Other Scholarship Sources
Listed below are organizations that have scholarships available to FIT students, including some that are related to programs of study at FIT. We update this list as new information becomes available, but you should check the various scholarship websites for specific details and deadlines.
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants - Applicants must submit an essay. Deadline: June 12, 2022
Abodo.com I Heart My School Scholarship -Deadline: June 12, 2022
AES Engineers Scholarship - Essay Contest. Deadline : October 8, 2022
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - This program provides four-year scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members. Applications are through April 17, 2022
AIGA Worldstudio - Deadline: April 13, 2022
American Bullion Scholarship - Applicants must submit an essay. Deadline: October 31. 2022
Anthony Castelli Attorney's Veterans College Scholarship - Scholarship is for a current veteran, or the parent, sibling, child or grandchild of a veteran. Deadline: May 20, 2022
AYPO RealEstate: What The Tech?! - Applicants must submit an essay or video. Deadline: May 9, 2022
Baer Reintegration Scholarship - Scholarship for students recovering from mental illness. Applications for
2023-2024 will open early October 2022.
B. Davis Scholarship - This scholarship includes high school juniors and seniors and post-secondary students. Deadline: Various deadlines for in-person programs or internships, and virtual programs.
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship - Scholarship for U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are studying abroad. October Deadline application will open in mid-August 2022 for in-person or for virtual programs for various cycles. Deadline: October 4, 2022
BigSun Athletic Scholarship - Applicants must submit an essay. Deadline: June 19, 2022
Carey Gabay Scholarship Program - for SUNY freshman students who are New York State residents
Chairish "Design Your Future" Scholarship - Scholarship is for students from all under-represented backgrounds; applicants must submit an essay. Application Deadlines: January 1st and June 30th
Clara Abbott Scholarship - Scholarship is for children of Abbott employees. Deadline, April 15, 2022
Coca Cola Scholars Program - The 2023 program for graduating high school seniors graduating in 2022-23 will open in August 2022.
Columbus Citizens Foundation, Inc. - The scholarship for 2023-2024 will be available in November 2022 for graduating high school students who are of Italian-American heritage.
Common Stupid Man - Internet Marketing Review Scholarship - Applicants must submit an essay.
Deadline: March 31st.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Virtual program allows student to have immerisive language and cultural experiences with international communities. Arabic, Chinese & Russian languages. Deadline: May 26, 2022
DietSpotlight.com Scholarship - applicants must submit an essay. Deadline: December 31, 2022
Discover Student Loans Scholarship - Scholarship applicaton deadline is January 31, 2023
Dream Award - Scholarship America - Scholarship program to help students currently enrolled in higher education programs, to help pay for their second year and beyond. Application available in August 2022.
Dura-Pack Packaging Sustainability Initiative Award - Applicants must submit an essay . Three rounds of applicaiont deadlines: Round 1: April 1st Round 2: August 1st Round 3: December 1st.
EInsurance Training Scholarship - Applicants must submit an essay or video. Deadline: May 9, 2022
ELKS National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships
First Step Scholarship - Sutliff & Stout Law Firm - applicants must submit an essay about distraction-free driving
FIT Study Abroad Scholarships - Scholarships can provide funds to supplement the cost of studying abroad. Deadlines:
February 10, 2002 for Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Academic Year 2022-2023.
September 16, 2022 for Winter 2023 and Spring 2023.
FInch College Alumni Foundation Trust Transferring Scholarship - Scholarships awarded to a femaie, second year transfer students in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who are women over the age of 22. Deadline: May 1st
The Gallery Collection - Create-A-Greeting Card Contest . Deadline: March 2, 2022
Gilman-McCain Scholarship - $5,000 awards for children of active duty service members studying or interning abroad. Deadline: March 1, 2022
Grace Legendre Endowment Fund, Inc. - Fellowships for women graduate students in New York State.
Deadline: February 28, 2022
Gucci Changemakers North American Scholarship - Scholarships for diverse undergraduate students and based on students with unmet financial need. Deadline: January 28, 2022
The Helen Lansdowne Resor Scholarship - International opportunity provided female and non-binary students the opportunity they need to successfully join the advertising industry. January 7, 2022.
