scholarships

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Scholarship

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial offers college scholarships of up to $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 per semester) to the children of workers who were permanently disabled or killed on the job and are receiving New York State workers’ compensation benefits. This scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors whose opportunity to attend the college of their choice – or to attend college at all – may depend on this type of scholarship assistance. 

To be eligible for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial Scholarship you must meet all of the conditions and requirements listed below:

• Is a resident of New York State enrolled in an accredited program in higher education at a public or private institution;

• Is in good academic standing;

• Demonstrates financial need; and

• Is a child/dependent of a parent or guardian who presently receives disability benefit payments pursuant to the New York State Workers' Compensation Law for Permanent Total Disability, Permanent Partial Disability, or Death of a Spouse

(The only acceptable proof for this requirement is an official Decision of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board).

A flyer with more information about the TSFFM and a copy of the application can be found by clicking here or you can go to the website by clicking here.

If you qualify for this scholarship, please see your Guidance Counselor for a nomination.  You must have a nomination to apply.

NYS STEM Incentive Program

The New York State STEM Incentive Program application will open December 1, 2024, for students attending a SUNY or CUNY college.

To be eligible, students must: 

• Apply in their senior year of high school.

• Be ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class at a NYS high school.

• Be enrolled in a qualifying full-time undergraduate STEM program at a NYS SUNY or CUNY college.

• Be a legal resident of New York State and have lived there continuously for 12 months. Students who do not meet residency requirements may qualify through the NYS Dream Act.

• Agree to live and work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in NYS for five years.

For a description of the program and contact information, visit the STEM Incentive Program website. 

DEADLINE: August 15, 2026

MikeRoweWorks Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Program

At mikeroweWORKS, we know the real world doesn’t run on a once-a-year deadline. Training programs start and bills show up year-round. As a result, we've decided to expand our application window and give more hardworking men and women the chance to apply when they’re ready and when funding matters most. This year, applicants can apply for a scholarship any time between February 23, 2026 until October 31, 2026.

It’s a small change that we hope will make a big difference.

To apply for a scholarship, YOU’LL HAVE TO:

• Enroll in an approved program

• Sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge

• Answer 4 questions about the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge

• Make a video

• Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss

• Verify your school costs

• Provide high school or college transcript

For more information, a list of approved programs and to apply, please visit their website. 

DEADLINE: October 31, 2026

New York State Restaurant Association

The New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NYSRAEF) will award scholarships to currently recognized ProStart programs. These funds are intended to help support the costs related to facilitating the ProStart program.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT AVAILABLE:

Up to $1,000

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Applicants must be currently recognized New York State ProStart educators from programs located in the following counties: Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne.

In order to be considered “recognized” ProStart educators must be registered on the National ProStart database and have completed the annual National ProStart Data Collection.

APPLICATION PACKAGE:

A copy of this application can be found here. The completed and signed application must be mailed and postmarked or emailed no later than June 30, 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

DEADLINE: June 30, 2026

The 2025-2026 application period has closed.

The 2025-2026 application period has closed.

FEA Scholarship winners from 2026

Erin Allison, Autumn Fitch, Catherine Foster, Andrew Kohl and Abigail Teasdale

The 2025-2026 application period has closed.

FREA Scholarship winners from 2026

Imani Christensen and Adam Pomeroy

The 2026 Dollars for Scholars application period has closed.

Dollars for Scholars

We help our community's students succeed through scholarships

Fairport-Perinton Dollars for Scholars, a local chapter of Scholarship America, was established in 1989 by a group of volunteers interested in providing financial support to community young people pursuing higher education. The program is not-for-profit, tax-exempt, and publicly supported.

Fairport-Perinton Dollars for Scholars is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of community leaders, school personnel, parents, and students. All monies raised by the local chapter are awarded to deserving students who reside within the Fairport Central School District regardless of which school they attend. A scholarship committee selects the recipients each year based on an application process which is not need-based.

The chapter awards its own scholarships using monies raised through direct donations from sponsors and local fundraising projects. In addition to awarding its chapter scholarships, Dollars for Scholars administers scholarship funds for other local groups and organizations. If you are interested in establishing a community scholarship from your family, business or a memorial to honor a loved one, please contact Pat Kristy.

