9/11 Promise Scholarship
$15,000
Introduction
This scholarship provides financial assistance for education-related expenses to eligible children of fallen or disabled first responders and military service members. Awards support study at accredited trade schools, colleges, or universities and may be applied to programs at the trade, undergraduate, or graduate level.
Permitted Uses of Funds
- Tuition for in-state or out-of-state programs
- Room and board
- Required textbooks and course materials
- Necessary equipment and other academic expenses
Who is Eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a child of a fallen first responder or military service member, OR a child of...
Introduction
This scholarship provides financial assistance for education-related expenses to eligible children of fallen or disabled first responders and military service members. Awards support study at accredited trade schools, colleges, or universities and may be applied to programs at the trade, undergraduate, or graduate level.
Permitted Uses of Funds
- Tuition for in-state or out-of-state programs
- Room and board
- Required textbooks and course materials
- Necessary equipment and other academic expenses
Who is Eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a child of a fallen first responder or military service member, OR a child of...
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Scholarships
$5,000
Introduction
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley oversees scholarship funds created by individuals, families, businesses, and civic groups to support high school and other students pursuing postsecondary education. These awards are charitable grants that do not need to be repaid and may be applied to legitimate education-related costs such as tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Application and eligibility
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Scholarship Application opens access to more than 50 individual scholarships for students in the Hudson Valley. The single application includes an integrated eligibility quiz that identifies which scholarships you qualify for. Certain awards request additional...
Introduction
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley oversees scholarship funds created by individuals, families, businesses, and civic groups to support high school and other students pursuing postsecondary education. These awards are charitable grants that do not need to be repaid and may be applied to legitimate education-related costs such as tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Application and eligibility
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Scholarship Application opens access to more than 50 individual scholarships for students in the Hudson Valley. The single application includes an integrated eligibility quiz that identifies which scholarships you qualify for. Certain awards request additional...
Press Club of Long Island Journalism Scholarships
$2,000
Press Club of Long Island — Scholarships and Awards
Overview
The Press Club of Long Island annually grants several scholarships, which are presented at the PCLI Media Awards dinner.
Available Scholarships
1) College Journalism Scholarship
- Award: $1,000.
- Who is eligible: College students who attend a Long Island college, or Long Island residents who are enrolled in college elsewhere.
- Nomination: Must be submitted by the student’s adviser, editor, station manager or professor and should describe the nominee’s qualifications.
- Materials required: Three examples of the nominee’s work plus a short essay by the student outlining their journalism goals....
Press Club of Long Island — Scholarships and Awards
Overview
The Press Club of Long Island annually grants several scholarships, which are presented at the PCLI Media Awards dinner.
Available Scholarships
1) College Journalism Scholarship
- Award: $1,000.
- Who is eligible: College students who attend a Long Island college, or Long Island residents who are enrolled in college elsewhere.
- Nomination: Must be submitted by the student’s adviser, editor, station manager or professor and should describe the nominee’s qualifications.
- Materials required: Three examples of the nominee’s work plus a short essay by the student outlining their journalism goals....
Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Scholarships
$5,000
Introduction
The Community Foundation uses a single “universal application” so applicants complete one form to be considered for more than 30 scholarships. This streamlines the process and may qualify you for multiple awards with a single submission.
How to get started
Access written and video tutorials here for step-by-step instructions on creating your account and filling out the universal application. Important: do not register with a school-issued/high school email address. If your application becomes eligible for a scholarship, communication will primarily be by email after graduation, so use a personal email account you will retain.
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Introduction
The Community Foundation uses a single “universal application” so applicants complete one form to be considered for more than 30 scholarships. This streamlines the process and may qualify you for multiple awards with a single submission.
How to get started
Access written and video tutorials here for step-by-step instructions on creating your account and filling out the universal application. Important: do not register with a school-issued/high school email address. If your application becomes eligible for a scholarship, communication will primarily be by email after graduation, so use a personal email account you will retain.
