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Other Scholarship Options

Scholarships Offered by Outside (Non-UC) Organizations

UC students can apply for any of several additional scholarship options offered by area organizations. These include the following scholarships below:                                                     (Do not forget to check out our "Useful Websites" page where other scholarship websites and information are available.)

AAUW Scholarship Awards for Women

Amount: $500
Number of scholarships available: 2 or 3
Eligibility: Click here for award and eligibility details
How to Apply: Click here to view/download/print application.
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available


AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.  You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
How to Apply: Click here to view detailed information.
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php 
Application deadline:  2012 - 2013 information not available


Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarship
Amount: $1,600
Eligibility: Students must be currently attending Utica College undergraduate classes, must have completed at least 30 semester hours which have been graded through the institution, (Do not include accepted transfer credits), and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2.
How to Apply and More Information: http://www.alphasigmalambda.org
Application deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later  than April 15, 2011 to: Utica College, Office of Student Financial Services, Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarship 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502 - Applications can be brought into the Office of Student Financial Services by end of business Apri1 15, 2011.  2012 - 2013 information not available

American Institute of CPAs

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 per recipient for one year
Eligibility: Current majors in accounting, finance, or information systems - Graduate or undergraduate students
AICPA/John L. Carey Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 per recipient for one year
Eligibility: Liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting and the CPA designation
How to Apply: To apply for either AICPA scholarship, download application at http://www.aicpa.org. For more information, e-mail educat@aicpa.org or call (919) 402-4014.
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available

Associated General Contractors of NYS, LLC's Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Open to New York State residents attending a college or university in or outside New York State, majoring in construction technology or civil engineering and maintaining a 2.5 gpa or better.
How to Apply: Online application and detailed information is available at http://scholarship.agc.org/
Application deadline: May 15, 2011


First Source Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (Two scholarships for Utica College Students)
Eligibility: If you are planning to attend Utica College full time in the fall and are a member of First Source Federal Credit Union.
How to Apply: Online application and detailed information is available at http://www.fsource.org.
Application deadline: May 1, 2011


John Gyles Education Award
Amount: up to $3,000
Eligibility: Full Canadian or American citizenship; areas of post secondary study;  minimum 3.0 gpa; more detailed information online. 
How to Apply: Application and detailed information at http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com/
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available


Susan M. Henley Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250
Number of scholarships available: 1 (in 2010)
Eligibility: High school seniors or student currently enrolled in an appropriately accredited college, must enroll or be enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting program in the field of administrative/office technology or business education and the student must have a 3.0 gpa or B average. 
How to Apply: Application and detailed information is available in the Office of Student Financial Services.
Application deadline: 2011 - 2012 information not available

Institute of Management Accounts (IMA)

Memorial Education Fund (MEF) Scholarship
Amount: $1000 to $2,500
Eligibility: An IMA student member pursuing study in accounting or finance as an undergraduate or graduate student
Stuart Cameron and Margaret McCleod Memorial (SCMS) Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 plus receive lodging, transportation and registration costs for both the IMA Annual Conference and Exposition and the IMA Student Leadership Conference.
Eligibility: An IMA student member pursuing study in accounting or finance as an undergraduate or graduate student
How to Apply: For more information and to apply for either IMA scholarships, go to www.imanet.org/scholarships .  All materials must be postmarked on or before date to be eligible.
Application Deadline:2012 - 2013 information not available

Koster Insurance Health Careers Scholarship Program

Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: All full-time undergaduate students majoring in a healthcare related field entering their junior or senior year and having a 3.0 or better gpa.
How to Apply: Online application and detailed information is available at http://www.kosterweb.com. 
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available


Edna A. Lauterbach Scholarship for Nurses in New York State
Amount: Up to $2,000
Number of scholarships available: Varies from year to year
Eligibility: RNs and LPNs in New York state developing home-based or community-based care business, with demonstrated financial need. (Detailed eligibility requirements on the application.)
More Information: View / print scholarship flyer or visit http://www.ednascholarship.org
How to Apply: Applications and detailed information available at http://www.ednascholarship.org/ 
Application deadline: 2011 - 2012 information not available (links inaccessible at this time)


The Lowe's Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Number of scholarships available: 140
Eligibility: High school seniors, maintain 3.25 gpa, demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience.
How to Apply and More Information: 
http://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx#
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available

Violet Morris Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: All full-time undergraduate students who are graduates of local area high schools, who are currently attending a local college.  While the important focus is a runner, the intent is to reward the efforts of a person who struggled or struggles against adversity to achieve a goal.
How to Apply: Online application and detailed information is available at www.boilermaker.com  Completed applications should be faxed to the Boilermaker office at (315) 734-9281.
Application deadline: June 3, 2011


