Below is a list of scholarships available to high school seniors. Please review eligibility requirements and deadlines carefully.

Lions Scholarship
Qualifications: Community service, academic achievement, and local residency.
How to Apply: Contact your school counselor.
Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026

Horatio Alger Scholarship
Qualifications: Students who have overcome adversity and demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: horatioalger.org/scholarships
Deadline: Opens Dec. 1; closes March 15, 2026

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Qualifications: Leadership, citizenship, and integrity.
How to Apply: reaganfoundation.org/education/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship
Deadline: Jan. 5, 2026

First New York Scholarship Program
Qualifications: Seniors planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the fall.
How to Apply: firstnewyork.org/2026-scholarship-program
Deadline: Feb. 2, 2026

Shay Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Qualifications: Students interested in careers in transportation.
How to Apply: shaylegacy.org/scholarships.php
Deadline: May 1, 2026

Additional Scholarship Resources

• NYS Scholarships: hesc.ny.gov

• Big Future: bigfuture.collegeboard.org

• Fastweb: fastweb.com

Deadlines for these resources vary. Check each site for details.

• ASVAB

• Career Voyage

• Career Zone

• New York State Department of Labor

• Occupational Outlook Handbook