Scholarships
Scholarships
There are numerous opportunities to find scholarships.
First place to look is through SchooLinks. Choose Finances in your SchooLinks account. SchooLinks will help you search for scholarships from the colleges you are applying to!
Other places to look:
- Be sure to check the scholarship page of the college you are planning to apply to.
- Students can Google Scholarships
- There are many scholarship search engines including SoFi, ScholarSnapp, FastWeb, Collegeboard, Niche, Scholarships.com, Cappex, Unigo, StudentScholarships.org, and Petersons.
The Counseling Center receives numerous scholarships opportunities throughout the school year.
Check out these websites for scholarship links.
"Guide to Financial Aid and Scholarships for Black Students" offers in-depth information in several areas, including:
- Information on finding and applying for scholarships
- A list of scholarships for black students at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels
- Information on HBCUs and why they're important
- A list of scholarships for students wanting to attend an HBCU
- Organizations and resources that are helpful for Black students and students of color
The Community Foundation administers more than 130 scholarship opportunities. Most of their scholarships are for institutions of higher learning, but some awards apply to special opportunities like summer camp, music lessons, or high school study-abroad programs.
New York State offers a variety of grants and scholarships for residents who plan to attend in-state colleges.
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search: Scholarship Search is the free way to get access to more than 6 million college scholarships worth up to $30 billion.
The following list includes a small number of scholarships coming available soon and is only intended to give an idea of what is available through SchooLinks.
Scholarships
MikeRoweWorks Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Program: Calling all plumbers, carpenters, electricians, welders, auto-technicians, and anyone getting trained for skilled jobs that are in demand! The Mike RoweWork Ethic Scholarship Program will give away a free pile of money to those who demonstrate strong work ethic and a thirst for skilled training. We're giving away $1,000,000 for this year’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program. To be eligible for this award, you must be enrolled or plan to enroll in one of the following approved certificate, license, or two-year programs: Automotive Technology, Aviation Technology, Carpentry, Commercial Driving, Construction, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Farming & Agriculture, Fire Science & Technology, Heavy Equipment Operation, HVAC, Machinery, Manufacturing, Marine Technology, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Welding
Application: https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
Deadline: February 23, 2026 until October 31, 2026
Review It Scholarship: The scholarship will be awarded to the best Movie review submitted by a student before the scholarship deadline. Go to website for application.
Application: http://www.chiureviewsscholarship.com/reviews.php
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Fraser Institute Student Essay Contest: Showcase your ideas on public policy and the role of markets by entering our essay competition. $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded for high school students! 1st prize: $1,500, 2nd prize: $1,000, 3rd prize: $500 Winning essays may be published in Fraser Institute journals and authors will have the opportunity to experience the peer review process.
2026 Student Essay Contest - “What would the Essential Scholars say about Canadian economic prosperity today?”
See website for details.
Application: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/students/essay-contest
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: June 5, 2026
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write a 500 to 1000 word essay on the topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Application: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 10, 2026
BigSun Athletic Scholarship: All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Their participation may be in any capacity, whether as a player, coach or official. Please visit their website to learn how to apply.
Application: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 19, 2026
NYS Restaurant Assoc (Rochester Chapter) Scholarship: Students must be residents of Monroe, Livingston, Ontario or Wayne County and must have been admitted to a post-secondary school where they will major in foodservice, culinary arts, hospitality management or a related field.
Application: https://www.nysra.org/training-development/prostart/prostart-scholarships/
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Probo Medical Scholarship: We are excited to award the “Probo Medical Scholarship” to decrease the burden of educational costs for those pursuing degrees in the medical field. We hope to play a small part in helping students achieve their educational goals with a $500 scholarship. To apply for the scholarship, you must submit an original essay of up to 1,500 words that describes how you want to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, and why doing so is important to you and the world.
Application: https://www.probomedical.com/probo-medical-scholarship/
Amount: $500
Deadline: August 21, 2026
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Application: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Howard Hanson Awards - Piano: The Howard Hanson Awards honors graduating senior pianists who exhibit meritorious musicianship in the performance of classical music. Recipients of this prestigious award are chosen on the basis of an audition and appear on winners' recital sponsored by the RPTG, Inc.
Application: https://www.rochesterpianoteachers.org/_files/ugd/699c5f_64940f5226314b31819862fcc5a7dea4.pdf
Deadline: October 5, 2026
AES Engineering: We are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. 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. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Application: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 8, 2026
Girls Impact the World Scholarship: The ConnectHER Film Festival is an international youth competition that welcomes short films about issues that impact women and girls. Through ConnectHER Film Festival, students use film and media to tell stories that bring awareness to critical issues facing women and girls locally and globally, and activate audiences to do something about it! See website for details.
Application: https://connectherfilmfest.org/film-festival/
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Voice of Democracy-Audio Essay Contest: Voice of Democracy (VOD) scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9-12 that annually provides 2 million in scholarships. The first-place winner, who competes with all the first-place VFW Department winners, receives a $30,000 scholarship that is paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. Students can enter by submitting the required entry form, along with their essay and recording to the local VFW Post. This year's theme is "What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?"
Application: https://www.vfw.org/vod/
Amount: $35,000
Deadline: October 31, 2026
