Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Newhouse Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who are members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Intended course of study must be the communications field, preferably journalism.

    Eligibility: Must be an African-American high school senior with student membership to the NABJ (high school membership, $35), at least 3.0 GPA. Must work on the campus newspaper.

    Deadline: March

    Amount: Up to $5,000, renewable

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    NABJ Scholarships/University of Maryland
    8701 Adelphi Road
    Adelphi, MD 20783

    Phone: 866-479-6225

    URL: www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/story/
55p-813c.php

  • The New York Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For African-American, Latino, Asian or Native American high school graduates or GED recipients with excellent character and proven leadership ability.

    Eligibility: Must be a resident of New York City and admitted to an accredited college in pursuit of a bachelor's or associate's degree. Must be a high school graduate with a cumulative average of 80 or a cumulative GED of 250.

    Deadline: April

    Amount: Up to $2,500 per year

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    The New York Urban League Education Department
    Attn: Whitney M. Young Jr. Scholarship
    204 West 136th Street
    New York, NY 10030

    Phone: 212-926-8000

    URL: www.nyul.org/nyul_scholarships.html

  • The Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship

    Summary: For undergraduate and graduate students who are completing parapsychology degrees or conducting parapsychological research as part of their degree requirements.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate a previous interest in parapsychology by including writing samples on the subject with the application form.  

    Deadline: July 15

    Amount: $3,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Parapsychology Foundation, Inc.
    P.O. Box 1562
    New York, NY 10021-0043

    URL: www.parapsychology.org/dynamic/040200.html

  • Intel Science Talent Search

    Summary: For high school seniors to compete nationally with original projects in a wide range of mathematics and science disciplines.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school student and U.S. citizen who is planning to study electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, applied sciences, computer science or a related field.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $5,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Intel Science Talent Search Science Service
    1719 N Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20036-2888

    URL: www.intel.com/education/sts

  • Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology

    Summary: For high school seniors to compete for college scholarships with individual or team research projects.

    Eligibility: Must complete a science, math, engineering or technologies research project and plan a career/major in science or mathematics. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

    Deadline: October 1

    Amount: $1,000–$100,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Intel Science Talent Search
    Society of Science and the Public
    1719 N. Street N.W.
    Washington, DC 20036

    Phone: 800-626-9795, ext. 5930

    URL: www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm

  • Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

    Summary: For minority students planning a major or career in chemistry, information management, computing and software systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics, physics or engineering.

    Eligibility: Must be an African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan or Hispanic student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with a minimum GPA of 3.0,

    Deadline: September 30

    Amount: $1,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program
    150 State Street, 4th Floor
    Rochester, NY 14614

    URL: www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why_xerox/scholarship.aspx

  • ACLU StandUp for Freedom Contest

    Summary: Poster and blog contest focusing on civil liberties.

    Eligibility: Must produce a poster or blog that relates to one of three civil liberties themes. See Web site for more information.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    The ACLU StandUp for Freedom Contest
    c/o Zilo Networks, Inc.
    36 West 44th Street, Suite 1205
    New York, NY 10036

    URL: www.aclu.org/standup/contest/contest_rules.html

  • A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship

    Summary: For students who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community and demonstrate their commitment to these values in an essay.

    Eligibility: Must be admitted or enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at a four-year U.S. college. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: March 31, January 15

    Amount: $1,500

    How to Apply: Download application from website.

    Address:
    A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
    The Center for Education Solutions
    P.O. Box 208
    San Francisco, CA 94104-0208

    URL: www.cesresources.org/charnon.html

  • Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

    Summary: For students actively working for peace and justice.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need and participation in expanding civil rights, economic justice and international solidarity. Must plan to enroll at an accredited college or university. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 1

    Amount: Up to $8,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
    P.O. Box 7307
    New York, NY 10116-7307

    URL: www.davisputter.org

  • Tylenol Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors planning to pursue a career in health care.

    Eligibility: Must plan to pursue a career in health care and exhibit leadership qualities.

    Deadline: September

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    URL: www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

  • National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarship

    Summary: Scholarships through specific colleges for students majoring in engineering.

    Eligibility: Must be a minority student who is a U.S. citizen and enroll in an engineering program at partner university, maintain GPA between 2.5 and 2.8 and register for NACME's student online resume directory.

    Deadline: Determined by college.

    Amount: Up to $25,000

    How to Apply: Contact NACME partner schools for more information.

    Address:
    NACME
    440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 302
    White Plains, NY 10601-1813

    Phone: 800-888-9929, ext. 222

    URL: www.nacme.org/scholarships

  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarship

    Summary: Four scholarships offered for graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551, planning to enroll at an accredited college, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA form.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    55 Second Street Suite 1500
    San Francisco, CA 94105

    Phone: 1-877-HSF-INFO

    URL: www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426

  • Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

    Summary: For Hispanic graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

    Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a permanent U.S. resident or citizen. 

    Deadline: Mid-February

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation
    Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
    2600 Virginia Avenue, Suite #406
    Washington, DC 20037

    Phone: 202-861-9797

    URL: www.hispanicheritage.org/youth.php

  • 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

  • World Studio Foundation Scholarship

    Summary: For students whose aim are to increase diversity in the creative professions and foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow. Fort the benefit of minority and economically disadvantaged.

    Eligibility: Must show proof of acceptance to an accredited college in the United States and application for financial aid. Available to students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who are preparing to study the arts. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident in possession of a green card.

    Deadline: April 1

    Amount: $200–$6,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    World Studio AIGA Scholarships
    164 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10010

    URL: www.worldstudio.org/scholarships

  • Illustrators of the Future Contest

    Summary: Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists world wide.

    Eligibility: Open to entrants from all nations who have not previously published illustrations or paintings in nationally distributed media.

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

    Amount: $500–$4,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    L. Ron Hubbard's Illustrators of the Future Contest
    P.O. Box 3190
    Los Angeles, CA 90078

    URL: www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm#illus

  • American Harlequin Dance Scholarship

    Summary: For dancers between the ages of 15 and 21.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, and be enrolled in a public or private dance school program at the time of the application.

    Deadline: November 1

    Amount: $500–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    American Harlequin Corporation Dance
    Scholarship Program
    1531 Glen Avenue
    Moorestown, NJ 08057

    URL: www.harlequinfloors.com/americanenglish/index.asp?section=67&page=407

  • 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