Arthur W. Pense Scholarship
$3,000
Each year, The Arc New York grants scholarships and honors to individuals pursuing studies in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or other areas connected to intellectual and developmental disabilities—along with those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing this field.
Scholarship specifics
- Award amount: $3,000 per recipient, granted annually to full-time Chapter employees who are continuing their education with the intent to contribute to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Disbursement: The award is paid in two equal installments of $1,500, one installment per semester.
- Claim period: Funds must be used within four years from...
Each year, The Arc New York grants scholarships and honors to individuals pursuing studies in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or other areas connected to intellectual and developmental disabilities—along with those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing this field.
Scholarship specifics
- Award amount: $3,000 per recipient, granted annually to full-time Chapter employees who are continuing their education with the intent to contribute to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Disbursement: The award is paid in two equal installments of $1,500, one installment per semester.
- Claim period: Funds must be used within four years from...
Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
$3,000
Overview
This annual $3,000 scholarship supports students enrolled in an ALA‑accredited Master’s program who are specializing in youth services. The award is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents and was established in 2001 to commemorate a former ALA president and Rutgers University professor who made significant contributions to library youth services.
Key dates and frequency
- Frequency: Annual
- Application window: September 1 through March 1 each year
- Next deadline: March 1, 2026
How to apply
Apply using the single online application managed by the ALA Scholarship Program (this one application covers all ALA scholarships). Be...
Overview
This annual $3,000 scholarship supports students enrolled in an ALA‑accredited Master’s program who are specializing in youth services. The award is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents and was established in 2001 to commemorate a former ALA president and Rutgers University professor who made significant contributions to library youth services.
Key dates and frequency
- Frequency: Annual
- Application window: September 1 through March 1 each year
- Next deadline: March 1, 2026
How to apply
Apply using the single online application managed by the ALA Scholarship Program (this one application covers all ALA scholarships). Be...
Duke Award Scholarship
$15,000
Overview
Eligible students may receive $1,500 per semester if enrolled full-time, or $750 per semester if enrolled part-time. The award supports a wide range of trade and technical education, including but not limited to automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and many other computer and technical programs.
Key details and limits
- Awards are intended for current term enrollment in qualifying technical or trade programs.
- Recipients can combine this scholarship with other awards over the course of their studies; however, total support cannot exceed the equivalent of four semesters of full-time funding or eight semesters of part-time...
Overview
Eligible students may receive $1,500 per semester if enrolled full-time, or $750 per semester if enrolled part-time. The award supports a wide range of trade and technical education, including but not limited to automotive technology, plumbing, electronics, construction, diesel technology, cybersecurity, and many other computer and technical programs.
Key details and limits
- Awards are intended for current term enrollment in qualifying technical or trade programs.
- Recipients can combine this scholarship with other awards over the course of their studies; however, total support cannot exceed the equivalent of four semesters of full-time funding or eight semesters of part-time...
Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship
$3,000
Open to ALA employees or library support staff who are enrolled in an MLS program accredited by the ALA.
About
- Year established: 2000
- Award: An annual $3,000 scholarship granted to an ALA staff member or library support worker who is a U.S. or Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident, and who is pursuing an MLS at an ALA-accredited institution.
- Namesake: Dedicated in honor of a longtime ALA staff member (served 1944–1991) who acted as secretariat for the ALA Council and the Executive Board.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the ALA Scholarship Program’s single online application....
Open to ALA employees or library support staff who are enrolled in an MLS program accredited by the ALA.
About
- Year established: 2000
- Award: An annual $3,000 scholarship granted to an ALA staff member or library support worker who is a U.S. or Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident, and who is pursuing an MLS at an ALA-accredited institution.
- Namesake: Dedicated in honor of a longtime ALA staff member (served 1944–1991) who acted as secretariat for the ALA Council and the Executive Board.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the ALA Scholarship Program’s single online application....
