Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be a nontraditional student – CUNY BA uses this definition: According to the practice of the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), “nontraditional status is based on the presence of one or more of seven possible nontraditional characteristics… including older than typical age, part-time attendance, being independent of parents, working full-time while enrolled, having dependents, being a single parent, and being a recipient of a GED or high school completion certificate”.
- be in good academic standing; not under academic review
- have at least 6 credits in progress as a CUNY BA student
- applicants may be registered part-time or full-time
Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received funding from CUNY BA. Additional consideration will be given to the student’s volunteer experience for social causes.
The fund will award selected recipients until minimum degree requirements are met, which are typically met around 120 credits. However, an applicant that may need more than 120 credits to meet their minimum degree requirements for graduation may be granted an exception.
Award Details
Up to four awards in the amount of $1000 will be awarded each Fall and Spring semester. Previous recipients may re-apply.
Application
Applications are accepted during the first months of the Fall and Spring semesters. Notifications of awards are sent out in the months of November for the Fall semester and April for the Spring semester. A link to the application will be posted on this page when the application is open.
When submitting your application, please make sure your responses are substantial and well thought out. Answer each question as accurately as possible. Carefully consider your answers and make sure you proofread before submitting your application. Also please note the character limits on the form. You are encouraged to compose your responses in a separate document and copy and paste them into the online form.
Applicants are required to provide a recommender’s information in the online application. Your recommender should be a faculty member that knows you and your work well. Once your application is submitted your recommender will receive an automated online recommendation form that must be completed as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to follow up with your recommender and ensure that they submit the online recommendation form.
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This opportunity is no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2024. The Spring 2025 application will be posted in March.