Scholarships for New York City Students

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/
Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

Summary: For graduating high school seniors who are skateboarders.

Eligibility: Must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have U.S. citizenship and enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college/university.

Deadline: April 20

Amount: $1,000–$5,000

How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

Address:
The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
P.O. Box 2054
Jenkintown, PA 19046

URL: www.skateboardscholarship.org
Wendy's High School Heisman Award

Summary: For high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership.

Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with at least a B grade average and participate in at least one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.

Deadline: October 1

Amount: Up to $10,000

How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

Phone: 800-205-6367

URL: www.wendysheisman.com/
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
Holocaust Remembrance Project’s Essay Contest

Summary: Essay contest designed to engage students on he history of the Holocaust.

Eligibility: For students currently enrolled in high school. Must submit an essay on a topic provided. Must be a resident of the United States or Mexico. Noncitizens may apply.

Deadline: See Web site for more information.

Amount: $300–$10,000

How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

Address:
Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 2877
Tampa, FL 33601-2877

URL: www.holocaust.hklaw.com
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
Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition

Summary: An essay contest for high school students to reflect on their personal experiences that have shaped their lives.

Eligibility: Must be a High School senior.

Deadline: February 1

Amount: $1,000–$5,000

How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

Address:
Kaplan/Newsweek My Turn Essay
Competition Pre-College
1440 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Phone: 800-KAP-TEST

URL: www.kaptest.com/essay
National Peace Essay Contest

Summary: For high school students in a high school correspondence program.

Eligibility: For homeschooled ninth- to 12th-grade students. Noncitizens may apply.

Deadline: February 1

Amount: Up to $10,000

How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

Address:
U.S. Institute of Peace, National Peace Essay Contest
1200 17th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036-3011

URL: www.usip.org/ed/npec/ index.html
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
LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship

Summary: For high school seniors who have been accepted to a two- or four-year college or university in the United States and who identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be actively and substantially involved in community service.

Deadline: See Web site for more information.

Amount: $1,500

How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

Address:
Charles Eader, Executive Director
LEAGUE Foundation
One AT&T Way, Room 4B214J
Bedminster, NJ 07921

URL: www.leaguefoundation.org/scholarships/index.cfm
PFLAG Youth Scholarship Program

Summary: To provide support to young people coping in often adverse school environments.

Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior who is self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or is a supporter of LGBT people demonstrating interest in the LGBT community. Noncitizens may apply.

Deadline: See Web site for more information.

Amount: $1,000–$5,000

How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

Address:
PFLAG, National Scholarship Program
1726 M Street, #400
Washington, DC 20036

URL: www.pflag.org
The Point Foundation Scholarship

Summary: For underprivileged students, especially those who have been abandoned by family and other support systems because of their sexual orientation or gender identification.

Eligibility: Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States, demonstrate proven leadership skills and excellent scholastic achievements, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Noncitizens may apply.

Deadline: February 9

Amount: $2,000–$12,000

How to Apply: See Web site for more information.

Address:
The Point Foundation
5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 370
Los Angeles, CA 90036

URL: www.thepointfoundation.org
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Summary: For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science research.

Eligibility: Must commit to working at NIH during the summer and as a full-time employee after graduation. Must be a U.S. citizen, national or qualified noncitizen with exceptional financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or in the top 5 percent of the class). Must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited, four-year undergraduate institution.

Deadline: See Web site for more information.

Amount: Up to $20,000 per year, renewable
for four years

How to Apply: Download application from Web site.

Address:
NIH, Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship
2 Center Drive, Room 2E24 MSC 0230
Bethesda, MD 20892-0230

Phone: 888-352-3001

URL: www.ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00
American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Summary: For underrepresented minority students who wish to enter the field of chemistry or a related field such as toxicology or chemical technology. Based on need, academic merit, career objective, and leadership and community involvement.

Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate need. Must show intent to major and work in chemical science or chemical technology if not doing so already.

Deadline: See Web site for more information.

Amount: Up to $5,000 per academic year

How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

Address:
ACS Scholars Program
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

URL: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content
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

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