Thursday, March 14, 2013

ASCEND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANTS

Ascend Educational Fund, Inc


SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SHEET

2013



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 2013-2014



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.



April 15 Application materials due

May 13 Finalists notified

May 18-19th 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 www.ascendfundny.org

• Questions can be directed to ascendfundny@gmail.com

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