by Somaiya Ahmed |
Last Updated: January 10, 2025 The purpose of this detailed listing of New York scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for New York students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
University of Minnesota National Scholarship – is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for the $60,000 grant based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either the Early Action (November 1) or Regular (January 1) application deadlines. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible under the Minnesota Dream Act. The deadline is January 1st. Visit our website.
This is a one time award of $2,500. It is awarded to students who reside within the five boroughs of New York City, possess a minimum 2.5 GPA, and are current high school senior Students with an expressed interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business/finance are strongly encouraged to apply. Students must write two essays. Application here and additional info here.
Ford Built Tough: $1,000 Scholarship – Students who are pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in any major are eligible to apply for the Ford Built Tough – $1,000 Scholarship. Applicants must apply online and then visit their local participating Ford Truck dealer for signature and dealer code. The deadline to apply is January 9th. Please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR)- Offers scholarship to students in grades 9-12. To be considered, you must fill out both parts of the application. The goal of the application is to get a sense of how the applicant has improved racial equity at their school. You must have a sponsor/supporter that is not a family member or related to you in any way that knows about your efforts in improving racial equity. Deadline to apply on January 31st. More information and application here.
The Dream. US Opportunity Scholarship – is for undocumented students who live in states where they do not have access to college – either because they will have to pay out-of-state tuition or simply because the college won’t admit them. The award will cover tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at one of the partner colleges out of state up to a maximum of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree. Deadline to apply is January 31st. More details here.
February
This is offering $1,000 to $5,000, this merit-based fund helps graduating high school seniors or current undergrads in Western New York. Applicants must plan to attend an ABET-accredited university in-state and study manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology. Read more here and here.
This offers $5,000 award for full-time high school seniors or college freshmen/sophomores (under 20 years old) with a GPA of 3.0 (high school) or 2.75 (college). More details here.
Offers various annual fellowships, typically around $2,000 each, to qualified women pursuing graduate study in New York State. Eligible applicants must be US citizens and residents of New York State, hold a Bachelor’s degree, be enrolled in an advanced graduate program at a New York State college or university, and demonstrate academic ability and financial need.More details here.
This is available to current college students and prospective students that are residents of New York or New Jersey, and who have experienced a traumatic brain injury. Two awards of $1,500 are offered. Learn more here.
This awards $3,000 to candidates. Candidates must be the child of a worker for the Simon Property Group who has worked with this company for a minimum of a year, be younger than 23 years old, and be a fourth-year high school student or college student intending to attend an associate’s level, bachelor’s level, or technical educational institution. Read more here.
This award is for students who live in the NYC Tri-State Area (NY, CT, and NJ) and identify as LGBQT. You can find details about it here.
This is $6,250 total. This nonrenewable award is given to 20 U.S. female high school seniors and/or current college students who are permanent residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania. Students must also have a GPA of 3.2 or higher overall, and major in a communications-related field, such as advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, new media or public relations. More information here and here.
March
Offers scholarship to Hispanic/Latinx High School seniors who attend school in the NY/NJ area. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of minimum 2.8. Additionally, all applicants must have 80 hours of recorded community service. Deadline to apply is March 1st. More information here.
Central New York STEM Scholarship- Offers scholarship to graduating High School Seniors who intend to pursue a college degree in a STEM – related field. The scholarships are based on the applicants academic achievements and extracurriculars. Applicants must write an essay(500 words or less) and participate in an interview process. Deadline to apply is March 1st. More information here.
Banyan College Scholarship for South Asian Americans- Offers scholarship to high school seniors currently residing in New York City and must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. In order to qualify, applicants must be of South Asian origin or descent, including from countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, or Nepal. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required, and the applicant’s family household income must be below $90,000 annually. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted, and the applicant should be applying to full-time undergraduate programs at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for Fall.Deadline to apply is March 1st. More information here.
New York Farm Bureau AG Youth Scholarship offers three scholarships a $1,500, a $1,200, and a $1,000 to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education to prepare for a career in some way connected to the diverse agricultural industry. Applicants must write a 300-500-word essay discussing an issue facing agriculture in their county, explaining how they think NYFB can support members who may deal with this issue. You can find details about it here. Deadline to apply is March 1st. Additional information can be found here.
