Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: April 15
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
The NYIC Scholarship supports immigrant students in New York State who are pursuing higher education. It aims to empower immigrant youth to achieve their academic and career dreams.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: undocumented, DACA, TPS, refugee, asylee
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: immigrant
- Must be an immigrant student (undocumented, DACA, TPS, refugee, asylee, etc.) residing in New York State.
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited New York college or university.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Personal essay
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial documentation
Timeline
Applications open in February. Deadline April 15. Winners notified in June.
Tips
Emphasize your resilience, academic achievements, and contributions to your community. Clearly articulate your educational aspirations and financial need. Share your personal story as an immigrant student.