Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • New York State Grange Denise Scholarship

    Summary: For students with an undergraduate major or career interest in agriculture or a related field.

    Eligibility: Must be a Grange member with demonstrated financial need and must reside, be accepted to, and attend college in New York state.

    Deadline: April 15, 2009

    Amount: $1,000 renewable

    How to Apply: Send a letter of request and self-addressed stamped envelope to the address below.

    Address:
    New York State Grange
    100 Grange Place
    Cortland, NY 13045

    URL: www.nysgrange.com/education.html

  • New York State Academy of Family Physicians Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school seniors who are considering a career in family medicine.

    Eligibility: Must be nominated by a family physician who is a member of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    New York State Academy of Family Physicians Scholarship Program
    260 Osborne Road
    Loudonville, NY 12211

    Phone: 518-489-8945

    URL: www.nysafp.org

  • Seinfeld Scholarship Program

    Summary: From a different borough each year, a four-year, full tuition scholarship is given to New York City public high school graduates to attend the college of their choice.

    Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of New York City, and from the designated borough (Manhattan for 2009-10), graduating from a New York City public high school with a cumulative average of not less than 85. Upon graduation, plan to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a bachelor's degree at any accredited four-year college or university and demonstrate financial need.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: Full tuition

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    PENCIL
    30 West 26th Street, 5th floor
    New York, NY 10010

    Phone: 646-638-0565

    URL: www.pencil.org/page.htm?ld=18

  • 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

  • United Negro College Fund

    Summary: For a variety of scholarships available to African American students. Some are for specific colleges and/or specific fields.

    Eligibility: Varies

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    United Negro College Fund
    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
    P.O. Box 10444
    Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

    URL: www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund Thurgood Marshall College Fund

    Summary: For African American high school seniors to pursue any course of study at historically black colleges or universities (must be a TMCF member school).

    Eligibility: Must be an African American high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, an SAT score of 1,650, or ACT score of 25. Must be recommended by their High School as academically exceptional or outstanding in the creative and performing arts. Must be a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $2,200 per semester, renewable

    How to Apply: Apply through the college.

    Address:
    Thurgood Marshall College Fund
    Attn: AIPIEF Scholarship
    80 Maiden Lane, Suite 2204
    New York, NY 10038

    URL: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/students/scholarships-programs.htm

  • Ron Brown Scholarship

    Summary: For African American high school seniors who demonstrate academic merit, leadership, community service, and financial need.

    Eligibility: Must be an African American high school senior and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

    Deadline: November 1, January 9

    Amount: $10,000 per year, renewable for three years

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Ron Brown Scholar Program
    1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
    Charlottesville, VA 22901

    Phone: 434-964-1588

    URL: www.ronbrown.org

  • New York State Native American Education Unit

    Summary: For Native American students for use at a two- or four-year college or vocational institution.

    Eligibility: Must be on the tribal roll of a New York state tribe or have a parent who is on the roll. Tribes include members of the Iroquoian tribes (St. Regis, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondage, Cay Uga, Seneca Nation, Tonawanda Band of Seneca and Tuscarona) the Shinnecock tribe and Poospatuck tribe.

    Deadline: Before July 15 for fall semester, December 31 for spring semester, May 20 for summer semester.

    Amount: $2,000 per year for four years

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Native American Indian Education Unit
    State Education Department, Room 374
    Education Building Annex
    Albany, NY 12234

    URL: www.emsc.nysed.gov/rss/natamer/studentaid.html

  • The National Strength and Conditioning Association Minority Scholarship

    Category: Minority/Cultural

    Summary: To support higher education of students pursuing a career in the strength and conditioning field.

    Eligibility: Must be a High School student with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Deadline: March 15

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    National Strength and Conditioning Association
    Attn: Grants and Scholarships Program
    1885 Bob Johnson Drive
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

    Phone: 800-815-6826

    URL: www.nsca-lift.org/NSCAFoundation/grants.shtml

  • Los Padres Foundation

    Summary: Multiple scholarship opportunities available to Puerto Rican/Latino students for use at a two- or four-year school.

    Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic student with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Los Padres Foundation
    P.O. Box 8421
    Mclean, VA 22106

    Phone: 877-843-7555

    URL: www.lospadresfoundation.org/LPFapplications/homepage.html