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New York Scholarships

New York Scholarships for High School and College Students

Root-Tilden-Kern Public Interest Scholarships
$100,000
The Root-Tilden-Kern Program is the nation’s premier public service scholarship. Established in 1951, the scholarship has an impressive history; and scholarship alumni are some of the most powerful public service attorneys at work today. The program covers full tuition, without regard to financial need, for three years of law school for outstanding students who promise to pursue public service.Each year 20 scholars are selected based on three criteria: commitment to public service, academic excellence, and potential for leadership. In addition to full tuition, scholars participate in a program that nurtures future public service leaders by providing unique educational, mentoring, and...
Deadline
Jan 01, 2024
Louis P. and Betty A. Iacona Nursing Scholarship
$12,000
To provide financial assistance to students in Monroe County pursuing a career in nursing.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $12,000; divided into equal annual installments paid over four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Award may be split between two recipients and is paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters. Minimum award $4,000; paid as $1,000 per year for up to four years.Allowed Use of AwardAwards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.Eligibility CriteriaFor students in Monroe County who:Are planning to enroll...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2024
Clark Family Mental Health and Disability Scholarship
$7,500
To provide financial support for individuals working in or planning to work in the fields of mental health, behavioral health, or developmental disabilities within the eight-county area surrounding Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties) who wish to pursue a master’s degree in their field. The intent of this scholarship is to elevate the state of practice and increase the number of individuals serving in the fields of mental health, behavioral health, or developmental disabilities.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsNumber of recipients and award amounts vary; maximum award $7,500. The amount awarded...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2024
Dr. Marlene Caroselli Excellence-in-Communication Scholarship
$5,000
To recognize those high school seniors who have consistently demonstrated excellence in both the spoken and written word and plan to pursue college and a career that requires excellence in communication.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsNumber of recipients and award amounts vary; award amount may be split between two or more recipients. Award paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters. Average award $5,000; not to exceed the cost of tuition.Allowed Use of AwardAwards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2024
Armenian Scholarship Fund
$4,000
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Armenian heritage pursuing careers in medicine, science, or music.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $4,000; paid as $1,000 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Award paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.Allowed Use of AwardAwards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.Eligibility CriteriaFor a graduating high school senior of Armenian heritage who:Resides in and is graduating from a school in the eight-county area surrounding Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe,...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2024
Nautilus Scholarship
$4,000
To provide scholarship support to graduating high school seniors in Monroe County pursuing a degree in architecture, construction, construction management, or a related field, or a program leading to teacher certification in a STEM field or pursuing a trades program or degree.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $4,000 to a student pursuing a two- or four-year professional degree; paid as $1,000 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Additionally, one non-renewable award of $1,000 for students pursuing a trades degree or program and paid in one lump sum. Award paid...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2024
Ronald D. Weiss Scholarship
$3,500
In an effort to help college and/or graduate school students meet their educational costs, the Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss, P.C. is pleased to offer incoming and existing college and/or graduate school students an opportunity to win a total of $6,500. in prizes, twice per year. Every Spring and Fall we hold this Essay Contest and award three (3) prizes. The current prizes consist of a $3,500. 1st prize, a $2,000. 2nd prize and a $1,000. 3rd prize. The biannual scholarship and selection for the three (3) scholarship awards is based on an essay contest where the contestants take...
Deadline
Dec 15, 2023
James F. Reville Scholarship
$3,000
Each year, The Arc New York presents scholarships to individuals pursuing degrees in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or a field related to intellectual or other developmental disabilities. JAMES F. REVILLE SCHOLARSHIP -For full-time college students in a program related to the intellectual and developmental disability field such as behavioral sciences, social work, nursing, healthcare administration and management, or psychology.This $3,000 scholarship per recipient is paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester for any year the student is enrolled in college in a program related to the field of intellectual or other developmental disabilities. The funds must be claimed within...
Deadline
Jan 12, 2024
Arthur W. Pense Scholarship
$3,000
About the Scholarship: One $3,000 scholarship is presented annually. The scholarship is paid in installments of $1,500.00 per semester for any year the student is enrolled in college. The funds must be claimed within a four-year period from the time the scholarship was awarded.About Dr. Arthur Pense: This scholarship honors Dr. Arthur W. Pense, NYS Assistant Commissioner of Mental Hygiene from April 1, 1944 to April 15, 1961. As Assistant Commissioner, Dr. Pense was responsible for programs provided to people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities through the state of New York. Dr. Pense was widely recognized as an outstanding...