The Rochester Area Community Foundation offers more than 130 scholarship opportunities for high school students in the Rochester area. Award amounts vary. Deadline to apply is March 4th. Find more details here.
Teachers Federal Credit Union Scholarship- Offers up to 10 $2500 scholarships to graduating High School Seniors. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, attend an accredited college or trade school and be a member in good standing with a savings and checking account. Deadline to apply is March 8th. More information here.
This $1,500 to $2,500 scholarship is available to students with physical challenges that affect mobility, vision or hearing and are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the New York Metropolitan Area. Deadline to apply is March 12th. Learn more here and here.
Horatio Alger New York Scholarship Program is an award for high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrate critical financial need and are residents of New York. The total value of this award is $10,000 for the full 4 years of the students undergraduate program if grade point average of 2.0 or higher is maintained. 20 awards are offered annually. Deadline to apply is March 15th by 12:00 PM. Read more here.
Beyond the Boroughs awards four-year scholarships – each worth up to $20,000 – to both male and female students of any race from any state. We aim to create deserved college scholarship opportunities for students, with a primary focus on first-generation collegians. Deadline to apply is March 15th. The application is found here.
Ontario County Casella Scholarship offers eight $2,500 scholarships for Ontario County residents studying environmental science, engineering, agriculture, or waste management at the college level. Open to high school seniors and undergraduates in relevant programs who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Deadline to apply is March 29th. More details here and also here.
ONTARIO COUNTY/CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP will provide eight $2,500 scholarships to students who reside in Ontario County and are committed to college-level study in the fields related to environmental science, environmental engineering, agricultural, or waste management. Deadline to apply is March 29th. Application here and here.
New York Women In Communications Foundation College Scholarship is $6,250 total. This nonrenewable award is given to 20 U.S. female high school seniors and/or current college students who are permanent residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania. Students must also have a GPA of 3.2 or higher overall, and major in a communications-related field, such as advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, new media or public relations. Deadline to apply is March 19th. More information here and here.
New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence provides up to $1,500 per year for up to five years of undergraduate study in New York State. Awards are based on student grades in certain Regents exams and each year, 8,000 scholarships are awarded. Deadline to apply is March 27th. Read more here.
Sean Patrick French Memorial Scholarship offers a $2,500 scholarship to a Chatham High School senior who exemplifies the same personal characteristics for which Sean is remembered. Deadline to apply is March 15th. Read to learn more.
CBC Spouses Essay Contest – Essay contest is open to high school juniors and seniors at time of submission. Applicants must reside in a district represented by a Congressional Black Caucus Member, identify as Black or African American, and be a U.S Citizen/legal permanent resident.Deadline to apply is March 29th. More information here.
April
This gives up to ten scholarships of $1000 each to New York high school seniors and students attending college and planning to pursue, or already pursuing a degree in agriculture, fair management, or outdoor amusement business. Read more here also here.
This organization awards up to three scholarships for $1,500 to a student who has been impacted by sickle cell disease. To apply, applicants submit a 250-word personal essay about the year’s topic. Read more here and also here.
This offers $1,000 scholarship for New York State students who have been members of a Junior Grange and are currently in a Subordinate Grange. Applicants must enroll in a New York State college. Second grant possible with a satisfactory college transcript. New York State Grange is a community-focused organization. Details can be found here.
This varies in the amount of money given to selected applicants. However, it is given to a Grange individual who is currently a high school student and is preparing for a career working with the deaf, or a deaf individual who is furthering his or her education beyond high school. Read more here and also here.
This is of $2,500 per year for four years for a total of $10,000. It is available to children of IUOE Local 94 union members in New York with up-to-date dues paid. Scholarship application here.
May
This offers Up to two awards annually. In order to qualify, students must be a current undergraduate student who identifies as LGBT and is an active athlete. The award amount is $2,500. Learn more here.
This provides financial assistance to students residing in NY, N J or PA seeking to further their education and who have a physical or psychological disability. The amount of the scholarship is up to $5,000. This scholarship will help to deter the costs of college for disabled individuals who may not have the resources due to overwhelming medical costs. More information here and also here.
