To qualify for the Give Back scholarship program, student applicants need to be Pell Grant eligible. As a general guideline, if your student qualifies for a lunch subsidy program, your household may be eligible for a Pell Grant.
November 2020 – February 2021 Please ensure that you complete step one before moving on with this step. Complete the Giveback Eligibility Calculator to determine your financial eligibility. If you meet the financial requirements, Give Back will ask you to complete an online application. This includes essays, recommendations, report cards and more. The Giveback Eligibility Calculator and subsequent application is administered by Kaleidoscope. https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/givebacknewyork-eligibility
May 2021 Application is due May 26th, 2021. After evaluation by Give Something Back, you may be asked to attend an in-person interview.
BY June 1st, 2021All applicants will be notified of the Give Back selection committee’s decision.