Ascend Educational Fund awards 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.
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 2022-2023
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 will review applications and select a group of finalists for interviews.
November 8, 2021 – Application opens online
February 4, 2022 – Online scholarship application closes
April 2022 – Finalists Selected & Notified
June 2022 – Final Interviews
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 progress reports to Ascend Educational Fund every semester
Participate in mentoring provided by Ascend Educational Fund
Questions can be directed to info@ascendfundny.org