International Trade and Marketing Scholarships - all require an application and Interview
Gemini Shippers Association
New Times Group
PVH Corporation
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Jacqueline and Russell Pomeranz Scholarship
World Trade Week
World Trade Week NYC
Influence Print - Graphic Design Scholarship - Schoarships is current open to incoming freshmen and undergraduate students. Deadline: December 31, 2021
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Cooke College Scholarship - Scholoarship is for undergraduate transfer students. Deadline: January 10, 2022
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team Education Scholarships - Applicants must submit an essay.
Deadline is December 1st annually
Lawn Love Creating Leaders Scholarship - applicants must submit essay
Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) Lessons Scholarship Program - for students who have experienced the death of a parent or guardian
Look Twice, Save a Life Scholarship (insuranceproviders.com)
Milton Fisher Scholarship - applicants must submit an essay
NEWH - The Hospitality Industry Network - various scholarships; open to internationalstudents
NEWH - Green Voice Design Competition
NEWH - Fabricut Contract - Harvey Nudelman
NEWH - Kaufmann Interior Design Scholarship
NEWH - BrandED
NEWH - ICON of Industry
NEWH - Leadership Scholarship
NEWH - Fabric Innovations Legacy Scholarship
NEWH - Clifford R. Tuttle Scholarship
NEWH - Boutique Design Group Women Leaders
NEWH - Cruise Ship Interiors Award
New York State Organization of Bursars and Business Administrators, Inc. (NYSOBBA) - John G. Karrer Scholarship (contact Financial Aid)
Paul & Daisy Soros - fellowships for new Americans, immigrants, and children of immigrants
Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) Scholarship - for graduating high school seniors who are members of the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union
Point Foundation Community College Scholarship Program - for LGBTQ community college students
Randall Blair Isenberg Alcohol Addiction Awareness Scholarship - applicants must submit an essay
rent.com - Applicants must submit an essay. Deadline: May 1, 2022
Ronald McDonald HACER Scholarships - for those with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage
Rhode Island Foundation - various awards for Rhode Island residents
SmileTutor Quarterly College Student Scholarship - applicants must submit an essay
Sterling Law Offices, SC - applicants must submit an essay
Stewart J. Guss Scholarship - applicants must submit a video on the topic "Common Causes of Truck Accidents"
Stony Wold - Herbert Fund - a direct services grant for New York City-area students with respiratory ailments
SUNY Financial Aid Professionals (SUNYFAP) Scholarships - submit your application and essay to Financial Aid Services
Swedish Women's Education Association (SWEA)
SwingSetMall - Swing of Things College Scholarship - for high school seniors; applicants must submit essay
Tradesman CE: What The Tech?! - applicant must submit an essay or video
Two Ten Footwear Foundation FIT Scholarship - a $2000 award for FIT certificate students to complete either of the following
programs:
- Performance Athletic Footwear Certificate
- Online Sneaker Essential Certificate at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Two Ten Footwear Foundation - for U.S. footwear employees or the children of U.S. footwear employees who have worked in the industry for a minimum of two years
National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) Higher Education Scholarship
National Shoe Travelers (NST) Higher Education Scholarships
The Footwear Warriors Higher Education Scholarship - for military veterans working in the footwear industry
Ty Cobb Scholarship Program - for eligible Georgia residents
United College Employees of FIT (UCE) Leadership Scholarships - for graduating AAS candidates who will be full-time upper division students
Union Plus Scholarships - open to members, spouses, and dependent children of unions participating in any of the Union Plus programs
Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarships
Winston Visual Art Scholarships - for students aged 16 and 22; funds can be used for college tuition and required art supplies
Women's Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) - for survivors of domestic abuse (applications may be submitted no later than two (2) months before start day of your program; contact Financial Aid Services for information)
Women's Forum of New York - education fund for women over 35 returning to college to finish an undergraduate degree
WONGDOODY- Creative Black Womxn to Watch - scholarship for Black women in the fields of design, media, advertising, and marketing