Application for the 2025/2026 Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents is open to U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident students who are resident in New York, Staten Island, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Bronx. The scholarship is sponsored by UNCF to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $5,000 given to qualified applicants of the in New York, Staten Island, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Bronx.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: UNCF
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $5,000
- Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2025/2026 Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident students.
- The scholarship is for graduating high school senior students, undergraduate students, and graduate students who are resident in New York, Staten Island, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Bronx.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades, with a minimum GPA of 2.50 score or higher.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend an accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree.
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate their financial need, leadership skills, and other activities.
2025/2026 Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents Application Process
To apply for the 2025/2026 Edna Blum Scholarship for NY Residents, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through
- scholarship application before applying for the award.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including transcript, grade, proof of enrollment, and completed application form before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee using the Contact Us link.
Application Deadline: 12 December 2025