Edward C. Bryant Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction
In 1995 Westat created the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship Trust Fund to commemorate its cofounder and chair emeritus, Edward C. Bryant, and to provide financial support for a student pursuing graduate study. Westat, an employee-owned statistical firm founded in 1961, expanded under Bryant’s leadership into a leading statistical research organization serving federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and foundations.
Award
A single recipient is chosen each year for the Bryant Scholarship. The award carries a $2,500 cash prize.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in graduate programs at U.S. or international institutions may apply.
- Applicants currently...
Introduction
In 1995 Westat created the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship Trust Fund to commemorate its cofounder and chair emeritus, Edward C. Bryant, and to provide financial support for a student pursuing graduate study. Westat, an employee-owned statistical firm founded in 1961, expanded under Bryant’s leadership into a leading statistical research organization serving federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and foundations.
Award
A single recipient is chosen each year for the Bryant Scholarship. The award carries a $2,500 cash prize.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in graduate programs at U.S. or international institutions may apply.
- Applicants currently...
ALSC Bound to Stay Bound Books scholarships
$8,000
Intro
The Bound to Stay Bound Books (BTSB) Scholarship supports students planning to pursue an MLS or other advanced degree who intend to work in children’s library services. Four awards of $8,000 each are offered annually. Eligible work includes service to children through age 14 in any kind of library. This scholarship is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and funded by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Incorporated. Bound to Stay Bound Books has sponsored professional growth for children’s librarians through this scholarship since 1985; the program’s 30th anniversary was celebrated in 2015 in a commemorative...
Intro
The Bound to Stay Bound Books (BTSB) Scholarship supports students planning to pursue an MLS or other advanced degree who intend to work in children’s library services. Four awards of $8,000 each are offered annually. Eligible work includes service to children through age 14 in any kind of library. This scholarship is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and funded by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Incorporated. Bound to Stay Bound Books has sponsored professional growth for children’s librarians through this scholarship since 1985; the program’s 30th anniversary was celebrated in 2015 in a commemorative...
Interstellar Research Group Scholarships
$2,500
The Interstellar Research Group (IRG) announces its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering three awards: one undergraduate scholarship, one master’s scholarship, and one doctoral scholarship for eligible applicants. Award details - Each scholarship is $2,500 (this includes the Tim Bolgeo Memorial Scholarship). - Awards are merit-based and require applicants to submit an essay with their application. - Scholarships are funded by supporters of IRG. Who may apply - Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside in the United States or its territories. - Applications are accepted from students enrolled at a university in the United States or its territories. High school seniors...
The Interstellar Research Group (IRG) announces its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering three awards: one undergraduate scholarship, one master’s scholarship, and one doctoral scholarship for eligible applicants. Award details - Each scholarship is $2,500 (this includes the Tim Bolgeo Memorial Scholarship). - Awards are merit-based and require applicants to submit an essay with their application. - Scholarships are funded by supporters of IRG. Who may apply - Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside in the United States or its territories. - Applications are accepted from students enrolled at a university in the United States or its territories. High school seniors...
Hagan Scholarship
$60,000
Criteria for EligibilityThe applicant should be a student of a high school situated within the United States.High schools that are considered eligible include those that are public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM-based.Non-U.S. citizen applicants must demonstrate fluency in the English language.Applicants must be part of the graduating class of their high school.Applicants must have secured an unweighted CGPA of 3.50 or above, based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.Following high school graduation, the applicant must be enrolled in an eligible four-year college or university in the upcoming fall semester.The applicant must adhere to a graduation schedule of four years or less.Between...
Criteria for EligibilityThe applicant should be a student of a high school situated within the United States.High schools that are considered eligible include those that are public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM-based.Non-U.S. citizen applicants must demonstrate fluency in the English language.Applicants must be part of the graduating class of their high school.Applicants must have secured an unweighted CGPA of 3.50 or above, based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.Following high school graduation, the applicant must be enrolled in an eligible four-year college or university in the upcoming fall semester.The applicant must adhere to a graduation schedule of four years or less.Between...
