The Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Program opens the door to post-secondary education opportunities for youth and adults. This program is designed to help residents from Roosevelt and North Babylon, New York and Manchester, New Hampshire attend and graduate from post-secondary institutions, including two-year schools, trade schools, and four-year colleges. The program serves low-income high school seniors and adults who have a desire to attain a college degree. If accepted into the program, students receive scholarships of up to $25,000 annually for up to four years, plus mentoring and funding for enrichment opportunities.
Open to students from Roosevelt and North Babylon, New York and Manchester, New Hampshire who have substantial unmet financial need at the college they choose to attend.
The Ann Theodore Foundation Scholarship Program opens the door to post-secondary education opportunities for youth and adults. This program is designed to help residents from Roosevelt and North Babylon, New York and Manchester, New Hampshire attend and graduate from post-secondary institutions, including two-year schools, trade schools, and four-year colleges. The program serves low-income high school seniors and adults who have a desire to attain a college degree. If accepted into the program, students receive scholarships of up to $25,000 annually for up to four years, plus mentoring and funding for enrichment opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school senior or adult resident of either Roosevelt (NY), North Babylon (NY), or Manchester (NH), or graduate of a high school in one of the three towns who is applying to attend or currently attending a two-year school, trade school, or four-year college (part-time or full-time)
- Significant financial need; priority will be given to applicants with Expected Family Contributions (EFC) of $10,000 or less
- Substantial unmet financial need (at least $5,000) beyond what is being offered in college financial aid and other scholarships.
- Must be a US citizen, US permanent resident (aka green card holder), or DACA or TPS recipient; must be eligible to apply for Federal Student aid in order to receive a scholarship
- Able to clearly articulate how this scholarship will impact applicant’s life and goals, and a drive to meet these goals through further education
- Must exhibit good citizenship and a commitment to building and investing in their community
SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE:
December: Application available
February 17, 2023: Applications due
March: Interviews with finalists
End of April: Scholarship decisions emailed to applicants
Late July to early August: Scholarship payments sent to colleges
Questions may be directed to
anntheodorescholarship@tpi.org