Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Writers of the Future Contest

    Summary: For new and amateur writers of short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.

    Eligibility: Open to students who have not professionally published a novel or short story.

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

    Amount: $500–$5,000

    How to Apply: Send manuscript to the address below.

    Address:
    L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest
    P.O. Box 1630
    Los Angeles, CA 90078

    URL: www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm

  • The Random House Creative Writing Competition For New York City Public High School Seniors

    Summary: For New York City public high school students.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior attending a New York City public high school. Original literary composition must be submitted in the genre of poetry/spoken word, fiction/drama, personal essay/memoir, or graphic novel.

    Deadline: February 15 - for poetry/ spoken word/ fiction/ drama, and personal essay.

    Deadline: April 1 - for graphic novel.

    Amount: $500–$10,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Random House, Inc. Creative Writing Competition
    c/o Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 1-888-369-3434

    URL: www.randomhouse.com/creativewriting

  • Poetry.com Poetry Contest

    Summary: For all poets.

    Eligibility: Must submit an original poem on a topic of the student's choosing that is 24 lines or less. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: Ongoing

    Amount: $25–$5,000

    How to Apply:  Apply online.

    Address:
    Poetry.com
    1 Poetry Plaza
    Owings Mills, MD 21117

    URL: www.poetry.com/contest/contest.asp

  • Young Women in Public Affairs Award

    Summary: For young women interested in pursing careers in government, public policy, and community organizations who is committed to the volunteer sector and dedicated to the advancement of the status of women.

    Eligibility: Must be a female pre-college/university student between 16 and 20 years old. International students may apply.

    Deadline: Contact your local club.

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Zonta International: Young Women in
    Public Affairs Award
    1211 West 22nd Street, Suite 900
    Oak Brook, IL 60523

    URL: www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prog_ed_lead_yd

  • Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program

    Summary: Multiple scholarships available for female high school seniors planning to major in engineering or a related field.

    Eligibility: Accepted four enrollment in a Baccalaureate ABET/CSAB accredited engineering or computer science degree program, have at least a 3.5 GPA and be  permanent U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: See website for more information.

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Society of Women Engineers
    230 East Ohio St., Suite 400
    Chicago, IL 60611

    Phone: 877-793-4636

    URL: www.swe.org/scholarships

  • 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

  • Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

    Summary: For students with an automotive career interest.
     

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application (trade school should equal a two-year associate program) with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    Deadline: June 1, 2009

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Automotive Hall of Fame
    21400 Oakwood Blvd.
    Dearborn, MI 48124

    Phone: 313-240-4000

    URL: www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php

     

  • Yes, I Can Foundation for Exceptional Children Award

    Summary: For students between 2 and 21 years old with a disability. Award categories include academics, arts, athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular activities, independent living skills, self-advocacy, and technology.

    Eligibility: Must be a youth up to 21 years old and be nominated.

    Deadline: November 5

    Amount: $500- $700

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Yes, I Can Foundation for Exceptional Children
    1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
    Arlington, VA 22201

    Phone: 888-232-7733

    URL: www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/AboutCEC/YesICanFoundation/default.htm

  • 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