New York Scholarships

If you are looking for New York scholarships, or any other prospective scholarship opportunities for that matter, you don’t have to look far. By conducting a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com, you can have access to information about more than 2.7 million scholarships and grants. By using your state of residence and potential state of college attendance as a part of the search criteria, we will help you find, among other things, scholarships especially created for students living or attending school in your state. Seeing as New York is home to the most populated city in the United States, numerous such scholarship opportunities are available. If you happen to be a resident of the Empire State, there could be quit a few scholarship applications in your immediate future, so start sharpening that pencil! For a sampling of what you may find, take a look at the New York scholarships below. There are more where these came from, too. Conduct a free scholarship search to find more like these, along with the many scholarships based on other criteria.

John Starks Foundation "3 Point Scholarship"
Application Deadlines: May 01, Annually
**Only the first 200 applications will be considered so if you are interested, please apply early.** Since 1994, the John Starks Foundation has been awarding academic scholarships to high school students who demonstrate a 3.0 GPA, commitment to community service and financial need. The "3 Point Scholarship" is available to high school seniors in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, & [...] More

Aileen Lee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: August 27, Annually
Aileen Lee Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon each academic year in recognition of students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout their high school career in leadership, service and academic excellence. Criteria: Applicants must be out-of-state students beginning their first year at the UO Selection: Three men and three [...] More

Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
An annual college scholarship is rewarded as an inspiration to a survivor in order that they may achieve their full potential in life. Residents of the Jacksonville, Florida area and New York Metropolitan area including Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passiac and Union Counties in New Jersey who have had a diagnosis of leukemia or cancer prior to the age of 21 are eligible. Academic record, leadership [...] More

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships
Application Deadlines: Varies
Annually, at the Tall Clubs International Convention, TCI awards student scholarships of up to $1,000 each to tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following fall. The recipients must also meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men. If you are interested in applying for a TCI Scholarship Award, please read [...] More

Bluewolf Technology Scholarship
Application Deadlines: July 31, Annually
Bluewolf believes our city’s talented youth should be afforded the opportunity to play a vital role in leading our industry and our communities into the future. Our hope is to help promising high school seniors with a passion and talent for technology pursue their educational dreams and career goals. The Bluewolf Technology Scholarship is open to seniors who have shown achievement in the fields [...] More

Candice's Sickle Cell Disease Scholarship
Application Deadlines: May 06, Annually
Candice's Sickle Cell Fund, Inc. has been established to raise awareness among the public concerning sickle cell disease. Our goal is to help alleviate the financial pressures of college-bound students in the Tri-State Area (NY/NJ/CT)with sickle cell disease by providing three scholarships annually in the amount of $1500 ($750 presented in September, and $750 presented in January). These [...] More

Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 31, Annually
Candidates for the Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship must be a Christian and live in Chemung County or an adjacent county for at least six months. The student must be enrolled or will be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and must obtain a recommendation from a pastor of a Christian church. Candidates must complete the Twin Tiers Youth for Christ Scholarship [...] More

TELACU Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: March 19, Annually
Each year, the TELACU Education Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to students in California, Texas, Illinois and New York. To apply for a scholarship, download the application from our website and return it, with required attachments, to the office indicated on the application. Minimum eligibility requirements: - Must be a low income, first generation college student - Must be a [...] More

Susan W. Freestone Education Award
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
Established in 1945, the Susan W. Freestone Education Award is named after Susan Freestone of Interlaken, New York. Ms. Freestone served as a National Grange Juvenile Superintendent for more than a decade. The Educational Award honors her for untiring efforts in promoting Juvenile Grange (currently called Junior Grange) work in the state and nation. The fund has helped many young people get a [...] More

The Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant
Application Deadlines: Varies
In order to qualify for the Heidelberg College Out Of State Grant, the applicant must be resident of a state other than Ohio and attend Heidelberg College. This grant is renewable for four years as long as the student is making satisfactory academic progress. For more information, please visit http://www.heidelberg.edu/financialaid/futurestudent/scholarships [...] More

Live Out Loud Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: March 16, Annually
Live Out Loud wants to reward five hardworking LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) students in the New York Tri-State area for their leadership, courage and achievement. Let us help make your college dreams a reality! To be eligible for this award, you must be a LGBTQ high school senior in New York, Connecticut or New Jersey who is planning to attend college in the fall. The [...] More