New York State Transfer and Articulation Association (NYSTAA)
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Must have completed an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science by August 2010 from a two year member school, minimum cumulative gpa 3.2
More Information: View / print application http://www.nystaa.org or pick up a copy in the Office of Student Financial Services, Rm 117 Hubbard Hall
How to Apply: Applications and detailed information available at http://www.nystaa.org or in the Office of Student Financial Services - completed application can be emailed to: akin@oswego.edu
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available


New York State Occupational Therapy Association
Amount: varies per district
Eligibility: Students whose permanent address is within New York State districts listed on website,  full or part time students for an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral in Occupational Therapy degree.  For more information go to http://www.nysota.org/
How to Apply: Applications are available online within your permanent address district.
Application deadline: 2011 - 2012 now available online for most districts.


Performing Arts Scholarship Auditions
Amount: $1,000 First Place and $500 Second Place
Eligibility: Resident of Oneida County, ages 14 through 20, demonstrate financial need, audition performance must be dance, vocal, musical theater or acting, completed application prior to audition.
How to Apply: Application and detailed information is available in the Office of Student Financial Services, school guidance counselor or call Fran Coluzza at (315) 733-6173. 
Application deadline:2012 - 2013 information not available


2010 Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
Amount: Up to $2,000
Eligibility: The Junior College Transfer Scholarship is for a graduate or graduating student of a community or junior college, transferring to a four year college or university, as a junior, starting the Fall semester.  The Graduate or Professional School scholarship is for a graduating college senior or returning student who is planning on attending graduate school as a fully matriculated, first year graduate student for the Fall semester. (Detailed eligibility requirements on the online.)
How to Apply: The application procedures and criteria for each are described online at http://www.pricechopper.com
Application deadline: March 15, 2012


SPEND on LIFE Scholarship 
Amount: see site for details
Number of scholarships available: see site for details
Eligibility: Students must be a legal US resident , 17 to 25 years of age, and enrolled or planning to enroll as a student at an accredited two or four year college or university to be eligible.
How to Apply: www.fastweb.com  
Application Deadline: register on site for further details.  


Syracuse Builders Exchange (SBE)
Amount and Number of Scholarhips available: Variable  - 
in 2009 - (3) $1000 scholarships;  2008 - (3) $2000 and (4) $1000 scholarships; 2007 - (3) $2000 and (2) $1000 scholarships were awarded
Eligibility: Students must be an employee of an SBE member firm or dependent of an employee of an SBE member firm.  Students need to ask the parent if their employer is a member of the Syracuse Builders Exchange.   Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university within New York State to be eligible.  SBE prefers the applicants' homes be in Onondaga or contiguous county and applicants indicate a willingness to work in the Central New York area upon graduation.  Preference will be given to full time students.
How to Apply: Applications available in the Office of Student Financial Services or www.syrabex.com   Any inquires regarding the application can be sent to Sandy Church at schurch@syrabex.com  Applications can be mailed to Syracuse Builders Exchange, 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY  13206, fax (315) 437-8053
Application Deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available

Tylenol^® Scholarship 

Amount: between $5,000 and $10,000
Number of scholarships available: 40
Eligibility: Students in the health professions. Judged on leadership qualities and academic performance.
How to Apply: Online application and detailed information available at www.aim.applyists.net/tylenol .  You will need to login and register at the site first.
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available


Zonta Club of the Oneida Area - Mildred Ridley Scholarship Award
Amount: $600
Number of scholarships available: 1
Eligibility: Candidates must be female students who are going back to school to improve their lives and/or their families.  They must be half way through their educational program, have an overall average of C or better, and be residents within the Canastota, Oneida, Stockbridge Valley or Vernon Verona Sherrill school districts.
How to Apply: Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Services.
Application deadline: 2011 - 2012 information not available

Zonta Club of Utica Award

Amount: $1,000
Number of scholarships available: 3
Eligibility: Candidates must be female students 25 years of age or older who have had to leave or postpone formal education to deal with adult responsibility, and who can demonstrate significant financial need after all other forms of assistance have been exhausted. 
How to Apply: Online application and detailed information available at www.zontadistrict2.org/Utica or pick up a hard copy application at Student Financial Services. 
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available


Zonta Club of Utica Award - Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Amount: $500 for local winner and becomes eligible for District scholarship of $500
Number of scholarships available: 1
Eligibility: This international scholarship is open to women entering their third or fourth year of study leading to a business-related bachelor's degree.  Online students are eligible.
How to Apply: Online application and detailed information available at www.zontadistrict2.org/Utica
Application deadline: 2012 - 2013 information not available




 

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