NYSYLC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED
The NYSYLC, understands the financial hardships immigrant youth go through when continuing their education. For that reason, for the fourth consecutive year we are glad to announce the launching of our NYSYLC Leadership Awards that aims to financially support our members regardless of their immigration status based on their academic achievement, community involvement, financial need and commitment to the immigrant rights movement.
Requirements:
* Registered Active Member of the New York State Youth Leadership Council
* Currently a graduating high school senior planning to attend college in the fall of 2011, or a student attending college in New York or New Jersey (priority given to undergraduate students)
* Is engaged or wishes to become engaged with the immigrant rights movement.
* Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a scale of 4.0) upon application. May apply with GPA of less than 2.5 with one additional letter of recommendation.
* If awarded, must attend a mandatory two-day leadership training developed by the NYSYLC on Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th
* If awarded, must attend the awards ceremony held in the NYC area (place and time TBA)
DOWNLOAD FORM AND APPLY NOW!!
spread link widely: http://bit.ly/YLCscholarship
All applications must be postmarked by Monday, June 27th, 2011
Mail or drop-off your application to:
The New York State Youth Leadership Council Leadership Awards Program
220 5th Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10010
To become a NYSYLC active member fill out the online membership form at http://bit.ly/becomeYLCmember or fill out the MEMBERSHIP FORM and include it with your application along with the membership due.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 347-755-3303
OR send an e-mail to scholarships@nysylc.org
