Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program

    Summary: For students from communities with limited access to educational and career opportunities who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, younger than 21 years of age, eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study and reside in a local chapter's geographic area (Please refer to www.rmhc.org to confirm which scholarship programs are offered in your county). Must be a legal resident of the U.S.

    Deadline: January 28, 2011

    Amount: $1,000

    How to Apply: Download application from Web site.

    Address:
    RMHC Scholarship Program
    Scholarship Program Administrators
    P.O. Box 22376
    Nashville, TN 37202

    URL: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

  • The New York Times College Scholarship Program

    Summary: For New York City high school seniors demonstrating academic achievement, a commitment to learning—especially in the face of financial and other obstacles—and community service.

    Eligibility: Must be a senior attending a public, parochial or private high school in New York City.

    Deadline: October 17

    Amount: Up to $7,500 per year, renewable for three years.

    How to Apply: Download application from Web site.

    Address:
    The New York Times Scholarship Program
    229 West 43rd Street
    New York, NY 10036-3959

    Phone: 212-556-1923

    URL: www.nytimes.com/learning/students/scholarship/index.html

  • Boeing Scholarships

    Summary: Scholarships are offered on the basis of academic achievement.

    Eligibility: Must attend a four-year college that partners with Boeing or a HBC/minority institution listed on the Web site.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: See Web site for more information.

    How to Apply: Ask your college advisor for application.

    URL: www.boeing.com/educationrelations/scholarships/

  • AXA Achievement Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement in school, the community or the workplace.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, plan to enroll full-time in a U.S. two- or four-year college or university, demonstrate ambition and self-drive, and be recommended by an unrelated adult.

    Deadline: December 15

    Amount: $10,000–$25,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    AXA Achievements Scholarship, Scholarship America
    One Scholarship Way
    P.O. Box 297
    Saint Peter, MN 56082

    Phone: 800-537-4180

    URL: www.axaonline.com/rs/axa/about-us/33b_axa_achievement.html

  • Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund

    Summary: Two hundred scholarships awarded to public high school graduates each year.

    Eligibility: New York City public high school seniors with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership in school and community. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for Pell Grants (need-based).

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $5,000 ($1,250 per year for four years of college)

    How to Apply: See your college counselor for an application.

    Address:  Available through the United Federation of Teachers representative at your school.

    Phone: 212-529-2110

    URL: www.uft.org/member/education/shanker

  • New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence

    Summary: For New York State high school seniors, based on academic achievement.

    Eligibility: Graduating high school senior planning on enrolling in a full-time postsecondary institution. Must be a U.S. citizen or qualifying noncitizen and a New York State Resident.

    Deadline: December

    Amount: $500–$1,500

    How to Apply: See your high school guidance counselor.

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

  • Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

    Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and show promise of continued excellence.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior and a legal resident in the state he/she applies. Must be a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: $1,500 per year, renewable for four years

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    U.S. Department of Education, Higher Education Programs Institutional Development and Undergraduate Education Service
    Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
    1990 K. Street N.W., 6th Floor
    Washington, DC 20006-8512

    Phone: 202-502-7777

    URL: www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html