J. High School 72 Catherine & Count Basie

J. High School 72 Catherine & Count Basie is located in Jamaica, New York. Scholarships for students attending J. High School 72 Catherine & Count Basie can be found in our scholarship database If you are searching for scholarships for students attending a different high school in Jamaica, visit the Jamaica directory.

133-25 Guy Brewer Boulevard
Jamaica, New York
11434
(718)723-6200

Scholarships

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:...

Armenian Scholarship Fund

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
$4,000
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors pursuing careers in medicine, science, or music. Preference is given to students of Armenian heritage.Application PeriodDecember 1 to February 28Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $4,000; paid as $1,000 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Award paid in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and...

Meland Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
$5,000
The Meland Foundation grants funding for scholarships to nurses in the NJ-NY-CT-PA area with BSN degrees wishing to pursue Nurse Practitioner, MSN, and DNP degrees with a pediatric specialty and who share the vision of the Foundation.The Meland Foundation, founded by a beloved pediatrician who built a successful family medical practice in Northern New Jersey — provides and supports inspirational...

To recognize those high school seniors who have consistently demonstrated excellence in both the spoken and written word and plan to pursue college and a career that requires excellence in communication.Application PeriodDecember 1 to February 28Number and Size of AwardsNumber of recipients and award amounts vary; award amount may be split between two or more recipients. Award paid in one...

Susan A. Cowell Scholarship

Deadline: Feb 01, 2026
$1,000
For academically talented and community-minded high school graduates continuing their education in college, graduate school, or a trade/technical school.Application PeriodNovember 1 to February 1Number and Size of AwardsOne award of $1,000; paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.Allowed Use of AwardAwards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other...