SCHOLARSHIP LIST
Public Scholarships
AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION: Contest opens in September. To be eligible, students must apply
online to complete an application form. You need to access their scholarship contest website at
www.afsascholarship.org
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS various scholarships please visit www.legion.org or
www.legion.org/needalift
ASSOCIATION OF FIRE DISTRICTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: Deadline: March. Applicant must be
related to or be a fire fighter in New York State. Please visit www.firedistnys.com for additional information and
application.
AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT: Deadline: Limited to the first 10,000
applications. Site opens in September, apply early at www.axa-achievement.com. Scholarship winners are
known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities: ambition
and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in
college.
BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS: Deadline: December.
Open to account holders. To obtain an application or for more information, visit the website at
www.bethpagefcu.com. and click on “Heart of Bethpage”.
BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline: June. Big Sun offers an annual scholarship to a deserving student in the
amount of $500. The successful applicant will be a high school senior attending a post secondary institute and
involved in a college level sport. Please visit www.bigsunathletics.com for more information.
BP COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Deadline: May.
Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying high
school seniors. Grades are only one factor being considered. Work history, community involvement and financial
need will also be considered. Interested students are invited to visit the scholarship website at
www.bpscholarships.org to download an application.
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION: Deadline: October 31. Two hundred fifty awards will be given to
students based on biography, questionnaire, essays, recommendations and transcripts. Students must apply on
line. www.coca-colascholars.org.
DANTE FOUNDATION OF NASSAU COUNTY, INC.: Deadline:
February. Several $5,000 scholarships will be
awarded to students of Italian-American descent. Candidates must reside in Nassau or Suffolk County and must
have achieved high standards in the academics, participated in extra curricular activities and scored above average
on SAT exams. Applications are available in guidance in February.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY CELELBRATION: Deadline: November. Three different
scholarships given to seniors who answer the essay question: “How have the accomplishments and legacy of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. affected or impacted my life and society? Essay must not exceed 750 words. Please pick
up applications in guidance
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GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS: Deadline: January. Please visit http://gmsp.org in September to begin
application online.
This scholarship program will select one thousand students this year who choose one of the
six graduate majors: engineering, education, library science, math, public health and science. Students are eligible
to be considered if the are African American, African Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or
Hispanic American.
They must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and have demonstrated leadership abilities through
participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Applicants must meet the Pell Grant eligibility
criteria. Eligibility for Federal Pell Grant can only be determined through the submission of a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs).
GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Deadline: January. This program awards 20 collegebound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 a year
renewable scholarship. For an online application visit www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships or follow on
http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships
GOOD DEED AWARDS FOR LONG ISLAND TEENAGERS: Deadline: March. These awards are open to all
students in grades 9-12 regardless of race, color, religion or affiliation. The National Committee for Furtherance
of Jewish Education of Nassau County will award LI teenagers for their fine example of good deeds, kindness and
their pioneering activity in the transmissions of value and identity. Applications are available in guidance in
September.
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Deadline February. Scholarships are available to Hispanic American students
and range from $1000 to $2500. Students must have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
(or 4.0 on a 5.0 scale). For more information visit www.HSF.NET
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND GOT MILK?: Deadline: December. Applicant must be of Hispanic
heritage, U.S. citizen, planning to enroll full-time in two or four year institution. Please visit
www.hsf.net/futuroconleche for more information and requirements.
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION: Deadline October 25. This association is awarding more than $4 million in
college scholarships this year to assist students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming
adversity. To qualify you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance. www.horatioalger.org
JAY’S WORLD CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION, INC. Deadline: April. To be eligible for this scholarship the
student must be either cured of cancer / in remission / or able to attend college while undergoing treatment. The
applicant must be a graduating senior and a New York State resident.
www.jaysworld.org
JENKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TEACHER EDUCATION: Deadline: January 15. The purpose of
this scholarship is to assist outstanding students in preparing for the teaching profession. Criteria are based on
character, personality, academic achievement, and potential teaching ability. To be eligible, students must be
preparing for a teaching career, plan to attend a SUNY college for a baccalaureate degree in education or plan to
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attend a two year community college before transferring to a baccalaureate degree program in education in a
SUNY college. Limited to two applications per school. Visit http://nyspta.org after September 15.
JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST: Deadline: January. First place winner receives
$10,000, second place $1,000. Open to High school students: write an essay on an act of political courage by a
U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. For more information visit: www.jfklibrary.org
KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Deadline: Application online will be available from December 1
through February 1. Scholarship could be as much as $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, room and board.
This scholarship is to assist students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public
institution within their legal state of residence. To qualify, a student must be a high school senior, maintain
cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, attend a public, in-state college or university and plans to obtain a bachelor’s
degree. www.kfcscholars.org
KOHL’S CARES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Deadline: March 15. Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program is offering
scholarships to students in two age groups: ages 6-12 and ages 13-16. Students must have contributed to the
community in a meaningful way by volunteering services that have helped non-family members. Financial need or
academic performance will not be considered in the review and selection of winners.
Kohl’s plans to recognize
one student from each age group as a store winner for each Kohl’s store. Store winners will receive a $50.00 gift
card. Additionally, over two hundred $1,000 regional scholarships will be awarded along with ten $9,000 national
scholarships. For more information, please visit
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
LONG ISLAND CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Deadline: June. A candidate must have served a minimum of
two summers as a caddie or in another job in the “service to golf” at a Long Island club or course. Such other
jobs would include working in a golf shop, clubhouse or on the grounds crew. For an application call the LICSF
office at 516 746-1015.
LONG ISLAND TWO DAY WALK TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER: Deadline: April. This organization raises funds
to support breast cancer research, resources and services on Long Island. Men, woman and children walk to
honor the memory of those who have lost the fight against breast cancer and show their undying support for those
have or will be diagnosed with this decease. The Walk to Fight Breast Cancer Scholarship provides a one-time
grant of $2,500 to a full-time graduating senior who has applied and been accepted to a two- or four-year college
or university, trade or vocational school. The student must reside with a parent, guardian or relative who is a
survivor or victim of breast cancer. http://www.li2daywalk.org
NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE FEDERAL OF TEACHERS CARLINO SCHOLARSHIPS FALL SEMESTER’S
TUITION & FEES: Deadline: July 15. This scholarship will be given to a full-time day student that has graduated
from high school and enroll as a full-time day student at NCC with a program emphasis in Math, Computer
Science or Computer Information Systems. The applicant must have graduated with at least a 3.0 cumulative
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average and must be registered to attend Nassau Community College. http://nccft.org/New_Flyer-Incoming2008.pdf
NASSAU COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE NYS SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS HENRY J.
CAMPBELL, JR. SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline: May.
Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 will be issued to
qualified students interested in pursuing engineering careers. Outstanding high school seniors in Nassau County
are eligible. To qualify you must have a minimum SAT Math score of 600, Verbal of 500 and a minimum GPA of
3.0, extracurricular activities, volunteer involvement and part-time employment.
http://www.nassaupe.org/pdf/2012%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf
NASSAU FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: Students must be college-bound high school seniors at the time
of application, attending college for the first time in the fall of 2012 and must be members of Nassau Financial.
Applicants will be judged based upon their academic achievements, extracurricular and community activities and the
quality of a written essay. Membership at Nassau Financial is open to every student in Nassau County. It is free
and easy to open an account for all youths 18 and under. The Scholarship Program details, instructions and
application are available at www.NassauFinanc
ial.org
NASSAU
SUFFOLK ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY J.A.T.C.: Deadline None Specified. This is a five-year Apprenticeship
Program. Requirements: 18 years old, HS Diploma or GED, Elementary Algebra, NYS Math or Freshman high
school Regents Math and a qualifying score of 5 or higher using the electrical trade’s aptitude test.
