New York Scholarships for High School and College Students

This scholarship honors the passing of Walter A. Hunt, Jr., its namesake and benefactor. Hunt’s generosity of spirit and commitment to education live on in the scholarship he established. Make a donation to the Walter A. Hunt, Jr. Scholarship fund here, or send a check made payable to the Center for Architecture, with “Walter Hunt” in the memo line: Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY, 10012. On behalf of the Hunt Family, the Board of Trustees, and staff of the Center for Architecture, thank you for continuing the example of generosity embodied by Walter.AwardSingle award in the...

Through a bequest of Harry Brereton Pulver, the Glens Falls Foundation provides scholarships to area students attending Dartmouth College or Harvard University as undergraduates.  The scholarships are for a maximum of four years. Applicants must be of good moral character, good academic proficiency, and have financial need. Applications may be obtained from the Glens Falls Foundation website at glensfallsfoundation.org. The application deadline is May 15.Each scholarship awardee will be eligible to receive a minimum of $2,000 for each of four years, but the award may be greater based on the income available from the Pulver Scholarship Fund and the number...

​Realizing the challenges of working while achieving an education, the Foundation offers scholarships to full-time and part-time college students majoring in a hospitality related field, who are either working at member properties, or are dependents of employees working at member properties.Student Scholarship AwardsScholarship recipients who are full-time college students receive $1,500 per semester for a maximum of $6,000. Part-time college students receive $750 per semester for a maximum of $6,000. In the event a part-time student becomes full-time, then the student will be given $1,500 per semester, for a total of $6,000 per student. Scholarship payments begin the semester following...

Since 1988, the Chapter has distributed just under $1.6 Million in the form of 669 scholarships to New York based college students working towards a degree in construction or construction-related engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) at colleges or universities. The Chapter awards $2500-$5000 undergraduate and graduate scholarships each July.Applicants must be New York State Residents but can be attending a school outside of New York.  Applicants must be entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a two- or four-year college. Applicants must be seriously intent upon a career in the building, highway or utility construction industry. Applicant must pursue a...

The Glens Falls Foundation Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Fund offers scholarship grants for medical school education on an annual basis to assist qualified students who have graduated from local area schools and are currently enrolled in medical school. The grant is generally $4,000 per year, but the amount may vary with the number of applicants and available funds. These grants are restricted to tuition, fees, books and supplies. The payments are remitted directly to the student by the end of July.All applications received on or before the due date will be referred to the Pesquera Scholarship Committee for evaluation. All...

NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence provide up to $1,500 per year for up to five years of undergraduate study in New York State.EligibilityStudents must:Have graduated from a New York State high schoolStudy full time and be matriculated in an approved undergraduate program of study in a New York State post secondary institutionBe in good academic standingNot be in default on any State or federal student loan or on any repayment of state awardsBe U.S. citizens or qualifying noncitizensBe New York State residentsAward AmountThis program provides scholarship assistance to outstanding New York State high school graduates. Each year, 8,000 scholarships are...

AGC offers two to three $ 1,500-$2500 scholarships annually for students studying Diesel Technology. The scholarship is contingent upon the student maintaining a 2.5 GPA pursuing a major in Diesel Technology as a full-time student.  Applicants must be New York State Residents but can be attending a school outside of New York. An online application, three evaluations and an official transcript are required.Click here to complete an online application.  DUE MAY 3, 2024.Applications are due the first Friday in May. The application should be filled out online.  If you don’t complete the application on your first attempt, you will be...

The New York State Horse Council (NYSHC) will award two different one thousand ($1,000.00) awards per year! The first award is a Youth Scholarship that will be given to an NYSHC member whose age is 16 to 24 years old within the given year. The second award is an Adult Educational Grant which will be awarded to a NYSHC member whose age is 25 years and older. Both the Youth Scholarship and the Adult Educational Grant will be awarded to an NYSHC member who is attending a collegiate horse-related program or a professional certification program (Parelli, John Lyons, farrier, etc.).Applications Due May...

The Jennifer Grimes Lindley Scholarship recognizes and awards young women residing in Monroe and Yates counties who intend to continue education beyond high school, preferably in the field of engineering.Application PeriodNovember 1 to First Friday in MayNumber and Size of AwardsTwo awards of $1,000 each to both a Monroe County and a Yates County recipient, plus a four-year student membership to the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Award paid in one lump sum in the Fall.Allowed Use of AwardAwards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.Eligibility CriteriaFor female graduating high school seniors...

The Milton Fisher Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship open to exceptionally Innovative and Creative high school seniors and first-time college freshmen.Award:$4,000 - $20,000Apply for this scholarship if you are . . .a student who has solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual way, ora student who has come up with a distinctive solution to problems faced by your school, community or family.EligibilityApplicants must meet one of the following academic year criteria:Currently a high school senior, orCurrently a first-time college student in the first year of an undergraduate degree programAnyone else planning to start the...

After more than two decades, Duck® Brand is making some exciting changes to the 2024 Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest. From new judging categories to bigger scholarships, there are more ways to win!Eligibility. The Contest is open to any participant who meets the following requirements (an “Eligible Participant”): (i) is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories and possessions (excluding, Maryland, Colorado, Vermont, Nebraska and North Dakota), or is a legal resident of (and is physically located or resides in) Canada (excluding the Province of...

The Trotter Project is delighted to offer our scholarship opportunities for 2024. Please submit your application below. Good luck to all the applicants and we look forward to reading your submissions.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSMust have 2.5 or higher GPA (unweighted)Must be a high school senior, incoming or current college student to qualify for scholarshipComplete full online applicationMust be attending an accredited college/university in the USAMust submit the following documents:Resume highlighting community service, jobs, internshipsTranscript displaying cumulative GPA weighted/unweightedLetter of recommendation from someone who can discuss applicants academic achievements and/or characterCURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY - Must submit documentation from college/university demonstrating a remaining...