External Scholarships

Exploring Scholarship Opportunities

At 海角乱伦社区, we encourage students to seek out external scholarships to help cover the cost of attending college. These scholarships can make a big difference, reducing financial stress by covering things like tuition, books, and living expenses. 

Why Apply for External Scholarships?

  • More Financial Help: Scholarships can close the gap between what financial aid covers and what you still need. This can help you graduate with less debt.
  • Broader Options: Some scholarships are designed for specific groups, including those related to your background, career interests, or unique experiences. These can give you more opportunities, such as study abroad or internships.
  • Stand Out: Winning scholarships not only helps with finances but also looks great on your r茅sum茅. It shows you鈥檙e dedicated, proactive, and able to compete for competitive awards.

Tips for Finding Scholarships

  • Start Early: Many deadlines are months before the school year starts, so begin your search as soon as possible.
  • Look Locally: Your community鈥攚hether through hometown organizations, religious groups, or your family's workplace鈥攎ay have scholarships that are easier to win.
  • Apply Often: Even smaller scholarships add up. Don鈥檛 hesitate to apply for as many as possible!

Where to Find Scholarships

  • External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research Center: Located on campus, this center can help you find scholarships that match your goals.
  • & : These are popular scholarship search engines where you can create a profile and find opportunities tailored to you.
  • , , , , and : These websites offer databases of scholarships based on your academic background, interests, and more.
  • Known for student loans, Sallie Mae庐 also provides a vast database of scholarships and a free scholarship search tool.
  • : A government-run search tool that offers access to thousands of scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities.

ROTC Scholarships

If you鈥檙e interested in a military career, 海角乱伦社区 offers and ROTC scholarships. These not only help cover the cost of college but also offer valuable leadership training and career opportunities.

Beware of Scholarship Scams

While there are many legitimate scholarships, it鈥檚 important to be cautious. Never pay to apply for a scholarship, and don鈥檛 share personal financial information unless you know the provider is reputable.

Additional Scholarship Resources:

(please note that this list is not updated regularly)

NYS Resident Only Scholarships

  • NY Clark Foundation Scholarship Program
  • Cornell Children鈥檚 Tuition Scholarship
  • Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry
  • NY United Federation of Teachers Scholarship Fund
  • Island Federal Credit Union Scholarships
  • Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

NYS Regional Community Foundations

  • The Grantsmanship Center- provides a summary of community foundations which give in NYS
  • Community Foundation for South Central NY
  • Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
  • Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and The Finger Lakes
  • Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
  • Norther New York Community Foundation Inc.
  • Rochester Area Community Foundation
  • Community Foundation for the Hudson Valley
  • United Way of Long Island

Transfer Student Scholarships

  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is the largest private award for outstanding community college students with financial need to complete their bachelor鈥檚 degrees.
  • NYS Transfer Articulation Association Scholarship are for students transferring from a New York State community college.

Health Professional Scholarships

    • Health Workforce Scholarship
    • HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program
    • Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
    • Nursing Corps Scholarship Program
    • American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

STEM Scholarships

  • Barry Goldwater Scholarship
  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
  • Smart Scholarship
  • Generation Google Scholarship
  • Dell Scholars Program
  • American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program
  • Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

NJ Resident Scholarships

  • Community Foundation of NJ

Graduate

  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
  • Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Scholarships
  • Horatio Alger Association

International 

  • AAUW International Fellowships
  • Foreign Fulbright Program
  • Rotary Peace Fellowships
  • International Scholarships.com