New York Scholarships for High School and College Students

Description The Colwell Law Group, LLC offers the 2026 Single Parent Scholarship to reduce educational costs for students affected by single-parent households. The scholarship acknowledges the financial and emotional challenges single parents and their children often face and invites applicants to share how those experiences have shaped their academic goals. The program accepts applicants who are single parents themselves, children of single parents, or individuals currently navigating divorce who are pursuing higher education in the U.S. **Purpose and audience:** Support students from single-parent households who are pursuing postsecondary education. Key takeaways - Designed to ease financial strain for students connected...

Overview NYSATA gives four one-time scholarships each year to graduating seniors who intend to continue their education in the visual arts at a college art program. Applicants must be students of teachers who are current NYSATA members. Eligibility - Graduating high school seniors planning to attend a College Art Program. - Applicant must be taught by a sponsoring teacher who holds current NYSATA membership. Student checklist (what you must prepare) 1. Create a portfolio slideshow using the NYSATA slide template (follow the instructions inside the template). 2. Complete the NYSATA Media Release permitting NYSATA to use and publish your work....

Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship — Quick Reference Description The Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship provides targeted graduate support to registered nurses licensed in New York State who are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree that qualifies them to work as nursing faculty or adjunct clinical faculty in New York. Awards are intended to increase the supply of qualified nursing educators and must be used while enrolled at an approved, accredited New York college or university. Recipients must sign a service contract requiring post-graduation teaching in New York State. For full contractual details, consult the official...

Introduction The Glens Falls Foundation’s Gilberto and Lennetta Pesquera Fund provides annual scholarship assistance to qualified medical students who graduated from local area schools and are actively enrolled in medical school. Awards are intended to help cover educational costs and are normally $4,000 per year, though the final amount may change depending on the number of qualified applicants and available funds. Scholarship funds are limited to tuition, fees, books and supplies. Award payments are issued directly to recipients by the end of July. Eligibility - Open to medical students in their first, second, third or fourth year who graduated from...

Introduction The Secor Scholarship Fund was created in 2007 through a generous bequest from long-time NYSNA member Jane Secor, PhD, RN, with the express purpose of supporting nursing education. Awards Each year two Secor Scholarships of $5,000 apiece are offered: - $5,000 for a current NYSNA member who is pursuing a baccalaureate or a higher nursing degree. - $5,000 for a family member of a current NYSNA member who is working toward their first nursing degree (this may be at any academic level, but it must be the applicant’s first nursing degree). A “family member” includes a spouse, domestic partner,...

Description The Moynihan Scholarship Fund (MSF) provides scholarships for students pursuing accounting studies, with awards determined by financial need and academic performance. The program includes multiple scholarship tracks, such as Excellence in Accounting awards and NYCPA Chapter Scholarships, each with distinct requirements. Students are encouraged to review each scholarship description to identify which opportunities match their profile. Applications are administered centrally through MSF’s scholarship process. **Key takeaways** - Scholarships target accounting students with demonstrated need and academic achievement. - Multiple scholarship tracks are available (Excellence in Accounting, NYCPA Chapter Scholarships). - Review each scholarship’s description to confirm fit. Eligibility Eligibility...

Description The Compassionate Caregiver Scholarship is a merit-and-value-driven award created to recognize students who understand the role of empathy and vigilance in caregiving. Rather than focusing on academic achievement alone, the scholarship spotlights applicants who can articulate why compassionate, attentive care matters across medical and long-term care settings. The program is open to students at multiple educational levels who will be enrolled for the Spring 2027 semester. Applications are evaluated on written responses and supporting documentation. **Purpose** - Honors and promotes empathy and acute awareness in caregiving professions. - Encourages thoughtful reflection on improving societal caregiving practices. **Intended recipients** -...

Description **Program overview** This scholarship enables eligible New York students to attend state-operated SUNY or CUNY campuses without paying tuition. It functions as a tuition-targeted program designed to remove the remaining tuition cost after other federal and state aid are applied. The program is intended for undergraduate study and is administered on an annual basis, requiring recipients to meet ongoing enrollment and progress expectations. Key takeaways - Enables tuition-free attendance at SUNY or CUNY for qualifying students. - Applies only to undergraduate study at state-operated campuses. - Annual renewal and progress requirements are part of the program. Eligibility **Income and...

Dundee Deco is dedicated to encouraging originality, imagination, and a deep enthusiasm for design. This scholarship is intended to support students who dream of redefining interior environments by providing both financial assistance and motivational backing so they can continue their design studies and fully develop their creative talents. If you are a current undergraduate or a high school senior preparing to begin college, we want to help you take the next step. Find application details below. Eligibility - Who may apply: - Current undergraduate students enrolled at accredited institutions in the United States, and high school seniors who have been...

Intro O’Cathain Law Group recognizes the unique obstacles first-generation college students face and wants to support those who are the first in their families to seek higher education. To honor that determination and to encourage aspiring lawyers, we are offering the 2026 First in the Family Scholarship. This award is intended to provide financial assistance while celebrating resilience, ambition, and the transformative effects that first-generation students often have on their families and communities. If you are the first in your family to attend college and plan to pursue a career in law, we encourage you to apply. Eligibility - Applicants...

RTK Environmental acknowledges the critical role that college graduates from environmental science, biology, engineering, or related physical sciences play in the field of environmental testing and technology development. To support these dedicated individuals in their pursuit of a high-quality education and a career in science and environmental studies, RTK Environmental has established the RTK Scholars Program. This program offers a $1,500 scholarship to a deserving candidate.Criteria for EligibilityEnrollment in an accredited institution, be it a school, college, or university, is mandatory;A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required (A PDF copy of your transcript must be attached for verification);Applicants should be...

Introduction Herbert Roback, who served the public with distinction for 34 years, was devoted to encouraging talented students to pursue long-term careers in public service. In his memory, family and friends created the Herbert Roback Scholarship Fund to continue his legacy. Award overview Each year the National Academy of Public Administration (a non-profit, nonpartisan organization of which Mr. Roback was a distinguished Fellow) administers a scholarship from this fund. One graduate student receives an award of up to $7,500. Eligible recipients must be enrolled in, or have been admitted to, a full-time, accredited master’s program in one of the following...