Living Beyond Belief Butterfly Grant
Application Deadlines: March 19, Annually
Living Beyond Belief provides college grants to NYC public high school seniors who are doing HIV/AIDS related worked, such as those who are HIV/AIDS peer educators, activists or advocates or in some way making a profound difference in their communities around HIV/AIDS, such as using the arts and media to raise HIV/AIDS awareness among youth. We provide 5 college grants a year at a minimum of [...] More

Moody's Mega Math Challenge
Application Deadlines: February 24, Annually
Moody's Mega Math (M3) Challenge is an Internet-based, applied math contest for high school juniors and seniors. Participating teams are required to independently solve an open-ended, applied math-modeling problem focused on a real-world issue in 14 hours. Winners receive scholarships totaling $100,000. Registration and participation are free. The goal of the Challenge is to motivate students to [...] More

New York State Math & Science Teaching Incentive
Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually
New York State Math & Science Teaching Incentive program awards are being offered to increase the number of secondary school educators in the mathematics and science fields. This program provides awards to students attending school at the undergraduate and/or graduate degree level in exchange for five years of full-time employment as secondary education math and science teachers. Applicants [...] More

Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: January 20, Annually
Students are selected to participate in our Smart Start Scholarship Program, providing full tuition (less financial aid) scholarship and four years of paid internships with JPMorgan Chase. Eligibility Requirements: High school seniors graduating in the spring who are New York City residents attending New York City public, private or parochial schools, accepted to one of the participating New [...] More

The Polish Scholarship Fund
Application Deadlines: March 15, Annually
The Polich Scholarship Fund, INC. was established to give financial assistance to students of Polish descent. Ten, one year, scholarships each valued at $1,000 are awarded annually. The scholarship can be used at any accredited college, university, or trade school. Students are eligible who are of Polish descent, who have resided in Onondaga County for a minimum of two years and who have been [...] More

Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Academic Scholarships
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
The Academic Scholarship Committee of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies administers a limited amount of scholarship funds that are available on an annual basis to provide financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students to help meet the escalating costs of higher education. Awards are limited to Jewish students who have attended high school in either Erie or Niagara County in New York [...] More

New York State Higher Education Services Corp./Aid-Part-Time Study(APTS)
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Aid for Part-time Study (APTS) program provides grant assistance for eligible part-time students enrolled in approved undergraduate studies. Awards provide up to $2,000 per year for part-time undergraduate study at participating institutions in New York State. An APTS award cannot exceed tuition charges. Eligibility for an APTS award is based on New York State net taxable income from the [...] More

Bridgewater College State Incentive Grant
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Bridgewater College State Incentive Grant is a renewable grant awarded to incoming freshmen and transfers who are residents of the following states: Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or West Virginia. For more information, visit [...] More

Columbus Citizens Foundation College Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 14, Annually
The Columbus Citizens Foundation’s College Scholarship Program was established in 1984. Recipients receive four-year scholarships that help underwrite the cost of their college tuitions. Our scholarships, while generous, provide assistance towards tuition but will not cover payment for all school costs. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please take a moment to learn about [...] More

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Application Deadlines: December 01, Annually
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a full-year work-study fellowship program with a strong focus on cultural exchange. CBYX annually provides 75 young Americans with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. The program begins in July and includes two months of intensive German language training in Germany (no prior [...] More

EMU National Scholars Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The EMU National Scholars Program is a four-year award that pays 30 credit hours per year (15 per semester) of out-of-state tuition differential. Must be a new freshmen or new transfer student with a minimum 3.50 GPA and a resident of a state other than Michigan or Ohio to be considered. Freshmen recipients must live in university housing the first two years of this award. For more information [...] More

Eye Bank Young Ambassador Scholarship
Application Deadlines: June 01, Annually
The Eye-Bank is pleased to announce the establishment of its Young Ambassador Scholarship in Memory of Christopher Nordquist, who was two when he died and left the gift of sight. Through the years, his mother, Andrea Nordquist, has shared the story of their family’s loss and subsequent decision to donate Christopher’s corneas in hopes of increasing awareness of the good that eye donation can [...] More