http://www.lijatc.org/index.php?myPage=request_info
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALS WOMEN’S CLUBS. INC Deadline:
February Scholarships will be provided for graduating students of African American heritage. Criteria: 3.0 grade
point average on 4.0 scale, US citizen, 300 word essay. Please visit
http://www.nanbpwc.org/scholarship_applications0.aspx
for application.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB, INC., CENTRAL NASSAU
CLUB, INC. Deadline: February. Paper applications for three awards available in guidance in December. Criteria:
Three awards; Lillie Mae Rice, Incentive Award, and Past Presidents’ Award. Grade point average varies for each
award from 75%-100% and essay required.
ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
NATIONAL
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Deadline:
October 31. This $1,000 award will be given to a student who deserves to be recognized for volunteer community
service. In addition to the monetary award, an engraved silver medallion and a trip to Washington, D.C. will be
given. Program instructions can be obtained on the Internet www.prudential.com/spirit NATIONAL
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION: Deadline: December. Applicant much have
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achieved two of the following; minimum of B+ average, ranked in top 25% of class, ACT score of 24 or SAT
1100. Also must have participated in two sports for at least two years, earned varsity letter in each sport, complete
application & essay, letter of recommendation from high school athletic director. Please come to guidance for a
copy of the application in the month of November, no website available.
SCHOLARSHIPS
NURSING
various scholarships available, visit http://www.nu.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid-and-
Scholarships/Scholarships/NursingScholarships.html
NEW YORK STATE PTA-JENKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR TEACHER EDUCATION: Deadline:
January 15. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist outstanding students in preparing for the teaching
profession. Criteria is based on character, personality, academic achievement, and potential teaching ability. To
be eligible, students must be preparing for a teaching career, plan to attend a SUNY college for a baccalaureate
degree in education or plan to attend a two year community college before transferring to a baccalaureate degree
program in education in a SUNY college. Limited to two applications per school. Visit http://nyspta.org after
September 15.
NEW YORK WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION: Deadline: varies. Various scholarships available for
studies relating to water conservation and engineering. Info at www.nywea.org
NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD: Deadline: December. If you are a high school senior and an
entrepreneur who runs your own small business please visit www.nfib.com/yea for more information between
October 1 and December for a scholarship opportunity.
NYS PTA LEADERSHIP AWARD IN HONOR OF JANE SKRZYPEK: Deadline: January. The purpose of this
award is to recognize an outstanding leader in your PTA who, by his or her actions, inspires other to volunteer and
assume leadership positions. To be eligible for nominations, nominees must be a member and volunteer through
the PTA, volunteer above and beyond the scope of his/her PTA position and exhibit leadership qualities that
encourage others to participate and volunteer.
http://www.nyspta.org/YourPTA/AwardsRecog_SkrzpekLeadershipAward.cfm
NYS PTA YOUTH HUMANITARIAN AWARD in Memory of Stanley Marcus: Deadline: January. The purpose of
this plaque award is to recognize a junior or senior who best exemplifies the humanitarian principles of Stanley
Marcus who is remembered for his humanitarianism and dedication to youth through zealous volunteer community
service. Criteria: A junior/senior at a high school with a PTA/PTSA in good standing, volunteer community
service and having displayed humanitarian
principles.http://www.nyspta.org/YourPTA/AwardsRecog_MarcusYouthHumanitarian.cfm
POWER TO LEARN CHARITY CHAMPIONS: Deadline: October. Six regional $5000 winners, please visit
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www.powertolearn.com/charity_champions
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM: Deadline: November and January. Students who apply by the November
1st deadline will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and will have their application information
forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers. Scholarships will be awarded to
academically talented, high-motivated African American students who plan to pursue undergraduate degrees fulltime. Applications can be obtained on line at www.ronbrown.org
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES: Deadline: December. Applications available online October 1.
http://rmhc.org
Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources (HACER): High school seniors who have at least one
parent of Hispanic heritage and are eligible to attend a two- or four-year college with a full course of study may
apply. Applicants must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program. African American
Future Achievers Scholarship Program: High school seniors who have at least one parent of African American
heritage and are eligible to attend a two- or four-year college with a full course of study may apply. Applicants
must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program. Asian-Pacific Students Increasing
Achievement: High school seniors who have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage and are eligible to
attend a two- or four-year college with a full course of study may apply. Applicants must also reside within the
geographic boundaries of a participating program.