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Center for Architecture Design Scholarship
$5,000
Center for Architecture / AIA Scholarship — Reworded Summary
Overview
Supported jointly by the Center for Architecture and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this merit-based scholarship is intended for students pursuing their first professional degree in architecture or a related design discipline at an accredited program located in New York State. School deans or program chairs may nominate up to two students from their institution. Nominees should demonstrate strong academic performance and documented financial need; financial eligibility will be assessed according to the nominating school’s Financial Aid Officer.
Purpose
Provide merit scholarships to deserving students working toward their first...
Center for Architecture / AIA Scholarship — Reworded Summary
Overview
Supported jointly by the Center for Architecture and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this merit-based scholarship is intended for students pursuing their first professional degree in architecture or a related design discipline at an accredited program located in New York State. School deans or program chairs may nominate up to two students from their institution. Nominees should demonstrate strong academic performance and documented financial need; financial eligibility will be assessed according to the nominating school’s Financial Aid Officer.
Purpose
Provide merit scholarships to deserving students working toward their first...
Allwork Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
This merit-based scholarship awards architecture students who demonstrate both outstanding academic performance and financial need. Applicants must be officially nominated by the dean or chair of the architecture school where they are currently enrolled to be eligible to apply.
Award
- Multiple scholarships of up to $7,500 each are available.
- Selected recipients may receive an Honor(s) award of up to $10,000.
Purpose
The grant is intended to help students pursuing their first professional architecture degree at a NAAB‑accredited school in New York State who show strong academics and documented financial need. Portfolios should present three projects and will...
Introduction
This merit-based scholarship awards architecture students who demonstrate both outstanding academic performance and financial need. Applicants must be officially nominated by the dean or chair of the architecture school where they are currently enrolled to be eligible to apply.
Award
- Multiple scholarships of up to $7,500 each are available.
- Selected recipients may receive an Honor(s) award of up to $10,000.
Purpose
The grant is intended to help students pursuing their first professional architecture degree at a NAAB‑accredited school in New York State who show strong academics and documented financial need. Portfolios should present three projects and will...
Center for Architecture Design Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
Supported by the Center for Architecture in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this scholarship provides merit-based funding to students pursuing their first professional degree in architecture or a related design discipline at an accredited New York State institution. Selection emphasizes strong academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need, which will be assessed according to the nominating school’s Financial Aid Officer guidelines.
Award
One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 will be granted.
Purpose
To assist deserving students working toward their first professional degree in architecture, design, engineering, planning, or related fields at accredited programs located...
Introduction
Supported by the Center for Architecture in partnership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this scholarship provides merit-based funding to students pursuing their first professional degree in architecture or a related design discipline at an accredited New York State institution. Selection emphasizes strong academic achievement combined with demonstrated financial need, which will be assessed according to the nominating school’s Financial Aid Officer guidelines.
Award
One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 will be granted.
Purpose
To assist deserving students working toward their first professional degree in architecture, design, engineering, planning, or related fields at accredited programs located...
NYS USBC Youth Scholarship Opportunity
$4,000
New York State USBC
Scholarship Application — Graduating High School Seniors (Class of 2026)
Overview
This scholarship opportunity is available to graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, vocational or technical school). Applicants must meet the eligibility rules and follow the application instructions below.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating member of the Class of 2026.
- Must have been accepted as a candidate to a post-secondary school (college, university, vocational or technical).
- Must be an active member in good standing of a USBC Youth certified...
New York State USBC
Scholarship Application — Graduating High School Seniors (Class of 2026)
Overview
This scholarship opportunity is available to graduating high school seniors (Class of 2026) who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, vocational or technical school). Applicants must meet the eligibility rules and follow the application instructions below.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating member of the Class of 2026.
- Must have been accepted as a candidate to a post-secondary school (college, university, vocational or technical).
- Must be an active member in good standing of a USBC Youth certified...
VVA Chapter 49 Scholarships
$1,500
VVA Chapter 49 is proud to offer seven scholarships of $1,500 each to graduating high school seniors in Westchester County who are the children or grandchildren of veterans who served on active duty.
