New York Scholarships for High School and College Students

O'Connor Law recognizes the inherent risks that various industries in New York State present to their employees. As such, we encourage students transitioning into the professional workforce to contemplate measures they can implement to enhance safety in their future workplaces. To this end, our team of New York Workers' Compensation attorneys is thrilled to launch a new scholarship initiative.Starting this year, students can apply for the O'Connor Law's Increasing New York Workplace Safety Scholarship. Our scholarship selection committee eagerly anticipates awarding the $2,500 scholarship to a student who demonstrates both academic excellence and a commitment to their community.Procedure to Apply...

Kids’ Chance of New York, a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) status, is dedicated to offering scholarships to children whose parents have suffered serious injuries, death, or debilitating illnesses due to work-related incidents. The scholarships are granted annually, and eligible students can apply each year. The amount of each scholarship is determined by the financial needs of the student.Eligibility Criteria for StudentsApplicants must be 26 years old or younger at the time of applicationApplicants must be dependents of a worker who has been seriously injured, killed, or suffered a debilitating illness in a work-related incidentApplicants must demonstrate a financial need...

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...

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...

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...

Purpose Provide financial assistance to individuals affiliated with New York Army National Guard units, detachments, or elements based in Monroe County who intend to pursue post‑secondary education. Who may apply (Eligibility) - Current National Guard members or those who retired within the past year and who are connected to Patriot Way. - Spouses and dependent children of those Guard members. - Surviving spouses and dependent children of Monroe County Guard members connected to Patriot Way who died while on duty, in training, or in combat. (Note: a surviving spouse who has remarried is ineligible.) All applicants must demonstrate financial need,...

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...

Overview The Milken Scholars Program, through partnerships with college counselors and other high school educators in Los Angeles County, New York City, and Washington, D.C., seeks exceptional students who will complete high school by June 2026. Candidates are put forward by their schools and evaluated against a set of academic, civic, and personal criteria. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Nominations to the Program are based on the following standards: - Demonstrated leadership and consistent involvement in community service. - Experience facing financial or other significant obstacles. - U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or deferred action status under DACA. - Acceptance to...