2024 New York Scholarships

New York is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for New York universities is a whopping $20,003.00 and the total cost of attendance is $41,446.00. 59% of student graduates in New York graduate with an average debt load of $31,127.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in New York turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These NY scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in New York, and any New York resident regardless of their interests or background. New York scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of NY students or NY residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for New York residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for NY residents?

There are 1508 scholarships totaling $5,941,558.00 available to New York residents. You can easily browse through all 1508 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in New York?

Moms in New York are eligible for all the same scholarships as NY residents. Therefore, the 1508 scholarships worth $5,941,558.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in New York?

1508 scholarships worth $5,941,558.00 are available for college students in NY. In addition, we encourage current college students in New York to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in New York for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in New York:

Cornell College
Union College
Union College
Adelphi University
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Alfred University
Bard College
Barnard College
Canisius College
Cazenovia College
Clarkson University
Metropolitan College of New York
College of Staten Island CUNY
D'Youville College
Daemen College
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Elmira College
Five Towns College
Hamilton College
Hartwick College

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in New York?

1508 scholarships totaling $5,941,558.00 are available for high school seniors in NY. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of NY to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for New York residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to NY students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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AGBU Fellowships for U.S. Based Study
Sponsor:
Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU)
Applicant must be of Armenian heritage, be a full-time graduate student seeking a master's or doctorate degree at a highly- or most-competitive U.S. institution, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA in undergraduate work.
Deadline:
April 30
$7,500.00
Erasmus Scholarship
Sponsor:
College of Mount St. Vincent
Selection is based upon high achievement.
Deadline:
February 15
$16,000.00
Board of Trustees Scholarship
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement and leadership involvement. Most recipients are in the top one-third of class.
Deadline:
January 31
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George H. Ball Achievement Award
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Applicant must have a solid academic record, demonstrate involvement in co-curricular activities/programs, and show evidence of the importance of social responsibility.
Deadline:
January 31
$12,500.00
Experiential Learner Fellowship
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Applicant must have a strong academic record and demonstrate leadership, good character, community service, and experiential hangs-on learning.
Deadline:
January 31
$15,000.00
American Baptist Scholarship
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Applicant must be a member of an American Baptist Church and have a letter of recommendation from the church's pastor.
Deadline:
January 31
$6,000.00
Keuka Family Award
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Applicant must have a family member who is also attending Keuka College full-time.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
Keuka Heritage Award
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
Keuka Tradition Award
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Applicant must be a relative of an alumni but not eligible for a Heritage Award.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
Keuka College Urban League of Rochester Scholarship
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Applicant must be enrolled in the Black Scholars/Early Recognition program.
Deadline:
January 31
$1,000.00
Canadian Scholarship
Sponsor:
Keuka College
Applicant must come from Canada and not qualify for federal or state aid.
Deadline:
January 31
$4,000.00
Albert Shanker College Scholarship
Sponsor:
United Federation of Teachers
Applicant must be from New York City who comes from a low-income family.
Deadline:
January 31
$5,000.00
John C. Robbins Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Water Works Association - New York Section
Applicant must have a major that is considered beneficial to the New York State water works. Selection is based upon academic achievement and extracurricular activities.
Deadline:
February 28
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