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.
Adobe - The Design Circle - For students going into product design or experience design-related careers (i.e. digital, web, UX/UI, industrial design, or similar), with a focus on candidates who have been historically underrepresented in design, including but not limited to, first-generation college students, racial and ethnic minority students, students with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
AES Engineers Scholarship - Essay contest
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - Four-year scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members.
AIGA Worldstudio - Benefits underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students who are studying photography, illustration, and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States.
Anthony Castelli Attorney's Veterans College Scholarship - This scholarship is for a current veteran, or the parent, sibling, child or grandchild of a veteran.
AYPO RealEstate - Essay contest
Baer Reintegration Scholarship - Scholarship for students recovering from mental illness.
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.
BigSun Athletic Scholarship - Applicants must submit an essay.
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.
Clara Abbott Scholarship - Scholarship is for children of Abbott employees
The Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career Success - applicants must submit an essay
Coca Cola Scholars Program - For graduating high school graduating seniors
Coca Cola Scholars Program Scholarship - Achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in theri final year of hight school
Columbus Citizens Foundation, Inc. - For graduating high school students who are of Italian-American heritage.
Creative Sewing Textile Arts Scholarship, Inc. -For juniors and seniors who are majoring in a textile-related field of study. Recipient must be availabel to attend the annual Luncheon.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Virtual program allows student to have immerisive language and cultural experiences with international communities. Arabic, Chinese & Russian languages.
DietSpotlight.com Scholarship - applicants must submit an essay.
Discover Student Loans Scholarship
Dream Award - Scholarship America - Scholarship program to help students currently enrolled in higher education programs, to help pay for their second year and beyond.
EInsurance Training Scholarship - Applicants must submit an essay or video.
ELKS National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships
FIT Study Abroad Scholarships - Scholarships can provide funds to supplement the cost of studying abroad.
FInch College Alumni Foundation Trust Transferring Scholarship - Scholarships awarded to a female, second year transfer students in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut who are women over the age of 22. (The Freya Moskowitz Stern Scholarship)
The Gallery Collection - Create-A-Greeting Card Contest
Gilman-McCain Scholarship - $5,000 awards for children of active duty service members studying or interning abroad.
Grace Legendre Endowment Fund, Inc. - Fellowships for women graduate students in New York State.
Gucci Changemakers North American Scholarship - Scholarships for diverse undergraduate students and based on students with unmet financial need.
The Helen Lansdowne Resor Scholarship - International opportunity provided female and non-binary students the opportunity they need to successfully join the advertising industry.
International Trade and Marketing Scholarships - all require an application and Interview
- World Trade Week NYC
- The Gemini Shippers Association
- Ralph Lauren Corporation
- PVH Corporation
- New Times Group ITM
- Ralph Lauren
- Jacqueline and Russell Pomeranz Scholarship
- World Trade Week
Influence Print - Graphic Design Scholarship - Scholarships is current open to incoming freshmen and undergraduate students.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Cooke College Scholarship - Scholarship is for undergraduate transfer students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees at a four year college or university.
Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team Education Scholarships - Applicants must submit an essay.
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.
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 - 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
- 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