Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship
The Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship (formally known as the New York City Council Merit Scholarship) rewards New York City high school graduates who have proven their ability to succeed academically while they were in high school. Students may receive $700 per year ($350 per semester). Funding is determined by the New York City Council and the Scholarship award amount is subject to change based upon an allocation provided each academic year. Once a college has reached their allocation amount, no additional recipients can be awarded.
Application Form
There is no separate application for the scholarship. Students are automatically considered for the award when they apply for admission to CUNY.
To qualify you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, Temporary Protective Status, T-Visa, U-Visa or without lawful immigration status (similar to DREAM Act eligibility).
- You graduated from a NYC high school within a year of your initial enrollment as a first-time freshman in a college of The City University of New York System. Students enrolled at CUNY who are already receiving the Vallone Scholarship must continue to meet the criteria listed below.
Pursuit and Progress
- You must maintain continuous full-time (12 credits) enrollment within the City University of New York system
- You must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 that is calculated once a year at the end of the Spring semester
- Students pursuing an associate’s degree may receive the Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship for a maximum of six semesters. Those seeking a bachelor’s degree are limited to eight semesters of eligibility
- The award is not restored once it has been lost
- You are NOT required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) however, it is recommended.
Care Workers for our Future Scholarship
The Care Workers for our Future Scholarship rewards New York City high school graduates who have proven their ability to succeed academically while they were in high school to attend a CUNY college with the aim of being a nurse, a social worker, mental health service provider or counselor. Students may receive $800 per year ($400 per semester). Funding is determined by the New York City Council and the Scholarship award amount is subject to change based upon an allocation provided each academic year. Once a college has reached their allocation amount, no additional recipients can be awarded.
Application Form
There is no separate application for the scholarship. Students are automatically considered for the award when they apply for admission to CUNY.
To qualify you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, Temporary Protective Status, T-Visa, U-Visa or without lawful immigration status (similar to DREAM Act eligibility).
Pursuit and Progress
- You must maintain continuous full-time (12 credits) enrollment within the City University of New York system
- You must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 that is calculated once a year at the end of the Spring semester
- Students pursuing an associate’s degree may receive the Care Workers for our Future Scholarship for a maximum of six semesters. Those seeking a bachelor’s degree are limited to eight semesters of eligibility
- The award is not restored once it has been lost