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Start spreading the news — scholarships for New York 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. 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 online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

Horatio Alger New York Scholarship Program

This award is for high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrate critical financial need and are residents of New York.

Total: $10000

Awards: 20

Deadline: October 25, 2020

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Patriot’s Pen Essay Writing Contest

U.S. students enrolled in grades six through eight are eligible for this award. Students must submit a typewritten essay between 300 and 400 words in length on the current year’s topic.

Total: $1000

Awards: 54

Deadline: October 31, 2020

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Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program

U.S. high school students in grades nine through twelve who are 19 years of age or younger are eligible for this scholarship. To apply, the applicant must write an essay on the theme listed on the Veterans of Foreign Wars website and record the reading of that essay; submit both essay and CD/flash drive to be considered for this scholarship.

Total: $5000

Awards: 500

Deadline: October 31, 2020

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Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

This creative and fun scholarship program is open to all U.S. students who are 14 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One scholarship winner with an imaginative and well-written response to the scholarship question about the Zombie Apocalypse will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Total: $2000

Awards: 1

Deadline: October 31, 2020

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Centenary University Out of State Grant

This grant is open to U.S. students who are incoming first-time freshmen or transfer students at Centenary University in New Jersey and are not New Jersey residents. Students must demonstrate financial need.

Total: $7000

Awards: 121

Deadline: November 01, 2020

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Education Matters $5K Scholarship

The Education Matters Scholarship is open to US students who are 14 years of age and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2025) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Total: $5000

Awards: 1

Deadline: November 30, 2020

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Foreclosure.com Scholarship Program

U.S. undergraduate students are eligible to apply for this award with a valid student ID. Applicants must submit an essay as posted on the Foreclosure.com website.

Total: $1167

Awards: 3

Deadline: December 15, 2020

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Future Leaders Scholarship

The Future Leaders Scholarship is available for any current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No major or trade requirements. All students are welcome. This scholarship is designed to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship.

Total: $2000

Awards: 1

Deadline: December 30, 2020

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Unigo $10K Scholarship

This $10,000 Unigo Scholarship is open to any applicant who is 14 years of age or older and is a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. The applicant must register for a free online account with Unigo.com and submit a short response to this year’s topic as posted on the website.

Total: $10000

Awards: 1

Deadline: December 31, 2020

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‘Make It With Wool’ Contest

This award is available to high school and undergraduate students 24 years of age or younger who have an interest in sewing, knitting or fashion design. The applicant must live in or attend school in a state that has an American Sheep Industry Association.

Total: $1500

Awards: 4

Deadline: December 31, 2020

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