This is available to high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen who are either residents of Connecticut or New York City or enrolled or planning to enroll in a Connecticut or New York City institution. This organization will grant 3-6 awards of up to $20,000 each to applicants who demonstrate exceptional innovation and creativity. The amount of any award, from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, renewable for four years, will be determined by the financial need of the recipient. Read more here.
June
This offers a $2,000 scholarship that will be applied toward the winner’s college expenses such as books, tuition, accommodation, etc. The applicant selected must be 18 years of age, enrolled or planning to go to college, have a high school gpa of 2.5 or higher, and must exemplify the core values of building relationships with those in our communities and providing services to those in need. Applicants must either submit a video or an essay for judging along with their application. More information here.
This gives a $2,500 award to a Long Island High School Senior looking to study horticulture, conservation or environmental studies at the college level. Applicants must write two essays. Read more here and here.
The Dawna J Colbert & John Fitzpatrick Scholarship – Offers scholarship to graduating High School Seniors who reside in New Jersey and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing a college major in Computing or Information Technology. Applicants must be willing to commit to two TCGI events in the following academic year. Deadline to apply is June 3rd. More information here.
You can earn up to a grant of $5,165 to attend a NY State school, both private or public. The award is income-dependent and phases out if your family earns more than $80,000. Read more here.
This is provided by the United States Department of Education. It awards students for a predetermined amount of time and for a specific purpose. Basis for awarding the Pell Grant involves the student’s household’s finances; whether the student is studying full-time or part-time; and scholastic programs the student is involved in. The Federal Pell Grant awards money by either crediting it to your college or university’s account, paying you directly by check, or a combination of these two methods. Learn more here.
July
This offers a $5,000 award to a NYSNA member seeking a baccalaureate (or higher) degree in nursing and a $5,000 award to a family member of a NYSNA member seeking a first degree in nursing. To be eligible applicants must also have an acceptance to (or enrollment in) a college or university with an accredited nursing program. Deadline to apply is July 1st. More info here.
This awards more than one million dollars to Chautauqua County residents to further their education. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as, adult learners. Individual scholarships have specific requirements. Deadline to apply is July 15th. Read more here. And here.
This is available to undergraduate or high school seniors in their second year of employment at an NYSGA member club. This includes a pro shop, grounds, wait/bar, kitchen, and office staff. Over $500,000 has been awarded to deserving students since the Scholarship Fund’s inception in 1967. Deadline to apply is July 26th. Learn more here.
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This provides financial assistance and strong undergraduate support for outstanding but economically challenged New York City high school graduates. The scholarship is up to $8,000 a year and includes a paid internship the summer after high school, academic counseling, summer job support, career advice and mentoring. Read more here
University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships – offers ample merit scholarships for qualifying out-of-state incoming freshmen. Scholarship award will vary from $6000 up to the full tuition amount, and students should have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. You must submit an application and all supporting documents. Award varies for each student. Deadline to apply is November 1st. More details here.
December
This is a $60,000 nationwide need-based merit scholarship for high-achieving rural students. To be eligible, students must graduate from a public high school in one of the eligible states with fewer than 50,000 residents, be U.S. citizens, attend an eligible four-year college or university, and have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, an ACT score of 24 or higher, or an SAT score of 1150 or higher. Applicants must have attended an eligible public high school as juniors and seniors. More details here.
This supports outstanding Penn State undergraduate students who advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and have demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll at any Penn State campus, and preference is given to students from New York State. More details here.
Future Leaders Scholarship will award $2,000 to 3 applicants and is available to any current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. This scholarship is designed to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship. Deadline to apply is December 30th. Read more here.
Deadlines Vary
This is available to High School students and the applicant must be either attending an affiliated educational institution or must be a family member of any person belonging to an affiliated organization. There will be three awards of the amount $1,500, $1,000, and $750. Applicants must complete and email his/her research paper with the official application form scanned. More info here.
This offers awards of up to $2,000 per academic year to eligible New York State residents who have graduated from a high school in the United States and are going to pursue part-time undergraduate degree studies. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. Learn more here
This offers scholarship opportunities to students living in the Central New York region. Eligibility and application processes vary from scholarship to scholarship. Read more here.
