Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • 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

  • 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

  • Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc.

    Summary: For students with respiratory or pulmonary problems who live or go to school in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

    Eligibility: Must plan to enroll in an academic or technical training program and demonstrate financial need.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $3,000 per year

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc.
    136 East 57th Street, Room 1705
    New York, NY 10022

    URL: www.stonywold-herbertfund.com

  • National Federation for the Blind Scholarships

    Summary: For legally blind high school seniors planning to pursue a full-time postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind in both eyes, and residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

    Deadline: March 31

    Amount: $3,000–$12,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Chairman, National Federation for the Blind Scholarship Committee
    1800 Johnson Street
    Baltimore, MD 21230

    Phone: 401-659-9314 ext. 2415

    URL: www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp?SnID=861717

  • Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards

    Summary: For outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of vision loss.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind and planning to attend a higher education institution.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $5,000

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards
    111 East 59th Street
    New York, NY 10022

    Phone: 212-821-9428

    URL: www.lighthouse.org/aboutus/lighthouse-events/scholarships-and-career-awards

  • Ferdinand Torres Scholarship

    Summary: For legally blind high school seniors accepted to a full-time undergraduate program. Preference given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and to new immigrants to the United States.

    Eligibility: Must be legally blind, demonstrate financial need, and be a U.S. resident. Noncitizens may apply.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: $500- $2,500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Attn: Dawn Bodrogi
    American Foundation for the Blind
    Scholarship Committee
    Information Center
    11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
    New York, NY 10001

    Phone: 800-232-5463

    URL: www.afb.org/section.asp?DocumentID=2962

  • Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation

    Summary: For students with reading and learning disabilities, primarily in New York and New Jersey.

    Eligibility: Must have reading or learning disabilities.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $1,000–$2,000

    How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.

    Address:
    Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation
    230 Park Avenue
    New York, NY 10169

  • Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Scholarship Award

    Summary: For students with moderate to profound bilateral hearing loss admitted to a college or university program that primarily enrolls students with normal hearing.

    Eligibility: Must demonstrate a serious commitment to academic and career excellence, must have unaided puretone average of 500, 1,000, and 2,000 Hz, and be committed to using spoken language.

    Deadline: April 20

    Amount: $1,000–$5,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    College Scholarship Program AGBell
    Attn: Manager of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs
    3417 Volta Place, NW
    Washington, DC 20007

    URL: www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards

  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund Thurgood Marshall College Fund

    Summary: For African American high school seniors to pursue any course of study at historically black colleges or universities (must be a TMCF member school).

    Eligibility: Must be an African American high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, an SAT score of 1,650, or ACT score of 25. Must be recommended by their High School as academically exceptional or outstanding in the creative and performing arts. Must be a U.S. citizen.

    Deadline: Varies

    Amount: $2,200 per semester, renewable

    How to Apply: Apply through the college.

    Address:
    Thurgood Marshall College Fund
    Attn: AIPIEF Scholarship
    80 Maiden Lane, Suite 2204
    New York, NY 10038

    URL: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/students/scholarships-programs.htm

  • New York State Native American Education Unit

    Summary: For Native American students for use at a two- or four-year college or vocational institution.

    Eligibility: Must be on the tribal roll of a New York state tribe or have a parent who is on the roll. Tribes include members of the Iroquoian tribes (St. Regis, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondage, Cay Uga, Seneca Nation, Tonawanda Band of Seneca and Tuscarona) the Shinnecock tribe and Poospatuck tribe.

    Deadline: Before July 15 for fall semester, December 31 for spring semester, May 20 for summer semester.

    Amount: $2,000 per year for four years

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Native American Indian Education Unit
    State Education Department, Room 374
    Education Building Annex
    Albany, NY 12234

    URL: www.emsc.nysed.gov/rss/natamer/studentaid.html

  • Herbert Lehman Education Fund College Scholarship

    Summary: For African American students who are planning to pursue undergraduate or law degrees.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen, have potential as evidenced by the high school academic records, test scores, and personal essay, and be of excellent character with strong recommendations from teachers, community representatives, or employers.

    Deadline: April 30

    Amount: $2,000, renewable for four years

    How to Apply: Applications can be requested by mail.

    Address:
    The Herbert Lehman Education Fund
    99 Hudson Street, Suite 1600
    New York, NY 10013

    URL: www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=32

  • APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors

    Summary: To increase the number of underrepresented minorities obtaining degrees in physics. Provides funding and mentoring to enhance education and preparation for success in various careers.

    Eligibility: Must be an African American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    American Center for Physics
    One Physics Ellipse
    College Park, MD 20740

    Phone: 301-209-3268

    URL: www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm

  • Live Out Loud Educational Scholarship

    Summary: For LGBT youth pursuing a college degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program.

    Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior in high school who identifies as LGBT, has good academic credentials, leadership, and community service involvement, and demonstrates financial need. Must reside in NY, NJ or CT.

    Deadline: March 16

    Amount: $2,500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Live Out Loud
    Attn: Scholarship Committee
    P.O. Box 312
    New York, NY 10113

    Phone: (646) 366-5721

    URL: www.liveoutloud.info

  • 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

  • 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

  • AnyCollege.com Scholarships

    Summary: Random drawing to ease stress of searching for scholarship.

    Eligibility: Must enroll at an accredited college or university.

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

    Amount: $2,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Director of Communications, AnyCollege.com
    403 Center Avenue, Suite 704
    Moorhead, MN 56560

    URL: www.anycollege.com/scholarship.cfm

  • American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship

    Summary: For high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, or certified trade school in the United States.

    Eligibility: Must be a High School senior and legal U.S. resident.

    Deadline: April 6

    Amount: Ten $2,000 scholarships

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    American Fire Sprinkler Association
    12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350
    Dallas, TX 75251

    URL: www.afsascholarship.org

  • Turner YouthForce 2020 Scholarship Program

    Summary: For New York City high school seniors planning to major in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, construction management, or architecture.

    Eligibility: Minimum 2.8 GPA, a combined SAT score of 1600 or higher (from 3, 800 point sections). Must also provide documents proving employment eligibility and participate in school community activities.

    Deadline: See website for more information.

    Amount: $2,000 per year/ 4 years.

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Turner YouthForce 2020 Scholarship Program, Turner Construction Company
    375 Hudson Street, 6th Floor
    New York, NY 10014

    Phone: 212-229-6480

    URL: www.turnerconstruction.com/corporate/content.asp?d=3920

  • AFSA National High School Essay Contest

    Summary: For high school students to write an essay on a specified topic related to the American Foreign Service.

    Eligibility: Must be a high school student in grades 9–12 attending a public, private, parochial school, home school, or participating in a
     high school correspondence program in the United States.

    Deadline: April 15

    Amount: $2,500

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Ms. Perri Green, Essay Contest Coordinator
    American Foreign Service Association
    2101 E Street N.W.
    Washington, DC 20037

    Phone: 202-338-4045

    URL: www.afsa.org/essaycontest