N-CAP Scholarships

Each year, the Niskayuna Community Action Program (N-CAP) provides two scholarships to graduating seniors from Niskayuna High School.  Each award is in the amount of $500.00. 

N-CAP wishes to recognize and award scholarships to two seniors for their dedication and commitment to community service that addresses concerns as felt by residents, students, teachers, government officials and other community members.  Contributions made through voluntary service and participation in N-CAP activities are significant factors in determining this award. 

Check back soon for the 2026 scholarship form!

Our 2025 Scholarship Winners


Madeline Kahn Ehrlich and Simran Utturkar are the recipients of this year's $500 scholarships.

Madeline was Editor in Chief of The Silver Scribe newspaper and the Art District Newsletter (in which she founded) throughout her high school career. She is also the founder of Kids for Pets which has made and donated 200+ Snuffle Mats to charities including Operation at Ease and K9 For Warriors, as well as created a website to sell mats and use proceeds to buy companion robot dogs for children's hospitals. Madeline was a member of Elevating Student Voices Program - Mental Health, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative, Sources of Strength Initiative, Nisky Friends & All Star Athletes, Stride Bike Club and United Synagogue Youth group! In addition to the many clubs and organizations Madeline was a part of, she also played Varsity soccer for NHS and coached soccer each summer at the Bundy Soccer Camp.

Simran was the president of Nisky Climate League, Rotary Interact Club, Nisky Brain Bee Club, SEARCH club, Nisky MasterMinds and Women in STEM club. She has volunteered many hours at local health centers and hospitals such as Troy Eye Health Center, Ellis Hospital, Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital and Albany Medical Center as well as interned at over five different organizations. In addition to her many volunteer hours, Simran was a singles player on the NHS varsity tennis team and a member of National Honor Society.

Congratulations, Madeline and Simran!