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Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Sponsored by United Federation of Teachers

Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 200
Deadline : Feb 28, 2024

Each year, the United Federation of Teachers proudly awards $1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to academically excellent and financially eligible students from New York City public schools. Scholarship winners are living proof that excellence can thrive in New York City schools. Their hard work and the dedication of all the educators who worked with themenable them to achieve academic distinction.

Who can apply for the undergraduate scholarships?

The program is limited to New York City public high school seniors who will graduate from a vocational, academic or alternative school or will receive an equivalency diploma from a public evening school or a New York City Board of Education alternative educational program. In addition, students must have high academic standing and demonstrate leadership in school and community. All applicants also must be eligible to receive and must apply for federal financial aid (a Pell Grant).

Who can apply for the graduate scholarships?

Only students who received the UFT undergraduate college scholarships are eligible for the graduate awards. Winners of the graduate scholarships also must have high academic standing, demonstrate leadership qualities and meet family income requirements.

How are winners selected?

Winners are selected by an impartial committee appointed by the Fund's Director. Approximately two-thirds of the college scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school average and class standing. The remaining awards are based on recommendations, the applicants’ statements, their potential and their academic standing.

How are the scholarships paid?

For undergraduate awards, payments are made by the Fund directly to scholarship recipients. Checks are mailed directly to their address of record in the amount of $625 semi-annually, up to a total maximum award of $5,000. For graduate scholarship winners, payment is made semiannually directly to the student upon confirmation of enrollment.

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