Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate leadership through strong academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service.

    Eligibility: Must be graduating in June of the year of application and planning to attend a New York state-accredited postsecondary educational institution, have earned at least a B average over seven semesters, and demonstrate academic and community leadership.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: $1,250 per year for four years

    How to Apply: Counselor/college advisor nominates student.

    Address:
    New York Lottery LOT Scholarship
    One Broadway Center
    P.O. Box 7540
    Schenectady, NY 12301-7540

    URL: www.nylottery.org/ny/nyStore/cgi-bin/ProdSubEV_Cat_333654_NavRoot_305.htm

  • 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

  • Illustrators of the Future Contest

    Summary: Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists world wide.

    Eligibility: Open to entrants from all nations who have not previously published illustrations or paintings in nationally distributed media.

    Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.  

    Amount: $500–$4,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    L. Ron Hubbard's Illustrators of the Future Contest
    P.O. Box 3190
    Los Angeles, CA 90078

    URL: www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm#illus

  • American Harlequin Dance Scholarship

    Summary: For dancers between the ages of 15 and 21.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, and be enrolled in a public or private dance school program at the time of the application.

    Deadline: November 1

    Amount: $500–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    American Harlequin Corporation Dance
    Scholarship Program
    1531 Glen Avenue
    Moorestown, NJ 08057

    URL: www.harlequinfloors.com/americanenglish/index.asp?section=67&page=407

  • JFEW Émigrés in the Health Sciences Scholarships

    Summary: For female émigrés from the former Soviet Union to train in medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, pharmacy, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant, CVT, and sonography programs.

    Eligibility:     Must be a female from the former Soviet Union, live in New York City or the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester. Must already be enrolled in or about to enroll in a full-time health science program within that geographic area, as well as be in good standing and demonstrate financial need.

    Deadline:     See website for more information.

    Amount:     Up to $5,000

    How to Apply:     See website for more information.

    Address:
    Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
    135 East 64th Street
    New York, NY 10021

    URL: www.jfew.org/jfew.programs.scholarships.php

  • Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Scholarship Award

    Summary: For girls between the ages of 12 and 18 years old who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and demonstrate community leadership.

    Eligibility: Must be a female U.S. resident between the ages of 12 and 18, be enrolled in a middle or high school. Must be a legal U.S. resident.

    Deadline: February 27

    Amount: $1,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
    Attn: Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program
    7 Hanover Square, 26-J
    New York, NY 10004

    URL: www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html

  • Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc.

    Summary: For students with respiratory or pulmonary problems who live or go to school in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

    Eligibility: Must plan to enroll in an academic or technical training program and demonstrate financial need.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $3,000 per year

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc.
    136 East 57th Street, Room 1705
    New York, NY 10022

    URL: www.stonywold-herbertfund.com

  • 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

  • Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards

    Summary: For outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of vision loss.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind and planning to attend a higher education institution.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $5,000

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards
    111 East 59th Street
    New York, NY 10022

    Phone: 212-821-9428

    URL: www.lighthouse.org/aboutus/lighthouse-events/scholarships-and-career-awards

  • Ferdinand Torres Scholarship

    Summary: For legally blind high school seniors accepted to a full-time undergraduate program. Preference given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and to new immigrants to the United States.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind, demonstrate financial need, and be a U.S. resident. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: $500- $2,500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Attn: Dawn Bodrogi
    American Foundation for the Blind
    Scholarship Committee
    Information Center
    11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
    New York, NY 10001

    Phone: 800-232-5463

    URL: www.afb.org/section.asp?DocumentID=2962