Top New York scholarships for you

The DeNise Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Howard DeNise, longtime agriculturalists and Grange members in western New York. This scholarship may be used in any recognized accredited institution of higher learning. Both 2-year associate degree and 4-year baccalaureate degree programs may be pursued. Public and private institutions may be attended within or outside of New York State. Courses of study must entail a major within the field of agriculture. Strong emphasis in awarding these scholarships is placed on need and that the applicants must be agriculturally oriented. Membership or participation must be in the applicant's resume in at least one of the following: FFA, Skills USA, 4-H, FCCLA, or Grange. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The New York State Tuition Assistance Program is available to students who must be a legal New York State resident for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling or qualified under NYS DREAM Act. For academic year 2024-2025, dependent underGraduate Studentss within a household earning under the income limit, independent underGraduate Studentss (married or single) with tax dependents, and underGraduate Studentss who qualified as an orphan, foster child, or ward of the court at any time since the age of 13 must have $125,000 or less net taxable income (NTI); independent underGraduate Studentss (married) without tax dependents must have $60,000 or less net taxable income (NTI); and independent underGraduate Studentss (single) without tax dependents must have $30,000 or less net taxable income (NTI). The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years to students pursuing their associate degree full-time; 4 years to students pursuing their bachelor's degree full-time; and 5 years to students in approved five-year degree programs. Applicants must have graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED), or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test. Applicants must also attend an approved college, be enrolled in a degree-granting program of study and maintain good academic standing, and be charged at least $200 for tuition per year. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans were created to provide financial aid to students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified times of national emergency. Students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency and, as a result of service, died, suffered a 40 percent or more disability, was classified as missing in action, or was a prisoner of war are eligible to apply. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York State resident at the time of death. The applicant must be pursuing an approved undergraduate degree at a college or university located in NYS. Once you have established your eligibility you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). The scholarship application is open throughout the entire year. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Sergeant John Basilone Memorial Graduate Scholarship is open for application to a senior undergraduate at any public or private college or university or a graduate thereof who is initiating graduate studies in the United States. Students already attending grad school do not qualify. Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships. Applicants must be of Italian descent. They must have at least one parent of Italian heritage. Documented and notarized proof may be requested by the selection committee, if necessary. Applicants must also reside in or have a UNICO Chapter or District sponsor from one of the eligible states. Submission of letters of recommendation is optional. If the applicant is being sponsored by a local chapter, a chapter of a family member or a local district, the applicant will be asked to provide the name and email address for the chapter or district contact for the option of attaching a letter of endorsement. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNICO Foundation Inc. for more information.

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a person who has chosen to pursue graduate studies that will lead to New York State certification as a youth specialist in a public library or school media center. Applicants must be a regular or student member of NYLA/YSS at the time of submitting the application. They must not be an officer or employee, or relative of an officer or employee, of the New York Library Association, New York Library Association Council, or the Executive Board of the Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association. Applicants must be a resident of (or employed in) New York State at the time of the award. Two supporting statements that document the applicant's competence and commitment to youth services librarianship must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Associated General Contractors NYS Scholarship Program will award scholarships to students who must be New York State residents. They may be attending a school outside of New York. Applicants must be seriously intent upon a career in the building, highway or utility construction industry. Applicants must pursue a Bachelor or Associate degree in construction or construction-related engineering. Students must reapply each year for up to three years of undergraduate study. Graduate Studentss (Master's) are also eligible for a one-year scholarship if they are studying full-time for an advanced construction-related field and are intent upon a career in the industry. Three evaluation forms must be submitted: any combination of college faculty or college academic advisors, employers or adults not related to the applicant and preferably in the industry. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The UNICO Foundation will award the Major Don S. Gentile Scholarship to high school seniors at any public or private secondary school who will be attending an accredited campus-based college or university program in the United States. The scholarship will be paid out for up to a maximum of 4 years. Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships. Applicants must be of Italian descent. They must have at least one parent of Italian heritage. Documented and notarized proof may be requested by the selection committee, if necessary. Applicants must also reside in or have a UNICO Chapter or District sponsor from one of the eligible states. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNICO Foundation Inc. for more information.

The UNICO Foundation will award the William C. Davini Scholarship to high school seniors at any public or private secondary school who will be attending an accredited campus-based college or university program in the United States. The scholarship will be paid out for up to a maximum of 4 years. Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships. Applicants must be of Italian descent. They must have at least one parent of Italian heritage. Documented and notarized proof may be requested by the selection committee, if necessary. Applicants must also reside in or have a UNICO Chapter or District sponsor from one of the eligible states. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNICO Foundation Inc. for more information.

The Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund is a joint partnership between LNESC & Macy's to provide financial resources to deserving students facing economic hardship and immediate monetary need that, if not met, could result in an inability to complete classes or a degree program. Emergency financial need resulting from the following will qualify students for funding: change in family income/support; loss of job; death of an immediate family member; natural disaster; pending eviction or home foreclosure; burglary; or fire. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good standing. For consideration, applicants must submit their college transcript, including proof of full-time enrollment and cumulative GPA; and budget information detailing the amount of funds requested along with supporting documentation. Applications will be considered until all funds have been awarded. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.