Fed Challenge Citibank Scholarships and Grants
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York invites high school teams in the Federal Reserve's Second District (New York State; New Jersey counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren; and Fairfield County in Connecticut) to enter the Fed Challenge. This multilevel national competition is designed to bring real-world economics [...] More

Ferdinand Torres Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 30, Annually
The Ferdinand Torres Scholarship provides one (1) scholarship of $3,500 to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who presents evidence of economic need. To be eligible the applicant must reside in the United States, but need not be a citizen of the United States. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and new immigrants to the United [...] More

HSF/Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship
Application Deadlines: February 28, Annually
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Procter & Gamble Company have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino undergraduates pursuing degrees in the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The award amount is $2,500. Eligibility Requirements - Be of Hispanic heritage - Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident [...] More

JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
The JSU Alabama McGee Scholarship is for approximately $2,000. Any non-Alabama resident with 28 or above ACT score or SAT score of 1260 or above may [...] More

Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Lighthouse scholarships reward excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students who are blind or partially sighted achieve their career goals. There are four categories and each carries a $5,000 prize: * College-bound Award, for high school seniors or recent high school graduates now planning to begin college * Undergraduate Award I, for college students who may apply at any time [...] More

John A. Maderer Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
The Maderer Foundation was established in 2004 after the death of John A. Maderer from asbestos-related lung cancer. Through the foundation, two to four annual scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from the following high Schools in Western New York State: West Seneca, Orchard Park, Alden and Batavia. Applications for these scholarships are available annually through the guidance [...] More

ESA Marsh Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: May 15, Annually
The Marsh Scholarship Fund, the largest and longest running scholarship program in the U.S. surfing community, annually awards approximately $8,000.00 in financial aid to ESA surfers. The Marsh Scholarship Program began when it was instituted in 1981 by former ESA Executive Director Dr. Colin J. Couture to recognize and honor the accomplishments of the Marsh Family of North Carolina and young [...] More

Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity
Application Deadlines: April 30, Annually
The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity is a college scholarship from a private foundation that recognizes innovation in a broad range of fields of endeavor. College scholarships of up to $20,000 (up to $5,000 per year for four years) are awarded to high school seniors, high school juniors and college freshman who have come up with creative solutions to problems faced by [...] More

New York Farm Bureau Agricultural Youth Scholarship
Application Deadlines: November 18, Annually
The New York Farm Bureau Agricultural Youth Scholarship is for New York high school seniors who have some involvement with agriculture in one of its many forms. Applications due November 18th of applicant's senior year, final judging will take place the following [...] More

New York State HESC Tuition Assistance Program
Application Deadlines: Varies
The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents attending in-state postsecondary institutions pay for tuition. Depending on the academic year in which the student began study, an annual TAP award can be as high as $5,000. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back! To be eligible for TAP, a student must: - Be a United States citizen or [...] More

New York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: January 27, Annually
The New York Women in Communications Foundation, in conjunction with New York Women in Communications, awards scholarships annually based on academic excellence, need and involvement in the field of communications. Awards are for use in the upcoming academic year. ELIGIBILITY - High school seniors who are permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT or PA, attend a high school in one of these states, [...] More

Posse Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Posse Foundation assists schools in identifying and recruiting exceptional groups of diverse students. Winners of the Posse scholarship will be afforded full tuition for four years to one of the Posse Foundation's partner universities. Students who are chosen to participate in the Posse Program will undergo an eight-month workshop during which they will meet for two hours per week to prepare [...] More

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships
Application Deadlines: January 31, Annually
The principal focus of the Roothbert Fund is its Scholarships Program, through which it makes grants for undergraduate or graduate study at accredited colleges or universities. Scholarships may only be applied to study at an accredited institution based in the United States. The Fund seeks candidates who are "motivated by spiritual values," and works to foster fellowship among them. The Fund is [...] More

New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships
Application Deadlines: Varies
The purpose of the Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship is to increase representation of minority and disadvantaged individuals in New York State licensed professions. Applicants must be beginning or already enrolled in an approved degree-bearing program of study in New York State that leads to licensure in a particular profession (see below). Pending the appropriation of State funds [...] More

Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship
Application Deadlines: July 01, Annually
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a deserving student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college. This support will cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate [...] More

