Foundation Awards $150,000 in 9/11 Descendant Scholarships
Six graduating seniors whose family members died of 9/11-related illnesses each received $25,000 college scholarships.
New York City Scholarship News
Scholarships in New York City run on new funding programs, student award recipient announcements and eligibility criteria, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the financial resources available to students pursuing academic goals.
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October 30, 2026
St. Francis Prep Honors Teacher With Music ScholarshipThe New York City school is raising funds to establish a permanent scholarship honoring longtime music director Robert Corbino.
October 28, 2026
LaGuardia Community College Opens Immigrant Student OfficeThe new resource hub offers specialized support for immigrant and immigration-impacted students in Queens.
October 28, 2026
New York City Launches Men Heal Pilot ProgramThe initiative supports 25 graduate students of color as they pursue careers in city-funded mental health services.
October 27, 2026
New York Council Awards Scholarships to StudentsThe Council of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Organizations honored two students during its independence anniversary gala.
October 21, 2026
FAITH Endowment Announces 2026 Scholar ClassThe program recognizes 81 students for their academic achievements and community leadership.
October 21, 2026
Columbia Opens New Residence Hall for Nontraditional StudentsThe renovated 1931 facility at 99 Claremont provides housing for more than 300 undergraduates.
October 15, 2026
Professor Christina Salboudis Wins Academic AwardThe Coalition Against Financial Crime honored the educator for her work connecting academia and the anti-financial-crime sector.
October 11, 2026
NYU Announced New Falak Sufi Scholarship ProgramNew York University is offering funding for master's students from South Asia for the 2027-28 academic year.
October 10, 2026
Kristyna Havelkova Attended Stella Adler StudioThe actress completed an intensive program at the prestigious New York City acting school during summer 2026.
October 9, 2026
Columbus Citizens Foundation Awarded Medical ScholarshipThe foundation provided financial support to a first-generation medical student.
More in Scholarships
Coverage takes in individual scholarship opportunities, the launch of new academic funding programs, success stories of recipients and warnings regarding common application scams. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Educational funding frequently shifts in response to tuition changes at major institutions and updates to private endowment policies. The availability of need-based grants remains the most recurring theme within the local student aid landscape.