This annually awards scholarships to high school seniors for their freshman year in college, vocational, trade or technical school and high school juniors in St. Lawrence County who plan to pursue careers in STEM-related fields. These scholarships can average up to $2,000, and are available from three programs the Community Foundation administers. The Northern New York Community Foundation Scholarships is awarded to students in liberal arts fields of study, the Herring College Memorial Scholarships is awarded to students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and related fields, and the visiting Nurse Association Scholarships is awarded to students in nursing and health-related fields. Read more here.
This awards $4,000 to individuals that are in their fourth year of high school or that are already in college. This scholarship is awarded to students that displayed academic success throughout their high school career, that have been active in their community, that have displayed qualities that align with a leader, that display a passion for problems affecting the LGBTQ community, that consider themselves a lesbian, and that intend to enroll in a higher educational institution within the United States in the upcoming fall semester. Read more here.
This awards $18,000 over the course of two years to individuals that are not United States citizens or permanent residents, that are students at a non-profit high school in New York City, and that are either in their third or fourth year of high school. Learn more here.
This provides $5,000 each year for four years, thus $20,000 overall, to three students (two of whom will be either a minority or female or both). This scholarship is awarded to individuals that plan on majoring in computer science, computer or software engineering, or electrical engineering. Furthermore, they must be a fourth year high school student that lives in one of seven counties in Central New York, be a United States citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their college journey, continue to pursue the same major throughout their entire college journey, and complete a minimum of one internship in the summer. Learn more here.
This provides $2,000 each year for four years, thus $8,000 overall, to two students. This scholarship is awarded to individuals that plan on majoring in automation, process engineering, or electrical engineering. Furthermore, they must be a fourth year high school student that lives in one of seven counties in Central New York, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their college journey, continue to pursue the same major throughout their entire college journey, and complete a minimum of one internship in the summer. Read more here.
This provides $2,000 each year for four years, thus $8,000 overall, to two students. This scholarship is awarded to individuals that plan on majoring in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. Furthermore, they must be a fourth year high school student that lives in one of seven counties in Central New York, be a United States citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their college journey, continue to pursue the same major throughout their entire college journey, and complete a minimum of one internship in the summer. Learn more here.
This provides $1,000 each year for four years, thus $4,000 overall, to two students. This scholarship is awarded to individuals that plan on majoring in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering. Furthermore, they must be a fourth year high school student that lives in one of seven counties in Central New York, be a United States citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their college journey, continue to pursue the same major throughout their entire college journey, complete a minimum of one internship in the summer, and must be open to being employed in a clean room environment in the future. For more details, click here.
This provides $2,000 each year for four years, thus $8,000 overall, to one student. This scholarship is awarded to an individual that plans on majoring in mechanical engineering. Furthermore, they must be a fourth year high school student that lives in one of seven counties in Central New York, be a United States citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their college journey, continue to pursue the same major throughout their entire college journey, and complete a minimum of one internship in the summer. Learn more here.
This provides $1,000 each year for four years, thus $4,000 overall, to two students. This scholarship is awarded to individuals that plan on majoring in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. Furthermore, they must be a fourth year high school student that lives in one of seven counties in Central New York, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their college journey, continue to pursue the same major throughout their entire college journey, and must complete a minimum of one internship in the summer. For more details, click here.
This provides $2,000 each year for four years, thus $8,000 overall, to one student. This scholarship is awarded to an individual that plans on majoring in architecture. Furthermore, they must be a fourth year high school student that lives in one of seven counties in Central New York, be a United States citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their college journey, continue to pursue the same major throughout their entire college journey, and complete a minimum of one internship in the summer. Learn more here.
This provides $1,000 each year for four years, thus $4,000 overall, to one student. This scholarship is awarded to individuals that plan on majoring in nursing. Furthermore, they must be a fourth year high school student that lives in one of seven counties in Central New York, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their college journey, continue to pursue the same major throughout their entire college journey, and must complete a minimum of one internship in the summer. Priority for this scholarship is given to applicants that are minorities. For more details, click here.
This is a federally funded initiative aimed at providing educational and support services for migratory children and their families in the state. More information can be found here.
Scholarship Program helps children of first responders achieve their goals through scholarships and a powerful community network. Details can be found here.
The Arc of New York provides $3,000 scholarships for students pursuing degrees related to intellectual and developmental disabilities. Eligibility includes fields like special education, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Applicants can be full-time college students, Arc New York Chapter members, or those in New York State special education certification programs. More details here.
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