Girls Write Now mentees have earned scholarships including Posse, Questbridge, Capstone, CAGNEY, Ascend Educational Fund, Samuel H. Scripps, the Presidential Scholarship and many more—including awards directly through the colleges they attend! Pro tip: Call colleges and ask what kind of funding they provide. You can still get scholarships after you’ve matriculated and started college.
Scholarship Essay Writing & Tips
- Learn how to write a scholarship essay here
- Tips on finding and getting scholarships
- Students and Financial Literacy
Scholarships for High School Students
Scholarships for Students of Color
- EduMed Digital Guide: The EduMed Digital Guide helps Hispanic and Latino students looking for a college education find some of today’s best financial, education, and advocacy resources for Hispanics and Latinos in 2023.
- Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship: This scholarship aims to assist inner-city high school students so they can afford the costs of their tuition and books. Applicants must be of Hispanic or African American origin, and have a minimum 2.9 GPA to apply for this scholarship. (Applications due Aug 1, 2023)
Scholarships & Resources for Undocumented Students
For undocumented students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status who are not eligible for federal student aid funds, but may be eligible for financial aid from the state government or the college, depending on where they live or go to school. Play close attention to eligibility requirements.
- The Dream National Scholarship: For highly motivated undocumented students with significant, unmet financial need, enrolled or intending to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program. Must have graduated or will graduate high school by the end of 22-23′ academic year. (Applications closed)
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund: For graduating high school senior and undergraduate students of Hispanic heritage planning to enroll full-time in university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, or DACA recipients (Applications closed)
- The HOPE Scholarship with Bard High School Early College: Offers financial assistance towards the cost of tuition and books at the transfer school of the BHSEC student’s choice.
- DREAM Act Application for CUNY and SUNY
- Guide for Undocumented Students
- BestColleges Guide for DACA and Undocumented Students
- Undocumented Student Tuition Overview
Arts-Based & Creative Writing Scholarships
- “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship: The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. Open to students of all ages. (Applications closed)
- Ayn Rand Fountainhead Essay Contest: For 11th and 12th grade students worldwide (Applications closed)
- Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship (Applications closed)
- Love Your Career Scholarship: Open to any student who will be enrolled in a college or University at the time of the next deadline (Applications for Winter semester due January 10, applications for Fall semester September 10)
- Scholastic Scholarships: Multiple arts-based scholarships of varying award amounts for high school students. (Applications open beginning December 1)
- High School Scholarship: Graduating high school seniors are invited to apply for the Dedalus Foundation Scholarships awarded for artistic excellence. The scholarship money must be used for school expenses. (Application closed)
- Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award: These $5,000 awards are intended to support young artivists (27 years of age or younger) each year who exemplify Mary’s passion for the arts as the vehicle for their own HIV/AIDS and/or health and social justice community activism and expression. (Application deadline is July 15, 2023)
- Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts: The Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts provides financial assistance to elevate young talent in their pursuit of a career in theatre: performance, technical, creative, costume design. This scholarship is designed to support members of the Central Florida LGBTQ+ community and their allies. (Application Deadline is June 16, 2023)
Scholarships for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds
ASAP, EOP, HEOP, TAP and SEEK Programs (NY-Based and for NYS Residents)
- Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP Program) with CUNY Community Colleges
- Education Opportunity Program (EOP) with SUNY
Scholarships for LGBTQIA+ Students
- New York Ramblers Scholarship: For student athletes grade 12 or higher pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as LGBTQ+ or demonstrated and committed straight allies. (Applications closed)
- Scholarships for LGBTQ Students: Study.com has compiled a list of scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
- Community Pride Scholarship: This scholarship aims to support LGBTQIA+ high school seniors who are pursuing careers in public service so they have the encouragement necessary to achieve their dreams. (Applications closed)
- Scholarships and Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students
Big-Time Scholarships
Among the most competitive, and largest, scholarships
- Cameron Impact Scholarship: For high school juniors. (Applications available in February, early decision deadline in early May, regular decision deadline in early September)
- Posse Scholarship: High School students must be nominated.
- Stamps Scholarship: Apply through their partner universities/colleges.
