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Start spreading the news — New York scholarships for NY residents can help students pay for college! If you’re a New York student, you may qualify for these scholarships based on your home location or where you plan to attend college. New York is home to icons like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, and Wall Street. New York is also where you can find dream schools, such as: New York University (NYU), Columbia University, Cornell University, Syracuse University (SU), and the United States Military Academy. If you’re a student looking to attend a school in your home state of New York, take a bite out of the “apple” with these state specific awards. Check out our directory of scholarships for students in New York, and apply today! 

Excelsior Scholarship Program

The Excelsior Scholarship Program is available for New York State residents who have an adjusted gross household income of $125,000 or less. Applicants must attend an undergraduate program at a SUNY or CUNY college and must enroll full time.
Award Amount

Total: $5500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: August 31

AH&LEF Annual Scholarship Grant Program

This scholarship program is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled full time in a hospitality management degree-granting program. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (with the exception of the Conrad Hilton Fund, which accepts students with grade point averages of 2.0 or higher).
Award Amount

Total: $6000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 15

SWE Mid-Hudson Section Scholarship

This scholarship is open to female college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are studying engineering or computer science. Students who reside and attend school in New York (zip codes 124, 125, 126) are given preference.
Award Amount

Total: $1250

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 15

Carol Stephens SWE Region F Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. female college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are majoring in engineering or computer science and are members of SWE. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; first preference will be given to students who attend schools within SWE Region F, and second preference will be given to students with home addresses within SWE Region F.
Award Amount

Total: $1500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 15

Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship

This scholarship is open to female U.S. college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are members of SWE and majoring in engineering or computer science. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; first preference is given to students attending school within the Region F boundaries, while second preference is given to students with a home address within the Region F boundaries.
Award Amount

Total: $2000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 15

Maureen and Stan Straub Scholarship

This scholarship is available for graduating seniors at Roy C. Ketcham High School who demonstrate leadership through community service and participation.
Award Amount

Total: $500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: May 01

Steven G. King Play Environments Scholarship

This scholarship is open to international and U.S. students who are in their final two years of undergraduate study or are in graduate programs at a LAAB-accredited institution. Students must be studying landscape architecture with a demonstrated interest and aptitude in the design of play environments.
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 01

Joseph Hagan Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students who are or will be enrolled in an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program.
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 2

Deadline

Deadline: November 01

New York Occupational Therapy Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. college sophomores and/or graduate students who are residents of New York and who are currently attending a college/university in New York. Students must be members of both the New York Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association and be pursing a career in occupational therapy.
Award Amount

Total: $787

Awards: 4

Deadline

Deadline: 

John Lepping Memorial Scholarship

The John Lepping Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to students residing in NY, N J or PA seeking to further their education and who have a physical or psychological disability.
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: May 01