Diversity Scholarships
Scholarship Searches and Lists
Gender, Ethnicity, Disability, Military and State
- Cappex - Gender, Ethnicity Major & State
- DiversityAbroad.com - Various scholarships listed for Diverse Students to Study Abroad
- Unigo - Scholarship search - Listings for Minority, LGBT, Disability, Women and various Veteran Scholarships
Scholarships
Foster Youth - New York State
Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) a New York State program for NYS residents that is specifically for foster youth or eligible orphans who are either already in college or about to enter college designed to provide them with the necessary supports and financial assistance to help them achieve academic success and meet college expenses. If you believe you meet criteria and are eligible for FYCSI consideration, please email [email protected] with your First Name, Last Name, eligibility criterion (Foster Youth or eligible Orphan), email address and phone number so you can be contacted for the additional information that will be needed. Documentation confirming eligibility will be required by your school.
FYCSI works through New York's Opportunity Programs: Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY colleges. You may contact the FIT Office of Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) at FIT (212) 217-4170 or send an email to [email protected].
Study Abroad
- Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. March 2021 Deadline application opens mid-January 2021 for programs that start between May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. Cycle encompasses Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Academic Year 2021-2022, and Spring 2022 programs. - Gilman-McCain International Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Last posted deadline: August 8, 2021 - FIT Study Abroad Scholarships
February 10, 2022 for programs in Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Academic Year 2022-2023
September 16, 2022 for programs in Winter 2023 and Spring 2023
This link also included Departmental Scholarships & External Scholarships
Asian & Pacific Islander
- APIA Scholarship Program Closes January 26, 2022
Hispanic Students
- CHCI - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Is an online version of it's National Directory of Scholarships, Internships,and Fellowships for Latino students
Various Scholarships - see Website - Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline: February 15, 2022
- LNESC - LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. - Various Scholarships
- McDonald's HACER Scholarship Program Deadline: February 3, 2022
- UNIGO - Various Scholarships
Native American Students
- Association of American Indian Affairs AAIA Scholarship is partnering with the
American Indian College Fund for the Full Circle Scholarship. Applications open January 1 to May 31 each year. - Native Indian Scholarships - DAR American Indian Scholarship
Online applications are accepted November 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022. - New York State Aid to Native Americans July 16 for Fall, January 4 for Spring, and May 20 for Summer (pending funding availability)
- Unigo - Listings & Scholarship Search
African American Students
- African American Grants Open Education Database (OEDb) Various Scholarships
- African American Scholarships (Scholarships.com) - Various Scholarships listed
- BRAG - Black Action Retail Group, Inc. Various Dates. FIT College Chapter
- NANBPWC National Scholarship
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
Various Scholarships - January 15, 2022 to April 20, 2022. - Unigo- Listings & Scholarship Search
- UNCF - Various Scholarships listed
- Scholarships for African American Students
(Fastweb.com) - Various Scholarships listed
Jewish Students
- Gruss Scholarship: Bring Application to Financial Aid Services - Dubinsky Student Center Room A212A
- UJA Federation of New York - Hebrew Free Loan Society -
TBD - Last posted June 1, 2021
UJA -Federation of NY Rose Biller Scholarship Fund
UJA -Federation of NY Jean and Albert Nerken Scholarship Fund
UJA -Federation of NY Rachel and Selim Benin Scholarship Fund
LGBTQ Scholarships
- Point Foundation Scholarship Community College Application -
TBA - Last posted, application closes Tuesday, May 3. - Live Out Loud Deadline: March 7, 2022
For New York, Connecticut & New Jersey graduating high school seniors.
Scholarships for Women
- Freya Moskowitz Stern & Laura Rollins Hockaday Scholarships Apply before May 15th of the application year. Second year female students age
22 and above currently enrolled in a Community College in New York with 3.5 GPA, - Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund, Inc. (NY) Graduate Study
Applications for the 2022 FELLOWSHIPS - Deadline: February 28, 2022 - SWEA Swedish Women's Education Association - New Jersey - Deadline May 1st
- Women's Forum of New York Deadline; February 1, 2022
Given to high-potential women, age 35 and over. - WISP - Women's Independence Scholarship Program
Survivor of domestic violence - First time applicants for 2022-2023 Deadline: March 1st - WONGDOODY - Creative Black Womxn to Watch
TBA - Last posted November 15th.
Students with Disabilities
- Affordable Colleges.com - Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
Various Scholarships - Disability Scholarships - Scholarships.com
- Unigo - Listings & Scholarship Search
- Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities
Military and Veterans
- Military Service (Scholarships.com)
- Military.com - Military Spouse & Family Educational Assistance Programs
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen Youth Scholarships - High School Students
Last posted - October 31st - Anthony Castelli Attorney's Veterans College Scholarship
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
(Current Veteran, Parent, Sibling, child or grandchild) - Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program
TBA - go to Scholarship America Hub - Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program
TBA - go to Scholarship America Hub
No deadline, grants awarded until funds are exhausted. For veterans already enrolled full-time in higher education, to help meet their household expenses when faced with unexpected financial setbacks. Grants are available for a one-time distribution.
Military - New York State Residents
TBA - All Applications must be submitted by June 30th of the Academic Year
- Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) aka Military Service Recognition
Scholarship
Dependents of deceased or permanently disabled armed forces member - NYS Regents Awards for for CDDV & NYS DREAM Act CDDV Applicants
NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans
- specific times of national emergency - Veterans Tuition Award (VTA) and DREAM act VTA
Eligible Veterans
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