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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, 2025
Nicholas J. Bartilucci Environmental Scholarship
$6,000
The eligibility criteria for the $6,000 scholarship (paid out in one lump sum) is as follows:The recipient must be:A qualifying high school seniorA New York State residentEnrolled full-time in a B.S. or B.E. degree program with an emphasis on public service.Bar​tilucci Scholarship Guidelines​(Please also review the Policies and P​rocedures for all scholarships linked at the top of this page prior to applying)Important! You will only have one opportunity to create and finish this application. Please have your transcript, essays, or any other materials ready before you begin. If you close out of the form before you hit the final submit...
Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
N. G. Kaul Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
N.G. Kaul was a highly respected engineer, an immigrant from India who fulfilled the American dream of opportunity realized. He had a distinguished career in public service, first with New York City and then with the New York State DEC, rising to the position of Director of the Division of Water in 1992. That service was capped off, upon his retirement in 2002, by his appointment as Director of the USEPA effort to implement the dredging of PCB-polluted sediments in the Hudson River. He died in February 2004.The N.G. Kaul Memorial Scholarship Fund will be offering up to $5,000 in...
Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
ASLA-NY Equitable Public Urban Space Scholarship
$5,000
The New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA-NY) established this scholarship to support future leaders who will strive to make living in urban environments more equitable, healthier and enjoyable. ASLA-NY encompasses the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, and Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland counties.The award is open to currently enrolled undergraduate or master's students studying landscape architecture at Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited programs in the United States. To be eligible, the applicant’s university must be within the ASLA-NY Chapter boundary* or the applicant must be...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2025
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 March 4Number 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
Mar 04, 2025
Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship
$4,000
The Scholarship was established by friends and family to honor the life of Joel Ayite Ajavon who left this world far too early. To be awarded to graduating high school seniors with a primary interest in studying science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades at a two-year community college in Western New York.Application PeriodDecember 1 to February 28Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $4,000; may be split between two recipients. Award paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters. Minimum award $2,000.Allowed Use of AwardAwards may be used for tuition,...
Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
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 March 4Number 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
Mar 04, 2025
James F. Reville Scholarship
$3,000
For full-time college students in a program related to the intellectual and developmental disability field such as behavioral sciences, social work, 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 a four-year period from the time the scholarship is awarded. Two scholarships are presented annually.About the Scholarship: Two $3000 scholarships are presented annually. The scholarship is paid in installments of $1500 per...
Deadline
Feb 07, 2025
Arthur W. Pense Scholarship
$3,000
For nursing, physical or occupational therapy degree program students.This $3,000 scholarship is paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester. The funds must be claimed within a four-year period from the time the scholarship is awarded. One scholarship is presented annually.Applications are to be submitted by Friday, February 7, 2025.About the Scholarship: One $3000 scholarship is presented annually. The scholarship is paid in installments of %1500 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....
Deadline
Feb 07, 2025
New York Grace Legendre Endowment Fellowships
$2,000
Since its incorporation in 1989 through 2024, the NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund Inc (GLEF), has awarded over $205,000 in fellowships to 175 NYS women. Of these, one hundred fifteen were working toward a Master’s and fifty six toward a doctorate. They were enrolled in fifty-seven  diverse fields of graduate study.Fellowships are awarded annually for graduate study to qualified women. The number and amount of the fellowships vary from year to year. In 2024, a total of $6,500 in Fellowships was awarded to supplement education costs for the 2024-25 academic year.EligibilityIndividuals who wish to be considered for a 2025 GLEF...
Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
Susan A. Cowell Scholarship
$1,000
For academically talented and community-minded high school graduates continuing their education in college, graduate school, or a trade/technical school.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $1,000; paid in one lump sum 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 students who identify as members of the LGBTQ community and:Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B average) or higher;Are pursuing post-secondary education at a qualifying academic institution — including accredited undergraduate or graduate colleges, universities,...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2025
NYC Injury Attorneys Scholarship
$500
New York personal injury attorneys are known for obtaining high judgments in Court for victims of personal injury accidents. We want to help the future generation of NYC personal injury lawyers with their education expenses by offering an annual $500 scholarship. The Scholarship will be based on an essay competition with a topic focused on personal injury law.QUALIFICATIONSThis Scholarship is open to both graduate/law students and undergraduate students seeking to go to law school in the future. All applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate-level program.All submissions should contain the authors name, address, phone number, current major...
Deadline
Dec 31, 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