Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • 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

  • Transgender Scholarship and Legacy Fund

    Summary: For transgender-identified students in the helping and caring professions.

    Eligibility: Must be a full- or part-time student at an accredited college, university, or institution in the United States, be out as transgender to your academic community, and demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the transgender communities.

    Deadline: January 10

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information. Address:
    International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), TSELF Awards Committee
    P.O. Box 540229
    Waltham, MA 02454-0229

    URL: www.tself.org

  • Messenger-Anderson Journalism Scholarship

    Summary: For self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender college undergraduates.

    Eligibility: Must be attending or accepted by an accredited four-year college or university and majoring in or planning a career in journalism and have a 2.8 GPA. Must be a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Winners participate in an eight-week intern program at the Task Force office in New York City.

    Deadline: February 15

    Amount: $5,000 the first year, $2,500 the next two years

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
    1325 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20005

    URL: www.thetaskforce.org/about_us/interns_and_fellows/messenger-anderson

  • Live Out Loud Educational Scholarship

    Summary: For LGBT youth pursuing a college degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior in high school who identifies as LGBT, has good academic credentials, leadership, and community service involvement, and demonstrates financial need. Must reside in NY, NJ or CT.

    Deadline: March 16

    Amount: $2,500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Live Out Loud
    Attn: Scholarship Committee
    P.O. Box 312
    New York, NY 10113

    Phone: (646) 366-5721

    URL: www.liveoutloud.info

  • Urban Financial Services Coalition New York

    Summary: For students interested in pursuing a career in business financial services or a related field.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a B or 80 percent grade average planning to attend  an accredited two or four year college or university. Leadership and community service are required.

    Deadline: January 30

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Urban Financial Services Coalition New York
    Attn: Scholarship Committee
    P.O. Box 964
    Bowling Green Station
    New York, NY 10274

    URL: www.ufscny.org