Numbers to Know

98%

of our scholars graduate college — compared to the national average of low-income students: 16%.

99%

of our scholars are first in their families to earn a college degree, changing the trajectories of their families for generations forward.

$16,283

is our scholars' average annual household income — this is below both City and federal poverty thresholds.

Financial Aid PLUS

Since 2010, Scholarship Plus has provided financial assistance and support to 192 students. 98% of our students have graduated college on time.

First generation college students confront daunting hurdles: paying for the tremendous cost of college without taking on substantial loans, and navigating life on campuses that lack diversity both racially and socioeconomically.

How We Do It

+ Substantial 4-year Scholarship

+ College Readiness

 

+ Personal Advocacy & Academic Mentorship

 

 

+ Paid Internships & Career Support

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J.Y, New York University

 

"I’m so proud to partner with Scholarship Plus. I'm running for them — for the students, the mentors, and to help students, like me, have a shot to live out their dreams."    Anthony Ramos, Grammy Award–winning artist, Golden Globe & Emmy nominee, and Scholarship Plus Ambassador
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