Support Scholarships

How you can make an impact on York Scholars

York College is proud to be recognized as one of the most affordable senior colleges in the nation, offering high-quality education to talented students—regardless of their economic circumstances.

However, the true cost of higher education goes beyond tuition. It includes expenses for books, supplies, transportation, and the ability to meet basic living needs—often without the safety net of additional employment, which can hinder academic success.

While more than 80% of York College students graduate debt-free, nearly 2,000 still carry a significant financial burden. This number does not reflect those who are forced to take a leave of absence or withdraw entirely due to financial hardship.

Your support can change that. Make a scholarship gift today and help empower our students to achieve their academic goals and secure a brighter future.

Con Edison Endowed Scholarship

To encourage academic enrichment in the field of STEM education

Rudin Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship will be administered by the Chair of the Nursing Department along with the administrative management of the scholarship center.

Dr. Che-Tsao Huang Communication Tech Award

To encourage and recognize an outstanding communications technology graduate, presented at awards ceremony.

Elena Borstein Fine Arts Scholarship

To support talented and promising Fine Arts majors and minors with at least Junior

Vera B. Douthit Scholarship

To award students who demonstrate academic excellence and contributes to the college and community service

Thomas Jefferson Award

Provides tuition assistance to a Natural Sciences or Mathematics major who is experiencing financial hardship.

Mortimer Gold Memorial Scholarship

To support academically promising sophomores majoring in Business, Communication Technology, Health Professions or Teacher Education.

Peter Ranis Scholarship in Political Science

To support students who have been accepted into Graduate School to study in the Poli Sci-related field

Janice Cline Justice Award

To further the larger struggles for freedom, justice, equality, and dignity that Janice Cline embraced.

Natural Sciences Scholarship

To help recruit and retain outstanding faculty; fund faculty and student research and travel to academic conferences; provide scholarship support; and help meet other special needs

WYCR Alumni Excellence in Broadcast Journalism

To recognize a junior or senior journalism major for broadcast journalism work both inside and outside the classroom.

Dennis Moorman Scholarship

Established in memory of Dr. Dennis Moorman, Professor of Music at York College; the scholarship provides talented and deserving students the opportunity to pursue a music education with emphasis in Jazz.

No Scholar Left Behind

The No Scholar Left Behind Scholarship will offer aid to and full-time student who meets the minimum GPA (as determined by the College).

JFK Air Cargo Association Scholarship

is exclusively for student scholarships in the Aviation Management Major degree program to allow aviation students to continue their education and progress towards graduation by enrolling in courses during the winter and summer terms when financial aid monies are not available.

Dr. Yves Roseus Memorial Citizens Award

Provide financial support for Occupational Therapy Students who demonstrate a commitment to outstanding service and advocacy in the community and the profession of occupational therapy

Law Enforcement/Military Grad Student Award

Monetary award for a graduating senior who has made a considerable impact on the YC Community while currently working in the field of law enforcement (including as a CUNY Peace Officer), or while currently serving/after being honorably discharged from the military.

Anne Marie Cazeau Award Scholarship

Financial support for expenses beyond tuition, including books, transportation, food, healthcare, and other college-related expenses

Dr. Vincent Banrey Jr. Outstanding Service Award

A monetary award and medal, to recognize a junior or senior (60 plus credits) for their outstanding service to York College and its students.

Kenneth G. Adams Scholarship

To provide talented and deserving students the opportunity to pursue an education with emphasis in music performance and/or music education.

Political Science Scholarship

For students demonstrating an intent after graduation to pursue a doctorate or masters in Political Science or other related fields (public policy, public administration, public health, international relations or diplomacy) or law degree

Hortense Nash Memorial Scholarship

To provide an award to two students majoring in English and English Education who have the highest overall GPAs.

JFKIAT School of Bus. and Inf. Systems Scholarship

To sponsor students' education expenses. First-come, first-served basis until the entire $10,000 has been distributed.

Aviation Institute Scholarship

The JFK Air Cargo Scholarship is used for student scholarships in the Aviation Management Major

Gloria F. Waldman Scholarship

To assist a student studying Spanish to have a study abroad experience in Spain, Latin America, or the Caribbean.

Carolyn Kirkpatrick Scholarship

The purpose of this award is for general excellence in English studies to provide deserving students with the opportunity to receive the finest education in English studies. No essay or letters of recommendation are required.

AKA HBCU SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The purpose of the fund is to support York scholars who are in financial need, with the AKA HBCU Scholarship Fund to be awarded to a York student who is a full-time student.

Prof. Frank Pomilla Award

To award and recognize academic excellence and to provide financial aid to students, who have made a commitment to teach science, especially physics.

Eugene Levin Scholarship

The Levin family has established the Professor Eugene Levin Scholarship for Excellence in the Sciences (Levin Scholarship) to honor his memory. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide aid to students who have committed to the sciences.

Angela & Maurice Becker Memorial Scholarship

The award will provide financial aid to a York College student who was adopted, has adopted a child, or is currently in a foster home.