The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering
- Application deadline is March 1, 2015
- Awarded to a high school senior from an ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic, and Native American) who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university.
- Scholarship awarded in two, $2,500 disbursements each at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters of the freshman year.
- See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and for the application.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
- $7,500 annually
- A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22
- Present evidence of financial need
- Be a United States citizen
- Application deadline is February 15th 2015
- Awarded to a high school senior from an ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic, and Native American)
- One (1) letter of recommendation submitted online only
- http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program
- Application deadline is March 1, 2015
- $2,500 awarded to high school seniors entering college and planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field
- Can re-apply annually ($3,000 for college sophomores, $5,000 for college juniors and seniors)
- See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and visit website to apply: https://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/memberapp?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=mapp_acs_scholars
Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships (New York Lottery LOT Scholarship)
- Application deadline is March 26, 2015
- Merit-based $5,000, four-year college scholarship, paid in $1,250.00 increments awarded to one eligible graduating senior from EVERY participating public school.
- Scholarships can only be used toward the cost of attendance at a New York State accredited college, university, community college, or trade school
- Applicants must have at least a B average and have demonstrated leadership skills in extracurricular and community activities
- See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply. (Mailed)
Rahfeal C. Gordon International Scholarship
- Application deadline is April 1, 2015
- Available to all high school seniors
- $1,000 scholarship offered to students with the following criteria:
- 3 letters of recommendation
- C+ GPA average or above
- 1 page letter describing your biggest dream/goal and what you are doing to make it a reality
- See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and for the application.
Magic Johnson Foundation- 2015 Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship
- Application deadline is April 30, 2015
- There are five college scholarships for $1,000 each, available to high school seniors
- Students must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must write a 300-word essay on:
- How Denny’s can impact childhood hunger in their local communities.
- www.dennysscholarships.versaic.com/login
Que Llueva Café Scholarship
- Application deadline is February 28, 2015
- $500 scholarship issued to undocumented students- someone who was born outside of the United States but lives here without legal permission of the federal government (DACA students are eligible.)
- See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply and for the application
Shawn Carter Scholarship (Jay Z)
- Application deadline is April 30, 2015 (application becomes available April 1, 2015)
- $1,500-$2,500 scholarships awarded to students who meet the following criteria:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- See Ms. Erneste for details on how to apply
NY Water Environment Scholarship
- Up to $38,000
- Deadline is February 10th 2015
- https://nywea.org/scholarship/
- Must be majoring in either environmental field and/or public service
- NY State Resident
- No minimum GPA
Carolina Rice Scholarship Program
- Application deadline is March 1, 2015
- There are five college scholarships for $2,000 each, available to high school seniors
- Complete an essay that answers the following question
- What is your plan for college and what are the choices you will make to earn the degree or degrees that will assure you a fulfilling job in your chosen career?
- https://www.carolinarice.com/en-US/content/1518/NewYork-NewJerseyMetroAreaScholarship.aspx
