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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Phi Delta Kappa International Prospective Educator Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors and undergraduate college students interested in studying education.

    Eligibility: Must be a member of the future educators association. Must be either the child or grandchild of a Kappan, have a reference written by a Kappan, or have been selected to represent a local PDK chapter.

    Deadline: February 1

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Phi Delta Kappa International
    Scholarship Programs
    408 N. Union Street
    Bloomington, IL 47405

    Phone: 800-766-1156

    URL: www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm

  • U.S. Bowling Congress Scholarships

    Summary: Various scholarships for high school and college student bowlers.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate academic excellence and, in most cases, be a member of USBC. See Web site for a list of scholarship opportunities in each state.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    U.S. Bowling Congress, SMART Program
    5301 South 76th Street
    Greendale, WI 53129-1192

    Phone: 800-514-2695, ext. 3343

    URL: www.bowl.com/scholarships/

  • 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/

  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Scholarships

    Summary: For students accepted to and entering their freshman year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

    Eligibility: See website for more information.

    Deadline: See Web site for more information.

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

    Address:
    Mary Nampiaparampil,
    Director of Scholarship Services
    North Hall, Room 4113 John Jay College
    445 West 59th Street
    New York, NY 10019

    Phone: 646-557-4516

    URL: www.jjay.cuny.edu/1200.php#Justice

  • 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

     

  • Jackson-Stricks Scholarship

    Summary: For physically challenged students pursuing academic study or vocational training leading to independent living.

    Eligibility: Must attend college in New York metropolitan area.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Jackson-Stricks Scholarship Committee
    National Council of Jewish Women, New York Section
    820 Second Avenue
    New York, NY 10017

    Phone: 212-687-5030

    URL: www.ncjwny.org/services_scholarships.htm

  • Edward J. McFadden Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY.

    Eligibility: Must attend school in New York City, reside in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY (north of 155th Street), and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a record of community service, either paid or volunteer.

    Deadline: March 1

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Attn: J. McFadden Scholarship
    Isabella Geriatric Center
    Marketing Department
    515 Audubon Avenue
    New York, NY 10040

    Phone: 212-342-9200

    URL: www.isabella.org/scholarship/mcfadden.htm

  • United Negro College Fund

    Summary: For a variety of scholarships available to African American students. Some are for specific colleges and/or specific fields.

    Eligibility: Varies

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    United Negro College Fund
    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
    P.O. Box 10444
    Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

    URL: www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

  • Los Padres Foundation

    Summary: Multiple scholarship opportunities available to Puerto Rican/Latino students for use at a two- or four-year school.

    Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic student with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Los Padres Foundation
    P.O. Box 8421
    Mclean, VA 22106

    Phone: 877-843-7555

    URL: www.lospadresfoundation.org/LPFapplications/homepage.html

  • New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation 2009 Scholarship Program

    Summary: Based on academic achievement, need, demonstrated leadership participation in school and community service. Work experience, aspirations, unusual personal and family circumstances are looked at.

    Eligibility: For high school seniors who are permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT or PA. Must be declaring a major in a communications-related field, including but not limited to advertising, broadcasting, communications, English, film, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations. Must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better (or the high school equivalent). If they fulfill eligibility requirements, they may attend college outside of said state.

    Deadline: January 30

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    New York Women in Communications Foundation 2009 Scholarship Program
    355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor
    New York, NY 10017-6603

    Phone: 212-297-2133

    URL: www.nywici.org/foundation/scholarships.html

  • Transgender Scholarship and Legacy Fund

    Summary: For transgender-identified students in the helping and caring professions.

    Eligibility: Must be a full- or part-time student at an accredited college, university, or institution in the United States, be out as transgender to your academic community, and demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the transgender communities.

    Deadline: January 10

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: See website for more information. Address:
    International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), TSELF Awards Committee
    P.O. Box 540229
    Waltham, MA 02454-0229

    URL: www.tself.org

  • New York State Fraternal Order of Police Foundation

    Summary: For New York high school students, based on a lottery drawing.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school senior living in New York State.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    NYS Fraternal Order of Police Foundation
    911 Police Plaza
    Hicksville, NY 11801

    URL: www.nysfop.org/events/scholarship.htm

  • IOUE Local 94 Scholarship

    Summary: For children of IOUE Local 94 union members with up-to-date dues paid.

    Eligibility: Must be a child of a member of the IOUE Local 94 in New York.

    Deadline: May 4

    Amount: Varies

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    IUOE Local 94, Attn: Joan DiMarco
    331-337 West 44th Street
    New York, NY 10036

    Phone: 212-331-1836

    URL: www.local94.com/page.cfm?id=50

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