COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES College Office 2011-2012 *Remember each scholarship program has its own requirements, so make sure you are eligible before you apply! If the scholarship you are applying requires you to attach an official copy of your transcript please bring it to the college office at least a week before the deadline! The College Office will need time to process all applications. A ACLU StandUp for Freedom Contest Poster and blog contest focusing on civil liberties. www.aclu.org/standup/contest/index.html Actuarial Diversity Scholarship For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/act uarial/scholarships.shtml#diversity AkashKuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia. http://www.akmsf.com Albert Shanker For NYC public high school seniors who have high academic standing & demonstrate leadership in school & community. http://www.uft.org/scholarship-fund Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing College Scholarship Award For students with moderate to profound bilateral hearing loss admitted to a college or university program that primarily enrolls students with normal hearing. www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_S cholarship_Awards All-Ink Scholarship For students who are enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college or university. http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx American Chemical Society Scholars Program For minority students who wish to enter the field of chemistry or a related field such as toxicology. Based on need, academic merit, career objective, leadership & community involvement. http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content American Copy Editors Society Scholarship Available to seniors who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships. http://www.copydesk.org/edfund/apply American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship For high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university or certified trade school in the United States. www.afsascholarship.org Anne Ford AN D ALLEGRA FORD Scholarship For high school seniors with learning disabilities who are planning to pursue an undergraduate degree. www.ncld.org AORN Foundation Scholarship For students studying to be nurses/preoperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees. http://www.aorn.org/AORNFoundation/Scholarshi ps A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship For students who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community and demonstrate their commitment to these values in an essay. Noncitizens may apply. www.cesresources.org/charnon.html APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors Scholarship provides funding and mentoring to minority physics students to enhance their education and help them prepare for success in various careers. http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/s cholarship/index.cfm Asian American Scholarship Fund For Asian- and Pacific Islander-Americans (APIAs) with financial need. http://apiasf.org Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund For financial need based Asian Pacific Island heritage seniors who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular activities http://celebrasianconference.com/index.php/abou t-celebrasian/scholarships/application-forms Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career. http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/visit.php AWG Minority Scholarship For Women Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.html AXA Achievements Scholarship Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students - one from each state. http://www.axa-equitable.com/axafoundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html B Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field. http://www.himss.org/foundation/schlr.asp Best Buy Scholarship For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation. www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/schola rship.htm Burger King Scholars Program For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school. www.haveityourwayfoundation.org C Carolina Rice Must be a high school senior and complete an essay that answers the following question: “How do I believe my studies in college will change my life?” www.carolinarice.com/scholarship CarDonors.com Scholarship For students currently attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college. www.cardonors.com/scholarship-status.html Christophers’ Annual Poster Contest for High School Students For hs students to create original posters, original art work addressing the theme listed on the Web site. www.christophers.org/page.aspx?pid=274 CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements. www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities Coca-Cola Scholars Program Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year. www.coca-colascholars.org Colgate The program aims to award educational grants to eligible Hispanic students in the U.S. pursuing higher education. www.colgate.com/hazlau Columbus Citizens Foundation College Scholarship Offered in memory of Italian ancestors who came to America to build better lives for themselves and their families and in the hope that future generations of Italian Americans will honor those who came before them by upholding values of love of country, family and tireless work ethic. www.columbuscitizensfd.org/scollege.shtml Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Fund For hs seniors with cystic fibrosis planning to attend an undergraduate college, university or vocational school. Must be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. www.cfscholarship.org D Davidson Fellows Scholarship Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology. www.davidsongifted.org/fellows Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community. www.davisputter.org Deaf Queer Youth Scholarship Fund For self-identified deaf lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex college-bound youth who have shown commitment to social change. www.deafqueer.org/communities/youth/scholarsh ips/index.html Dell Scholars Program For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. www.dellscholars.org Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). http://dfbsst.dlhjr.com/dfb_sch.html Discovery Scholarship Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education & training beyond hs. www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarshi p.shtml Dr. James L. Lawson Memorial Scholarship For students who have an amateur radio license and who are interested in amateur radio and planning a career in communications or electronics. www.arrlf.org/programs/scholarship Dr. Seuss For high school seniors who