APPLICATION PROCESS
PLEASE NOTE: the application cycle for 2026-2027 will open October 29th, 2026. NYC High School students graduating in spring 2027 are invited to apply. Eligibility and additional details can be found below.
OUR TIMELINE
- Applications open: October 29, 2026
- Deadline to submit: January 19, 2027
- Decisions e-mailed: Second week of April
JOIN AN INFO SESSION
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Thursday, October 29 | 4:30–5:30 pm
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Tuesday, November 17 | 4:30–5:30 pm
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Wednesday, December 16 | 4:30–5:30 pm
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Counselor session: Monday, November 23 | 12:30–1:30 pm
Register for an info session here
HOW TO APPLY
The Scholarship Plus award is a college scholarship and community for New York City students. Scholarship Plus offers such students a competitive four-year scholarship PLUS individualized, wraparound support. We celebrate your successes, and help you navigate difficult moments.
The scholarship, up to $8,000 a year may be used to pay tuition, room and board, fees, and other educational expenses. Each scholarship will be renewable annually for up to four years of study as long as the student maintains a good academic record and makes standard progress toward a degree.
ELIGIBILITY
- Current high school senior who attends a public, parochial or private school in New York City (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island)
- Strong academic achievement (84.5% or higher G.P.A.)
- Significant financial need (family income less than $55,000)
- Willingness to engage with Scholarship Plus community in occasional events, workshops and semester check-ins
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
*Preference will be given to first-generation college students whose parents did not graduate from a four-year college or university in the United States.
*Applicants with a sibling who is currently or was formerly enrolled in the program are not eligible to apply. This policy is in place to ensure that we can support as many families as possible.
QUICK TIPS!
- Complete your FAFSA!
- Start with recommendations! We ask for two. Send recommendation requests (via the website) NOW, to give enough time. Also, remind your recommenders leading up to the deadline. Inform recommenders of your latest accomplishments, career interests, etc.
- We ask for two essays. Give yourself enough time to finish and proofread. Note: A strong essay highlights what makes you unique and shows your greatest interests (see the resource guide below for more).
SPlus Resource Guide
Our Resource Guide has tips for essay writing, other scholarships, and additional resources. We update it often.