Private Donor Scholarships/College Foundations
CUNY Scholarships for Dreamers
CUNY – TheDREAM.US Scholarship (DACA or TPS Students). The scholarship provides up to $29,000 to first-time college students who intend to enroll in a CUNY college and community college graduates who want to earn a bachelor’s degree. The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.
Senator Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act – The DREAM Act opens the doors of higher education to thousands of undocumented and other students, providing access to the new Excelsior Scholarship, the Tuition Assistance Program, as well as other state‐administered scholarships that were not previously available to them.
LULF – Scholarships for DREAMERS. Educational scholarships are awarded to scholars ranging from $500 to $1000 pursuing undergraduate four-year college, and graduate students. Applicants pursuing graduate degrees in medicine (M.D., O.D., R.N., etc.), law (J.D., LL.M, etc.) or business (M.B.A. or B.B.A.) are not eligible for LULF scholarships.
External Scholarship Opportunities
Point Foundation College Scholarships For LGBT Students
Who is eligible: Current or incoming college student, including graduate and post-graduate work, excludes current community college students; no citizenship requirements; history of leadership and/or allyship in issues that affect the LGBT/Queer community; must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community; must plan to continue this leadership/allyship in the future.
What you get: Average scholarship award per scholar is $10,000 for up to four years
Deadline: January
Scholarship America Dream Award
Who is eligible: Be a sophomore year level or higher during the academic year (this is what the website says: “Students who have completed at least a year of college”. You may want to consider editing); be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and demonstrate financial need.
What you get: Between $5,000 and $15,000 annually, growing by $1,000 each year until graduation
Deadline: October
Shui Kuen And Allen Chin Scholarship
Who is eligible: Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate at a four-year college or university, have parent or self currently or formerly employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant, demonstrate community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have financial need; no citizenship status requirement
What you get: $1,000
Deadline: March
Ascend Educational Fund
Who is eligible: This scholarship is open to New York City students who are either immigrants or have parents who are immigrants, regardless of their status; must be a graduating senior at a high school in the five boroughs of New York City. The application requires two essays and letters of recommendation.
What you get: The award, which ranges from $2,500 to $20,000 will be distributed equally over a two-year or four-year period
Deadline: February
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Who is eligible: Students must be Graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students; must be of Hispanic heritage; be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient; meet minimum GPA requirements
What you get: Scholarship awards range from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students
Deadline: February
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Who is eligible: The need-based scholarship aids people who are “active in movements for social and economic justice.” Students do not have to be US citizens to be eligible for the scholarship. Applicants must have participated in activities in the US, and there is a strong preference for applicants who plan on working in this country
What you get: Maximum grant available from the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund is $15,000 per year (from July 1 through June 30)
Deadline: April
