Community Foundation Scholarships (Varies): www.racf.org/scholarships. Deadlines Vary
MCC Scholarships (Varies): www.monroecc.edu/go/scholarships. Deadlines Vary
College Board Opportunity Scholarships (up to $40,000): Open to juniors and seniors who complete different tasks on the collegeboard website. log on to: www.cb.org/opporutnity
The Cirkled in "No Sweat" Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, You're in! Apply by signing-up for Circkled In account and then complete your portfolio. Deadline: September 30th 2021
Equitable Excellence Scholarship: recognizing students who show potential by demonstrating the qualities of leadership, determination and resilience. 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renew to the award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per winner. There is also an opportunity to win a one-time $2,500 scholarship. Graduating high school seniors must submit an essay describing how they exhibit courage in pursuing what's possible, display strength in managing challenges and share wisdom with others. Apply here. Deadline: December 17th
Are you going to college for Engineering? this is the scholarship for you! The Monroe Professional Engineers Society is offering scholarships starting at $2000 for students who will be attending a four year Engineering program. See your counselor for an application. Deadline: December 22, 2021
Bezos Scholars Program: Open to juniors who want to participate in a year-long leadership program that amplifies youth voice and action. Engage with global leaders on an all-expenses paid trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival while accelerating your leadership skills, collaborate and build your network, and make a meaningful difference in you community. Apply online at www.bezosscholars.org Deadline: January 11th
Polish Heritage Society Rochester Scholarship: $4,000; must be a High School Senior of Polish Decent. Deadline February 1, 2022 - see your counselor for application
IBERO Hispanic Scholarship: Open to seniors of Hispanic origin who will be entering college in the Fall of 2020. See Jenn for an application or visit http://iaal.org/hispanic-scholarship-fund/ or see Counselor for more information. Deadline: March 7th, 2021
Harvard Radcliffe Club of Rochester Essay Contest ($250): Open to students in grades 9-12 who want to write an essay on the following topic: 50 years from today, will we be living in a better world? See Jenn for details. Deadline: March 15th
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans this scholarship ranges in value from $10,000 to 25,000. Must be on track to graduate on time in 2023 with plans to enter college. Be involved in Community Service or other co-curricular activities. Open to all current Juniors. Apply HERE. Deadline: March 15th
Sokol HS Literary Awards Contest (up to $300): Open to 9-12 grade students who want to enter their poetry, short fiction prose, and/or recorded performances to this prestigious annual contest. Visit www.sokol.ffrpl.org for details. Deadline: January 31st
Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship will be giving away the Triumphant Founder Pearl Anna Neal Scholarship in the amount of $125,000 to a female high school Senior. Click Here to apply. Deadline, February 28
The Rochester Twenty Pearls Foundation Scholarship. Student in the greater Rochester area who has demonstrated Academic Excellence, leadership abilities and are planning on attending College. If interested see your Counselor for an application. Deadline, March 1st, 2021
Amazon's Black Employee Network College Scholarship. Awarding 10 eligible high school students with a $5,000 renewable scholarship ($20,000 total over 4 years) to make the most of their education. Eligibility High School students of Black or African descent in the U.S.; graduating high school 2021; have a minimum GPA as 3.0, US citizens. APPLY HERE. Deadline March 4th
ESL Scholarship. A chance at $2,000.00. Eligibility must be in good standing at ESL Federal Credit Union and planning to attend college in the Fall of 2021. To apply CLICK HERE. Deadline, March 8th, 2021
The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors: The Sallie Mae fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two or four year degree, professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel inside and outside the classroom and demonstrate financial need. APPLY HERE. Deadline, March 8th, 2021
Family First Federal Credit Union Scholarship. Chance at $1000,00 to help towards college expenses. Must have an account at Family First Federal Credit Union and be in good standing and must plan to attend college in the fall. Deadline to apply is March, 12,2021 See Counselor for application.
Fireman's Association of the State of NY will be awarding $1,500.00 to eligible seniors attending a 2 or 4 year college after high school. Apply Here. Deadline, March 15th 2021
2021 Vice Chancellor Emerita Adelaide L. Sanford Scholarship One male and one female who are accepted and plan to enroll in college this coming fall. Awards range from $500-$2000 renewable over 4 years to use towards books/fees and tuition. if interested see counselor for application. Deadline, March 19th 2021
Tri Delta Scholarship a one time award of $1500.00 awarded to a female student who is enrolled in a Monroe County School. To apply CLICK HERE. Deadline, March 30, 2021
Sons and Daughters of Italy of America Scholarship. Student must be of Italian Decent and plan to attend, a 4 year college, 2 year college, or trade/vocational school. If interested see your Counselor for application. Deadline, March 31st, 2021.
