An invitation to graduating high school students . . .

You have worked hard during your high school years, and your academic record reflects your talent and commitment. We want to recognize your dedication to your future by inviting you to apply for one of our Academic Merit Scholarships for Freshmen.

The dollar amount of these scholarships vary, depending on your academic record, and may be awarded each semester over two years (or four semesters). As part of The City University of New York, Queensborough already boasts one of the lowest tuition costs in the area. Not only would this scholarship award, coupled with tuition savings, offer you more opportunities for your future after Queensborough, but it is also our way to acknowledge and encourage you to continue your education beyond high school.

With an Academic Merit Scholarship, students may enroll in the College’s Honors Scholars program – a unique and rewarding combination of challenging projects, linked classes, and faculty-student partnerships. Merit scholars may enroll in one honors class in their first semester at Queensborough, and continue in this dynamic program through graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

1. A minimum high school academic average (college admissions average) of 82.
2. Enrollment as a full-time student (at least 12 credits per semester) in a degree program.
3. Readiness to begin college-level work, as determined by SAT or ACT test scores, performance on the New York State Regents Exams and/or results of the CUNY/ACT Assessment Tests.
4. Awards are given to freshmen entering in the fall semester.
5. Evidence of motivation, academic achievements and interests as identified by personal essay and two letters of recommendation.

Requirement for Maintaining the Academic Merit Scholarship

Recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher,
and maintain full-time status (12 credits or more) in order to continue to receive
the Scholarship.

Scholarship winners are also required to serve for a period of one year as members of the President’s Council, a student volunteer group.

The Application Process

To apply for an Academic Merit Scholarship, please submit the following items
to the Scholarship Committee:

1. The scholarship application (attached PDF).
2. A statement of approximately 500 words that describes your academic aspirations and future goals.
3. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from high school teachers, college advisor or guidance counselor, to be sent to the committee.
4. Your high school transcript to be submitted by your high school directly to the Admissions Office. You also need to have your final high school transcript sent after graduation in June.
5. Other supportive information that might enhance your chances for a scholarship such as awards, letter from employer, copy of newspaper article(s) or other publication you wrote or in which you were featured or mentioned.

The application and other materials are to be submitted to:

Committee for the Academic Merit Scholarship for Freshmen
Office of Admissions, Administration, Room 210
Queensborough Community College
222-05 56th Avenue
Bayside, New York 11364-1497

Applications may be submitted at the time of application for admission or any time
following admission to Queensborough. The recommended deadline is May 15. All
candidates for the Academic Merit Scholarships will be notified by mid-June as to
their status.