Who Can Apply: The Edna M. Blum Endowed Scholarship for NY Residents is open to students with an unmet financial need attending colleges/universities throughout the United States. The scholarship will provide an award up to $5,000 depending on the financial need of the student as determined by the University or College that the selected student attends. This is a one time award to be disbursed during the current 2024-2025 school year.
- Be from the NYC area (one of the 5 boroughs ONLY)
- Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited 4-year college or university
- File a 2024-2025 FAFSA
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Submission:
- Applicants must submit via UNCF’s online scholarship application portal by February 14, 2025 at 5:00pm. All parts of the application must be completed and submitted by the deadline
- Essay – Submit a one-page essay regarding your neighborhood and career goals
- A recent unofficial or official academic transcript
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000DgiGTYAZ