Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program Each year 15-20 high school graduating seniors across New York City become part of the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program. Since 1992 the Scholarship program has had an impact on over 220 students throughout the five boroughs of New York City by providing education, work-related and financial benefits. Scholarship recipients receive a full-tuition scholarship (less financial aid) to one of the following colleges:* * Barnard College * Baruch College * Brooklyn College * City College * Columbia University * Fordham University (Lincoln Center campus, Rosehill campus) * Long Island University (Brooklyn campus) * New York University * Pace University (Manhattan campus) * Polytechnic University) * Queens College * St. Francis College * St. John's University * St. Joseph's College Participation as a Smart Start student provides: * a paid internship at JPMorgan Chase throughout the student's four years of college, which includes o specific work assignments o on-the-job training o full-time schedule in the summer and part-time schedule during the school year * yearly stipend for books and supplies * a support network of mentors, peer advisors and a Smart Start program manager to assist in assimilation into a corporate environment * career planning and development Who is eligible for the scholarship? * graduating seniors from New York City high schools who are New York City residents * students with legal authorization to work in the United States * students accepted to one of the participation colleges * students planning to major in any discipline except life science and fine arts

The New York TImes College Scholarship Program: Since its founding in 1999, this program has awarded 180 grants – 80 to current undergraduates, 100 to students who have already graduated from college. The scholarships provide up to $7,500 a year for four years of school. The winners each year are 20 students who have overcome exceptional hardship and achieved excellent academic records in New York City high schools, public, private or parochial. Times Scholars must also show a commitment to community service and aspire to make a contribution to society. In addition to the scholarship money, each New York Times Scholar receives a job at The Times during the summer after high school and help finding paid summer employment in the college years after that. The Times also provides mentoring of various sorts, academic counseling throughout college, social and cultural enrichment activities – and a laptop computer.

The Simon School assists qualified full-time domestic and international students in financing their management education and has been generous in awarding merit-based scholarships to those who show promise of achieving excellence at the School and in their careers. In awarding merit-based aid, primary emphasis is given to academic excellence, professional development and demonstrated qualities of leadership. Scholarship amount, if any, is given at the same time as the admissions decision. About 50-60% of students receive partial tuition awards. Full scholarships are very rare and extremely competitive. Furthermore, the School strongly discourages students from working while studying full-time, as the academic rigor of our courses and the time needed to conduct a career search is significant. These awards are renewed in the second year, provided first-year academic performance has been satisfactory. To be considered for Simon School merit-based financial aid, the applicant needs only to complete the financial-aid portion of the application form.

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This program provides scholarships to Jewish students with financial need through a joint program with The Rose Biller Fund of UJA-Federation of New York, which is administered by the Hebrew Free Loan Society. Each student selected for a JFEW/ Biller Scholarship will receive up to a maximum of $5,000. Students must re-apply each year. Three hundred forty scholarships were awarded in 2005. Eligibility: Students applying for these scholarships must be Jewish, permanent residents of and attending colleges or graduate or professional schools in New York City or the counties of Nassau, Suffolk or Westchester. Biller/ JFEW scholarships will not be granted to medical, dental or law students (with the exception of CUNY law students). Émigré medical and dental students may be considered for the Scholarships for Émigrés in the Health Sciences Program (see above). Grants are awarded based on financial need, with academic merit also a consideration.

Each year 20 high school graduating seniors across New York City become part of the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program. Since 1992 the Scholarship program has had an impact on over 220 students throughout the five boroughs of New York City by providing education, work-related and financial benefits. Participation as a Smart Start student provides: * a paid internship at JPMorgan Chase throughout the student's four years of college, which includes - specific work assignments - on-the-job training - full-time schedule in the summer and part-time schedule during the school year * funds for books and supplies ($500 per year) * a support network of mentors, peer advisors and a Smart Start program manager to assist in assimilation into a corporate environment * career planning and development

The Edna Aimes Scholarship is awarded annually by the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS). It is named for Edna Gentry Aimes, who bequeathed funds to MHANYS for the scholarship in 1965. Ms. Aimes was a pioneer in mental health work in Columbia County. She served as the charter member and first president of the Columbia County Mental Health Society, and as regional vice-president and secretary of the board of the New York State Mental Health Association. These scholarships are open to juniors, seniors, and matriculated graduate students attending school in New York State on a full-time basis, and majoring in a mental health-related field to prepare for a career in mental health. You must be a New York State resident and demonstrate financial need.

Goal: To reinforce the Lottery’s education mission by awarding a four-year scholarship to one graduating senior from every participating high school in New York State. Number of Awards: One qualified graduating senior from every participating public and nonpublic high school that applies will be awarded a scholarship. Amount: A $4,000 scholarship award will be paid over four years, in increments of $1,000 per year. The following criteria must be used when recommending two seniors: 1. Expected to graduate in June 2007. 2. At least a B average, based on seven semesters of high school (include transcript). 3. Experience in extracurricular and community activities. 4. Demonstrated leadership skills. 5. Plans to attend a New York State accredited college, university, trade school, or community college. 6. Parents/Guardians are not employed by the New York Lottery or one of its contractors.

New York State Regents Health Care Opportunity Scholarships are awarded annually to students studying medicine or dentistry. Award Amount Awards are $10,000 a year, for up to 4 years. Eligibility Students must: * Study full time and be matriculated in approved programs of study in a New York State medical or dental school. * Be New York State residents. * Be U.S. citizens or qualifying non-citizens. Selection is based upon the following priorities: * Those who are economically disadvantaged and who are members of a minority group historically underrepresented in their chosen profession. * Those who are members of a minority group historically underrepresented in the chosen profession. * Those who are enrolled in or graduates of the following opportunity programs: SEEK, College Discovery, EOP, or HEOP. Service Obligation Upon completion of study, students must work 1 year for each annual payment received. However, the minimum service requirement is 2 years, even if only 1 annual payment was received. Employment must be in the studied profession and must be in a designated physician-shortage area of New York State. If students do not begin practice within 1 year of program completion, repayment at twice the amount of all scholarship monies received plus interest will be required.

Amount: $1,000 Deadline: May 25, 2007 Eligibility: High school student living in New York, minimum 2.0 gpa, zinch profile complete. Judging: Both need of student and merit considered. Winners chosen based on what the student provides in his/her zinch profile. More: High school counselor must sign up (to confirm who you are) for you to be considered a finalist (It’s free and easy, but you gotta let them know).