East Bronx Academy For The Future

To provide financial support for individuals working in or planning to work in the fields of developmental disabilities or behavioral health within the eight-county area surrounding Rochester (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties) who wish to pursue a master’s degree in their field. The intent of this scholarship is to elevate the state of practice and...

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...

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...

APPLICATION CRITERIA:HIGH SCHOOL SENIORATTEND SCHOOL IN NY/NJ/CT AREAHISPANIC/LATINXCUMULATIVE GPA ABOVE 2.880 RECORDED HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICEPLANNING TO REGISTER AS A FULL-TIME COLLEGE STUDENT FOR THE FALL OF 2026Please read the following instructions before completing the application formYou will need to upload the following:1. A copy of your report card2. Proof of community hours (80 hours)3. An essay (between 600-1200 words)....

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...

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...