Scholarships & Financial Aid
Explore a College Now exclusive, the Myself Third: Spirit of New York Scholarship.
Visit this CUNY/Daily News site to learn more about financial aid. You'll find:
- college-cost calculators
- a game to explain the ins and outs of financial aid
- video of students like you talking about how they funded college and
- answers to multiple financial aid questions
Know you're going to CUNY?
Check out Financial Aid at CUNY for information explicitly tailored to the CUNY student.
Ready to look for more scholarships?
Scholarships for New York City Students[PDF]
The title of this handy guide pretty much says it all. 100+ scholarships listed.
FastWeb offers a large and frequently updated free scholarship search. However, if you don't want them to share your email address and other info, make sure you check No on the last part of the form.
Scholarship Search is a reputable free search service from The College Board (makers of the SAT)
What's the difference between scholarships and financial aid anyway?
Financial aid is an umbrella term; it refers to any form of assistance you get to pay for college and its associated costs, such as books. Among other things, financial aid includes:
- grants (which you don't have to pay back),
- student loans (which you do), and
- work-study jobs (where the college you attend helps find a job for you that fits within an academic schedule)
Scholarships are one type of financial aid. Both the government and private groups award scholarships, which are usually direct grants (i.e., they don't need to be repaid). Scholarships are frequently competitive and thus awarded to students who meet specific criteria. These criteria depend on the particular scholarship: some may reward academic achievement, others sports, and still others are reserved for students of a certain ethnic group, geographical region, etc.
Selected Scholarships
There are loads of scholarships out there! In fact, searching for a scholarship can be a bit overwhelming. To get you started, we provide you with a list of links below. All are specifically targeted to New York City or New York State students. Check 'em out, especially if you're thinking about going to CUNY!
- Myself Third: Spirit of New York Scholarship
For CN students only! - Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship program
For students with a B average or better - Macaulay Honors College
All expenses paid, plus other fabulous perks - Individual College Awards
For honor students at specific CUNY colleges - New York Times College Scholarship Program
For seniors attending high school in NYC. Preference given to students whose parents have not graduated from accredited four-year colleges or universities - World Trade Center Memorial Scholarships
For children of those killed or disabled in the 9/11 attacks - ING Direct Kids Foundation Funds Scholarships For Children of 9/11 Families
For part-time CUNY students who had a parent killed or severely injured in the 9/11 terrorist attacks - New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence
For outstanding New York students who will attend college in New York state