SAE
ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS: Deadline: December. Scholarships range in value from $1,000 to $10,000;
University sponsored scholarships range in value from $400 to full tuition. To be eligible, students must intend to
earn a degree in engineering or a related science. Required GPA and SAT scores vary depending upon
scholarship. http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships
SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR : Deadline: March Applications will only be accepted
online at www.whymilk.com
SOLON SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS: Deadline: April. Applications available in guidance in February. Three
$1,500 scholarships will be awarded to seniors attending college this fall. Applicants must be of Hellenic descent
and must attend school in either Nassau or Suffolk County. Emphasis will be based on financial need, academic
achievement and extra-curricular activities.
THE MARIA A. SCIARA SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Deadline: April. This Scholarship is a one-time award of $500
to a high school senior who aspires to be a teacher and resides, or resided, with a mother or guardian who is, or
was, affected by cancer (other than breast cancer). The applicant must be enrolled in high school full-time, be a
graduating senior, and have applied and received acceptance to either a two – or four-year College or University.
Download applications at www.li2daywalk.org/scholarship.asp
STUDENT INSIGHTS – STUDENT VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Deadline: April. This program is offering
$10,000 work of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior
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college or career school. There is no minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA, no essay required, no lengthy application
forms and no application fees. Simply log on to www.student-view.com
THE
SUMMER HOPE FOUNDATION A MOTHER’S GIFT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Deadline: April The purpose
of Summer Hope is to raise cancer awareness, raise funds for cancer research, and provide financial and social
support to cancer patients and their families. One way that Summer Hope is helping families affected by cancer is
through the Mother’s gift Scholarship Program. The scholarship will provide aid towards the cost of a college
education for one male and one female graduating high school senior, whose families have been personally
touched by cancer. Applicant must be a graduation high school senior in Nassau or Suffolk County, New York.
They must also submit an essay describing how their life has been affected by cancer. Award recipients will each
receive a one time, $1,000 college scholarship.http://www.summerhope.org TRI COUNTY INSURANCE AGENTS
ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS: Deadline: February.
The Joel S. Pollack Memorial Scholarship. An award of
$2,500 will be to a student in the graduating senior to be used towards expenses at the college of their choice.
The Stephen T. Dooley Community Care Award.
To be eligible for this $2,500 award, applicants must have
demonstrated exemplary community service. www.tricountyagents.com
WE CARE FUND-NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION: Deadline: January. Selection of the WE CARE
Candidates based on: character, involvement in school and community activities, leadership in school, community,
academic achievement, personal perseverance to excel in light of extreme and challenging life circumstances.
Senior student must be a Nassau County resident and be enrolled in a Nassau County school and planning to
pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
WHELAN
FOUNDATION is offering two (2) $10,000 scholarships per year to a deserving senior continuing his/her
education in college studying special education. All of the information is on their website at
www.whelanfoundation.org
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY,INC, IOTA THETA ZETA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline: February 1. To
learn more about the organization visit www.zphib1920.org . Applicants must hand in all required documents to
guidance office by February 1st. Each applicant must submit an essay of at least 250 words but no more than
500 words covering the following: describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of
school, pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development, and please
describe your college and overall career/personal goals. Each applicant must also submit two letters of
recommendation, one from school personnel and the second could be from a minister or community leader.
Applicant must have an 80% or better average. Winner must be able to attend Womanhood Scholarship Brunch
on March 17, 2013 in order to receive the award. Application forms available in guidance.
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