NYC Public Schools in partnership with the Stonewall Inn and the New York Yankees are proud to announce the 7th Annual Yankee-Stonewall Scholarship Initiative. This one-time scholarship of $10,000 will be awarded to one stand-out student from each borough (5 student winners total).
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria: • A graduating senior in a NYC Public Schools (NYC DOE) high school
• Intending on attending a two-year or four-year college in Fall 2025.
• A member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+) community or someone who has contributed significantly to the LGBTQ+ community.
• At least a 2.5 GPA
***United States citizenship status will not affect a student's ability to receive the scholarship.
Application Components
- Student Information
- Short Answer Questions
- Teacher Recommendation Letter
- One 500-word essay prompt
The Application deadline is Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Absolutely no applications will be accepted after the deadline.