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 by sending 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 amount...

The WMGA Foundation has provided scholarships to support young women pursuing higher education. Since its inception in 2001, over 115 young women have received financial assistance.    Young women have the opportunity to apply for the WMGA Scholarship which can provide funds for tuition, room and board, incidental fees and books.  Scholarships are based on the recipient’s continuation in school and financial need.The applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:Exhibit an interest or association with the game of golf.Establish financial need by submitting copies of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), SAR (Student Aid Report), her parents’ and...

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.Completed applications should be emailed to administrator@glensfallsfoundation.org.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...

ELIGIBILITY RULESAny graduating (Class of 2025) high school male/female who has been accepted as a candidate to a school of higher education (College, University, Vocational, Technical) is eligible to receive this scholarship award providing the student meets the following requirements:Is a member of a USBC Youth certified league in the State of New York, and is in good standing for the current season.Complete this application as furnished by the scholarship committee giving information as required thereon, submitted by APRIL 1st of the current year.  Application is to be filed with the chairperson of the scholarship committee.SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSFor the 2024-25 Season,...

Eligibility:Reside within The Eye-Bank’s service area: New York City, Long Island, and the lower Hudson Valley (Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange Counties).Be a student no more than 25 years of age who is enrolled, in a 2 or 4-year college, university, trade or technical school for the current academic year at the time of application deadline.Use the scholarship award for continuing education at an accredited university, college, trade or technical school certificate program.Write a short essay, 1-2 typewritten pages, doubled-spaced, describing an educational or public service initiative in which the student participated that promoted eye, organ and tissue donation such...

AGC offers two to three $ 1,500-$ 2,500 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.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 emailed a link to where you left off.Scholarship Rules...

Established in 2016, the Ramblers Scholarship supports student athletes pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex (LGBTQI), or as demonstrated and committed straight allies. Awardees will receive a one-time scholarship, paid directly to their school to cover tuition fees. Up to two scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded publicly each summer. The application process is open annually from January 1 – May 1.The application process entails:Completed application formFive (5) brief essaysTwo (2) letters of recommendationList of relevant honors and extracurricular activitiesCopy of transcriptsAn eligible applicant is:An athlete (all sports and athletic...

In 1998 the New York State Amateur Hockey Board of Directors established a scholarship program for its members. In June of 2000 the New York State Amateur Hockey Association named their scholarships after its long-time President and Director Emeritus, Bob Allen.Each year at the Annual Meeting of the New York State Amateur Hockey Association four scholarships are awarded to High School or Prep School Seniors going on to college, vocational or trade school. The scholarships are awarded based on the individuals participation at school, with their community, and involvement in youth sports.  The Scholarships have been increased to $2500 each...

Awards scholarships of $500 and $1500 per year to students achieving academic excellence while in high schoolReceive $500 or $1,500 per yearFor high-achieving students graduating from an NYS high school and attending college full-time in NYSStudents are nominated by high schoolsMust be a legal NYS resident for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling or qualified under NYS DREAM ActAcademic RequirementsHigh School, GED, or Ability to BenefitGraduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED), or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test.Students are nominated by schools.  Talk to your high school counselor for...

The NYSAAF and NYSSA offer an annual scholarship program which is available to students who are New York State residents, who currently are (or have previously been) active in a fair that is a member of the NYSAAF or the NYSSA and who plan to attend (or already attend) college in pursuit of a degree. The fair where you have been active or the NYSSA must endorse your application and will submit it for you. Our website www.nyfairs.org offers a complete list of our member fairs.New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs Applicants: Applications submitted through the NYSSAF should 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 a 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 a NYSHC member who is attending a collegiate horse-related program or a professional certification program (Parelli, John Lyons, farrier, etc.).Applications...

This fund is established by Terence J. Centner in memory of his parents, Harry E. and Mary Ellen Centner.  Each scholarship will honor his parent’s dedication and hard work on their family farm in the Town of Dunkirk and their leadership activities in the Chautauqua County 4-H Program.  Application ProcessInterested students should submit the following to the Guidance Department by May a completed application, two letters of recommendation and the essay.Student must meet eligibility requirements.The Guidance Department should forward all applications received to the Scholarship Fund Committee at the NCCF by May 5.Who is Eligible to Apply?Graduating seniors from Brocton, Dunkirk,...