Accion Academy

The Heather McNamara Leadership and Blood Donation Advocacy Scholarship recognizes excellence and outstanding community service to New York Blood Center (NYBC).Heather McNamara was a longtime friend of NYBC and a tireless advocate for blood donations. She often attended NYBC events and spoke with local media to share her story as a blood recipient who relied on transfusions throughout her courageous...

ELIGIBILITYStudents who attend school in NY, NJ, CT, or PA – OR – College undergraduate and graduate students who are permanent residents or U.S. Citizens of one of these states, unless otherwise outlined in an individual scholarship’s criteria. The individual scholarship’s criteria would then supersede these criteria.Example: A student who is from Texas but attends school in NY is eligible.Example:...

To promote the profession to the next generation, award outstanding engineering students and help New York retain promising young talent, ACEC New York administers a statewide scholarship program. Since the program’s inception in 2002, the council has awarded more than $1.4 million collectively to over 460 high-achieving engineering students attending New York State colleges and universities.What is the ACEC New...

The Scholarship was established by friends and family to honor the life of Joel Ayite Ajavon who left this world far too early. To be awarded to graduating high school seniors with a primary interest in studying science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades at a two-year community college in Western New York.Application PeriodDecember 1 to February 28Number and Size...

To provide financial assistance to students in Monroe County pursuing a career in nursing.Application PeriodDecember 1 to February 28Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $12,000; divided into equal annual installments paid over four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Award may be split between two recipients and is paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring...

To provide scholarship support to graduating high school seniors in Monroe County pursuing a degree in architecture, construction, construction management, or a related field, or a program leading to teacher certification in a STEM field or pursuing a trades program or degree.Application PeriodDecember 1 to February 28Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $4,000 to a student pursuing a two-...