If you would like to support Fairport-Perinton Dollars for Scholars by volunteering your time as a board member or as a volunteer for one of the fundraising events, or if you would like more information, please contact Angie Kettell.

Fairport-Perinton Dollars for Scholars, Suite 198, 144 Fairport Village Landing, Fairport, NY 14450.

The 2025-2026 application period has closed.

In 1985, the Urban-Suburban Program commemorated its 20th anniversary by establishing a scholarship award to honor the achievements demonstrated by hundreds of former and future graduates. The Reidman Corporation of Rochester, Monroe County, through the auspices of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, donated $3,000.00 to cover two award years.

At the end of the two-year period, Urban-Suburban parents urged that scholarship awards be continued. Subsequently, scholarships are awarded yearly, and monies are provided through fundraisers organized and carried out by dedicated parents and program staff. Over 500 graduating students have received Urban-Suburban scholarships and have used these monies to start successful college careers.

In the spirit of the program’s annual goals, the Urban-Suburban Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to graduating Urban-Suburban students for their achievements.

You can find the Urban-Suburban Scholarship Application here.

The link to the Urban-Suburban Scholarship page can be found here.

DEADLINE: April 9, 2026 12PM EST (12 Noon)

Urban League Black Scholars Scholarships

https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/scholarships 

The deadline varies for each scholarship.  Please make sure you are mindful of each scholarship's deadline.  If you need assistance completing the scholarships, please contact Natasha Felton (nfelton@ulr.org).

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Rochester College Access Network's College Help Desk Link  

RCAN College Help Desk

Have a specific question about college? Don't know where to start? Need help with your FAFSA? We're here for you! Our College Help Desk team is prepped and on hand to tackle your college questions, no matter how big or small.  I attached RCAN's College Help Desk Flyer to this email for your review.

What can the College Help Desk help you with?

College essays

Searching for scholarships

Financial aid forms (FAFSA and TAP)

Completing college applications and the common app

Exploring colleges and majors

Understanding college costs

Decoding your financial aid offer letter

Families will need to create an account on the ConexED platform to schedule an appointment. It is a straightforward process that entails entering a personal email address and creating a password.

rochestercan.org

College Preparation Videos:

The Black Scholars MCC Financial and Scholarship Overview Presentation:

https://www.facebook.com/ulrochester/videos/735203934062831/?t=0

New York State – offers a variety of grants and scholarships for residents who plan to attend in-state colleges.

Cirkledin - an award-winning, all-in-one College & Career Readiness hub built for how Gen Z thinks and learns, helping educators and schools 

www.careersandcolleges.com – free scholarship and student loan search 

www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/ - This quarterly scholarship is designed to be easy to apply for —students love it because there is no GPA requirement, no income restrictions and no essay to write      

www.collegeboard.org – everything you need to apply for and pay for college

www.collegesavings.org – detailed information about 529 college savings plans, compare plans around the country

www.college-scholarships.com – search engine for scholarships and aid

www.educationplanner.org – website for thinking about, planning for and paying for college

www.embark.com – college planner website: research, apply, and finance your education

www.fastweb.com – free scholarship search

www.meritaid.com – directory of merit scholarships and academic scholarships listed by colleges

www.nycolleges.org – New York State’s Private Universities and Colleges admissions and financial aid

www.racf.org – The Community Foundation administers scholarship funds in the Greater Rochester Area.

www.scholarshipamerica.org – The nation’s largest administrator of scholarship, tuition assistance and loan programs

www.student-view.com - Complete a 15-20 minute survey from Student Insights for a chance to win a scholarship

www.matchcollege.com – Search through our site to find the school that is right for you. We have over 6,000 colleges and universities listed

www.nextstudent.com – scholarship search engine

www.supercollege.com – free database of scholarships, grants and contests

www.scholarships.com

www.unigo.com

www.questbridge.org  – QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects the nation’s brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities.

http://www.ulr.org/Programs/YouthEducationDevelopment/BlackScholars/LinkstoOtherScholarships.aspx  - Urban League of Rochester scholarship opportunities

https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/scholarships - Urban League Black Scholars Scholarships

StudentScholarships.org - StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services to companies since 2003.