Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation

    Summary: For students with reading and learning disabilities, primarily in New York and New Jersey.

    Eligibility: Must have reading or learning disabilities.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $1,000–$2,000

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation
    230 Park Avenue
    New York, NY 10169

  • Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Scholarship Award

    Summary: For students with moderate to profound bilateral hearing loss admitted to a college or university program that primarily enrolls students with normal hearing.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate a serious commitment to academic and career excellence, must have unaided puretone average of 500, 1,000, and 2,000 Hz, and be committed to using spoken language.

    Deadline: April 20

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    College Scholarship Program AGBell
    Attn: Manager of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs
    3417 Volta Place, NW
    Washington, DC 20007

    URL: www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards

  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund Thurgood Marshall College Fund

    Summary: For African American high school seniors to pursue any course of study at historically black colleges or universities (must be a TMCF member school).

    Eligibility: Must be an African American high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, an SAT score of 1,650, or ACT score of 25. Must be recommended by their High School as academically exceptional or outstanding in the creative and performing arts. Must be a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $2,200 per semester, renewable

    How to Apply: Apply through the college.

    Address:
    Thurgood Marshall College Fund
    Attn: AIPIEF Scholarship
    80 Maiden Lane, Suite 2204
    New York, NY 10038

    URL: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/students/scholarships-programs.htm

  • New York State Native American Education Unit

    Summary: For Native American students for use at a two- or four-year college or vocational institution.

    Eligibility: Must be on the tribal roll of a New York state tribe or have a parent who is on the roll. Tribes include members of the Iroquoian tribes (St. Regis, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondage, Cay Uga, Seneca Nation, Tonawanda Band of Seneca and Tuscarona) the Shinnecock tribe and Poospatuck tribe.

    Deadline: Before July 15 for fall semester, December 31 for spring semester, May 20 for summer semester.

    Amount: $2,000 per year for four years

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Native American Indian Education Unit
    State Education Department, Room 374
    Education Building Annex
    Albany, NY 12234

    URL: www.emsc.nysed.gov/rss/natamer/studentaid.html

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Skandalaris Family Foundation

    Summary: For students characterized by their special talents, leadership skills, unselfish ways, strong values, and commitment to excellence. The majority of our college scholarships will be granted to residents of the state of Michigan.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate college student with U.S. citizenship planning to enroll in an accredited college/university. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, minimum ACT score of 27, and/or SAT score of 1,800 (includes writing section) and be involved in school, athletic and community activities.

    Deadline: May

    Amount: A minimum of $2,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Skandalaris Family Foundation
    840 W. Long Lake Road, Suite 601
    Troy, MI 48098

    Phone: 248-220-2004

    URL: www.skandalaris.com

  • Coca-Cola Scholars Program

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including commitment to community service.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of junior year and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

    Deadline: October 31 

    Amount: $2,500–$5,000 per year for four years

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
    P.O. Box 442
    Atlanta, GA 30301-0442

    Phone: 800-306-2653

    URL: https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15