Scholarships

Deadline - 4/1/24

Description

For the entire time I have been on this earth at every stage people have encouraged, believed, prayed, listened, and were there for me. From mentors, friends, janitors, and lab mates I have continually been poured into. In Greek, my name means "life" and the scholarship is an embodiment of my scientific journey and the people that continuously poured into me that helped get me to this point today. I know I would not have been able to become the first African American woman to graduate from the pharmaceutical science program at The University of Pittsburgh without each and everyone one of the people who have supported me on my journey. With all that I have been given I want to be able to pour into young people that look like me. So they can know, how just like me someone is out there believing that they can achieve any dream!

Deadline: April 15th

Eligibility
1) Must be female.
2) Must be of African Ancestry.
3) Must graduate from an accredited high school.
4) Must attend an accredited college in Fall of 2021.
5) Must be involved in community and church activities.

Deadline - March 1

Eligibility:
1) Graduating high school senior from the Greater Rochester area
2) “B” or better GPA
3) Financial need
4) Scholastic merit
5) Leadership skills
6) Record of community activities

Deadline - April 22

Eligibility:
1) Financial need
2) Scholastic merit
3) Extracurricular activity
4) Leadership
5) Male only

Deadline - May 20

Eligibility:
1) Must be a Black Scholar
2) Must complete and submit the Black Scholar Application Form
3) Essay contest - Potential topics
- Describe your educational goals and the unique contribution you envision making to others
- Your personal goals and vision for helping others.
- How your African American role model has inspired you to help others

$5,000 award renewable for 4 years

Eligibility:
1) Lives in City of Rochester
2) Financial need
3) B or better average
4) Pursuing a career in healthcare, social work, or teaching

Please fill out common application and foundation application

Deadline - March 1

Eligibility:
1) African American
2) Monroe County resident
3) Financial need
4) Scholastic merit (“B” average)
5) Involved in community/volunteer activities

Dr. Walter Cooper is a scientist, educator, and civil rights icon whose lifelong dedication to community and education has made a lasting impact on Rochester and beyond. Born in Clairton, Pennsylvania, in 1928, Dr. Cooper broke barriers throughout his career, becoming the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Rochester. He spent over 30 years at Eastman Kodak, rising from research chemist to a leadership role overseeing thousands of scientists. Dr. Cooper’s influence extended far beyond the lab. A passionate advocate for justice and equity, he served as president of the Rochester branch of the NAACP and co-founded the Urban League of Rochester in 1965. His commitment to expanding educational opportunities led to his appointment as a New York State Regent, where he helped shape education policy across the state. A true man of the times, Dr. Cooper has dedicated his life to uplifting others—especially youth. His belief in the power of education and motivation continues to inspire generations.

The League is proud to name a scholarship in his honor, recognizing Urban League Black Scholars who reflect his values of academic excellence, leadership, and service. 

Please fill out common application and foundation application

Eligibility:
1) High school senior in the Greater Rochester area
2) Attend accredited college or university in the fall

Eligibility:
1) Student must have performed at a superior academic level
2) SAT scores and class rank considered
3) 3.0 or better GPA

$5,000 award renewable for 4 years

Eligibility:
1) Resides in the City of Rochester
2) Financial need
3) Pursuing career in teaching K-12 in public schools

Eligibility:
1) Recognized as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Plan to major in a STEM area in college

Eligibility:
1) Recognized as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Must reside in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, or Wayne County
3) Must be pursuing a health career
4) SAT/ACT scores must be submitted with application

(IHMC) is a faith-based organization that believes Health is a Spiritual Matter and that embedding that philosophy in the faith community will help close the gap in health disparities. We use a holistic approach to educate, equip, support, and empower health ministers within churches and faith communities to offer faith-based health promotion that results in better health outcomes for all

Reference Form

Eligibility:
1) African American student with good academic standing (GPA based upon six semesters and current report card)
2) Overall demonstration of financial need
3) Character
4) Personal achievements and community service
5) Leadership ability and initiative

Eligibility:
1) Academic performance
2) Community, church, and volunteer involvement
3) Enrollment in a two- or four-year college
4) Demonstrates a financial need

Eligibility:
1) Graduating male student
2) C+ or better average
3) Demonstrated financial need
4) U.S. citizen
5) Pursuing a degree in the field of business or related field approved by committee

Deadline - May 15

Eligibility:
1) Graduating male student
2) Minimum C+ GPA

Eligibility:
1) Recognized as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Must live in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, or Wayne County

Eligibility:
1) Dedication to Community Service throughout the high school career
2) Graduating senior from a Rochester City School District school OR living within the City of Rochester but graduating from an area charter school
3) Excellent grades (3.0 GPA or higher)

Eligibility:
1) African American female
2) 3.0 or higher GPA (transcript needed)
3) Rochester City School District graduate

Eligibility:
1) Must be a Black Scholar
2) Financial need

Eligibility:
1) Academic achievement
2) Financial need
3) Character and leadership ability
4) 2.5+ GPA

Eligibility:
1) Academic achievement
2) Financial need
3) Plan to attend a New York State college or university
4) Major in Accounting to be certified as a CPA

Eligibility:
1) Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Must be accepted and have paid deposit to attend MCC this fall

Eligibility:
1) Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Accepted and paid deposit to attend Nazareth College this fall

We are seeking young ladies from all geographic areas, black students of young mothers, single, divorced or widowed.

Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply.

* Selected students and their respected guardians are required to attend our Scholarship Sunday on June 23, 2024.

Eligibility:
1) Inducted as a Black Scholar
2) Minimum GPA of 3.0
3) Attend a Rochester City School District High School
4) Must be accepted and have paid deposit to attend St. John Fisher College, Rochester Institute of Technology, or the University of Rochester

READY, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming education in Rochester, advances its mission to increase access to quality K-12 schools for local families by activating informed families, cultivating highly effective talent, promoting supportive policies, and launching and sustaining innovative schools that Rochester’s students and families want.

Scholarship Details

• (5) $5,000 scholarships

• Reside in Monroe County

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Have scholastic merit (maintain a “B” average or higher)

• Be actively involved in the community

Eligibility:
1) Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Accepted to and paid deposit to Roberts Wesleyan College for the fall

Foundation application

The scholarships available have different specific requirements. Please review the application carefully.

Eligibility:
1) Accepted to and paid deposit to RIT
2) Demonstrated financial need
3) Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar

Please note that this scholarship is renewable based on satisfactory progress.

Deadline: April 8th

Eligibility:
1) Graduating senior pursuing a degree in business at a two- or four-year college/university
2) Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar

Deadline - May15th

Eligibility:
1) Black or African American female
2) Maintain a minimum high school GPA of 2.5
3) Graduate from an accredited high school in Monroe County
4) Be attending college in the fall

Eligibility:
1) Be a Black or African American female
2) Maintain a minimum high school GPA of 2.5
3) Graduate from an accredited high school in Monroe County
4) Be attending college in the fall

Eligibility:
1) Be a Black or African American student
2) Maintain a minimum high school GPA of 2.5
3) Graduate from an accredited high school in Monroe County
4) Be attending college in the fall

Applicants for this scholarship must apply to and plan to attend St. John Fisher College in the fall.

Applicants must be graduating seniors from Thomas Edison High School.

Deadline varies.

Eligibility:
1) Applicants must apply to and plan to attend SUNY Brockport in the fall as a full-time matriculated freshman.
2) Be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar

Deadline varies.

Eligibility:
1) Applicants must apply to and plan to attend SUNY Brockport in the fall as a full-time matriculated freshman.
2) Be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar

Eligibility:
1) Applicants must apply to and plan to attend SUNY Brockport in the fall as a full-time matriculated freshman.
2) Be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar

Eligibility:
1) Applicants must apply to and plan to attend SUNY Geneseo in the fall
2) File application for federal aid (FAFSA)
3) Must meet all other established deadlines

Eligibility:
1) Must be recognized as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Must reside in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, or Wayne County
3) Must intend to pursue a course of study in Architecture, Structural/Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture or Planning.

Trillium Health's Scholarship for Health Science Students is intended to remove barriers to college entrance for high school graduates from historically underrepresented communities and to cultivate a diverse workforce of future medical healthcare professionals.

Eligibility:
1) Must be promising African American
2) Parent(s) must be AALDP alumni
3) Student must be an Urban League Black Scholar and a graduating senior with a B average (3.0 GPA / 80%) or better
4) Demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to serving the community
5) Resident of the Greater Rochester area
6) Plan to attend a two- or four-year college/university or vocational/technical school anywhere in the United States

Eligibility:
1) Graduating senior honored as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Community service
3) Character reference from counselor
4) Plan to major in Mortuary Science

Deadline - April 8

Eligibility:
1) Graduating senior
2) Honored as an Urban League Black Scholar
3) Must live in Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, or Genesee counties
4) Accepted into an accredited four-year college/university
5) Demonstrates the qualities characteristic of William E. “Bill” McKnight: The capacity for high-quality intellectual work and achievement and a depth of understanding and personal insight into people of all backgrounds
6) Financial need

If interested complete steps 1 and 2:

1. Fill out Urban League Scholarship

2. Go to the below application and fill out form:

   https://www.racf.org/scholarships/search-for-scholarships/

Deadline : April 1st

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. aims to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Following the tradition of the seven educators who founded the sorority, we continue to promote scholastic excellence. College-bound, high school graduating women seeking full-time or part-time study at a 2-year or 4-year accredited higher education institution are encouraged to apply for this merit-based, nonrenewable award. Preference given to applicants engaged in service to the community.

Eligibility:
1) Honored as an Urban League Black Scholar
2) Must have financial need to attend college

Zeta Amicae is an auxiliary organization to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Eligibility:
1) Plan to attend an accredited community college, college, or university in the fall
2) Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
3) Must be a resident of Monroe County

Eligibility:
1) Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on 5.0 scale)
2) Scholastic aptitude
3) Academic performance
4) Leadership skills
5) Essay responses (please see application)