Application for the 2025/2026 Albert Shanker Scholarship is open to U.S. students who are citizens or legal permanent resident and are high school seniors attending New York City public schools. The scholarship is sponsored by United Federation of Teachers to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of 200 award and a value of $5,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2025/2026 Albert Shanker Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: United Federation of Teachers
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: 200
- Value: $5,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2025/2026 Albert Shanker Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Albert Shanker Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. students who are citizens or legal permanent resident.
- The scholarship is open to applicants who are high school seniors attending New York City public schools.
- The scholarship is also open to grandchild or child of a member of the American Federation of Teachers.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades.
- Before applying for the scholarship, applicants must ensure they meet the financial eligibility criteria in this link.
- Applicants are required to demonstrate the following skills such as leadership skills, community services, and academic excellence.
2025/2026 Albert Shanker Scholarship Application process
In order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Albert Shanker Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants are required to provide all the necessary documents that are needed for the scholarship such as high school transcript, financial need details, family income documents, and two to 4 letters of recommendation.
- It is essential for applicants to seek guidance from United Federation of Teacher representatives.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact this scholarship providers.
Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Visit the Official Scholarship Website
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