Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • We the Living Essay Contest

    Summary: For high school 10th, 11th and 12th graders to write an essay on Ayn Rand's We the Living.

    Eligibility: Must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: May 5, 2011

    Amount: $25-$3,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    We the Living Essay Contest
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue

  • Anthem Essay Contest

    Summary: An essay written on a topic related to Ayn Rand's Anthem

    Eligibility: Must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: March 20, 2011

    Amount: $30-$2,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Anthem Essay Contest
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue

  • Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

    Summary: For a number of different scholarships that support studies at accredited postsecondary institutions.

    Eligibility: Must be a dependent of someone killed or permanently disabled in the 9/11 attacks, or during the rescue activities relating to those attacks.

    Deadline: May 15

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, Scholarship America, Inc.
    1 Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 877-862-0136

    URL: www.familiesoffreedom.org

  • Phi Delta Kappa International Prospective Educator Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors and undergraduate college students interested in studying education.

    Eligibility: Must be a member of the future educators association. Must be either the child or grandchild of a Kappan, have a reference written by a Kappan, or have been selected to represent a local PDK chapter.

    Deadline: February 1

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Phi Delta Kappa International
    Scholarship Programs
    408 N. Union Street
    Bloomington, IL 47405

    Phone: 800-766-1156

    URL: www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm

  • U.S. Bowling Congress Scholarships

    Summary: Various scholarships for high school and college student bowlers.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate academic excellence and, in most cases, be a member of USBC. See Web site for a list of scholarship opportunities in each state.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    U.S. Bowling Congress, SMART Program
    5301 South 76th Street
    Greendale, WI 53129-1192

    Phone: 800-514-2695, ext. 3343

    URL: www.bowl.com/scholarships/

  • Boeing Scholarships

    Summary: Scholarships are offered on the basis of academic achievement.

    Eligibility: Must attend a four-year college that partners with Boeing or a HBC/minority institution listed on the Web site.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: See Web site for more information.

    How to Apply: Ask your college advisor for application.

    URL: www.boeing.com/educationrelations/scholarships/

  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Scholarships

    Summary: For students accepted to and entering their freshman year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

    Eligibility: See website for more information.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Mary Nampiaparampil,
    Director of Scholarship Services
    North Hall, Room 4113 John Jay College
    445 West 59th Street
    New York, NY 10019

    Phone: 646-557-4516

    URL: www.jjay.cuny.edu/1200.php#Justice

  • Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

    Summary: For students with an automotive career interest.
     

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application (trade school should equal a two-year associate program) with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Deadline: June 1, 2009

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Automotive Hall of Fame
    21400 Oakwood Blvd.
    Dearborn, MI 48124

    Phone: 313-240-4000

    URL: www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php

     

  • Jackson-Stricks Scholarship

    Summary: For physically challenged students pursuing academic study or vocational training leading to independent living.

    Eligibility: Must attend college in New York metropolitan area.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Jackson-Stricks Scholarship Committee
    National Council of Jewish Women, New York Section
    820 Second Avenue
    New York, NY 10017

    Phone: 212-687-5030

    URL: www.ncjwny.org/services_scholarships.htm

  • Edward J. McFadden Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY.

    Eligibility: Must attend school in New York City, reside in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY (north of 155th Street), and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a record of community service, either paid or volunteer.

    Deadline: March 1

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Attn: J. McFadden Scholarship
    Isabella Geriatric Center
    Marketing Department
    515 Audubon Avenue
    New York, NY 10040

    Phone: 212-342-9200

    URL: www.isabella.org/scholarship/mcfadden.htm