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Scholarships for New York City Students
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National Sculpture Society Scholarship
Summary: For students of figurative or representational sculpture.
Eligibility: Must submit 8–10 images of work on CD and demonstrate financial need. Noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: June 2, 2011
Amount: $2,000
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
National Sculpture Society
c/o ANS
75 Varick Street, Floor 11
New York, NY 10013URL: www.nationalsculpture.org/nss/index.cfm/method/main.scholarships
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Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest
Summary: A drawing/painting competition for K–12 students.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Entry must be contestant's original, hand-drawn creation and may not be traced or copied from a photograph or other artist's published work.
Deadline: March 15, 2011
Amount: $500–$5,000
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
Andrea VanBeuischem, New York Coordinator
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
3395 U.S. Route 20
Seneca Falls, NY 13148Phone: 315-568-5987
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Glenn Miller Scholarship
Summary: For instrumentalists and vocalists. May be used for any education and related expenses.
Eligibility: For graduating high school seniors or first-year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future lives.
Deadline: March 15
Amount: $1,000–$4,000
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
122 West Clark Street
P.O. Box 61
Clarinda, IA 51632Phone: 712-542-2461
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BMI John Lennon Scholarship
Summary: For songwriters between the ages of 15 and 25 who are working in any genre of music.
Eligibility: Must be a current student or alumnus/alumna of one of the schools listed on the application or participate through a local National Association for Music Education (MENC) collegiate chapter of their school. Must submit original song with lyrics accompanied by whatever instrumentation is chosen by applicant.
Deadline: January 31, 2011
Amount: $5,000–$10,000
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
BMI Foundation, Inc.
7 World Trade Center
250 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007-0030 -
Writers of the Future Contest
Summary: For new and amateur writers of short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.
Eligibility: Open to students who have not professionally published a novel or short story. To be eligible, entries must be works of prose, up to 17,000 words in length.
Deadline: December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30,
Amount: $500–$5,000
How to Apply: Send manuscript to the address below.
Address:
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest
P.O. Box 1630
Los Angeles, CA 90078 -
The Random House Creative Writing Competition For New York City Public High School Seniors
Summary: For New York City public high school students.
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior attending a New York City public high school. Original literary composition must be submitted in the genre of poetry/spoken word, fiction/drama, personal essay/memoir, or graphic novel. All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than ten pages with a minimum font size of 12 point. All pages must also be numbered. A four-page minimum is recommended in the fiction/drama category. There is no minimum for the other categories.
Deadline: February 11 - for poetry/ spoken word/ fiction/ drama, and personal essay.
Deadline: April 1 - for graphic novel.
Amount: $500–$10,000
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
Random House, Inc. Creative Writing Competition
c/o Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082Phone: 1-888-369-3434
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Lulu.Poetry Contest
Summary: For all poets.
Eligibility: Contest open to individual persons who are 18 or older as of the time of their initial entry. Your poem(s) must be in English, your poems must be your original work, and you must not assign or license to any other party any copyrights or other rights in your poems. Poems should not contain material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, pornographic, harassing, threatening, harmful, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable. Proper spelling and grammar also help. Previous winners of the Lulu Poetry Yearly Contest grand prize are not eligible to win the Yearly Contest again. Noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: April 14, 2011
Amount: $25–$5,000
How to Apply: Apply online.
Address:
Poetry.com
1 Poetry Plaza
Owings Mills, MD 21117 -
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 10036-3959Phone: 212-556-1923
URL: www.nytimes.com/learning/students/scholarship/index.html
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Summary: For High School seniors to write essays on topic related to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.
Eligibility: One entry per high school student. Noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: September 17
Amount: $50–$10,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue
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The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Summary: An essay on a topic related to Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead.
Eligibility: Must be a high school junior or senior. International students and noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: April 26, 2011
Amount: $50–$10,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
The Fountainhead Essay Contest, Department W
The Ayn Rand Institute
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044URL: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue
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Carolina Rice Scholarship
Summary: For high school seniors who plan to go to college.
Eligibility: Must attend high school in the metro areas of New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Miami Dade and Broward counties, Los Angeles, Orange county or San Francisco/ San Jose. Must submit an essay on the topic provided in English or Spanish and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a Social Security number.
Deadline: See Web site for more information.
Amount: $2,000
How to Apply: Apply online.
Address:
Riviana Foods
75-22 37th Avenue, #224
Jackson Heights, NY 11372 -
Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program
Summary: For high school students who are committed to using there degrees in service to others.
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA, involved in extracurricular activities with demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity pursuing college. Must have critical financial need ($50,000 and lower) and a U.S. citizen.
Deadline: April 15
Amount: $2,500
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
Horatio Alger Association
99 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314 -
The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
Summary: For any high school senior in the United States who can call ducks.
Eligibility: Must use four duck calls (hail, feed, comeback and mating) in 90 seconds.
Deadline: September 23
Amount: $200–$1,500
How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information.
Address:
The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
P.O. Box 1500
Stuttgart, AR 72160Phone: 870-673-1602
URL: www.stuttgartarkansas.org/index.php?fuseaction=p0004.&mod=45
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Elder & Leemaur Publishers Scholarship
Summary: For high school juniors or seniors planning to attend a college or university in the United States or Canada, or current undergraduates.
Eligibility: Must submit an essay that answers one of the questions provided in no more than 500 words. Noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: See Web site for more information.