Tuition Free Colleges & Scholarship Opportunities for Low-Income Students
- Excelsior Scholarship (CUNY and SUNY)
- Amherst College (Private)
- Berea College (Private)
- Brown University (Private)
- Columbia University (Private)
- Macaulay Honors College at CUNY
- Princeton University (Private)
- Stanford University (Private)
- Swarthmore College (Private)
- Webb Institute (Private)
- University of Pennsylvania (Private)
- Vanderbilt University (Private)
Scholarships & Opportunities Specific to Field-of-Study
- Immerse Education Blog Competition: This competition provides the opportunity for students aged 13-18 to write a blog about a pre-set topic relating. Four winners will receive a 100% scholarship to our Online Insights virtual summer program, with runner-up prizes also awarded. (Competition closed)
- Nicholas J. Bartilucci Environmental Scholarship: For high school students living in New York Enrolled full-time in a B.S. or B.E. degree program with an emphasis on public service. (Applications closed)
- Princeton Prize in Race Relations: For high school students who have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools and communities. Winners will receive an award of $1,000 and are invited to participate in a Symposium on Race. (Applications closed)
- CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship: Priority given to students applying to STEM programs. Must be a high school senior or incoming college freshman. (Applications closed)
- Share Your Poetry Scholarship: The Share Your Poetry Scholarship will support students of any educational level who write poetry, encouraging their future in writing. (Application closed)
- NYWICI Scholarship: The 2023 NYWICI Scholarship application is now open! NYWICI believes in empowering future generations in communications. (Applications closed)
NYS Resident & NY-Based Scholarships
For students who are New York residents attending a school in New York.
- Macaulay Honors College Scholarship
- NYS Aid to Native Americans
- NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Capital Preparatory Charter Harlem Charter School: No fee charter schools with a mission of social justice in the heart of Harlem.
Scholarships for College Students & Young Professionals
Scholarships for Students of Color
- Apple HBCU Scholars Program: The Apple HBCU Scholars Program is for outstanding students attending a Historically Black College or University.
- The LAGRANT Foundation (Applications closed)
- Study.com Scholarship for Indigenous Students: $500 Scholarship opportunity open to Indigenous students currently earning their undergraduate degree or accepted and planning to next year. (Applications closed)
- Single Mother’s Education Scholarship: This scholarship is for low-income Asian or Latino undergraduate students who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Children of single moms may apply but single mothers are preferred. (Applications closed)
- Scholarship for Indigenous STEM Students: An academic award of $1,000 will be provided to an indigenous STEM student by Study.com. Increasing access to education is at the heart of Study.com’s mission and we hope to aid indigenous students pursue higher education in STEM through this scholarship. (Applications closed)
- Pearson Scholarships guide for people of color
Scholarships & Resources for Undocumented Students
For undocumented students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status who are not eligible for federal student aid funds, but may be eligible for financial aid from the state government or the college, depending on where they live or go to school. Play close attention to eligibility requirements.
- The Dream National Scholarship: For highly motivated undocumented students with significant, unmet financial need, enrolled or intending to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College in your state in the Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024. (Applications closed)
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund: For graduating high school senior and undergraduate students of Hispanic heritage planning to enroll full-time in university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, or DACA recipients. (Applications closed)
- Davis Putter Scholarship Fund: Need-based scholarships awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement. (Applications closed)
- DREAM Act Application for CUNY and SUNY
- Guide for Undocumented Students
- BestColleges Guide for Undocumented Students
- Undocumented Student Tuition Overview
Arts & Writing-Based Scholarships
- Love Your Career Scholarship: Open to any student who will be enrolled in a college or University at the time of the next deadline (Applications for Winter semester due January 10, applications for Fall semester September 10)
- “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship: The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. Open to students of all ages. (Applications closed)
- Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship (Applications closed)
Scholarships for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds
- P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE): A need-based grant program providing one-time financial assistance of up to $3,000 to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to complete a degree or certification that improves their marketable skills for employment to support themselves and/or their families.
Scholarships & Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students
- Scholarships and Resources for LGBTQIA+ Students
- New York Ramblers Scholarship: For student athletes pursuing an undergraduate education who self-identify publicly as LGBTQ+ or demonstrated and committed straight allies. (Applications closed)
- Scholarships for LGBTQ Students: Study.com has compiled a list of scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.