Cirkled In: "No Sweat Scholarship" $2,500 quarterly scholarship - given directly to you! This can be used for educational purposes, like books, transportation or a new laptop. This is not need based, nor is there a GPA requirement it's easy and free to apply! Deadline: March 31, 2020 Apply Here
Study.Com is offering the following Scholarships: Study.com Scholarship for African Americans ; Study.com Scholarship for Hispanics; Study.com CLEP Scholarship for Military Members; Study.com Scholarship for Military Spouses; Women in Engineering Study.com Scholarship; Women in Science Study.com Scholarship; Women in STEM Study.com Scholarship Deadline for all Scholarships April 1
Rochester Teachers Association is awarding 3 $1000.00 scholarships to a high school senior who is the graduating in June from the RCSD and plans to continue his/her education (college, university, junior college, community college, business school, trade school. etc.) Must have an overall academic average of B or better. See counselor for application. Deadline, April 23, 2021
Molly Efron Technical Scholarship: All Monroe County graduating Seniors who will be attending a STEM program at a four year school in the fall of 2021. Amount $1000.00. Need to submit Transcript, letter of recommendation with essay to Robin.Brasser@xerox.com and complete the following application . Deadline, April 10th
Helping Hands and Caring Hearts of America will award $5000,00 to two minority students who are college bound. If you win the award you will have to complete 40 hours of community service in the Dallas Forth-Worth area. Click Here to apply. Deadline to apply is April, 15th
Tysean Williams Memorial Scholarship: providing financial assistance to a graduating senior who lives in the City of Rochester. Award total $250.00-$1000.00. Must be a High School Senior in the Rochester City School District, must be a city of Rochester resident, GPA 2.5 or higher, must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college, vocational, or technical school, full or part time. An essay of 2502-500 words answering: describe what you see as the systemic causes of violence in your world and within yourself. See Counselor for application. Deadline: April 15th
Patrice B. Cummings Scholarship: A graduating Female from an accredited Monroe County High School; Plan to attend an accredited University in 2021-2022 School Year; GPA of 3.0; demonstrated being responsible, positive, self-disciplined, and respectful. Need an Official High School Transcript; essay of 500-800 words; one professional picture (like a passport picture); 3 letters of reference - one from School Counselor or Current Teacher; 2 from an Employer, former teacher, Clergy, minister or pastor. If selected must provide Proof of Enrollment and funds will be sent directly to the institution. All Materials must be submitted in full. If not your application will be automatically disqualified. Deadline to Apply April 30, 2021
Psi Omega Zeta Scholarship: A graduating Female from an accredited Monroe County High School; Plan to attend an accredited University in 2021-2022 School Year; GPA of 2.5; demonstrated being responsible, positive, self-disciplined, and respectful. Need an Official High School Transcript; essay of 500-800 words; one professional picture (like a passport picture); 3 letters of reference - one from School Counselor or Current Teacher; 2 from an Employer, former teacher, Clergy, minister or pastor. If selected must provide Proof of Enrollment and funds will be sent directly to the institution. All Materials must be submitted in full. If not your application will be automatically disqualified. Deadline to Apply April 30, 2021
ASAR/SAANYS award $500.00 award to be used towards any education expense. See you Counselor for an Application. Deadline to apply May 7, 2021
Rochester Fire Fighters Local 1071 Scholarship: Open to all Seniors in a Rochester City School District must have the ability to succeed in a four year or trade/technical school need a completed application form, personal statement, 2 references from a teacher. possibility of $1000.00 award . See Counselor for application. Application due May 15
The Charlotte Community Association Scholarship: eligibility one graduating Senior who resides in the Charlotte neighborhood and plans to attend college. a one time $2000.00 award. To apply CLICK HERE. Deadline June 30th
It's a Strategy Scholarship. Two $750.00 awards to graduating Seniors that are New York State Residents, attending a two or 4 year college in the Fall and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) origin. To enter you must email strategyforblacklives@gmail.com with your name, email address, phone number, proof you live in NYS, picture of your most up-to-date High School Transcript, proof of upcoming attendance to college or university, a 750 word essay answering this question: Who are you and what would be your strategy for Black Lives or a 2 minute maximum video answering the prompt.
The Completing the Dream Scholarship: The Sallie Mae Fund will award (260) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 to minority students and those from underserved communities who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid school bill. Apply Here