Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be a first-generation college student - defined as neither parent has completed a higher education degree in the US or foreign country
- be in good academic standing; not under academic review
- applicants may be registered part-time or full-time
Award Details
Up to four awards in the amount of $750 will be awarded each Fall and Spring semester. This is a one-time award; previous recipients may not 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 October for the Fall semester and March for the Spring semester. A link to the application will be posted on this page when the scholarship is open.
When submitting your application, make sure your responses are substantial and well thought out. Carefully consider your answers and make sure you proofread before submitting your application. Please note the character limits on the online form. We recommend that responses are composed in a separate document and then added into the online form. Students are encouraged to review the CUNY BA Scholarships Application Tips & Best Practices (2026) document for additional guidance.
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 the 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. Â
Apply Here
This opportunity is accepting applications from August 14 to September 30. To apply, submit an online application.