Bikash & Kumari Regmi scholarship is created to help one high school or college student (freshman or sophomore) who is planning to enter the medical field, become a good citizen, and provide compassionate care to people who are in need of medical help in Utica, NY.

Bikash and Kumari Regmi work every day to produce change, end racism, and promote equality. They believe education is the key to addressing those issues. They created Bikash & Kumari Regmi scholarship to help one high school, college first-year, or sophomore student who has significant hardship, and financial challenges, is involved in community activities, and has maintained a good GPA. The goal of this scholarship is to help the student to find the pathway to becoming a good citizen and help to provide compassionate care. Bikash and Kumari came to this country as refugees in 2009 after staying in a refugee camp in Nepal for 17 years. They were forcefully evicted from their birth land Bhutan. After coming to the United States, they worked hard every day to fulfill their dream of becoming health care providers. To fast forward, both Bikash and Kumari are Nurse Practitioners and work for Optum. They are also adjunct lecturers at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute. Bikash’s father always reminded and inculcated the value of education to him. He always says the government of Bhutan snatched everything from him including his citizenship and property, but education is the only thing that the government of Bhutan did not take from him. By awarding this scholarship, the Regmis believe that they might be able to help students to fulfill their dreams and provide holistic care to their patients in the future.The 2019-2020 recipient was Nan Han and the recipient for 2021-22 was See Lee.

If you have any questions, please email Bikash Regmi: regmid@sunypoly.edu

The Cyber Service Academy Scholarship was initiated by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to tackle the shortage of government cyber personnel and to strengthen the country's resilience against cyber-attacks from foreign adversaries. Students from Mohawk Valley Community College and Utica University qualify with the room and board stipend ranges from $22,000/year for community college students, and up to $32,000/year for graduate students. Applicants need to be either enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an eligible institution to be eligible for the Cyber Service Academy program

The deadline to apply for the next academic year is Feb. 1, 2024. 

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The CNY STEM Scholarship Program was designed in conjunction with Partners for Education & Business (PEB) and the CNY STEM Hub, to support CNY high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field. Residents of Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Tompkins counties are eligible to apply and preference is given to those attending a NYS higher education institution. The program is administered by PEB and the CNY STEM Hub.

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GPO Federal Credit Union and the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA) are offering high school seniors a chance to win not one, but TWO college scholarships! GPO is giving away three awards; $1,500, $1,000 and a $500 scholarship. Furthermore, those who submit an application for GPO's scholarship will also be eligible for the NYCUA's scholarship award of up to $1,250!

For more information and to apply, go here.

As the nation’s most extensive grassroots scholarship program, Dollars for Scholars provides a wealth of student assistance by harnessing the power of community—thousands of volunteers and donors empowering students in their own backyards. Link to apply here.

The state of New York offers various scholarships to students/residents who have resided in the state for 12 continuous months. The link to the various scholarships offered can be found here.

QuestBridge connects low-income students with leading colleges and further opportunities.

Check out their resource for College Prep, scholarships, and awards here.

Youth Services offers Academic Scholarship funds to reimburse eligible families for the costs of hiring a certified tutor/teacher.

Academic Scholarship funding is available to provide free tutoring for Herkimer and Oneida County students in first through twelfth grade who have an Individualised Education Program (IEP) and Letter of Eligibility from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

Learn more here.

MVCC’s High School Apprenticeship Exploration Program offers free college credit courses in healthcare, culinary, electrical technology, and more. Explore, learn, and shape your future with hands-on experiences.

Contact Brandon Horender at bhorender@mvcc.edu today learn more . Tuition, books, and fees covered.

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