Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The AAANY Scholarship supports Arab American students in New York City who are pursuing higher education. It aims to empower students to achieve their academic and professional goals and contribute to their community.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident, DACA, refugee, asylee
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: middle-eastern, immigrant
- Must be of Arab descent.
- Reside in New York City (especially Brooklyn).
- High school senior or current undergraduate student.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Personal essay
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open in March. Deadline May 31. Winners notified in July.
Tips
Highlight your academic achievements and community involvement, particularly within the Arab American community. Share your personal story and how your background has shaped your aspirations. Craft a compelling personal essay.