NYGEAR UP
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a national discretionary grant program that creates innovative programming to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
Take a look at the current services and events NYGEAR UP has planned:
Helping you strive for greatness EVERYDAY!
Helping you strive for greatness EVERYDAY!
Scholarships/Grants/Fellowships
Start gaining experience and/or funding (money now or provided for college) to support your goals for after high school.
Pay attention to deadlines and requirements.
If you need support or feedback contact your SCSD NYGEAR UP Facillitator
Ms. Williams email: bwilliams@scsd.us.
Check back often for more scholarships, grants, and fellowships.
Requirments: 1. You must be enrolled in high school AND You must be at least 16 years old this upcoming academic year. In the application are 6 short essay questions.
Apply using this link Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship | Mercatus Center
Deadline: September 30, 2025
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Scholarship360 Scholarships for High School Students, 9th - 12th
Doodle for Google Scholarship opens Fall 2025 (check back for more information)
Start gaining experience and/or funding (money now or provided for college) to support your goals for after high school.
Pay attention to deadlines and requirements.
If you need support or feedback contact your SCSD NYGEAR UP Facillitator
Ms. Williams email: bwilliams@scsd.us.
Check back often for more scholarships, grants, and fellowships.
Fellowship Opportunity from the Mercatus Center George Mason University.
Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship
Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship
This fellowship is a semester-long, online fellowship from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University for high school students interested in understanding political, economic, and social life. If you have any questions, please email LavoieHighSchoolFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu .
Requirments: 1. You must be enrolled in high school AND You must be at least 16 years old this upcoming academic year. In the application are 6 short essay questions.
Apply using this link Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship | Mercatus Center
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Doodle for Google Scholarship opens Fall 2025 (check back for more information)
This yearly competition invites scholars across the U.S. to submit their original” Google Doodle” inspired by a personal theme. Nevertheless, their artwork could appear on the Google homepage — seen by millions and unlock amazing educational prizes, if chosen.
- Level of Study: K–12 students (Age 13+)
- Submission Medium: Any form—crayons, paint, digital art, clay, or mixed media
- Deadline: Coming Fall 2025 When the Scholarship opens Apply Here
Scholarship Award:
- National Winner:
- $55,000 college scholarship
- $50,000 in technology for their school
- Google hardware
- Doodle featured on Google homepage for 24 hours
- National Finalists (5 will be chosen):
- $5,000 college scholarship
- Google hardware + merchandise
- State and Territory Winners (55 will be chosen):
- Google hardware
- Featured in the official Doodle for Google gallery
Scholarship Websites for High School Students
Click and visit any of these websites for scholarships and grants that you can start applying for NOW!
Pay attention to deadlines and requirements.
Bold.Org Scholarships for High School Students
Scholarship360 Scholarships for High School Students, 9th - 12th
Doodle for Google Scholarship opens Fall 2025 (check back for more information)
Announcements
PAST EVENTS LINK
NYGEAR UP IN THE NEWS
1. https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=13213
2. https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=13290
3.https://www.facebook.com/SyracuseCitySchools/posts/pfbid02DNutQanasgqgBm2j2s9NvuN4VQEFaq3sfJvknyKfyiPhiuGJxoHiF98rrswBTkRGl
4.https://www.facebook.com/SyracuseCitySchools/posts/pfbid0KACAsakxdywAANJaq46zRtMQyQdaK9mYya69qyQTh1DReR8R3DCsRmU9PxWUJWRMl
2. https://www.syracusecityschools.com/districtpage.cfm?pageid=13290
3.https://www.facebook.com/SyracuseCitySchools/posts/pfbid02DNutQanasgqgBm2j2s9NvuN4VQEFaq3sfJvknyKfyiPhiuGJxoHiF98rrswBTkRGl
4.https://www.facebook.com/SyracuseCitySchools/posts/pfbid0KACAsakxdywAANJaq46zRtMQyQdaK9mYya69qyQTh1DReR8R3DCsRmU9PxWUJWRMl
Le Moyne College Erie 21 Lock 1 Tutoring
Monday-Thursday 4:00-8:00 pm, in-person & virtual options. To receive these tutoring services & to sign up for a time you must complete the application here
Photos & Downloads
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2024 Drone Soccer Club
2024 Kessler Scholars Virtual Conference #2
2024 Nottingham In-Person Tutoring (After School)
2024 NYGEARUP Regents Prep Saturdays
2024 PSLA In-Person Tutoring (After-School)
2024 Winter Break Camp
2024-2025 Virtual Tutoring (Evenings)
2024-2025 Virtual Tutoring (Evenings)
2025 Drone Soccer Club PSLA
2025 Erie21 Tech Camp
2025 Homework Help Henninger
2025 Homework Help Nottingham
2025 Homework Help Virtual
2025 Homework Help Corcoran
2025 Homework Help PSLA
2025 Regents Prep Workshops
2025 SUNY EOP Ambassador Panel
Congratulations 8th Grade Class of 2024
NYGEAR UP & OCC Parent Event 12.19.23
Spring Break App Developer Camp 2024
High School Choice Session 01-11-25
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SCSD NYGEAR UP Ambassadors @ The SLA 2023
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SCSD NYGEAR UP Teacher Chaperones @ The SLA 2023
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SCSD NYGEAR UP Summer Leadership Academy '23
NYGEAR UP Logo Design Contest Winner
2023 Future Women in STEM flyer
