Transit Middle School

Each year, The Arc New York presents scholarships and awards to individuals pursuing degrees in special education, physical or occupational therapy, or a field related to intellectual or other developmental disabilities, and those who go above and beyond to improve this field.This $3,000 scholarship per recipient is presented annually to full-time Chapter employees who wish to further their education with...

PEF’s Joseph Scacalossi Scholarship has helped students since 1988, when it was founded as a tribute to a state Department of Labor member who helped form PEF and fought for the rights of his members in Manhattan.Every year, 10 students are each awarded $1,000 annually for four years. Read about the 2025 recipients, online.The student must be a child, stepchild...

To help a student whose parent has recently died from cancer or who is undergoing cancer treatment — remain in school and obtain a bachelor's degree. This need-based scholarship provides support when family finances experience a drastic change due to medical bills or reduced income as a result of cancer.Application PeriodDecember 1 to February 28Number and Size of AwardsOne award...

Scholarship for Full-Time College Students in a Program Related to the Field of Intellectual or Other Developmental DisabilitiesTwo scholarships in the amount of $3,000 are presented annually. The scholarship is paid in installments of $1,500 per semester for any year the student is enrolled in college. The scholarship is presented to an individual who intends to pursue a career related...

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-...

Simon Youth Foundation works to help students achieve their goals, and cost alone should not prevent a student from furthering their education. Each year, SYF looks to award, on average, $1 million, in scholarships, to help students with the cost of post-secondary education. Scholarship awards and amounts are based on available funding.Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth...