The United Way of Long Island is accepting applications for its DREAMS for Youth Scholarship.
Donor Name: United Way of Long Island
State: New York
Type of Grant: Scholarship
Deadline: 03/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
United Way of Long Island has awarded scholarships and/or grants, in the areas of Academics & Enrichment, totaling more than $1,000,000. The D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth Advisory Board, comprised of 7th graders to college students, works under the guidance of United Way staff to make award decisions. The Dreams R Us Foundation provides support for D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth scholarships.
The D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth Scholarship grants are awarded in two areas:
- Academic – Assists with costs associated with educational goals at a college, university, private or vocational school. Applicants must be in grade 12, demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Financial awards range from $1,000 to $2,500.
- Enrichment – Assists with costs associated with activities that enrich the soul, body, heart or inspire creativity. Examples may include music, singing, dance, art lessons; computer graphics training; acting, photography, fashion design; specialized summer camps etc. Funds may be used for enrollment fees, instruments and/or supplies. Applicants must be in grades 7-12, demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Financial awards range from $100 to $2,500.
Funding Information
- Academic- Financial awards range from $1,000 to $2,500
- Enrichment- Financial awards range from $100 to $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must reside on Long Island and attend a Middle or High School in Nassau or Suffolk County.
- For Academic Scholarships, applicants must be a graduating high school senior.
- For Enrichment Scholarships, applicants must be enrolled in 7th to 12th grade.
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need for academic and enrichment scholarships.
For more information, visit United Way of Long Island.
