Honors Program

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