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Overview The New York State Horse Council (NYSHC) offers two annual $1,000 awards. One is a Youth Scholarship for members who are 16–24 years old during the award year. The other is an Adult Educational Grant for members aged 25 and older. Both awards support NYSHC members who are enrolled in a college-level equine program or pursuing professional certification (for example: Parelli, John Lyons, farrier certification, etc.). Who may apply Applicants must hold NYSHC membership as an individual, family, or student member. Selection process and notification Applications are reviewed by the NYSHC Scholarship Committee. Award recipients for each category will...

Overview The Edna A. Lauterbach Scholarship is awarded each spring to New York State nurses who are preparing to advance their careers in home and community-based care. The award supports RNs and LPNs holding a current New York State license who plan to expand their skills through education or entrepreneurial efforts that strengthen care for older adults who wish to remain in their homes and communities. Who is eligible - Current Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) licensed in New York State. - Candidates must be pursuing career growth in home- or community-based care and describe, in an...

Overview The Glens Falls Foundation, through a bequest from Harry Brereton Pulver, funds undergraduate scholarships for students from Warren, Washington, or Saratoga Counties, New York, who attend Dartmouth College or Harvard College. Awards are available for up to four years of undergraduate study. Applications are available from the Foundation’s website: glensfallsfoundation.org. Eligibility - Must be a resident of Warren, Washington, or Saratoga County (NY). - Must be enrolled at or planning to attend Dartmouth College or Harvard College as an undergraduate. - Must demonstrate good moral character, satisfactory academic standing, and financial need. Award information - Each recipient will receive...

Young Ambassador Scholarship — In Memory of Christopher Nordquist Overview The Eye-Bank presents the Young Ambassador Scholarship in memory of Christopher Nordquist to honor exceptional students and promote awareness of eye donation. Funded by private gifts made in Christopher’s name, the annual $3,000 scholarship supports an eligible student’s continuing education. Christopher was two years old when he passed away; his corneas were donated, and his story — shared by his mother, Andrea Nordquist — helped make him one of The Eye-Bank’s first Young Ambassadors. This scholarship aims to inspire young people to continue their education and to spread the life-changing...

Overview Founded in 2011, the NYSACAC Scholarship supports the organization’s goal of assisting students as they transition to postsecondary education and expanding access to college. Each year NYSACAC awards one-time scholarships of $500–$1,000 to help selected students pursue higher education. Important dates - Applications accepted: April 1, 2026 through May 15, 2026. - Scholarship winners will be informed by June 30, 2026. Who may be nominated Candidates must satisfy every item on the following list to be considered for the NYSACAC Scholarship: - A current NYSACAC member must submit the nomination using the required nomination form. - The nominee must...

Description The Colwell Law Group, LLC offers the 2026 Single Parent Scholarship to reduce educational costs for students affected by single-parent households. The scholarship acknowledges the financial and emotional challenges single parents and their children often face and invites applicants to share how those experiences have shaped their academic goals. The program accepts applicants who are single parents themselves, children of single parents, or individuals currently navigating divorce who are pursuing higher education in the U.S. **Purpose and audience:** Support students from single-parent households who are pursuing postsecondary education. Key takeaways - Designed to ease financial strain for students connected...

Overview NYSATA gives four one-time scholarships each year to graduating seniors who intend to continue their education in the visual arts at a college art program. Applicants must be students of teachers who are current NYSATA members. Eligibility - Graduating high school seniors planning to attend a College Art Program. - Applicant must be taught by a sponsoring teacher who holds current NYSATA membership. Student checklist (what you must prepare) 1. Create a portfolio slideshow using the NYSATA slide template (follow the instructions inside the template). 2. Complete the NYSATA Media Release permitting NYSATA to use and publish your work....

Introduction The Glens Falls Foundation’s Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Fund provides annual scholarship assistance to qualified medical students who graduated from local area schools and are actively enrolled in medical school. Awards are intended to help cover educational costs and are normally $4,000 per year, though the final amount may change depending on the number of qualified applicants and available funds. Scholarship funds are limited to tuition, fees, books and supplies. Award payments are issued directly to recipients by the end of July. Eligibility - Open to medical students in their first, second, third or fourth year who graduated from...

Introduction The Secor Scholarship Fund was created in 2007 through a generous bequest from long-time NYSNA member Jane Secor, PhD, RN, with the express purpose of supporting nursing education. Awards Each year two Secor Scholarships of $5,000 apiece are offered: - $5,000 for a current NYSNA member who is pursuing a baccalaureate or a higher nursing degree. - $5,000 for a family member of a current NYSNA member who is working toward their first nursing degree (this may be at any academic level, but it must be the applicant’s first nursing degree). A “family member” includes a spouse, domestic partner,...

Description The Compassionate Caregiver Scholarship is a merit-and-value-driven award created to recognize students who understand the role of empathy and vigilance in caregiving. Rather than focusing on academic achievement alone, the scholarship spotlights applicants who can articulate why compassionate, attentive care matters across medical and long-term care settings. The program is open to students at multiple educational levels who will be enrolled for the Spring 2027 semester. Applications are evaluated on written responses and supporting documentation. **Purpose** - Honors and promotes empathy and acute awareness in caregiving professions. - Encourages thoughtful reflection on improving societal caregiving practices. **Intended recipients** -...

Description **Program overview** This scholarship enables eligible New York students to attend state-operated SUNY or CUNY campuses without paying tuition. It functions as a tuition-targeted program designed to remove the remaining tuition cost after other federal and state aid are applied. The program is intended for undergraduate study and is administered on an annual basis, requiring recipients to meet ongoing enrollment and progress expectations. Key takeaways - Enables tuition-free attendance at SUNY or CUNY for qualifying students. - Applies only to undergraduate study at state-operated campuses. - Annual renewal and progress requirements are part of the program. Eligibility **Income and...

Dundee Deco is dedicated to encouraging originality, imagination, and a deep enthusiasm for design. This scholarship is intended to support students who dream of redefining interior environments by providing both financial assistance and motivational backing so they can continue their design studies and fully develop their creative talents. If you are a current undergraduate or a high school senior preparing to begin college, we want to help you take the next step. Find application details below. Eligibility - Who may apply: - Current undergraduate students enrolled at accredited institutions in the United States, and high school seniors who have been...