Outside Scholarships
Contact any civic, business, fraternal or religious organizations that you or your family belong to and ask if they offer scholarships.
Sample of some Private National Scholarship websites that might be helpful:
Health Professions
Scholarships, fellowships and other forms of financial assistance are available for study in Occupational Therapy. Interested students should contact AOTA at (301) 652-2682 or go to www.aota.org.
Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences
Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health, the main purpose of this comprehensive Career Opportunities in Research (COR) Program is to improve the chances of Mercy University undergraduates with gaining entry and successfully completing graduate school programs for Ph.D. and / or M.D. Degrees to pursue research careers in mental health. A few Mercy University scholars will be selected each year as COR Trainees to receive 1 to 2 years of full-time enhanced education at Mercy University in conjunction with research training and research experience at the NYS Psychiatric Institute in Manhattan during their junior and / or senior years. Program participants receive tuition assistance as well as stipend support in addition to other support services including tutoring, financial aid counseling, study skills workshops, preparation for graduate school admission exams and assistance with the graduate school application process.
This program is open to all Mercy University students who meet the eligibility criteria and who apply prior to the junior and / or senior year. Participants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA, have completed the college general education curriculum, be a US citizen or permanent resident. To be considered the COR application must be submitted and an interview by COR staff is required.
Sallie Mae Scholarship Fund
https://www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream/
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps students from under-resourced, underrepresented, and underserved communities complete their post-secondary education.
Students on-track to complete their degree or continuous education program who are facing financial challenges may apply to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help complete their post-secondary education program.
Scholarship applications for AY 2024-25 are being accepted now through 12/6/24 or until all scholarship dollars have been awarded.
The Women's Forum of New York Education Fund Award
https://www.womensforumny.org/apply/
The award recognizes extraordinary women and often heroic effort in overcoming adversity as they restructure their lives for success. Unlike financial aid or scholarships, the $10,000 award goes directly to the recipient for whatever needs loom largest for her, whether tuition, childcare, medical bills, elder care, transportation, housing, or any other priority. Applicants and their references should share the narrative of obstacles confronted and overcome, and any demonstrations of leadership and care for their community.
Applicant Must:
- be 35 years old by December 31, 2024 (birth date no later than December 31, 1989)
- attend college at a two or four-year institution in New York City
- reside in New York City
- be pursuing her FIRST Associate or Bachelor's degree and have earned at least 12 credits in good standing
- have attended a college in New York City during the 2023 academic year and be enrolled for at least 6 credits in the 2024 academic year
- have at least 9 credits to complete graduation requirements AFTER June 2024
- If completing an Associate degree in June 2024, must then provide evidence of admission to a Bachelor's degree program
- complete an additional semester of 6 or more credits within twelve months of receiving the Award (at an NYC college/university), i.e., by June, 2025
Citizens Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship
https://www.citizensbank.com/scholarship
Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Fill out the registration form below to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes for use towards school expenses. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Citizens Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses. See Official Rules for details.