are interested in creative writing. www.ohtheplaces.org DUPont Challenge Science Essay Award A competition for students to express their enthusiasm, research and interest in studying and presenting a fascinating aspect of science or technology. http://thechallenge.dupont.com E Eagle Foundation Scholarship To help exceptional young men and women prepare to become effective leaders committed to making the world a better place. www.theeaglefoundation.com Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. www.rtdna.org/pages/education/scholarshipinfo.php Edward J. McFadden Scholarship For high school seniors in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY. www.isabella.org/scholarship/mcfadden.htm Elder & Leemaur Publishers Scholarship For high school juniors or seniors planning to attend a college or university in the US. Must submit an essay that answers one of the questions provided. Noncitizens may apply. www.elpublishers.com/contentuwsotherscholarshi ps.php Elks National Foundation Scholarship Most Valuable Student Competition Applicants will be judged on leadership and financial need and will advance through local, district and state competitions to reach the national competition. www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm EMPOWER Scholarship Award Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color. www.couragecenter.org/ContentPages/empower.a spx ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts. www.theesa.com/foundation/scholarship.asp F Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund For a number of different scholarships that support studies at accredited postsecondary institutions. Must be a dependent of someone killed or permanently disabled in the 9/11 attacks, or during the rescue activities relating to those attacks. www.familiesoffreedom.org Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest A drawing/painting competition for K–12 students. www.fws.gov/juniorduck/ArtContest.htm Got Milk Recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools throughout the contiguous United States. Ferdinand Torres Scholarship For legally blind high school seniors accepted to a full-time undergraduate program. Preference given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and to new immigrants to the United States. Noncitizens may apply. www.afb.org/section.asp?DocumentID=2962 H Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need. www.nacwc.org/programs/scholarships.php FSCNY Scholarship Program For college-bound public high school seniors from New York City and surrounding New York counties. www.fscny.org/scholar.htm HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs. https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Scholarships_and_ Aid/Diversity_Scholarships/hbcuScholarship.html G Gates Millenium Scholarship Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students. www.gmsp.org Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Scholarship Award For girls between the ages of 12 and 18 years old who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship, are taking the first steps toward financial independence and demonstrate community leadership. www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_goi ng_places/girls_going_places.html Glenn Miller Scholarship For graduating high school seniors who intend to make music a central part of their lives. www.glennmiller.org/scholarships.html Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money. www.goongirl.org Google Anita Borg Scholarship For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders. http://groups.google.com/anitaborg Health Plus/NY 1 Scholar Athlete of the Week Celebrates student athletes who successfully combine academics with athletics, & also find time for community service. Please see visit the College Office for an application Helen Abbott Community Service Awards For high school seniors of Arab descent with a strong devotion to community service; a history of caring, selfless acts; and interest in improving the quality of life for others. www.aaiusa.org/foundation/154/studentresource-center HENAA C Student Leadership Award Scholarship To address the immense need in the United States to produce more domestic engineers and scientists. www.henaac.org/scholars Herbert Lehman Education Fund College Scholarship For African-American students planning to pursue undergraduate or law degrees. www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=32 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards For Hispanic graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and community service. www.hispanicheritage.org/youth.php Hispanic Scholarship Fund/General College Scholarship Scholarships offered for graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage. www.hsf.net/Scholarships. Horatio Alger For HS seniors, with financial need & involvement in co-curricular & community activities. https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.c fm I IFSEA Worthy Goal Scholarship For students who wish to pursue a food service or related major http://www.ifsea.com Illustrators of the Future Contest Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide. www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm#illus Intel Science Talent Search For high school seniors to compete nationally with original projects in a wide range of mathematics and science disciplines. www.intel.com/education/sts J Jackson-Stricks Scholarship For physically challenged students pursuing academic study or vocational training leading to independent living. www.ncjwny.org/services_scholarships.htm The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program Scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice. http://www.jackierobinson.org Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need. www.joefrancis.com John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Contest The annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students from across the nation to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. http://www.jfkcontest.org John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY ) Scholarships For students accepted to and entering their freshman year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. www.jjay.cuny.edu/1200.php#Justice J.P. Morgan Chase For seniors planning to major in any discipline except life science & fine arts in selected NY private & CUNY schools. www.jpmorgan.com/pages/smartstart K Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition An essay contest for high school students to reflect on the personal experiences that have shaped their lives. www.kaptest.com/essay KFC Colonel's Scholars Program For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships KIWANIS Key Club Applications will be available in the college office beginning April Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship For young people who have made exceptional volunteer efforts in the past year. Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 years old and be nominated by a parent, educator or community member. www.kohlscorporation.com/communityRelations/s cholarship/index.asp L LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship For high school seniors who have been accepted to a two- or four-year college or university in the United States and who identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. www.leaguefoundation.org/scholarships/index.cfm Lighthouse Scholarships and Career Awards For outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of vision loss. www.lighthouse.org/aboutus/lighthouseevents/scholarships-and-career-awards Live Out Loud Educational Scholarship For LGBT youth pursuing a college degree from an accredited college, university or technical/ vocational program. www.liveoutloud.info Los Padres Primarily Puerto Rican/Hispanic high school students who are first generational to go to college & demonstrate high academics and financial need. http://lospadresfoundation.org/home.html M Mc Donald’s RMHC offer scholarships to students in financial need & have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership & community involvement. www.rmhc.org Messenger-Anderson Journalism Scholarship For self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender college undergraduates planning a career in journalism. www.thetaskforce.org Metro PCS For HS seniors who have high academic standing & demonstrate leadership in school/ community. http://www.metropcs.com/scholarship McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. www.scholarshipamerica.org/mckessonpharmacy N National Achievement Scholarship Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students. www.nationalmerit.org/nasp.php National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarship Scholarships through specific colleges for students majoring in engineering. www.nacme.org National Association of Hispanic Journalists: Ruben Salazar Scholarship Program Five different scholarships available for high school seniors planning on pursuing a career in print, photo, broadcast or online media. www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentschola rships.shtml National Black Police Association Scholarships For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas. www.blackpolice.org/scholarships.html National D-Day Museum Online Essay Contest The National WWII Museum invites you to tell us, in your own words, “E Pluribus Unum”: How Then/How Now? How best can people of different backgrounds, beliefs and experiences come together to ensure a vibrant, successful country, thus becoming one out of many? http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/f or-students/studentessays.html National Federation for the Blind Scholarships For legally blind high school seniors planning to pursue a full-time postsecondary course of study at a U.S. institution. www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp?SnID= 861717 National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research. https://ugsp.nih.gov National Peace Essay Contest For high school students in a high school correspondence program. Noncitizens may apply. www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.html National Sculpture Society Scholarship For students of figurative or representational sculpture. Must submit 8–10 images of work on CD and demonstrate financial need. Noncitizens may apply. www.nationalsculpture.org/nss/index.cfm/method /main.scholarships The National Strength and Conditioning Association High School Scholarship For high school seniors planning to major in strength and conditioning field. www.nsca-lift.org/Foundation/#HS New York State Academy of Family Physicians Scholarship Program For high school seniors who are considering a career in family medicine. *Must be nominated by a family physician who is a member of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians. www.nysafp.org New York State Fraternal Order of Police Foundation For New York high school students, based on a lottery drawing. www.nysfop.org/events/scholarship.htm New York State Memorial Scholarships For children or financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers or emergency medical service workers who have died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the state of New York. www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Memorial_ Scholarships New York State Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans For students whose parents served in the U.S. armed forces during specific periods of war or national emergency. www.hesc.com/content.nsf The New York Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Scholarship For African-American, Latino, Asian or Native American high school graduates or GED recipients with excellent character and proven leadership ability. www.nyul.org/nyul_scholarships.html O Oakseed Ministries Essay Contest Essay contest focusing on the implications of a lost childhood. www.oakseed.org P Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship For graduating high school seniors who are skateboarders. www.skateboardscholarship.org PFLAG Youth Scholarship Program To provide support to young people coping in often adverse school environments. Noncitizens may apply. www.pflag.org PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field. www.pmi.org/pmief/scholarship The Point Foundation Scholarship For underprivileged students, especially those who have been abandoned by family and other support systems because of their sexual orientation or gender identification. Noncitizens may apply. www.thepointfoundation.org The Princeton Prize in Race Relations To recognize, support and encourage young people who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations. www.princeton.edu/pprize Print and Graphics Scholarships For HS senior men and women interested in graphic communications careers. http://www.gain.org Prudential Honoring middle and high school students for outstanding volunteering service to their communities http://spirit.prudential.com Q Que Llueva Café Scholarship— Chicano Organizing and Researching Education (CORE ) To support college-bound, undocumented students so they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and sacrifice to persevere. This scholarship program strives to make a world of difference. Must be undocumented and of Chicano/ Latino descent. http://www.ca-core.org/home R Ron Brown Scholar Program Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements. aspx Roothbert Scholarship Fund For students motivated by spiritual values who are considering