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Scholarships in New York - State & Regional Awards
Scholarships in New York
New York funds education through SUNY and CUNY aid, private foundation grants, and employer-backed awards, but many visible scholarships come from law firms and nonprofits that restrict eligibility to New York residents. The guides below spell out who qualifies, what you must submit, and when applications close.
Stanley Schoenfeld Scholarship NY 2027
The New York State Government Finance Officers Association awards the Stanley M. Schoenfeld Memorial Scholarship to NYGFOA public-sector members and their employees who study accounting, finance, economics, business, or public administration at a New York college or university. Awards typically run from $750 to $3,000, with more than one recipient possible. You must be enrolled or accepted in an associate, bachelor, or master program and plan a career in state or local government finance. Download the 2027 application from nysgfoa.org and submit it by December 11, 2026.
Road Ahead NY Car Crash $2,500 Video 2027
Chaikin Trial Group Personal Injury Lawyers awards $2,500 through the Rebuilding the Road Ahead: How an Accident Inspired My New Direction scholarship to a New York resident who survived a car accident and is heading to an accredited US college or graduate program. You need a 3.0 GPA, US citizenship or authorization to attend school in the US, and age 18 or older at enrollment. Record an original YouTube video on how the crash changed your outlook, upload it as unlisted, and paste the link into the form at chaikintrialgroup.com/scholarship by December 15, 2026. High school seniors may apply with proof of college acceptance. Funds go directly to your school; the firm does not answer status inquiries by phone or email.