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New York State women who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients with a bachelor's degree and at least one semester completed in an accredited New York graduate program may apply. Four fellowships of $2,000 each are awarded annually for master's or doctoral study.
Submit transcripts, two recommendations, and a one-page personal statement describing accomplishments, goals, financial need, and intended use of graduate education. All materials must be postmarked by February 28.
Since 1987, the NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund has supported women pursuing diverse graduate fields across New York colleges and universities.
The NY Grace LeGendre Fellowships awards $2,000 (4 winners).
The deadline is February 28, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Woman; New York; Master degree. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
High school seniors who are children or grandchildren (including step-children, step-grandchildren, or legal wards) of a living, dues-paying Elk may apply online for Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards. Great-grandchildren are ineligible. Recipients receive $1,500 scholarships usable only at accredited U.S. colleges or universities. Four hundred awards are granted in the current contest cycle. Complete the online application and select the correct sponsoring Elks Lodge. The Elk sponsor must remain a dues-paying member in good standing through March 31. Recipients must complete acts of service with an Elks Lodge during college.
Essay written for youIncoming George Fox University first-year and transfer students may earn additional scholarship funding through the Scholarship Summit program on top of their merit award. Participants who complete both program trails may earn $1,000 to $3,000 per year in stack-on funding, depending on application timing. Early Action applicants qualify for up to $3,000 and Priority Decision applicants for up to $2,000. University-funded stack-on awards are capped at $5,000 above the merit scholarship. Admitted students receive email instructions to complete Trail 1 and department interviews for Trail 2. The program is available only to incoming freshmen and transfer students.
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