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Finch College Alumni Community College Transfer Scholarship

award money Award: $5,000

Category: Other Scholarships

The grant is awarded in two segments. The first year scholarship of $2,500 is awarded upon graduating from a community college and transferring to a four-year college. The second year scholarship of $2,500 is again awarded upon successfully entering the final semester of the four-year college.


Eligibility Criteria:

Numerous $5,000 grants are offered to all women fitting the following criteria:

1. Female students enrolled in the second year of community college in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
2. Age 22 and older.
3. Transferring to any accredited four-year college in the United States
4. Any candidate currently holding a U.S. or foreign bachelor's degree is not eligible.
5. Proof must be provided of United States citizenship or permanent United States Green Card.
6. Maintaining a 3.5 grade point average.
7. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, housing and/or equipment required for course instruction.

Note: There are no restrictions or limitations based upon race, ethnicity, or the employment status of the prospective recipient. Grant is based upon merit, courses and goals.

Selection Criteria:

The Finch College Alumni Foundation’s Scholarship Committee will evaluate all applications on the basis of goals, qualifications and the extent to which the Scholarship will be used effectively. Members of the Committee are college educators who serve voluntarily. They are not Trustees of the Foundation nor Finch College alumni. The successful recipient will be notified via email and will be required to submit an email letter of acceptance of the scholarship within one week of date of notification.

Application Materials/Process:

Students must share:

1. Date of entry to four-year college, Fall or Spring
2. Upload an essay of less than 1,000 words, stating why they should receive the scholarship. This is the most important aspect of the application. Applicants should emphasize qualifications, academic achievements, turning points in their life, leadership and how courses taken will support their life goals.
3. Current resume of study and work experience.
4. College Transcript
5. Any additional transcripts (from any other colleges attended)
6. Proof of age over 22 (copy of driver's license, birth certificate or official document.
7. Proof of US Citizenship or US Permanent Green Card
8. Two PDF letters of recommendation from faculty members attesting to the applicants work experience and academic achievements.
9. Additional information may be required.



Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Please visit the scholarship website for up-to-date information.

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