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Ascend Educational Fund awards scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 to immigrant students and children of immigrants who are graduating from a New York City high school to attend public or private colleges and universities, regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.
Eligibility Requirements
• Must be born outside the United States or have two parents born outside the United States
• Must be a graduating senior at a high school in the five boroughs of New York City
• Must enroll full-time at an accredited public or private college or university in 2015-2016
Application Materials
• Completed and signed application form
• Official high school transcript
• Copy of SAT or ACT score report
• Two letters of recommendation
• Two essays
Selection Criteria and Process
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on qualities traditionally valued and demonstrated by the immigrant community: hard work, resourcefulness, perseverance in the face of adversity, academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to one’s community. A committee will review applications and select a group of finalists for interviews.
December 3, 2014: Applications open online
March 19, 2015: Application materials due (ALL materials listed above)
May 6-7, 2015: Finalists notified
May 16/17, 2015: Interviews for Finalists
May 20, 2015: Scholarship Recipients notified
Applications must be submitted by the Thursday, March 19, 2015 11:59 PM EST deadline.
Scholarship Conditions
Scholarships will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s educational institution in equal installments over a two or four year period, depending on the type of institution. Failure to comply with the following conditions may result in the suspension or revocation of scholarship awards:
• Enroll full-time at an accredited public or private college or university
• Remain in good standing and maintain a 2.5 grade point average
• Submit progress reports to Ascend Educational Fund every semester
• Participate in mentoring provided by Ascend Educational Fund
Additional Information
Questions can be directed to ascendfundny@gmail.com