Deadline
Jan 12, 2024
William Jackson Hawley Scholarship
$3,000
To help a student whose parent has recently died from cancer — or who is undergoing cancer treatment — remain in school and obtain a bachelor's degree. This need-based scholarship provides support when family finances experience a drastic change due to medical bills or reduced income as a result of cancer.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $3,000; may be split between two or three recipients. Award paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters. Minimum award $1,000.Allowed Use of AwardAwards may be used for tuition,...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2024
Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship
$2,500
This scholarship has been established in memory of those young men and women in college who aspire to think “creatively and unconventionally” in the 21st century.This need-based award provides tuition assistance for high school students with financial need who are residents of Monroe County, are of diverse ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds, and are planning to attend a two-year community college in Western New York.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $2,500; paid in one-half the total award in both the Fall and Spring semesters.Allowed Use of AwardAwards may be used for tuition, fees, books,...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2024
Adirondack Branch Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
In addition to supporting the national AAUW Educational Funds, the branch provides its own Adirondack Branch Memorial Scholarships. Through the years, contributions to the fund have been received to honor the memory of various members who have passed away. The Branch awarded a $1500 scholarship to each of two recipients for the 2023-24 academic year.Besides offering a scholarship for study at any level of college, we have established a separate scholarship for a SUNY Adirondack student.For the 2024-25 academic year, we are also offering a one-time scholarship for an area student studying in the field of nursing, in memory of...
Deadline
Mar 01, 2024
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
Students: 1,820
Tuition: $57,285
Washington and Lee University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lexington, VA. The school has approximatley 1820 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $145,228. The average age of students entering Washington and Lee University is 19. The most popular programs at the Washington and Lee University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (34%), Social Sciences (18%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (6%) and Engineering (4%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1451
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
Students: 17,076
Tuition: $52,843
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, VA. The school has approximatley 17076 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $100,900. The average age of students entering University of Virginia-Main Campus is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Virginia-Main Campus are: Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (20%), Social Sciences (16%), Engineering (12%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1426
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Students: 6,217
Tuition: $46,854
William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, VA. The school has approximatley 6217 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $114,454. The average age of students entering William & Mary is 20. The most popular programs at the William & Mary are: Social Sciences (24%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (11%), Psychology (7%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1411
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
Students: 8,148
Tuition: $61,671
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY. The school has approximatley 8148 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $65,423. The average age of students entering Columbia University in the City of New York is 23. The most popular programs at the Columbia University in the City of New York are: Social Sciences (28%), Engineering (15%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (14%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (7%) and English Language And Literature (5%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 34
SAT: 1517
Webb Institute
Glen Cove, NY
Students: 101
Tuition: $52,880
Webb Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in Glen Cove, NY. The school has approximatley 101 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $135,142. The average age of students entering Webb Institute is 19. The most popular programs at the Webb Institute are: Engineering (100%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: 35
SAT: 1489
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Students: 14,741
Tuition: $59,282
Cornell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Ithaca, NY. The school has approximatley 14741 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $96,569. The average age of students entering Cornell University is 20. The most popular programs at the Cornell University are: Engineering (15%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (13%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (13%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%) and Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (12%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 34
SAT: 1480
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
New York, NY
Students: 132
Tuition: $58,703
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY. The school has approximatley 132 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $174,263. The average age of students entering Jewish Theological Seminary of America is 20. The most popular programs at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America are: Philosophy And Religious Studies (100%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1468
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY
Students: 1,901
Tuition: $58,510
Hamilton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Clinton, NY. The school has approximatley 1901 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $110,967. The average age of students entering Hamilton College is 19. The most popular programs at the Hamilton College are: Social Sciences (36%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), English Language And Literature (7%), Foreign Language, Literature, And Linguistics (6%) and Physical Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1462
New York University
New York, NY
Students: 27,276
Tuition: $54,880
New York University is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY. The school has approximatley 27276 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $89,357. The average age of students entering New York University is 21. The most popular programs at the New York University are: Visual And Performing Arts (17%), Social Sciences (14%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (13%), Health Professions And Related Programs (9%) and Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (9%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1458
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Students: 2,421
Tuition: $60,930
Vassar College is a private nonprofit institution located in Poughkeepsie, NY. The school has approximatley 2421 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $94,583. The average age of students entering Vassar College is 19. The most popular programs at the Vassar College are: Social Sciences (24%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (17%), Visual And Performing Arts (10%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (7%) and Psychology (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1456