However, because of their high academic profile, candidates for the Honors Degree Program qualify for Iona College scholarship assistance, which often extends to full tuition Dean's Scholarships. In addition, students receive two tuition-free courses per academic year that may be taken in the Winter or Summer sessions or as a sixth course in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities
(Click on Scholarship name to go to website) |
Scholarship |
Criteria |
Amount |
AESF Scholarships |
Scholarships awarded to undergraduates and graduates interested in a career in the electroplating and surface finishing industry. Undergraduates must be juniors or above and study metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, material science or engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or environmental engineering. |
$1,500 |
AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students |
Given to outstanding minority accounting graduate or undergraduate students who show significant potential to become certified public accountants. |
up to $5,000 |
American Meteorological Society Scholarships & Fellowships |
Several graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships given to help to further the education of America's future scientists. |
see website for more information |
Annie's Homegrown Environmental Studies Scholarship Program |
Scholarship awarded to full-time students in the environmental studies field and have at least one more year before completing their degree. Graduate students with more than one year remaining in their program are also welcome to apply. |
25 awards of $1000 |
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships |
The National Security Education Program provides scholarships to undergraduates who plan to study a foreign language abroad, especially students who plan to pursue the study of languages and cultures currently underrepresented in study abroad and critical to U.S. national security. |
maximum award $10,000 for a semester or $20,000 for full academic year |
Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program |
Scholarship awarded to students at least 21 years of age pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree (sophomores and juniors in the current academic year only) in environmental science, natural resource management, biology, public policy, geography, political science or related disciplines. |
ten scholarships of up to $10,000 each for one year |
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarship Awards |
Scholarships to provide Latino students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in attaining a higher education. |
see website for more information |
Department of Homeland Security Fellowship & Scholarship Program |
Program is intended for graduate and undergraduate students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission of preserving our freedoms and protecting America. |
stipend of $1,000/month for 9 months during the academic year, full tuition, appointments are for two years |
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships |
Scholarships for US citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. |
up to $5,000 for one academic year, average award $4,000 |
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships |
Scholarships awarded to juniors and seniors who intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Interested students should contact faculty representative Laura Shea at (914) 637-2723 or lshea@iona.edu. |
up to a maximum of $7,500 annually |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
Scholarships given to persons of Hispanic heritage who are currently working on completing their first undergraduate or graduate degree. |
see website for more information |
HORIZONS Foundation Scholarship Program |
Women In Defense, A National Security Organization, awards this scholarship to undergraduate (juniors or higher) and graduate women who are interested in pursuing careers related to national security or defense. |
based on academic achievement, participation in defense/national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, financial need |
Institute for Humane Studies Humane Studies Fellowship |
Given for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States or abroad to students who are interested in the classical liberal tradition. |
up to $12,000 |
Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships |
Scholarships awarded to juniors and seniors majoring in television and film. |
up to $2,500 per academic year |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) |
Competitive scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. |
$20,000 per academic, awarded for 1 year, can be renewed up to 4 years. |
Needham September 11th Scholarship Fund |
Scholarships awarded to children of the victims who lost their lives in the World Trade Center and who have a pre September 11th gross income of less than $125,000.00 per household |
website doesn't say |
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship |
The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. The goal is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds, who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. |
award includes tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees during the junior and senior years of college and during the first year of graduate study |
Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship |
Given to minority and disadvantaged individuals beginning or already enrolled in an approved degree-bearing program of study in New York State that leads to licensure in a particular profession (see website for list). |
up to $5,000 per year |
Roothbert Fund Scholarships |
Provides scholarships to undergraduates and graduates who are "motivated by spiritual values." Preference is given to those with high scholastic requirements who are considering careers in education. Eligible candidates must live in ME, NH, VT, RI, MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, OH, DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, or NC. |
averaging $2,000-$3,000 |
William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship |
Scholarships awarded to graduate or undergraduate students majoring in journalism or related majors. |
a $2,000 scholarship awarded annually |
Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Education |
Scholarships awarded to men and women enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate programs. Eligible candidates must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
annual awards up to $8,000 are made on the basis of demonstrated financial need |
Technical Minority Scholarship Program |
Scholarships given to undergraduates and graduates of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent who have 3.0 or higher GPAs and are enrolled in any of the following technical fields: chemistry, information management, computing & software systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics, physics, engineering. |
$1,000 |
Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarships |
Scholarships awarded to college sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated outstanding potential and a commitment to pursuing careers related to the environment. Faculty must recommend recipient - Iona has no faculty representative, should contact the foundation. |
80 merit-based scholarships of up to $5,000 and 50 Honorable Mentions of $350 |
UJA-Federation Biller/JFEW Scholarships |
This program provides scholarships to Jewish students with financial need who are permanent residents of and attending school in New York City or the counties of Nassau, Suffolk or Westchester. |
up to $5,000 though most awards $3,000 to $4,000 |
Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemistry |
Scholarship given by Iota Sigma Pi to a senior woman chemistry student. The nominee may be, but need not be, a member of Iota Sigma Pi. |
$500 and a certificate |