Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • U.S. Bowling Congress Scholarships

    Summary: Various scholarships for high school and college student bowlers.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate academic excellence and, in most cases, be a member of USBC. See Web site for a list of scholarship opportunities in each state.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    U.S. Bowling Congress, SMART Program
    5301 South 76th Street
    Greendale, WI 53129-1192

    Phone: 800-514-2695, ext. 3343

    URL: www.bowl.com/scholarships/

  • Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

    Summary: For graduating high school seniors who are skateboarders.

    Eligibility: Must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have U.S. citizenship and enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college/university.

    Deadline: April 20

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
    P.O. Box 2054
    Jenkintown, PA 19046

    URL: www.skateboardscholarship.org

  • Wendy's High School Heisman Award

    Summary: For high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with at least a B grade average and participate in at least one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.

    Deadline: October 1

    Amount: Up to $10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Phone: 800-205-6367

    URL: www.wendysheisman.com/

  • Boeing Scholarships

    Summary: Scholarships are offered on the basis of academic achievement.

    Eligibility: Must attend a four-year college that partners with Boeing or a HBC/minority institution listed on the Web site.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: See Web site for more information.

    How to Apply: Ask your college advisor for application.

    URL: www.boeing.com/educationrelations/scholarships/

  • AXA Achievement Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement in school, the community or the workplace.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, plan to enroll full-time in a U.S. two- or four-year college or university, demonstrate ambition and self-drive, and be recommended by an unrelated adult.

    Deadline: December 15

    Amount: $10,000–$25,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    AXA Achievements Scholarship, Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 800-537-4180

    URL: www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html

  • Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund

    Summary: Two hundred scholarships awarded to public high school graduates each year.

    Eligibility: New York City public high school seniors with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership in school and community. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for Pell Grants (need-based).

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $5,000 ($1,250 per year for four years of college)

    How to Apply: See your college counselor for an application.

    Address:  Available through the United Federation of Teachers representative at your school.

    Phone: 212-529-2110

    URL: www.uft.org/member/education/shanker

  • New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence

    Summary: For New York State high school seniors, based on academic achievement.

    Eligibility: Graduating high school senior planning on enrolling in a full-time postsecondary institution. Must be a U.S. citizen or qualifying noncitizen and a New York State Resident.

    Deadline: December

    Amount: $500–$1,500

    How to Apply: See your high school guidance counselor.

    URL: www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Scholarships_for_Academic_Excellence

  • Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and show promise of continued excellence.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior and a legal resident in the state he/she applies. Must be a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: $1,500 per year, renewable for four years

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    U.S. Department of Education, Higher Education Programs Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service
    Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
    1990 K. Street N.W., 6th Floor
    Washington, DC 20006-8512

    Phone: 202-502-7777

    URL: www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html

  • Holocaust Remembrance Project’s Essay Contest

    Summary: Essay contest designed to engage students on he history of the Holocaust.

    Eligibility: For students currently enrolled in high school. Must submit an essay on a topic provided. Must be a resident of the United States or Mexico. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $300–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc.
    P.O. Box 2877
    Tampa, FL 33601-2877

    URL: www.holocaust.hklaw.com

  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Scholarships

    Summary: For students accepted to and entering their freshman year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

    Eligibility: See website for more information.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Mary Nampiaparampil,
    Director of Scholarship Services
    North Hall, Room 4113 John Jay College
    445 West 59th Street
    New York, NY 10019

    Phone: 646-557-4516

    URL: www.jjay.cuny.edu/1200.php#Justice