Amount: $500–$10,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
Elden and Leemaur Publishers
1306 Main Street
Oroville, WA 98844 -
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Most Valuable Student Competition
Summary: Applicants will be judged on leadership and financial need and will advance through local, district, and state competitions to reach the national competition.
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen and will be pursuing a four-year degree full-time at a U.S. college or university. Must take SAT and ACT.
Deadline: See Web site for more information.
Amount: $1,000–$15,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
2750 N. Lakeview Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-2256Phone: 773-755-4728
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Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship
Summary: For students planning to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other postsecondary education program.
Eligibility: Must submit an essay on the topic provided. Must not already be receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students may apply.
Deadline: December 31
Amount: $1,500
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
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Eagle Foundation Scholarship
Summary: To help exceptional young men and women prepare to become effective future leaders committed to making the world a better place.
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a GPA of at least 3.4, have a combined SAT math and verbal score of 1,200 or above, require financial assistance, hold recognized leadership positions in the school and community and be seeking to make this world a better place. Must also reside in CT, NJ or NY, and live within two hour drive of Eagle Office in Greenwich, CT.
Deadline: April 1
Amount: Up to $10,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
Eagle Foundation Scholarship
2 Walsh Lane
Greenwich, CT 06830 -
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Scholarships
Summary: For New York State students who are dependents of parents or guardians presently receiving disability benefit payments from New York State Workers’ Compensation Law for Permanent Total or Permanent Partial Disability.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of New York state and be in academic good standing.
Deadline: See Web site for more information.
Amount: $2,000
How to Apply: Must be nominated by an official of the nominee's institution of attendance.
Address:
TSFFM
c/o John Sciortino, Esa Segar & Sciortino
400 Meridian Centre, Suite 320
Rochester, NY 14618Phone: 585-475-1100
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NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program
Summary: For students with a parent or guardian who is a full-time public safety officer (police/fire). Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and an essay.
Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior and accepted for admission to an accredited college or university. Parent or guardian must be a full-time public safety officer (police/fire), including a volunteer member of a fire department.
Deadline: March 31 - if submitted directly to NBAA. Individual states have different deadlines.
Amount: $2,500–$10,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program
2300 Valley View Lane, Suite 230
Irving, TX 75062Phone: 888-447-1689
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HENAAC Student Leadership Award Scholarship
Summary: To address the immense in the United States to produce more domestic engineers and scientists.
Eligibility: Must be planning to enroll at an accredited college or university and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Noncitizens may apply.
Deadline: April 30
Amount: $500–$5,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
HENAAC
Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
3900 Whiteside Street
Los Angeles, CA 90063 -
The Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarships
Summary: For high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism or veganism in school or community.
Eligibility: Applicants must show compassion, courage and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet and lifestyle.
Deadline: February 20
Amount: $5,000
How to Apply: See Web site for more information.
Address:
The Vegetarian Resource Group
P.O. Box 1463
Baltimore, MD 21203Phone: 410-366-8343
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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 -
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
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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
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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
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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 20006-8512Phone: 202-502-7777
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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 -
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 10018Phone: 800-KAP-TEST
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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 -
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 -
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 56082Phone: 507-931-1682
URL: www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarsship/program-information.asp
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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 -
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 -
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 20036URL: www.pflag.org
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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 -
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 yearsHow to Apply: Download application from Web site.
Address:
NIH, Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship
2 Center Drive, Room 2E24 MSC 0230
Bethesda, MD 20892-0230Phone: 888-352-3001
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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 -
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 20783Phone: 866-479-6225
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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 10030Phone: 212-926-8000
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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 -
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 -
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 20036Phone: 800-626-9795, ext. 5930
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 10116-7307URL: www.davisputter.org
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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
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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 10601-1813Phone: 800-888-9929, ext. 222
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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 94105Phone: 1-877-HSF-INFO
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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 20037Phone: 202-861-9797
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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 12301-7540URL: www.nylottery.org/ny/nyStore/cgi-bin/ProdSubEV_Cat_333654_NavRoot_305.htm
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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 -
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 -
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 08057URL: www.harlequinfloors.com/americanenglish/index.asp?section=67&page=407
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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 -
Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Scholarship Award
Summary: For girls between the ages of 12 and 18 years old who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence, and demonstrate community leadership.
Eligibility: Must be a female U.S. resident between the ages of 12 and 18, be enrolled in a middle or high school. Must be a legal U.S. resident.
Deadline: February 27
Amount: $1,000–$10,000
How to Apply: See website for more information.
Address:
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Attn: Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program
7 Hanover Square, 26-J
New York, NY 10004URL: www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html
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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 -
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 21230Phone: 401-659-9314 ext. 2415
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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 10022Phone: 212-821-9428
URL: www.lighthouse.org/aboutus/lighthouse-events/scholarships-and-career-awards
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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 10001Phone: 800-232-5463
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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 20007URL: www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
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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 10038URL: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/students/scholarships-programs.htm
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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 -
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 -
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 20740Phone: 301-209-3268
URL: www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm
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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 10113Phone: (646) 366-5721
URL: www.liveoutloud.info
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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 10274URL: www.ufscny.org
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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 48098Phone: 248-220-2004
URL: www.skandalaris.com
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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 30301-0442Phone: 800-306-2653
URL: https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15
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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 -
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 -
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 10014Phone: 212-229-6480
URL: www.turnerconstruction.com/corporate/content.asp?d=3920
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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 20037Phone: 202-338-4045