- LGBTQ+ STEM Scholarship: Any LGBTQ+ student pursuing their undergraduate college degree in a STEM field can apply. Study.com offers a $1,000 academic award. Study.com’s mission is to make education accessible. (Applications closed)
Big-Time Scholarships
Among the most competitive, and largest, scholarships
- Thomas J. Watson Fellowship: For graduating college seniors at a Watson partner institution who wish to conduct research abroad for a year following graduation.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP): For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America. (Applications closed)
Scholarships Specific to Interest or Field-of-Study
- Islamic Scholarship Fund National Scholarship: For Muslim U.S. citizens enrolled at an accredited university by August 2023 and majoring in media, politics or another ISF supported major. (Applications closed)
- Women in STEM Scholarship: A $3000 award will be given to a woman who is pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the 2023 school year. (Applications closed)
- CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship: Priority given to students applying to STEM programs. Must be a high school senior or incoming college freshman. (Applications closed)
- A Pup Above $1000 Scholarship Program: For students of veterinary medicine, postgraduate students in veterinary science studies, or another closely related field. (Applications due July 15, 2023)
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship: Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student. (Applications closed)
- BHW Women in STEM Academic Scholarship: Women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics during the 2023 school year are eligible. (Applications closed)
- Scholarship 2023 Essay Contest: The law firm of Florin|Roebig is proud to announce a scholarship contest awarding $1,500. (Applications closed)
- NYWICI Scholarship: The 2023 NYWICI Scholarship application is now open! NYWICI believes in empowering future generations in communications. (Applications closed)
- Scholarship for Women in STEM: A $2,000 award will be given to a woman student pursuing any associate or bachelor’s degree program emphasizing STEM. Women are historically underrepresented in STEM professions, and Study.com wishes to promote more interest and opportunity for women in these fields of study. (Applications closed)
- Scholarship for Indigenous STEM Students: An academic award of $1,000 will be provided to an indigenous STEM student by Study.com. Increasing access to education is at the heart of Study.com’s mission and we hope to aid indigenous students pursue higher education in STEM through this scholarship. (Applications closed)
- LGBTQ+ STEM Scholarship: Any LGBTQ+ student pursuing their undergraduate college degree in a STEM field can apply. Study.com offers a $1,000 academic award. Study.com’s mission is to make education accessible. (Applications closed)
- Scholarship for Future Teachers: To help those in pursuit of a teaching career, we’re offering a $1000 academic scholarship; all undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a teaching degree are eligible to apply. (Application Deadline: June 1, 2023)
NYS Resident & NY-Based Scholarships
For students who are New York residents attending a school in New York.
Big-Time Scholarships
Big-Time Scholarships for High School Students
- QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship: For Academically outstanding high school juniors from families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four. (Applications opens in February of your junior year and are due in March)
- Cameron Impact Scholarship: For high school juniors. (Applications available in February, early decision deadline in early May, regular decision deadline in early September)
- Posse Scholarship: High School students must be nominated.
- Stamps Scholarship: Apply through their partner universities/colleges.
Big-Time Scholarships for College Students
- Thomas J. Watson Fellowship: For graduating college seniors at a Watson partner institution who wish to conduct research abroad for a year following graduation.
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP): For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America. (Applications closed)
- Davis Putter Scholarship Fund: Need-based scholarships awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement. (Applications closed)
More Scholarship Opportunities
- Not Consumed $1000 Scholarship Program: The Not Consumed scholarship provides a one-time reward of $1,000 to pay for tuition, books, computers, room and board, or any education-related expense. There’s no GPA requirement and no application forms.
- Dayspring Pens Scholarship: The Dayspring Pens scholarship provides a one-time award of $1,000.00 to offset the costs of tuition, books, computers, room, or any other education-related expense for both undergraduate and graduate students. There are no GPA requirements or application forms.
- The Rise Challenge: The Rise Challenge program provides Global Winners ages 15 to 17 with scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, and funding, as they work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems. (Applications open end of September)
ASAP, EOP, HEOP, TAP & SEEK Programs (NY-Based and for NYS Residents)
Provide academic and financial assistance to students who are financially and academically disadvantaged. Students must also be New York residents and attend college in New York.
- Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP Program) with CUNY Community Colleges
- Education Opportunity Program (EOP) with SUNY
- Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Program (HEOP) with NY-Private Colleges
- Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge (SEEK) with CUNY
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Online Financial Aid, Scholarship & Federal Grants Resources
- Bankrate 5 best scholarships for Latino students
- Best Colleges Financial Aid Opportunities for Students of Color
- Best Colleges Financial Education Resources
- Best Colleges Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino/a Students
- Study.com Scholarship Resources for Students of Color
- Study.com Student Scholarships
- Scholarships & Online Resources for Public Health Students
- fastweb.com
- Scholarships.com
- Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
- NYS Higher Education Services – Types of Financial Aid
- Unigo.com
- Scholarshipmonkey.com
- uncf.org
- GoodCall Scholarship Search Engine
- 2020 Porch Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships
- Niche Scholarships
- maldef.org
- Collegexpress.com
- College Board BigFuture Scholarship Search
- Scholarsnapp.org
- Peerlift.org
- Myscholly.com
- fedmoney.org
- Williams College All-Grant Financial Aid Program
- Study.com The Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid and FAFSA for College Students
- Study.com First Generation College Student Guide
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