Outside Organization's Scholarships 

Due March 15th: 2024 Horatio Alger Scholarship

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

Notice: This is a TWO part application.The first part of the application is to collect your profile information. You will need to press submit at the end of this section to be directed to the second part that contains application questions.

Please note, your application is NOT complete unless you submit the second part of your application.

REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

I have provided a PDF with more information regarding the scholarship and the link to apply! 

Due February 15: 2024 Hispanic Scholarship Foundation (HSF) Scholar Program

• Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants

• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training

• Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners

• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit

• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities

• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

Eligibility 

• Must be of Hispanic heritage

• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year

• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

About HSF

HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible. Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $730 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Additional Important Information 

• It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application

• No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I

• To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application

HSF Scholar Application Timeline 

• January – Phase I of the application opened January 1 and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT

• Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists

• March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents

• June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)

• June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)

• December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete

For more Information and to apply please visit the website below! 

Due March 1st: Spring Hagan Scholarship

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Applicants must attend a traditional public high school governed by a school district. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Recipients graduating college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional consecutive semesters.

Hagan Scholars have attended 512 colleges and universities located in 48 states.

The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, includes opportunity to participate in workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, funds to purchase college essentials, an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage, funds to study and travel abroad, and the opportunity to extend the Hagan Scholarship to obtain a graduate or profession degree.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.

3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.

4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.

5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.

6. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Most recipients work during the summer months. However, all paid employment counts, including part-time employment during this time period.

7. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.

8. Finalists must provide a copy of their FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS)

9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

10. Must not have a felony conviction.

The intended recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need.

Spring Application Process

1. Application available January 15, 2024.

2. Application Deadline March 1, 2024.

3. Applications reviewed for compliance with instructions and eligibility.

4. Applicants notified of their status.

5. Finalists provide supplemental information.

6. Scholarships awarded April 2024.

For New Applicants Only. Not for Fall applicants who have already applied

Refer to the Application Timeline for the current status of applications.

1. Applicants must create a UN and PW to access the Scholarship Application.

2. After clicking on the Application Link, click on New User to create your UN and PW.

3. 1,000 new Hagan Scholarships can be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year in college.

4. The Spring Application Submittal Deadline is March 1, 2024.

5. Applicants do not provide FAFSA information. Only Finalists provide FAFSA information.

For more information review the documents below and apply by visiting the link below!

Due March 22nd: BP Community Scholarship Program

This year marks the 37th year of the BP Community Scholarship Program serving the New York and northern New Jersey area. Since its inception, the program has awarded over $3.7 million and over 2,200 scholarships benefiting promising students. Each year the scholarship awardees are honored at a scholarship reception. This annual event provides an opportunity to recognize the scholarship awardees along with their families and also provides an opportunity for our students to meet BP representatives and other invited dignitaries.

Instructions:

All applications must be submitted online by March 22, 2024.

Applicants will be required to upload a 500 - 750 word personal statement addressing all of the following questions:

• What have been the most important experiences during your high school years that have prepared you for college?

• What do you wish to achieve from your college education?

• Why should you be considered for a BP Community Scholarship?

Applicants must also submit an official high school transcript. (If you apply let Ms. Iocca know so she can send in your transcript) 

Applicants must submit a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) including the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the information provided on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligibility:

To be considered for a BP Community Scholarship, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• A current high school senior planning to enroll as a full-time student (12 semester hours or more) in an accredited two or four-year college or university in the U.S. for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.

• Legally reside in New York City, Long Island, Westchester County or northern New Jersey.

• Possess at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

• Be able to demonstrate financial need.

Selection Criteria: 

Awards will be based on the information provided on the application, the personal statement, academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, individual goals and demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee of participating station owners and operators and other representatives based on the above criteria. All applicants will be notified by the end of April. Scholarship awardees will be required to attend the BP scholarship reception to be held on May 23rd, 2024 at Citi Field.

Contact Information:

Applications must be submitted online

All required forms and transcripts should be mailed to:

BP Community Scholarship Program

PO Box 648

Naperville, IL 60566

*If a student applies for this scholarship let Ms. Iocca know so she can send your transcript for you* 

For program questions or technical support: 

info@bpscholarships.com

630-428-2412

Fax: 630-428-2695 

Visit the website below for more information and to apply

Due April 23rd: Student-View Scholarship Program

The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors. It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or Financial need.

Student Insights will award the following prizes: (Select your state to apply)

• One (1) individual prize of a $10,000 scholarship

• Two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship

• Five (5) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each

It is exceptionally easy to apply:

* NO minimum SAT or ACT score

* NO minimum grade point average

* NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork

* NO essays

* NO application fees

Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. Click on the state name or the map below to access your scholarship survey.

