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Undocumented Students are also eligible to complete the Senator Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act as a part of New York State aid only for SUNY and CUNY schools. For more information the link is HERE.
Individual Scholarship Opportunities
DEADLINE: March 1, 2026
The Horatio Alger Association is one of the nation’s largest need-based scholarship programs for high school students who have overcome significant adversity and are committed to earning a bachelor’s degree. High school students with financial need who display integrity, perseverance, and a clear determination to turn challenges into opportunities to pursue their American Dream, should consider applying for the scholarship. More than 600 scholarships are awarded every year, with amounts ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. For Juniors, the application is open from December 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026. For Seniors, the application is open from December 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026
Eligibility Criteria: HS senior, adjusted gross income below $100,000 a year, and U.S. Citizenship. Minimum GPA 2.0. Committed to completing a bachelors degree at one of the target colleges/universities on the website.
DEADLINE: March 16, 2026
This year marks the 39th year of the BP Community Scholarship Program serving the New York and northern New Jersey area. Since its inception, the program has awarded nearly $4 million and nearly 2,300 scholarships benefiting promising students. BP is looking to give back to the communities by encouraging local high school seniors to pursue their dreams of going to college.
Eligibility Criteria: residing in NYC, Long island, Westchester county or northern New Jersey, entering a 2 or 4 year college full time, has financial need, and a 500-750 word personal statement.
DEADLINE: April 27,2026
Graduating high school students may apply for the annual Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship Initiative, a partnership between the NYC Department of Education (NYCDOE), the New York Yankees, and the Stonewall Inn. Now in its fifth year, this one-time scholarship of $10,000 is awarded to a student from each borough to celebrate the achievements of New York City public school graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and impactful support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Application will ask students for the following components:
Teacher recommendation letter
Answer short answer question
One 500 word essay prompt
Eligibility Criteria: HS Senior, at least a 2.5 GPA, intending on attending a two-year or four-year college, a member of the LGTBQ+ community or made significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
DEADLINE: April 26, 2026
The National Center for Learning Disabilities celebrate the work and achievements of students and leaders working to create more equitable futures for those with learning disabilities and attention issues. The Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship awarded over two years ($2,500 each year) to a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with disabilities in the fall.
Eligibility Criteria: Student must have a documented learning disability (LD) and be a graduating high school senior planning to enroll in the Fall of 2024.
Application Materials/Process: Apply through the on-line application process linked HERE
DEADLINE: May 1, 2026
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) seeks to improve the treatment of animals everywhere—in the laboratory, on the farm, in commerce, at home, and in the wild. Over the seven decades that AWI has been advocating for animals, much progress has been made. Yet we are hoping to build on our accomplishments by ensuring that future generations continue to improve the lives of animals through the Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship fund. We want to invest in future leaders working to improve animal welfare. Learn more about the goals of the scholarship and how to apply below. Up to 12 applicants will be chosen to receive scholarships, worth $3,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria: Commitment to animal welfare, intend to purse a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species, two letters of recommendation, US Citizen