New York Scholarships for High School and College Students

Introduction If you are a high school senior or an adult residing in Upstate New York or Northern Pennsylvania, you may qualify for scholarships offered through the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes. Applications open on November 1, and most scholarship cycles have a deadline of February 1 of the same year. Purpose and who funds the awards Donors — including individuals, families, and businesses — create scholarship funds at the Foundation to help local residents pursue college degrees or develop vocational skills. Each scholarship has its own set of eligibility criteria, so please review the specific requirements...

Overview The Islanders Children’s Foundation is committed to being an active force in the community. As part of that work, the Foundation offers a scholarship for graduating high school seniors who have made a meaningful impact in their communities. This award honors students who exemplify hard work, perseverance, leadership, and active community involvement. Five (5) recipients will each receive $5,000. Eligibility Applicants must: - Be a Metropolitan New York (Metro NY) high school senior planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university after graduation - Be goal-oriented with a clear plan for their future - Demonstrate leadership...

Overview The Vilas Scholarship supports U.S. (domestic) first-year students who plan to pursue a St. Lawrence University liberal arts education as preparation for careers in business. While recipients are encouraged toward business-related opportunities and networks, declaring a Business in the Liberal Arts major is not required. History Created in 1976 by the Bodman Foundation of New York City, the scholarship honors Homer A. Vilas, Class of 1913. Vilas was a prominent Wall Street financier, corporate director, and businessman who also gave generously to charitable organizations and his alma mater, St. Lawrence University. Eligibility - Open only to domestic (U.S.) first-year...

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...

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...

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...

Overview The Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE) are intended for high school students who are recognized as the top student(s) at their high school upon completion of their junior year. The award assists recipients in attending a college or university located in New York State. 2026 Awards (for the 2025–2026 academic year) This notice describes SAE awards to be made in 2026 for the 2025–2026 academic year. Subject to the New York State Legislature appropriating funds during its 2026 session, a total of 8,000 scholarships will be granted: 2,000 awards of $1,500 each and 6,000 awards of $500 each. Permitted...

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...

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...