Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

    Summary: For minority students planning a major or career in chemistry, information management, computing and software systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics, physics or engineering.

    Eligibility: Must be an African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan or Hispanic student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with a minimum GPA of 3.0,

    Deadline: September 30

    Amount: $1,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
    150 State Street, 4th Floor
    Rochester, NY 14614

    URL: www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why_xerox/scholarship.aspx

  • Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

    Summary: For students actively working for peace and justice.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need and participation in expanding civil rights, economic justice and international solidarity. Must plan to enroll at an accredited college or university. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 1

    Amount: Up to $8,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
    P.O. Box 7307
    New York, NY 10116-7307

    URL: www.davisputter.org

  • National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarship

    Summary: Scholarships through specific colleges for students majoring in engineering.

    Eligibility: Must be a minority student who is a U.S. citizen and enroll in an engineering program at partner university, maintain GPA between 2.5 and 2.8 and register for NACME's student online resume directory.

    Deadline: Determined by college.

    Amount: Up to $25,000

    How to Apply: Contact NACME partner schools for more information.

    Address:
    NACME
    440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 302
    White Plains, NY 10601-1813

    Phone: 800-888-9929, ext. 222

    URL: www.nacme.org/scholarships

  • World Studio Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: For students whose aim are to increase diversity in the creative professions and foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow. Fort the benefit of minority and economically disadvantaged.

    Eligibility: Must show proof of acceptance to an accredited college in the United States and application for financial aid. Available to students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who are preparing to study the arts. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident in possession of a green card.

    Deadline: April 1

    Amount: $200–$6,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    World Studio AIGA Scholarships
    164 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10010

    URL: www.worldstudio.org/scholarships

  • National Federation for the Blind Scholarships

    Summary: For legally blind high school seniors planning to pursue a full-time postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind in both eyes, and residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

    Deadline: March 31

    Amount: $3,000–$12,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Chairman, National Federation for the Blind Scholarship Committee
    1800 Johnson Street
    Baltimore, MD 21230

    Phone: 401-659-9314 ext. 2415

    URL: www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp?SnID=861717

  • 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

  • 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