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
Questions can be directed to
info@ascendfundny.org