CAS Trust Scholarship
$5,000
Purpose
The scholarship seeks to promote student interest in the property/casualty actuarial field and to motivate candidates toward obtaining CAS credentials.
Eligibility
All of the following criteria must be satisfied for an application to be considered:
- Complete every section of the CAS Trust Scholarship application by January 31, 2026.
- Be enrolled full time in a college or university now and plan to remain a full-time student for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Have taken at least one actuarial exam on or before March 31, 2026.
- Be a member of CAS Student Central.
Applicants who have not previously...
Purpose
The scholarship seeks to promote student interest in the property/casualty actuarial field and to motivate candidates toward obtaining CAS credentials.
Eligibility
All of the following criteria must be satisfied for an application to be considered:
- Complete every section of the CAS Trust Scholarship application by January 31, 2026.
- Be enrolled full time in a college or university now and plan to remain a full-time student for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Have taken at least one actuarial exam on or before March 31, 2026.
- Be a member of CAS Student Central.
Applicants who have not previously...
Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
Since 2011, Denny’s Hungry for Education program has been investing in student futures, distributing more than $2.7 million in scholarships to support students who are making a positive impact in their communities. In 2025, Denny’s HFE will partner with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) to award scholarships to high school and college students who present ideas for strengthening community ties.
Eligibility
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school or college) located in the continental United States or Puerto Rico.
- Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or...
Introduction
Since 2011, Denny’s Hungry for Education program has been investing in student futures, distributing more than $2.7 million in scholarships to support students who are making a positive impact in their communities. In 2025, Denny’s HFE will partner with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) to award scholarships to high school and college students who present ideas for strengthening community ties.
Eligibility
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school or college) located in the continental United States or Puerto Rico.
- Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or...
Dr. Marlene Caroselli Excellence-in-Communication Scholarship
$5,000
Purpose
This award honors Monroe County high school seniors (and eligible current undergraduates) who consistently excel in both written and oral communication and who intend to pursue college study and a career that depend on strong communication skills.
Application period
December 1 through February 28.
Award amounts and quantity
- The number of recipients and the award amounts vary.
- Awards average $5,000 and will not exceed the cost of tuition.
- An award may be divided among two or more recipients.
Permitted uses
Funds may be applied to tuition, fees, books, and other higher-education–related expenses.
Who is eligible
Applicants...
Purpose
This award honors Monroe County high school seniors (and eligible current undergraduates) who consistently excel in both written and oral communication and who intend to pursue college study and a career that depend on strong communication skills.
Application period
December 1 through February 28.
Award amounts and quantity
- The number of recipients and the award amounts vary.
- Awards average $5,000 and will not exceed the cost of tuition.
- An award may be divided among two or more recipients.
Permitted uses
Funds may be applied to tuition, fees, books, and other higher-education–related expenses.
Who is eligible
Applicants...
Clark Family Mental Health and Disability Scholarship
$7,500
Purpose
This scholarship provides financial assistance to people who are working in—or intend to work in—the fields of developmental disabilities or behavioral health within the eight-county region around Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates). The award is intended to strengthen professional practice and increase the workforce serving developmental disabilities and behavioral health.
Application period
December 1 through February 28
Award amount and number of recipients
The count of scholarships and individual award sizes fluctuate from year to year. The typical award is approximately $7,500. Actual award levels are determined by a student’s cost of attendance, demonstrated...
Purpose
This scholarship provides financial assistance to people who are working in—or intend to work in—the fields of developmental disabilities or behavioral health within the eight-county region around Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates). The award is intended to strengthen professional practice and increase the workforce serving developmental disabilities and behavioral health.
Application period
December 1 through February 28
Award amount and number of recipients
The count of scholarships and individual award sizes fluctuate from year to year. The typical award is approximately $7,500. Actual award levels are determined by a student’s cost of attendance, demonstrated...
