Financial Assistance Scholarship Opportunities for NYC Public High School Students

New York City high school students enrolled in a NYC DOE high school may be eligible for a financial assistance scholarship.  This scholarship covers the fee for one Saturday/Sunday or Summer Live course ($308) and is limited to one award per student per semester. Class supplies are not covered by this award (most courses require supplies that students must purchase. The estimated cost of supplies should not exceed $50, except for Introduction to Photography with an estimated cost of supplies at $130).
 
We will be selecting recipients based on the criteria below. The deadline to submit for the upcoming semester is listed on the application link.

Scholarship Requirements, to be completed by the student applicant:

1.  Precollege Saturday/Sunday Live application: https://www5.fitnyc.edu/continuinged/PrecollegeHSScholarship.htm 
2.  An official copy of your high school transcript (to be attached to the form)
3.  An essay discussing the importance of Saturday/Sunday/Summer Live to your college and career aspirations (to be attached to the form)
4.  A recommendation letter from one of your teachers describing your dedication and character (to be attached to the form)
5.  A document indicating your need for financial assistance. This may be a letter on school letterhead indication your participation in a free-lunch program, financial assistance program, or other government or organizational support program (to be attached to the form)

Award recipients will be notified by email.