Scholarship Opportunities

Individual Scholarship Listings

Sisters for a Better Black Community Scholarship

For African-American students in the Rochester area who have been accepted into an accredited institution of higher learning, Business College, or technical school with a cumulative average of 2.5 (C+) or above.

Maude Orman Scholarship

For African-American residents of Monroe County graduating high school with an overall unweighted “B” average or higher

Latinas Unidas Scholarship

For Latina residents of the Genesee Valley region over the age of 25 with a high school diploma or G.E.D.

UPSTANDER Scholarship

For graduating seniors in Monroe, Livingston, and Ontario counties who plan to attend college.

SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship

For residents of the United States who have experienced homelessness in the last six years who plan to attend a 4-year college or university, community college, or trade school for the first time in the 2028-29 academic year.

Opportunity Scholarship

For undocumented students unable to attend college in their State of residence.

Additional Scholarship Lists

Rochester Area Community Foundation List

An extensive, searchable list of over 125 available scholarships and a consolidated application for over 55 scholarships.

Rochester Rotary Club Scholarships

A listing of scholarships opportunities offered by the Rochester Rotary Club for students planning to attend college who are in financial need.

HBCU Scholarships

A searchable directory of scholarship opportunities for students planning to attend an HBCU.

HACU Scholarships

A listing of scholarship opportunities for students planning to attend an HACU.

First Generation Scholarships List

A listing of general and school-specific scholarship opportunities for first-generation college attendees.

LGBTQIA+ Scholarships List

A listing of scholarships and related resources for LGBTQIA+ students.