by Somaiya Ahmed |
Last Updated: October 17, 2023 Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships for New York State 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 2023-24 cycle. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
This is of $500-10,000 and is available to high school seniors 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. To learn more click here.
This 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 and also here.
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.
This award is for students enrolled in a degree program in physical or occupational therapy; this may include a two- to three-month fieldwork program as part of their degree. This scholarship is of $3,000 for a year and it is paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester. Read more here.
This is in the amount of $3,000 per recipient, is paid in installments of $1,500 per semester for any year the student is enrolled in college. Student must be a New York State resident and/or attending a college or university in New York State. The scholarship is also presented to an individual who intends to pursue a career related to the field of intellectual or other developmental disabilities such as behavioral sciences, social work, nursing, healthcare administration and management or psychology. Info. 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.
This is for immigrant students and children of immigrants who are graduating from a New York City high school. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $20,000. To apply, the applicant must submit the completed and signed application form, an official high school transcript, a copy of SAT or ACT score report, two letters of recommendation, and two essays. Visit here to learn more. And 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 is an award of $1,250 per year for four years of college. Two hundred scholarships awarded to public high school graduates each year. To be eligible, you must be a New York City public high school senior with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership in school and community. Applicants must also meet eligibility requirements for Pell Grants (need-based). Learn 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.
Scholarships are for high school seniors who have been accepted to a 2- or 4-year college or university in the US, identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be actively and substantially involved in community service. Visit here to learn more and apply.
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
This is for African-American, Latino, Asian or Native American high school graduates or GED recipients with excellent character and proven leadership ability. Applicants must be a resident of New York City and admitted to an accredited college in pursuit of a bachelor’s or associate’s degree. They must also be a high school graduate with a cumulative average of 80 or a cumulative GED of 250. The award amount is between $1,500 and $5,000. More info here.
Awarding $1,500 to high school seniors involved in agriculture, planning to pursue agricultural studies, and connected to the agricultural industry through work or family Farm Bureau membership. Applicants must be graduating seniors, and the scholarship supports education for careers in agriculture. More information here and here.
This 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.. More details here and also here.
This provides academic support and financial assistance. The majority of the cost of tuition, fees, books, and parking will be covered if you are both educationally and economically disadvantaged as well as meet the New York State low-income guidelines. Important info. here.
This 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. Application here and 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. Learn more here and here.
This 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. Read more here.
This offers a $2,500 scholarship to a Chatham High School senior who exemplifies the same personal characteristics for which Sean is remembered. Read to learn more.
This 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. Additional information can be found here.
April
This offers $1,000 in scholarship awards for high school seniors planning to attend college full-time. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 and a household income at or below the Low Income Level. Learn more 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 provides SAT preparation, one-on-one college advising, life skills & leadership development training and workshops, and up to $10,000 in scholarship funds to put towards their college expenses. This program is available to current high school sophomores who attend school in NYC and have overcome significant obstacles. More details here and also here.
June
This is for a graduating high school senior residing in Nassau or Suffolk County. The scholarship award is $5,000 over the course of two years of study at Nassau or Suffolk Community College. Learn more and apply here.
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.
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 designed to provide financial assistance to students who are enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester at a participating state college. To be eligible, students must maintain a minimum ‘C’ average, and must meet the state’s minimum income requirements. Award amounts vary, and are determined by financial need and the number of credit hours undertaken per semester. Learn 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.
This gives an award of $2,000 to 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. To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of New York state and be in academic good standing and must be nominated by an official of the nominee’s institution of attendance. For more info click here.
This aims to provide support and assistance to outstanding students in the New York City area. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and active members of the National Honor Society to be eligible to receive up to $10,000 towards their continuing education this coming Fall. More details and application found here.
July
This will provide monetary support to students who aspire to continue their higher education, be active in the immigrant rights movement, and wish to continue their commitment in the upcoming years. We will be awarding 11 scholarships of $500 or $1000 per person. To be eligible you must be residing in New York State, be a graduating high school senior, be currently enrolled, be recommended, and be able to attend the awards ceremony in NYC. Read more here.
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. More info 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. Learn more 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. Read more here. And here.
August
September
This award is available for students in the New York area who are members of an underserved or underrepresented population and enrolled in or planning to enroll in an associate’s degree program with the intention of transferring to a bachelor’s program immediately upon completion of an associate’s degree. The award amount is up to $3,000 annually while students are pursuing an associate’s degree. While students are pursuing a bachelor’s degree, they qualify for additional funding to cover living stipends, textbooks, etc. The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $43,000. Application found here.
This awards a full four-year scholarship, worth over $200,000. High-achieving, low-income students can apply for early admission to a QuestBridge college partner with a full four-year scholarship. Read more here.
October
This s a $1,750 First-Year Grant. To be eligible you must graduate from a high school in a New York City county and be accepted for admission to SUNY Plattsburgh. You must also attend full time and live on campus. This is awarded to students with the highest combination of academic excellence and extracurricular achievement. The grant is deducted from non-tuition educational costs during the first year only. More info. Here.
November
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
This is available to high school students and provides outstanding educational opportunities for academically gifted students from the five boroughs of New York City. This scholarship covers full tuition each year, gives access to study grants from sophomore through senior year for academically enriched experiences such as study abroad, living expenses during unpaid internships or research projects, and a free laptop computer. Details can be found here and also 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 awards $3000 to 3 college-bound students that live in specific states across the Northeast. Applicants must live in one of 12 Northeastern states including New York, be backed by an ASA participant from the ASA Northeast area, be intending to enter a technical field of work, and enter an accredited technical program or educational institution or an accredited bachelor’s program full-time. Learn more 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.
Deadlines Vary
This offers $50,000 in scholarships for incoming freshmens and current undergraduates studying environmental science, environmental or civil engineering who are New York State residents. Individual scholarship criteria varies. Find more details here and here.
This 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. Read more here.
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 more than 130 scholarship opportunities for high school students in the Rochester area. Award amounts and due dates vary. Find more details 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 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. 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. The application is found 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 offers over 50 scholarships for Hudson Valley students. Some scholarships may require additional materials, including academic info and recommendation letters. Financial information via FAFSA Submission Summary may be optional. More information can be found 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.
This is New York State’s agency responsible for administering various financial aid programs to help students attain higher education. HESC processes numerous applications and awards significant financial aid annually, including New York’s Tuition Assistance Program and other scholarship and loan forgiveness programs. Details can be found here.
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