual majoring in forensic science and criminology. I am involved with intramural soccer as well as a forensics club. I enjoy outdoor activities such as sports, reading, and spending time with my friends.
Luke Kelleher, Son of Matthew Kelleher Director of Facilities III for the Pearl River Union Free School District.
Catrice Taft, Daughter of Rex Taft Director of facilities II Bath Central School District.
The Fred Hack Memorial Scholarships were established in the mid-1990s in honor of the Association’s first executive director.