The Fleet Indian Scholarship
Application Deadlines: March 30, Annually
The Race For Education (RFE) was established in 2002 to provide educational programs and college scholarships to young people in the equine and agriculture industry with significant financial need. The Fleet Indian Scholarship provides up to $6,000 for tuition per year for four years for a New York resident pusuing a career in the equine industry. Maximum household income to be eligible is [...] More

NYSHESC Regents Award For Children of Veterans
Application Deadlines: June 30, Annually
The Regents Award for Child of Veteran provides financial aid for children of New York State Veterans who died, suffered disability of at least 40 percent, were prisoners of war or are currently classified as missing in action. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York State resident at the time of [...] More

Stony Wold N1 Herbert Fund Direct Service Grants
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Research Grant and Training Fellowship Program provides funding for the clinical investigation of respiratory diseases and promotes the training of teachers, scientific researchers, and clinicians in the pulmonary field. The Fund designates approximately $375,000 annually to support individual projects focusing on lung disease. Please note that funds are limited to the New York City Metro [...] More

Ruth Whitney Scholarship from Glamour Magazine
Application Deadlines: January 27, Annually
The Ruth Whitney scholarship is awarded to a college student who has had some experience in writing, reporting or design and who has a demonstrated interest in magazine journalism or publishing. Eligibility - High school seniors who are permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT or PA, attend a high school in one of these states, and will graduate in the summer. - College undergraduate students who [...] More

Seinfeld Scholarship Program
Application Deadlines: February 06, Annually
The Seinfeld Scholarship Program awards high school students who have achieved academic excellence and committed themselves to community service. Inspired to give back to the city they love, Jerry Seinfeld and his family established The Seinfeld Scholarship Program in 2000. Since its inception, the scholarship program has provided college scholarships to more than 190 public school students [...] More

The Silver Shield Foundation
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Silver Shield Foundation reaches out to every family in New York City and the surrounding area that has lost a mother or father in the line of duty. The Foundation ensures that the death of a parent does not mean the end of educational opportunity. The Foundation begins its work as soon as notice is received of a death in the line of duty. A Foundation Family Enrollment Form is sent to the [...] More

Terry Walker Scholarship
Application Deadlines: May 01, Annually
The Terry Walker Scholarship is awarded to a New York State high school graduate or to a student currently enrolled in a university or college in New York State, who has completed at least the sophomore year in college. Preference is given to a student who is preparing to teach Latin on the elementary or secondary level. Up to $1,000 is awarded as a one-year grant. A previous recipient may [...] More

Twin Tiers Section Scholarships
Application Deadlines: Varies
The Twin Tiers Section Scholarships is a Local Society of Women Engineers scholarship to encourage women to major in engineering. Awarded as a one-time lump-sum amount. To be eligible, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements as a minimum: 1. Must be a female high school senior that lives or attends school in the Twin Tiers SWE Section (NY/PA). This is limited to the zip [...] More

Virginia Smith Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 15, Annually
The Virginia Smith Scholarship will be awarded to a college junior who demonstrates academic potential and merits the respect and support of fellow students and teachers, has earned recognition through good citizenship during school and/or personal service to the community in which they live, and clearly needs financial support in order to attain objectives through higher [...] More

Alexander Harris Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
To be eligible for the Alexander Harris Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Citizen or permanent resident of the United States - Full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study - Enrolled at a college or university in the United States - Cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA), or greater, on a [...] More

NTA New York Scholarship
Application Deadlines: April 01, Annually
To be eligible for the NTA New York Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Citizen or permanent resident of the United States - Permanent resident of New York - Full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a travel-and-tourism- or hospitality-related program of study - Enrolled at a college or university in the United States - Cumulative 3.0 grade point average (GPA), or [...] More

UNCF Verizon Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadlines: September 12, Annually
Verizon Foundation has provided scholarships for students who major in the fields business, engineering and information technology. Additional fields include computer electronics, network administration and international business. Eligibility: - Must be Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior - Minimum GPA: 3.0 - Eligible Majors: Computer [...] More

Play Writing Contest
Application Deadlines: March 01, Annually
WRITE A PLAY! NYC, the New York City School Playwriting Contest, is open to all NYC students. Plays are judged in three categories: elementary, middle, and high school. All entrants receive a Certificate of Merit, a written evaluation of the play and an invitation to the annual Awards Ceremony. Plays must be submitted by students, not teachers. There are no restrictions on length, style, or [...] More