Eligibility
- Must be a student completing high school in Westchester County this year.
- Must be the child or grandchild of a veteran who served on active duty.
- Must plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States.
- Note: Service in the Reserves or National Guard does not qualify as veteran status unless the service member was activated...
VVA Chapter 49 is proud to offer seven scholarships of $1,500 each to graduating high school seniors in Westchester County who are the children or grandchildren of veterans who served on active duty.
Eligibility
- Must be a student completing high school in Westchester County this year.
- Must be the child or grandchild of a veteran who served on active duty.
- Must plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school in the United States.
- Note: Service in the Reserves or National Guard does not qualify as veteran status unless the service member was activated...
Dave Sauer Memorial College Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Dave Sauer, a long-serving member and historian of the Niagara Frontier Section of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA-NFS), was an environmental professional deeply involved in community environmental initiatives and committed to stewardship of the environment. In his memory, A&WMA-NFS awards an annual scholarship to one or more high school seniors to honor his dedication to environmental improvement.
Eligibility
- Open to high school seniors in good academic standing who attend an accredited high school located in one of the following New York counties during the 2025–2026 school year: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, or Wyoming.
- Applicants...
Introduction
Dave Sauer, a long-serving member and historian of the Niagara Frontier Section of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA-NFS), was an environmental professional deeply involved in community environmental initiatives and committed to stewardship of the environment. In his memory, A&WMA-NFS awards an annual scholarship to one or more high school seniors to honor his dedication to environmental improvement.
Eligibility
- Open to high school seniors in good academic standing who attend an accredited high school located in one of the following New York counties during the 2025–2026 school year: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, or Wyoming.
- Applicants...
CSEA Scholarships
$5,000
Introduction
Dependents of union members may qualify to receive scholarships through both CSEA and AFSCME programs. Several additional awards are also offered by affiliated groups and local organizations.
Eligibility
Current eligible dependents of members may apply for the scholarships described below. Other scholarships can be found through Union Plus, CSEA Region 5, local unions and units, and many AFSCME affiliates.
CSEA Scholarships
- Annual awards: CSEA grants twenty-four (24) scholarships of $1,000 each under the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship and Thomas H. McDonough programs.
- Additional awards: Pearl Insurance and MetLife each provide a one-time $2,500 scholarship (two separate awards)....
Introduction
Dependents of union members may qualify to receive scholarships through both CSEA and AFSCME programs. Several additional awards are also offered by affiliated groups and local organizations.
Eligibility
Current eligible dependents of members may apply for the scholarships described below. Other scholarships can be found through Union Plus, CSEA Region 5, local unions and units, and many AFSCME affiliates.
CSEA Scholarships
- Annual awards: CSEA grants twenty-four (24) scholarships of $1,000 each under the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship and Thomas H. McDonough programs.
- Additional awards: Pearl Insurance and MetLife each provide a one-time $2,500 scholarship (two separate awards)....
New York State Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship
$6,000
Introduction
Understanding how difficult it can be to balance work and college, the Foundation provides scholarship support for students pursuing hospitality-related degrees. Awards are available to both full- and part-time students who either work at member properties, are dependents of employees at member properties, or attend a member school.
Scholarship Awards and Payment
- Full-time students: $1,500 per semester, up to $6,000 total.
- Part-time students: $750 per semester, up to $6,000 total.
- If a part-time recipient later changes status to full-time, the award amount will be adjusted to $1,500 per semester (still with a $6,000 maximum).
- Special...
Introduction
Understanding how difficult it can be to balance work and college, the Foundation provides scholarship support for students pursuing hospitality-related degrees. Awards are available to both full- and part-time students who either work at member properties, are dependents of employees at member properties, or attend a member school.
Scholarship Awards and Payment
- Full-time students: $1,500 per semester, up to $6,000 total.
- Part-time students: $750 per semester, up to $6,000 total.
- If a part-time recipient later changes status to full-time, the award amount will be adjusted to $1,500 per semester (still with a $6,000 maximum).
- Special...
