Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • FSCNY Scholarship Program

    Summary: For college-bound public high school seniors from New York City and surrounding New York counties.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate academic achievement or improvement and school leadership. Must have completed at least 150 hours of community service each year of high school.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $500–$7,500

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Financial Service Centers of New York
    10 East 40th Street, Suite 1308
    New York, NY 10016

    URL: www.fscny.org/scholar.htm

  • Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship

    Summary: For young people who have made exceptional volunteer efforts in the past year.

    Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 years old and be nominated by a parent, educator or community member. Must be a U.S. resident.

    Deadline: Nominations are accepted from February 1 to March 15.

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000 renewable

    How to Apply: Nomination forms are available at local Kohl's stores or online at the web address below.

    Address:
    Kohl's Kids Who Care
    Scholarship Program, Scholarship Management Services
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 507-931-1682

    URL: www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarsship/program-information.asp

  • Prudential Spirit of Community Award

    Summary: To honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level.

    Eligibility: Students in grades 5-12 who live in the United States and have conducted a volunteer service activity in the past year. American students who live elsewhere but whose parents or guardians are legal voting residents of one of the 50 states of Washington, D.C., are also eligible.

    Deadline: November 2

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Prudential Spirit of Community Awards State Level Judging Committee
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    URL: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/pages/soc/14830

  • 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

  • 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

  • The Princeton Prize in Race Relations

    Summary: To recognize, support and encourage the young people who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations.

    Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in grades 9–12 and have been actively involved in a volunteer activity in the past 12 months that has had a significant impact on race relations in his or her school or community.

    Deadline: January 31

    Amount: Up to $1,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    The Princeton Prize in Race Relations
    Alumni – Princeton University
    P.O. Box 291
    Princeton, NJ 08542-0291

    Phone: 800-742-1036

    URL: www.princeton.edu/pprize

  • Discover Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school juniors who demonstrate accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge. For use at any type of post–high school education.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a high school junior with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades.

    Deadline: Postmarked by January 31

    Amount: $30,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Discover Card Tribute Awards
    c/o Scholarship Program Administrators
    P.O. Box 100380
    Nashville, TN 37224-0380

    Phone: 866-756-7932

    URL: www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml

  • 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