New York scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best New York scholarships for February 2025.
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NIAF Gabelli Foundation Scholarship
New York • Business Administration • Graduate Students
The NIAF Gabelli Foundation Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American MBA students from Bocconi attending Columbia.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Caroline Guarini Memorial Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Music • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Caroline Guarini Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American music majors from NY, NJ, or CT with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Roberta Rathbun Scholarship for Theatrical Arts
New York • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Roberta Rathbun Scholarship offers $500 for Southern Erie County seniors pursuing theater majors. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
AWMA Niagara Frontier Section College Scholarship
New York • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
AWMA Niagara Frontier Section offers up to $1,000 scholarship for NY undergraduates based on environmental interests and leadership.
Deadline:
April 4, 2025
J. Tracy Hermann Education Fund
Dutchess County • Orange County • Sullivan County • Ulster County • New York • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Pansexual students • For Asexual students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The J. Tracy Hermann Education Fund offers $500 to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, or Ulster County, NY.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Program
Roosevelt • North Babylon • Manchester • New York • New Hampshire • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for students with unmet financial needs in NY and NH.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship
New York • Oklahoma • Literature • Music • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for college students in Literature or Music from NY and OK with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
July 11, 2025
New York Financial Writers' Association Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Journalism • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NY Financial Writers' Association offers scholarships up to $3,000 for journalism students pursuing business and financial journalism.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
The Emerald Creek Capital Scholarship
New York • Freshmen
The Emerald Creek Capital Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for NYC high school seniors. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Thomas J. Krajci Memorial Scholarship
New York • Criminal Justice • Business Administration • Public Relations • Freshmen
The Thomas J. Krajci Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to NY high school seniors pursuing Criminal Justice or Labor Relations.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Matt Preziose Creative Scholarship
New York • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Matt Preziose Creative Scholarship awards $1,000 to NY art majors. Submit your work and share your views on creative expression.
Deadline:
November 23, 2025
Constellation Scholars Program
Illinois • New York • Pennsylvania • Maryland • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Finance • Business Administration • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • High school • Freshmen
The Constellation Scholars Program offers $5,000 to diverse high school seniors in select states pursuing engineering or IT majors.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Scholarships
Dutchess County • Orange County • Sullivan County • Ulster County • Rockland County • New York • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan offers scholarships up to $25,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Greenhouse Scholars
Colorado • Illinois • Georgia • New York • North Carolina • California • Freshmen
Greenhouse Scholars offers up to $5,000 for high school seniors in select states with a 3.5 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
November 14, 2025
New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Connecticut • New York • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • English • Film • Journalism • Marketing • Public Relations • Literature • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
The Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship
New Jersey • New York • Law • Graduate Students
The Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship supports law students in NY/NJ committed to the Latino community, offering $250+ for financial need.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Long Island Music Hall of Fame Student Scholarships
Nassau County • Queens County • Suffolk County • Kings County • New York • Music • Freshmen
Long Island Music Hall of Fame offers $500 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing music careers. Apply with essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
William Mayer Scholarship
New York • World Studies • Literature • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students
The William Mayer Scholarship offers up to $2000 for NYS students pursuing a Master's in Latin education. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
NEWH Fabric Innovations Legacy scholarship
Florida • New York • Hospitality • Management • Interior Design • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NEWH Fabric Innovations Legacy scholarship awards $10,000 to hospitality or interior design students in Florida or New York.
Deadline:
June 21, 2025
Pesquera Medical School Scholarships
Warren County • Saratoga County • Washington County • New York • Medicine • Graduate Students
Pesquera Medical School Scholarships offer $4,000 for local students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of medical school.
Deadline:
June 27, 2025
AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship
Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Texas • California • Georgia • Indiana • Mississippi • New York • STEM • Psychology • Agriculture • Architecture • Biology • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Arts • Film • Meteorology • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.
Deadline:
September 5, 2025
Milken Scholars
Washington • Los Angeles County • New York • Test Scores • Freshmen
Milken Scholars Program offers $10,000 to high school graduates in LA, NYC, or DC with community service and leadership experience.
Deadline:
November 14, 2025
The Gryphon Scholarship Program
New York • Chicago • Charlotte • Los Angeles • Los Alamos • Illinois • North Carolina • California • Business (MBA) • Finance • Economics • Accounting • Business Administration • Agriculture • Freshmen
Deadline:
January 9, 2026
May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship
New York • Public Relations • Communications • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for communications students in the Buffalo/Niagara area. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen
The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 10, 2025
FAQ
New York scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, but some may also provide funds for books, supplies, and living expenses. Always check the details of each scholarship for specific coverage.
Some New York scholarships may be available to international students, but many are restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It's important to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
Yes, there are many New York scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. Local organizations and foundations often offer scholarships to support students in their area.
To apply for New York scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide transcripts, and submit any required essays or personal statements. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for New York scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.
Yes, you can apply for multiple New York scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
Eligibility criteria for New York scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as residency, academic performance, financial need, and specific demographic or field of study requirements.
Yes, many New York scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find New York scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, or checking local community organizations. A great resource to explore is Mos, which aggregates various scholarship opportunities.
New York scholarships are financial awards provided to students who are residents of New York or attending school in the state. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
In your personal statement for New York scholarships, you should include your academic achievements, career goals, personal experiences, and reasons for applying for the scholarship. Make sure to tailor your statement to the specific scholarship.
Resources for New York scholarships
The complete guide to the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
New York has many great colleges, but they can be pricey. Learn about the NYS TAP financial aid program and see if you qualify for this New York aid program.
New York University financial aid: a complete guide
Read all about financial aid at New York University, including scholarships, loans, and grants.
State financial aid directory for all U.S. states and territories
Want to know if you have access to grants and scholarships beyond what’s available on a federal level? Check out our complete state aid directory.
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