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Urban League of Rochester Black Scholars Program
Scholarship List 2009-2010
| Organization | Award | Eligibility | Deadline Date | How to Apply |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Nu Omega Chapter | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Graduating African American high school senior with a B or better GPA, financial need, scholastic merit and leadership skills. | March 1, 2010 | Scholarship Application AKA |
| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Eta Rho Lambda Chapter | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Graduating African American male high school senior showing financial need, scholastic merit, commitment to extracurricular activities, and leadership. | March 1, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Black Scholars Planning Committee Scholarship, Urban League of Rochester | Up to $500 | March 31, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form An essay is also required on one of the following topics: 1) Your educational goals and the unique contribution you envision making to others; 2) Your goal and vision for helping others; 3) Trail blazing on behalf of African Americans; or 4) How your African American role model has inspired you to help others. |
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| City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee (New Life Ministries, Inc.) | Please note that the status of this scholarship is currently pending. | Confirmed Black Scholar with a record of community service and demonstrated financial need. | May 1, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Rochester Alumnae Chapter | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Black Scholar demonstrating financial need, scholastic merit (at least a B average), and community activities. | March 25, 2010 | Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Application |
| Enterprise Rent-a-Car Scholarship | One $5,000 scholarship | Black Scholar planning to attend a 4-year college. Must be an enterprising person. | May 16, 2010 | ERAC Application Form |
| Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Excellence Scholarship | One $6,000 scholarship | Student who is interested in a career in health care and has performed at a superior level academically. SAT scores and class rank are considered. | March 31, 2010 | Excellus Scholarship Application |
| Iglesia Family Scholarship | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Black Scholars interested in pursuing studies in engineering or other technical field. | May 1, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Scholarship | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Based on academic standing, demonstrated financial need, character, personal achievement, leadership ability and initiative. Must be attending a 2- or 4-year college and must be actively enrolled by September 30, 2010 to retain scholarship. | April 17, 2010 | Jack and Jill of America Scholarship Application |
| Jefferson Avenue Business Association | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Black Scholar who resides in southwest Rochester and will pursue a degree in business | April 15, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Johnson Sr., William Memorial Scholarship | Up to $1,000 | Student planning to major in Mortuary Science | May 15, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Rochester Alumni Chapter | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Minority male student with a C+ or better GPA. Must be accepted to a 4-year college or university. | May 15, 2010 | |
| Keuka College Scholarship | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Black Scholar who meets Keuka College admissions criteria. | Must meet college's application deadline. | For more information, contact the Keuka College Office of Admissions, 1(800)33KEUKA or (315)279-5254. |
| The Links, Inc. Rochester Chapter | One $1,500 scholarship |
Graduating seniors of African American descent. See application for other criteria. | April 30, 2010 | The Links Application |
| Manhattan Golf Club Scholarship | Amount and number awarded varies each year | Awarded to students based on academic achievement, financial need, character and leadership ability. | April 15, 2010 | SBBC Scholarship Application |
| Michael A. Marrero Memorial Scholarship | $500 (not renewable) | Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar. | April 1, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
McKnight, William E. Memorial Scholarship awarded by Nixon Peabody, LLP and the Rochester Area Community Foundation |
Average scholarship award is $2,000, renewable for up to 4 years. | Urban League Black Scholar demonstrating high academic achievement, community service, and leadership qualities. SAT scores and financial need are taken into account. | April 15, 2010 | |
| Miller, Robbie Council Memorial Scholarship | Amount to be determined | Will be awarded to a Black Scholar, with preference given to a first generation scholar attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) | ||
| The Minority Reporter www.minorityreporter.net |
Amount and number to be determined | Will be awarded to a Black Scholar, with preference given to a student who plans to pursue a degree in Communications or English | March 31, 2010 | |
| Monroe Community College/Urban League of Rochester Scholarship | Up to 3 scholarships per year at $500 per semester, renewable for up to 2 years for a total of $2,000. | Urban League Black Scholar demonstrating academic excellence. Must be accepted by the MCC Admissions Office. | Refer to college catalog for all admissions deadlines | Complete application to Monroe Community College and file a FAFSA. |
| Monroe Professional Engineers Society | Several awards will be made, sponsored by various individuals and colleges | For students with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, with SAT Math 600, Verbal 500 or ACT Math 25, English 25. The awards will be based on academic achievement, participation in scholastic and out-of-school activities, work experience, and an essay. | December 19, 2009 | MPES Application 2009 |
| Nazareth College | Amount varies | Must be honored as a Black Scholar and be accepted at Nazareth College. | March 15, 2010 | Apply for the scholarship when submitting an application to Nazareth College. |
| Network North Star | $500 - 1,000 | Graduating high school seniors, U.S. citizen or legal resident, with at least a B grade point average. | April 15, 2010 | |
| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Theta Omicron Chapter | Amount and number of awards varies | U.S. citizen and resident of Monroe County who has applied to an accredited 4-year UNCF school or Historically Black College. Award is contingent upon acceptance to college. | March 20, 2010 | |
| Paychex, Inc. | $500 | Awarded to a senior planning to major in business, accounting or a computer-related field. | March 15, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Roberson Family Scholarship | Up to five (5) scholarships valued up to $1,000 each | All graduating high school seniors who meet the Black Scholars Program criterion (B or better GPA), who show exceptional promise, and potential for success are eligible to apply. | April 15, 2010 | Roberson application 2010 |
| Roberts Wesleyan College | Amount and number awarded to be decided. | Awarded to an Urban League Black Scholar who has been accepted to Roberts Wesleyan College. | May 1, 2010 | Apply for admission to Roberts Wesleyan. For more information, contact:Ms. Linda Kurtz-Hoffman Roberts Wesleyan College 2301 Westside Drive Rochester, NY 14624-1997 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation, Minority Science Scholarship |
Amount varies, $250 minimum, renewable | Created to provide "last dollar" scholarship grants to students who graduate from any one of nine Rochester City School District high schools, plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college, and plan to major in the sciences, particularly environmental science. Must have a 2.5 GPA. | April 1, 2010 | Minority Science Application |
| Rochester Black Bar Association | Amount and number awarded to be determined | Students must have a 3.3 GPA, preference is given to those from Rochester City Schools. Must be considering a career in Business or Law. | To be determined | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $2,500 per year, renewable up to 4 years. The number of scholarships awarded varies each year. | Accepted for admission; must be an Urban League Black Scholar; renewable based on satisfactory progress and financial need. | March 1, 2010 | Apply for admission to RIT and complete the financial aid application by March 1. For more information, contact: |
| Rochester West Indian Festival Organization, Inc. | More than one $500 scholarship will be awarded. | Deserving minority students who are graduating from a high school in the greater Rochester area | February 14, 2010 | Rochester West Indian Festival Organization Scholarship Application |
| Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., The Boule | $2,500 | Graduating males who are honored as Urban League Black Scholars. Preference is given to those graduating from the Rochester City School District. | April 15, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Sisters for a Better Black Community | Amount varies | Students with at least a 2.5 (C+) GPA who demonstrate a need for financial assistance in order to attend college. Must be enrolled in college by September 30, 2010 in order to retain scholarship. | April 15, 2010 | SBBC Scholarship Application |
| St. John Fisher College/Urban League of Rochester | Two half to full tuition scholarships, renewable for up to 4 years. | Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar and be accepted to St. John Fisher College. Must attend as a full-time student. | March 1, 2010 | Apply to St. John Fisher College and meet all deadlines for admissions and federal aid. Application fee may be waived. Please contact for more information. |
| State Farm Insurance Companies | Amount varies | Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar and demonstrate academic merit and a strong involvement in community activities. | May 1, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| SUNY College at Brockport, Urban League of Rochester Black Scholars Scholarship | A one-time $1,000 scholarship. | Students must be Black Scholars with a minimum average of 85 and a 950* or higher SAT or 20 ACT score. A 500-word essay is also required. | March 7, 2010 | www.brockport.edu/ scholarships |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | Up to two full tuition scholarships | Must be honored as an Urban League Black Scholar and be accepted to SUNY Geneseo. | March 1, 2010 | Apply to SUNY Geneseo and meet all deadlines for admissions and federal aid. For more information, contact:Dr. William Caren SUNY Geneseo Office of Admissions (716) 245-5571 |
University of Rochester Jesse Moore Urban League Scholarship |
$20,000 per year; could possibly cover full tuition, depending on need and other awards. | Students who meet the University's eligibility requirements and show scholastic merit, minority status and leadership qualities. | January 15 | Students must apply to the University of Rochester and file the FAFSA. For more information, contact: or |
| Voices of Thunder, Inc. | $500-1000 | Graduating male residents of Monroe County who will be attending a 2- or 4-year college. | The last Friday in March | Voices of Thunder Scholarship Application |
| White, Samuel V. Memorial Scholarship | Up to $500 | A Black Scholar with demonstrated financial need who will be pursuing a degree in business at a 2- or 4-year college or university. | February 15, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form Applicants are also required to complete the FAFSA and interview with the scholarship committee. |
| Winters, Joseph R. Sr. Memorial Scholarship | Amount varies | Graduating male students with a C+ or better average, with demonstrated financial need. U.S. citizen and pursuing a degree in the field of business or related field approved by the committee. | May 1, 2010 | Urban League Generic Scholarship Application Form |
| Wright, Mary L. Memorial Scholarships and Awards Fund | Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Open to all area students. |
A student who has been accepted to a 2- or 4-year college, university or technical school, who demonstrates academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA), financial need, character and leadership ability. | April 16, 2010 | |
| Zeta Amicae of Rochester, NY Scholarship | To be determined | High school seniors who will be attending an accredited institution of higher learning. Must submit application, two letters of reference, official transcript, autobiography and statement of financial need. | March 20, 2010 | Zeta Amicae Scholarship application |
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter | Amount varies | Black Scholar with demonstrated need, academic ability and leadership. Refer to application for complete details. | January 9, 2010 |
