Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Intel Science Talent Search

    Summary: For high school seniors to compete nationally with original projects in a wide range of mathematics and science disciplines.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school student and U.S. citizen who is planning to study electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, applied sciences, computer science or a related field.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $5,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Intel Science Talent Search Science Service
    1719 N Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20036-2888

    URL: www.intel.com/education/sts

  • Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology

    Summary: For high school seniors to compete for college scholarships with individual or team research projects.

    Eligibility: Must complete a science, math, engineering or technologies research project and plan a career/major in science or mathematics. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

    Deadline: October 1

    Amount: $1,000–$100,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Intel Science Talent Search
    Society of Science and the Public
    1719 N. Street N.W.
    Washington, DC 20036

    Phone: 800-626-9795, ext. 5930

    URL: www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm

  • 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

  • ACLU StandUp for Freedom Contest

    Summary: Poster and blog contest focusing on civil liberties.

    Eligibility: Must produce a poster or blog that relates to one of three civil liberties themes. See Web site for more information.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The ACLU StandUp for Freedom Contest
    c/o Zilo Networks, Inc.
    36 West 44th Street, Suite 1205
    New York, NY 10036

    URL: www.aclu.org/standup/contest/contest_rules.html

  • A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For students who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community and demonstrate their commitment to these values in an essay.

    Eligibility: Must be admitted or enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at a four-year U.S. college. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: March 31, January 15

    Amount: $1,500

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
    The Center for Education Solutions
    P.O. Box 208
    San Francisco, CA 94104-0208

    URL: www.cesresources.org/charnon.html

  • 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

  • Tylenol Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors planning to pursue a career in health care.

    Eligibility: Must plan to pursue a career in health care and exhibit leadership qualities.

    Deadline: September

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    URL: www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

  • 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

  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarship

    Summary: Four scholarships offered for graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551, planning to enroll at an accredited college, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA form.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    55 Second Street Suite 1500
    San Francisco, CA 94105

    Phone: 1-877-HSF-INFO

    URL: www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426

  • Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

    Summary: For Hispanic graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

    Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a permanent U.S. resident or citizen. 

    Deadline: Mid-February

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation
    Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
    2600 Virginia Avenue, Suite #406
    Washington, DC 20037

    Phone: 202-861-9797

    URL: www.hispanicheritage.org/youth.php