DEADLINE: April 23, 2024 

Website Below for More Information and to Apply

Due March 11th: Long Island Youth Summit

Scholarship Amount: The top winning project of the summit will receive a $1,000 dollar prize and the best science paper will receive $500 (the money will be divided among winners if there are multiple contributors to the winning project)

Students will need to submit an original research project, art, podcast, music, or a video project in order to be selected to participate in the summit. 

The Summit will bring together talented high school students for a day of interactive workshops with experts in the fields of medicine, the environment, business and the economy, and leadership. The Summit offers students a unique opportunity to represent their high school, to interact with high school students from all over Long Island and experts in various fields of business as well to win awards for their projects. 

The Summit is designed to engage high school students in an exploration of important current socio-medical, environmental and socio-economic issues. The Summit is a partnership among public and private high schools, St. Joseph’s University, National Grid, Northwell Health, Vision Long Island and a number of other businesses and organizations who contribute to the Summit. Students who will be selected as finalists to participate in the Summit conference event on April 11, 2024 will attend workshops with top experts in environmental, socio-medical, and socio-economic fields.  All student finalists will also receive a Certificate of Participation in the 2024 Long Island Youth Summit.

The Long Island Youth Summit is open to students attending high schools on Long Island. Please follow the instructions listed below in order to participate in the Youth Summit

You will need to register your intention to participate in the Summit by clicking the Register link, then you will need to decide what kind of project you would like to do and what will be the topic of your project. You can use the questions and links provided in the Topics section of the website to help you do research about your issue, or you can use your own research resources to submit an original research paper/art project on the topic. Once you submit your project to the Selection Committee, we will let you know within fifteen days if you were selected to participate as a finalist. About 250 students are selected to participate in the Youth Summit conference every year.

STEPS

1. On the website, go to the Register link and complete the registration information. This information will let us know that you are interested in submitting a project to be selected to participate in the Summit.  We will ask you to fill in your name, your Summit’s topic of interest, your high school, the name of your teacher, and your contact information (e-mail and/or phone).

2. Next, go to the Summit Topics page and decide what topic you want work on. Click on the name of your topic to open Focus Questions and Links page. This is where you will be able to find questions about your topic and links that may help you do research on your topic.  We encourage you to do additional research on the topic that you will select for your project.  

3.    Decide which issue or issues you find most interesting. You can also choose one or more subtopic(s). The issues and subtopics are:

Socio-Medical Issues

• Socio-Medical Issues

• Bullying, Cyber-bullying & Social Networks

• Teen Substance Abuse

• Teen Mental Health, Self-Esteem and Well Being

Environmental Issues

• Impact of Climate Change

• Renewable Energy

Community

• Economic Development, Jobs and Housing

• Diversity: Race, Ethnicity and Immigration

• Diversity: LGBTQIA+ Youth on Long Island

• Teens and Criminal Justice

Leadership

• Leadership

Science and Technology

• Ethical and Social Aspects of Science and Technology

4. Using the Focus Questions, start researching a topic of your choice. The links and websites are helpful resources where you can start. We encourage you to explore your topic in more depth and do additional research on your own. Please incorporate original ideas and solutions in your project.

5. Your project can be in a form of a written essay, a video or a multi-media project, an art project, or photo project.

- Essays should be between 2,000 and 5,000 words. Essays must be one or two students' original work.

- Photography projects should include no more than a total of 20 images. Use of photo enhancement programs is permitted. Photographic prints must be provided and should be at least 4"x 6". A photography project can be the work of more than one student (up to 10 students on one project), but must be students' own product. Art projects should include no more than 20 images, whether drawings, paintings, etc. An art project can be the work of more than one student (up to 10 students on one project), but must be students' own product.

- Video/Film projects should be no more than 12 minutes long in final form. A video/film project can be the work of more than one student (up to 10 students), but must be the students' own product.

6. Complete your project. If you have questions about the essay or other projects, you may speak with your teacher or send an email to liys.info@gmail.com.   If you prefer to speak with someone at the LIYS about your project, please call Dr. Gail Lamberta at St. Joseph’s University at (631) 687-1285.

7. Submit your completed project.  You will be able to submit your project after January 1, 2024.

An essay project can be submitted to your high school (to your teacher or person designated at your school to receive LIYS projects), or you can email it to liys.info@gmail.com.  

Links to media projects posted online, such as youtube.com or other social media sites, may also be sent to liys.info@gmail.com.  Please make sure that access to your project is not restricted and provide your name, school district, and your contact information.  Only essays and media links can be submitted online.

 8. All non-essay projects such as art should be delivered to: Dr. Gail Lamberta, 2024 LIYS Selection Committee, St. Joseph’s University, Room N-109, O’Connor Hall, 155 West Roe Boulevard, Patchogue, NY 11772.  

Interested students can visit the website below for more information!!! 

