Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • We the Living Essay Contest

    Summary: For high school 10th, 11th and 12th graders to write an essay on Ayn Rand's We the Living.

    Eligibility: Must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: May 5, 2011

    Amount: $25-$3,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    We the Living Essay Contest
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=blue

  • Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

    Summary: For High School seniors to write essays on topic related to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.

    Eligibility: One entry per high school student. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: September 17

    Amount: $50–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue

  • Anthem Essay Contest

    Summary: An essay written on a topic related to Ayn Rand's Anthem

    Eligibility: Must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: March 20, 2011

    Amount: $30-$2,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Anthem Essay Contest
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=blue

  • The Fountainhead Essay Contest

    Summary: An essay on a topic related to Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school junior or senior. International students and noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 26, 2011

    Amount: $50–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The Fountainhead Essay Contest, Department W
    The Ayn Rand Institute
    P.O. Box 57044
    Irvine, CA 92619-7044

    URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue

  • Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors with a learning disability who are planning to pursue an undergraduate degree.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

    Deadline: December

    Amount: $10,000 over four years.

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Anne Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
    381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
    New York, NY 10016-8806

    URL: http://www.ncld.org/about-us/scholarships-aamp-awards/the-anne-ford-and-allegra-ford-scholarship-award

  • Carolina Rice Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who plan to go to college.

    Eligibility: Must attend high school in the metro areas of New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Miami Dade and Broward counties, Los Angeles, Orange county or San Francisco/ San Jose. Must submit an essay on the topic provided in English or Spanish and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a Social Security number.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    Riviana Foods
    75-22 37th Avenue, #224
    Jackson Heights, NY 11372

    URL: www.carolinarice.com/scholarship

  • Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school students who are committed to using there degrees in service to others.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA, involved in extracurricular activities with demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity pursuing college. Must have critical financial need ($50,000 and lower) and a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: April 15

    Amount: $2,500

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Horatio Alger Association
    99 Canal Center Plaza
    Alexandria, VA 22314

    URL: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/index.cfm

  • Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: To foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity by encouraging research into the characteristics and use of intelligence.

    Eligibility: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States planning to enroll in a degree program at an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning. Must reside in a participating America Mensa local group area.

    Deadline: January 15

    Amount: $300–$1,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    GNYM Scholarships
    P.O. Box 5122
    Hauppauge, NY 11788

    URL: www.mensafoundation.org/am/Template.cfm?section=scholarships1

  • Oakseed Ministries Essay Contest

    Summary: Essay contest focusing on the implications of a lost childhood.

    Eligibility: For students in three age categories (under 12, 13–17, and 18–22). Must submit an essay from the given choices that is an original, unpublished work.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $250–$1,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Oakseed Ministries International
    c/o Essay Contest
    P.O. Box 607
    Dunn Loring, VA 22027

    URL: www.oakseed.org/

  • Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest

    Summary: For students to write an essay on a specified topic concerning one of the Signet Literacy Classics.

    Eligibility: Must be an 11th- or 12th-grade full-time student, either attending a U.S. high school or being homeschooled, who is between the ages of 16 and 18 and a resident of the United States.

    Deadline: April 15

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: Essays must be mailed by an English teacher on behalf of the student, along with a cover letter on school letterhead. See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
    Academic Marketing Department, Signet Classics Essay Student Scholarship Contest
    375 Hudson Street
    New York, NY 10014

    Phone: 212-366-2372

    URL: us.penguingroup.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome.html

  • StraightForward Media Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: To honor the thousands of people who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos.

    Eligibility: Must attend or plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university, vocational/technical school, continuing education program, ministry training or job-skills training program.

    Deadline: August 15, November 15, February 15, May 15

    Amount: $500, available every 3 months

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    URL: www.straightforwardmedia.com/meso/mesothelioma-memorial.php

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority General Undergraduate Scholarship

    Summary: For graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students who are attending or planning to enter a college or university as full time.

    Eligibility: Must have proof of enrollment/university acceptance.

    Deadline: Sept. 1 and February 1

    Amount: $500–$1,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
    National Educational Foundation
    1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20009

    Phone: 202-387-3103

    URL: www.zphib1920.org/nef

  • The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest

    Summary: For any high school senior in the United States who can call ducks.

    Eligibility: Must use four duck calls (hail, feed, comeback and mating) in 90 seconds.

    Deadline: September 23

    Amount: $200–$1,500

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
    P.O. Box 1500
    Stuttgart, AR 72160

    Phone: 870-673-1602

    URL: www.stuttgartarkansas.org/index.php?fuseaction=p0004.&mod=45

  • Elder & Leemaur Publishers Scholarship

    Summary: For high school juniors or seniors planning to attend a college or university in the United States or Canada, or current undergraduates.

    Eligibility: Must submit an essay that answers one of the questions provided in no more than 500 words. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $500–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Elden and Leemaur Publishers
    1306 Main Street
    Oroville, WA 98844

    URL: www.elpublishers.com/contentuwsotherscholarships.php

  • Elks National Foundation Scholarship Most Valuable Student Competition

    Summary: Applicants will be judged on leadership and financial need and will advance through local, district, and state competitions to reach the national competition.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen and will be pursuing a four-year degree full-time  at a U.S. college or university. Must take SAT and ACT.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $1,000–$15,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    2750 N. Lakeview Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60614-2256

    Phone: 773-755-4728

    URL: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

  • Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For students planning to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other postsecondary education program.

    Eligibility: Must submit an essay on the topic provided. Must not already be receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students may apply.

    Deadline: December 31

    Amount: $1,500

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    URL: www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html

  • Eagle Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: To help exceptional young men and women prepare to become effective future leaders committed to making the world a better place.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a GPA of at least 3.4, have a combined SAT math and verbal score of 1,200 or above, require financial assistance, hold recognized leadership positions in the school and community and be seeking to make this world a better place. Must also reside in CT, NJ or NY, and live within two hour drive of Eagle Office in Greenwich, CT.

    Deadline: April 1

    Amount: Up to $10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Eagle Foundation Scholarship
    2 Walsh Lane
    Greenwich, CT 06830

    URL: www.theeaglefoundation.com

  • Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

    Summary: For a number of different scholarships that support studies at accredited postsecondary institutions.

    Eligibility: Must be a dependent of someone killed or permanently disabled in the 9/11 attacks, or during the rescue activities relating to those attacks.

    Deadline: May 15

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, Scholarship America, Inc.
    1 Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 877-862-0136

    URL: www.familiesoffreedom.org

  • New York State Memorial Scholarships

    Summary: For children or financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers or emergency medical service workers who have died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the state of New York.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating High School senior or GED recipient planning to attend a post-secondary institution in New York State.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: Full tuition

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
    Grants and Scholarships
    99 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 12255

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

  • New York State Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans

    Summary: For students whose parents served in he U.S. armed forces during specific periods of war or national emergency.

    Eligibility: Must be the dependent of a disabled or deceased veteran, POW, MIA or recipient of an expeditionary medal for participation in specific operations. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York state resident at the time of death.

    Deadline: May

    Amount: $450

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
    Grants and Scholarships
    99 Washington Avenue
    Albany, NY 12255

    URL: www.hesc.com/content.nsf