BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION:
• Number of awards: 7
• Amount: $1,000 per award
• Renewable? No
• Total Award: $7,000
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
• Accepted or enrolled in a 2 year or 4 year college
• A citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Residency: San Francisco
SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Financial needs
• Personal story
DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by Friday, May 3, 2024
APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Applicants are responsible for submitting all materials to CYC by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. This application becomes complete and valid only when CYC has received all of the following materials:
✓ Completed student application form & essay answers
✓ Most recent transcript(s) of grades (including grade scale); unofficial transcripts are acceptable
✓ Resume (include work experience, school activities, community service, honors and awards)
✓ Two letters of recommendation from professionals. Letters should be on official school or organization letterhead. Letters should be sent to
scholarship@cycsf.org on or before the deadline of Friday, May 3, 2024.
Note: Five to seven finalists will be chosen. Finalists must be available for a 30-minute interview May 6-10 at CYC. If chosen for an interview, finalists must submit official transcript(s) of grades, SAT/ACT score reports (if applicable) and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) report. Applicants will be notified by Monday, May 20, 2024 whether or not they have been selected as a scholarship recipient. Scholarships will be awarded at a ceremony on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at to be determined location in San Francisco. **ALL WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE CEREMONY TO RECEIVE THEIR SCHOLARSHIP**