Due June 20th & June 30th: Adventureland's Helping Hands Foundation 2024 Vivian & Tony Gentile Scholarship Fund

This foundation will be awarding $65,000 in scholarships in 2024 to high school seniors that will be attending college as a full-time student on Long Island this fall!

Vivian & Tony Gentile Scholarship Application

Five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded from the Vivian and Tony Gentile Scholarship Fund

Eligible applicants:

• Are currently a High School Senior at a Long Island school

• Must be a full-time student in the fall of 2023 at a college or university on Long Island to be considered for this award.

• • Must submit all requirements by 6/30/23 to be considered.

• Must download and fill out the Scholarship Application and mailed no later than 6/30/23 to:

Helping Hands Foundation

Attention: Tony Gentile Scholarship 

2245 Broadhollow Road

Farmingdale, NY 11735

Current Adventureland Employees

Five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to current Adventureland Team Members.

Eligible applicants:

• Are currently a High School Senior at a Long Island school or are already a student at a Long Island college or university

• Must be a full-time student in the fall of 2023 at a college or university on Long Island to be considered for this award.

• Must submit all requirements by 6/30/2023 to be considered.

• Must download and fill out the Scholarship Application and bring to Adventureland Group Sales by 6/30/23.

Current Adventureland Employees can apply to receive a scholarship from the Vivian & Tony Gentile Scholarship Fund, however they must fill out a separate application, available on the Employee Portal Link below.

https://adventureland.us/employment-opportunities/

Sachem Dental Group Endowment Application

One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded from the Sachem Dental Group Endowment.

Eligible applicants:

• Are currently a High School Senior at a Long Island school

• Must be a full-time student in the fall of 2023 at a college or university on Long Island to be considered for this award.

• Must be studying in the fields of biology, chemistry, pre-med/pre-dental, or another associated medical profession.

• Must submit all requirements by 6/30/2023 to be considered.

• • Must download and fill out the Scholarship Application and mailed no later than 6/20/2023 to

Helping Hands Foundation

Attention: SDG Endowment Scholarship

2245 Broadhollow Road

Farmingdale, NY 11735.

Island Harvest Scholarship Application

One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded from the Island Harvest Partnership. 

Eligible applicants:

• Are currently a High School Senior at a Long Island school

• Must be a full-time student in the fall of 2023 at a college or university on Long Island to be considered for this award.

• Must submit all requirements by 6/30/23 to be considered.

• Must download and fill out the Scholarship Application and mailed no later than 6/30/23 to:

Helping Hands Foundation

Attention: Island Harvest Scholarship

2245 Broadhollow Road

Farmingdale, NY 11735.

JDRF Scholarship Application

One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded from the JDFR Partnership.

Eligible applicants:

• Are currently a High School Senior at a Long Island school

• Must be a full-time student in the fall of 2023 at a college or university on Long Island to be considered for this award.

• Must submit all requirements by 6/30/23 to be considered.

• Must download and fill out the Scholarship Application and mailed no later than 6/30/23 to:

Helping Hands Foundation

Attention: JDRF Scholarship

2245 Broadhollow Road

Farmingdale, NY 11735.

All applications are available on www.HelpingHandsLI.org

Please note if any interested student is a current Adventureland Employee, they must complete a separate application (available on the employee login page at Adventureland.us)

For more information, please visit HelpingHandsLI.org or email Info@HelpingHandsLI.org 

Due January 12th: Dr. Jong Pil Lee Memorial Mathematics Scholarship for African American, Native American and Hispanic High School Students

LONG ISLAND MATHEMATICS CONFERENCE BOARD (LIMAÇON)

The Long Island Mathematics Conference (LIMAÇON) Board will award up to four $1,000 scholarships to deserving students from Queens, Brooklyn, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, of African American, Native American or Non-European Hispanic American descent. These students must plan to major in mathematics at an accredited college or university of their choice. Only high school seniors are eligible to apply.

TO APPLY:  Complete the form on the website. In the personal essays, candidates should address their love of mathematics and indicate the reasons why they should receive this scholarship. 

Requirements: Your application must consist of the following: Completed scholarship application. A one-page essay describing your interest in pursuing the study of mathematics at college. Include supporting evidence for your involvement and love of mathematics.Two letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters must be from a teacher in the Mathematics Department. An official transcript including a list of all senior courses, first semester grades, SAT or ACT scores and AP test scores where applicable. Have a school official sign to verify that you qualify for the award based on ethnicity. Designate the mathematics teacher who has most influenced you in your study of mathematics and have this teacher fill in their part of the application to be submitted with your application packet. Signature required on the photo waiver form.

All applications and correspondence should be sent via email sent through an official email address from your school to: Conference Board Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Bruce Waldner, at scholarship@limathconference.org

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  Friday, January 12, 2024

QUESTIONS: email Bruce Waldner, Scholarship Chair scholarship@limathconference.org

For more information please visit the website below 

Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest 

Deadline October 31st