a career in education. www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php S The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family For Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college & have financial need. http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholar ship/first_family.html Seinfeld Scholarship Program A four-year, full-tuition scholarship is given to a New York City public high school graduate to attend college. Recipient selected from a different borough each year. www.seinfeldscholars.com/static/howtoapply Siemen Competition Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. www.collegeboard.com/siemens Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest For students to write an essay on a specified topic concerning one of the Signet Literacy Classics. Essays must be mailed by an English teacher on behalf of the student, along with a cover letter on school letterhead. See Web site for more information. www.us.penguingroup.com/static/html/servicesac ademic/essayhome.html Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program Multiple scholarships available for female high school seniors planning to major in engineering or a related field. www.swe.org/scholarships Stony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc. For students with respiratory or pulmonary problems who live or go to school in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. www.stonywoldherbertfund.com Straight Forward Media Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship For students currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other postsecondary education program. www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell Swackhamer Disarmament Video Contest For students with an interest in film and global peace and security. www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&contests/index.htm T Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more. www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org Tri-Delta Scholarships For students who excel in community service & academics. www.tridelta.org Time Warner Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, demonstrate financial need & display interest in science, technology, engineering or math http://www.timewarnercable.com/nynj/about/co mmunity/scholarships.html Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Scholarships For New York State students who are dependents of parents or guardians presently receiving disability benefit payments from New York State Workers’ Compensation Law for Permanent Total or Permanent Partial Disability. www.trianglememorial.org/scholarship.html Turner YouthForce 2020 Scholarship Program For New York City high school seniors planning to major in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, construction management or architecture. www.turnerconstruction.com/corporate/content.a sp?d=3920 Tylenol Scholarship For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership & academic qualities. http://scholarship.tylenol.com U Undergraduate Scholarship Program, National Institutes of Health For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00 United Negro College Fund Scholarships For low-income families who can’t afford college tuition, & books. www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship For HS seniors planning to enroll in college www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/market ing.cfm U. 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Bowling Congress Scholarships Various scholarships for high school student bowlers. www.bowl.com/scholarships USDA/1890 National Scholars Program For students seeking a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors. www.ascr.usda.gov/1890programs.html V Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more. http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguard The Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarships For high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism or veganism in school or community. www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm Voice of Democracy A competition for high school students that annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&di d=150 W Wal-Mart For high school seniors, must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need. http://www.act.org/walmart/community Wendys HS Heisman Recognizes the nation’s most esteemed high school senior men and women for excellence in academics, athletics and leadership. www.wendysheisman.com William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship Available to undergraduate students who are majoring in journalism. www.nilrr.org/scholarships World Studio Foundation Scholarship For minority and economically disadvantaged students whose aim is to increase diversity in the creative professions and foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow. www.scholarships.worldstudioinc.com Writer's Digest Annual Short Story Competition Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less. www.writersdigest.com/short X Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information technology. www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/whyxerox/scholarship.aspx Z Zeta Phi Beta Sorority General Undergraduate Scholarship For graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students who are attending or planning to enter a college or university full time. www.zphib1920.org/nef Check out these websites for more scholarships: www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com www.collegenet.com www.cappex.com www.hsf.net www.petersons.com www.collegeboard.com www.fdncenter.org www.lunch-money.com NOTES: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Educational Opportunity Programs __________________________________________________________________________________________ For students who demonstrate both financial need __________________________________________________________________________________________ and do not meet general college freshman admission __________________________________________________________________________________________ requirements. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ CUNY SEEK/College Discovery Program __________________________________________________________________________________________ www.cuny.edu __________________________________________________________________________________________ NY State Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity __________________________________________________________________________________________ Program (HEOP) www.highered.nysed.gov __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Educational Opportunity Program __________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ www.suny.edu