Ascend Fund NY

Ascend Educational Fund, Inc

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SHEET

2014

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

This spring, Ascend Educational Fund will award 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 2014

2015 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 drawn from

the local community will review applications and select a group of finalists for interviews.

 

January 15

Application opens online (http://ascendfundny.org/scholarship/)

March 25

Application materials due

May 3/4

Finalists notified

May 10/11 & 17/18

Interviews

May 20

Scholarship recipients notified

 

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 yearly progress reports to Ascend Educational Fund
• Participate in mentoring provided by Ascend Educational Fund

Additional Information

Application forms are available at

http://ascendfundny.org/scholarship/

Questions can be directed to

info@ascendfundny.org