New York Scholarships for High School and College Students

Overview The Jenkins Memorial Scholarship was launched in October 1946 as a special Golden Anniversary initiative. In 1947 the fund was made a permanent living memorial to the young people who gave their lives in military service during World War II and was named for Clifford N. Jenkins, Jr. (son of Margaret Jenkins, New York State PTA President 1944–1947 and National PTA President 1961–1964). Its mission is to support exceptional students preparing to enter the teaching profession. Award amount and payment schedule Total award: $4,000 paid in installments: - $1,000 paid at the end of each of the first three...

Introduction To encourage the next generation of engineers, recognize outstanding students, and help New York retain promising talent, ACEC New York runs a statewide scholarship program. Launched in 2002, the council has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to over 460 high-performing engineering students enrolled at colleges and universities across New York State. A short promotional video explaining the Scholarship Fund’s goals and impact is available on our site. Who may apply - The scholarship is offered each fall to students who are in their third year of a four-year program or their fourth year of a five-year program....

The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program is a financial aid initiative aimed at assisting students from 12 school districts in New York State to pursue education beyond high school. This could be in the form of post-secondary programs at any recognized higher education institution. The scholarship is available to students from the following districts: Cooperstown, Cherry Valley-Springfield, Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Laurens, Milford, Morris, Mount Markham, Owen D. Young, Richfield Springs, Schenevus, and Worcester, as well as the Otsego Area Occupational Center BOCES in Milford.Since its inception, The Clark Foundation Scholarship has supported over 14,800 eligible students in their post-secondary education. Each...

Overview This scholarship supports academically strong, community-oriented high school graduates who are continuing their education—whether at a college, university, graduate program, or trade/technical school. Application window Applications are accepted November 1 through February 1. Award amount and distribution One recipient will receive a $1,000 award. The Community Foundation issues the funds to the recipient’s school in a single payment in the fall; the school will apply the amount evenly across the fall and spring semesters. Permitted uses Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, fees, textbooks, and other education-related expenses. Who is eligible Applicants must identify as members of the...

Introduction / Purpose The New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA‑NY) created this scholarship to support the next generation of leaders working to make urban life more equitable, healthy, and enjoyable. ASLA‑NY’s jurisdiction includes the five boroughs of New York City plus Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island and Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Rockland counties. Eligibility - Enrollment: Open to currently enrolled undergraduate or master’s students studying landscape architecture at programs accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) in the United States. - Geographic connection: To qualify, either the student’s university must be...

Each year, The Arc New York grants scholarships and honors to individuals pursuing studies in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or other areas connected to intellectual and developmental disabilities—along with those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing this field. Scholarship specifics - Award amount: $3,000 per recipient, granted annually to full-time Chapter employees who are continuing their education with the intent to contribute to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. - Disbursement: The award is paid in two equal installments of $1,500, one installment per semester. - Claim period: Funds must be used within four years from...

Overview Each year two awards of $3,000 are made to college students pursuing careers connected to intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The prize is intended for individuals planning to work in fields such as behavioral sciences, social work, healthcare administration and management, psychology, or other related disciplines. Award and Disbursement - Amount: $3,000 per scholarship (two awarded annually). - Payment schedule: Funds are distributed as $1,500 each semester for any academic year the recipient remains enrolled full-time. - Claim period: Scholarship funds must be claimed within four years from the date the award is issued. Who May Apply Applicants must...

The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) will award more than $50,000 in scholarships in 2026. Note: The awards described here are NYWEA state-level scholarships. If you need information about chapter-specific scholarships, please consult the Chapter Page for your region. Environmental Career Scholarship — $12,000 (total) - This scholarship is disbursed over four academic years as follows: - Year 1: $1,000 - Year 2: $2,500 - Year 3: $3,500 - Year 4: $5,000 Eligibility requirements - Must be a high school senior who meets NYWEA’s qualifying criteria - Must be a resident of New York State - Must be enrolled...

Introduction / History Since its founding in 1989 through the end of 2025, the New York Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund, Inc. (GLEF) has distributed more than $211,500 in fellowship support to 179 women who are residents of New York State. Of those recipients, 119 were pursuing master’s degrees and 56 were doctoral candidates, studying across 59 different graduate fields. Recent and upcoming awards Fellowships are granted each year to eligible women pursuing graduate study; the number of awards and award amounts change annually. For the 2025–26 academic year, GLEF awarded a total of $6,500. For the 2026–27 academic year, the...

Purpose Provide scholarship assistance to Monroe County high school seniors who plan to pursue degrees or programs in architecture, construction, construction management, related technical fields, a trades program, or teacher certification in a STEM discipline. Application period Applications accepted December 1 through February 28. Award amounts and distribution - One renewable undergraduate scholarship totaling $4,000, intended for students entering a two- or four-year professional degree program. This is awarded as $1,000 per academic year for up to four consecutive undergraduate years. Each annual $1,000 installment is disbursed in the Fall and allocated equally between the Fall and Spring semesters (i.e.,...

Purpose - To offer financial support to students who live in Monroe County and are preparing for a career in nursing. Who may apply - Monroe County residents who are planning to enter or are already enrolled in a nursing program at a two- or four-year college or university. - A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required. - Applicants must demonstrate financial need. - Relevant volunteer or community service experience will be taken into account. Application window - Applications are accepted December 1 through February 28. Award amount and distribution - One award of $12,000 is available. It is...

Purpose This need-based scholarship is intended to support a student whose parent has either recently died from cancer or is currently undergoing cancer treatment, helping the student remain enrolled in college and complete a bachelor’s degree when family finances have been disrupted by medical bills or reduced household income caused by cancer. Award details - Total fund: One $3,000 award. The award may be divided among two or three recipients. - Minimum individual amount: $1,000. - Disbursement: The full award amount is sent to the recipient’s college account in the Fall as a single payment to be applied equally to...