Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • 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

  • Herbert Lehman Education Fund College Scholarship

    Summary: For African American students who are planning to pursue undergraduate or law degrees.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen, have potential as evidenced by the high school academic records, test scores, and personal essay, and be of excellent character with strong recommendations from teachers, community representatives, or employers.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: $2,000, renewable for four years

    How to Apply: Applications can be requested by mail.

    Address:
    The Herbert Lehman Education Fund
    99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600
    New York, NY 10013

    URL: www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=32

  • Helen Abbott Community Service Awards

    Summary: For high school seniors of Arab descent with a strong devotion to community service, selfless acts of care and interest in improving the quality of life for others.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of Arab descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to enter a college or university program.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $500–$1,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Helen Abbott Community Service Awards
    Arab American Institute Foundation
    1600 K Street, NW, Suite 601
    Washington, DC 20006

    Phone: 202-424-9210

    URL: www.aaiusa.org/foundation/154/student-resource-center

  • Columbus Citizens Foundation 
College Scholarship

    Summary: In memory of Italian ancestors who came to America to build better lives for themselves and their families and in hope that future generations of Italian Americans will honor those who came before them by upholding values of love of country, family and tireless work ethic.

    Eligibility: Students of Italian descent who are from a household where the total income does not exceed $25,000, demonstrates community service and has at least a 3.25 GPA. Student must be from the states of MD, PA, VT, RI, NY, NJ, DE, DL, ME, MA, NH or CT.

    Deadline: February

    Amount: See website for more information.

    How to Apply: See website for application.

    Address:
    Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship Program
    8 East 69th Street
    New York, NY 10021

    Phone: 212-249-9923

    URL: www.columbuscitizensfd.org/scollege.shtml

  • APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors

    Summary: To increase the number of underrepresented minorities obtaining degrees in physics. Provides funding and mentoring to enhance education and preparation for success in various careers.

    Eligibility: Must be an African American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    American Center for Physics
    One Physics Ellipse
    College Park, MD 20740

    Phone: 301-209-3268

    URL: www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm

  • New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation 2009 Scholarship Program

    Summary: Based on academic achievement, need, demonstrated leadership participation in school and community service. Work experience, aspirations, unusual personal and family circumstances are looked at.

    Eligibility: For high school seniors who are permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT or PA. Must be declaring a major in a communications-related field, including but not limited to advertising, broadcasting, communications, English, film, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations. Must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better (or the high school equivalent). If they fulfill eligibility requirements, they may attend college outside of said state.

    Deadline: January 30

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    New York Women in Communications Foundation 2009 Scholarship Program
    355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor
    New York, NY 10017-6603

    Phone: 212-297-2133

    URL: www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships.html

  • Dr. James L. Lawson Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For students who have an amateur radio license and who are interested in amateur radio and planning a career in communications or electronics. Must demonstrate financial need.

    Eligibility: Must live in NY, CT, MA, RI, ME, VT, or NH and must plan to attend a college in one of those states.

    Deadline: February 1

    Amount: $500

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    ARRL Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program
    225 Main Street
    Newington, CT 6111

    URL: www.arrlf.org/programs/scholarship