• For women looking to pursue higher education in New York, there are a number of funding options at their disposal. From grants to scholarships, numerous organizations and agencies are more than willing to dole out money to encourage women to go to college and graduate school. With just a little effort, students can learn about these opportunities and throw their hats into the ring to be considered for these awards.
  
  

New York Women in Communications Foundation Scholarship Program

• For New York women looking to pursue a career in communications the New York Women in Communications Foundation Scholarship Program could be a great resource for tuition support. In order to apply for one of the foundation's awards, applicants must be majoring or have declared a major in a communications-related field such as journalism, marketing or public relations. They must also have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. The foundation offers both general scholarships, as well as awards affiliated with particular media outlets. These scholarships often come with the possibility of internships or other professional opportunities.
  
  

Tuition Assistance Program

• One of the state's largest educational grant opportunities is the New York State Tuition Assistance Program. The program, available to New York State residents attending an approved-New York States institution, gives students up to $5000 toward their tuition. In order to qualify for the grants, students can be either full-time or part-time (though they would have to apply under a slightly different program called part-time TAP). The amount that is doled out is determined by the college the student is attending, their financial status, as well as their income. The grants can be given out annually.
  
  

Jewish Foundation for Education of Women

• Another source of funding for women looking to pursue an education in New York would certainly be the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women. The foundation gives out two sets of awards including scholarships for teacher education and scholarships for social work and public service students. The awards for teacher education come with the stipulation that the graduate students given this scholarship must make a two-year commitment to teach in the New York City public school system. As for the awards in social work and public service, the foundation has partnered with several institutions to bring these scholarships to fruition, including Fordham University and Hunter College. One scholarship is set aside for a student studying gerontology, an area which is experiencing a shortage.