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Deadline Date: Application submission is closed
Award Amount: $1,000, $500, $250
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This contest is about work and workers. Written entries need to include a link to an illustration (there are many choices). Keep in mind that paid work and labor unions are only part of the story—entries about unpaid work, immigration, family, and community are also encouraged.

When? Entries accepted starting April 2025. The deadline is November 14, 2025.

Who? Open to CUNY undergraduates.

What? Three categories – Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Art

Prizes in EACH category – First place $1,000, Second Place $500, Third Place $250

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Deadline Date: Application submission is closed
Award Amount: $1,000
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The Thomas Tam Scholarship is funded by an endowment established by the City University of New York in recognition of Dr. Thomas Tam’s contributions as a former member of the CUNY Board of Trustees, founding Executive Director of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute, and leadership in the Asian American community. The Scholarship awards $1,000 to an individual qualified undergraduate student that is currently enrolled at any of the twenty-one colleges within CUNY, Asian or non-Asian, who has demonstrated creativity in the communication of the concerns of the Asian American community in areas such as health, education, culture, media, or advocacy/activism.

Application Guidelines
2025 Scholarship Online Application Form

All currently enrolled CUNY undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the Thomas Tam Scholarship.

Display of communication of the concerns of the Asian American community can be in the form of written reports, film, video, new media techniques, and the development of performances or materials in the arts and sciences.

The following are the issues to be addressed in your application for the Tam Scholarship. Please be sure to cover all of the points in your application.

1. Please describe your project in detail, be sure to tell us about the issue of concern to the Asian American community that the project is designed to address.
2. Please explain how your project demonstrates creativity in communicating the concerns of Asian Americans in areas such as health, education, culture, media and advocacy.
3. What are the objectives or goals of the project, i.e. what do you want to accomplish, or what impact or effect will it have? How will you know that it has been successful?
4. How was the project implemented, or if in progress or a future project, please describe how it will be implemented?
5. Is the project completed, is it in progress or is it a future project? (Note: Uncompleted/future projects will only receive partial scholarship award until they are completed.)

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Application Period: Application submission is closed
Award Amounts: $1000, $300 or $200
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The CUNY Ethics and Morality Essay Contest is funded by an endowment gift of $100,000 to the City University of New York by Dr. K. York Chynn and his wife Noelle Chynn. This annual award is intended to promote and stimulate thinking by college students at CUNY about the topic of ethics, morality, and virtuous behavior in their lives. More than ever, these issues arise not only in the personal relationships of individuals and family and friends, but also in the context of corporate, government, and social responsibility, whether it is about treating others fairly and honestly, or food safety.

The Asian American / Asian Research Institute will award the top three essays, selected by the Selection Committee, the following prizes:

• Best Essay ($1,000)
• First Runner-up ($300)
• Second Runner-up ($200)

Submission Guidelines
2025 Essay Submission Online Form

Fall 2025 Essay Topic: Virtue

Regardless of where one lives, virtues form the moral foundation of one’s life. Throughout history, moral philosophers in all cultures have striven to answer the question of “What characteristics or virtues distinguish the moral man from the immoral one?” In ancient Greek times, the Four Cardinal Virtues were:

• Prudence/Wisdom
• Justice
• Fortitude/Courage
• Temperance/Self-control

There were additionally Three Theological Virtues:

• Faith
• Hope
• Charity
• Together, these comprised the Seven Virtues.

At about the same time in ancient China, Confucius formulated what he called the Five Constant Virtues:

• Ren (Benevolence, Love)
• Yi (Righteousness)
• Li (Propriety, Loyalty, Filial Piety, Chastity, Respect)
• Zhi (Wisdom)
• Xin (Integrity, Honesty, Fidelity)

In today’s modern society however, virtues have slowly begun to lose their importance, or are often forgotten in the daily hustle of people’s daily lives. For example in China, officials recently enacted a new law to foster filial piety among its citizens by compelling adult children to visit their aging parents. Recognizing the importance of virtues in our lives, will lead to better communication, understanding, and acceptance between us and our fellow man.

For your essay, please select one Virtue from the list above to discuss in detail. In discussing the Virtue you have selected, please incorporate all of the following points in your essay:

• Tell us about your own experience in practicing the Virtue you have chosen to write about and what personal reward or satisfaction have you gained from it.
• Why did you think the Virtue that you chose was an important one to practice in your life?
• What obstacles did you encounter in practicing this particular Virtue and how did you, or do you, still strive to overcome the difficulties?

Note: All winning (3) and honorable mention essays will be posted online for the public to read. If your essay is selected to win a cash prize, it must be posted online or you will forfeit your prize award.

Submission must meet the following requirements:

• Applicant must be a currently enrolled CUNY undergraduate or graduate student. Include a scanned copy of your college ID and current semester program. (Official transcripts are not required.)
• Cover page containing title of essay, name of student, name of CUNY college, and date.
• Length: 1,000 to 1,500 words
• Typed, 12-size Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and double-spaced.
• Work citations in MLA format: Reference all materials that are not your own. Exclude dictionary references and single-line quotes. Include at least (3) three verifiable sources, e.g. books, articles and websites.
• All work must be original material. Attribution and references to quoted materials must be included.
• Essay submission form must submitted by Fri, November 7, 2025.

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Application Period: Application submission is closed
Award Amounts: $2,000
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The South & Southeast Asian American Equity Scholarship awards a $2,000 scholarship to CUNY undergraduate students who demonstrate a strong academic, creative, or community-based interest in South or Southeast Asian American communities. The scholarship aims to promote equity and representation by recognizing students who are committed to elevating South and/or Southeast Asian American narratives within academic and public discourse.

We encourage submissions that deepen the understanding of South or Southeast Asian American experiences. Eligible projects may explore topics such as migration, culture, activism, and disparities within the community. 

Application Guidelines
Online Application Form

Award
Undergraduate students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship that may be used towards tuition, research, or educational expenses. 

Eligibility
Applicants must be a matriculated undergraduate student enrolled at any CUNY college and in good academic standing. In addition, they must demonstrate a clear academic or personal interest in South and/or Southeast Asian American studies or issues through relevant coursework, research, or service.

For the South and Southeast Asian American Equity Scholarship’s application, applicants must address the following questions (total 1,000 words):

1. What draws you to the South and/or Southeast Asian American community, and how has this interest shaped your academic, creative, or community work?
2. Describe a specific project, experience, or course that deepened your connection to South or Southeast Asian American themes.
3. How do you hope to contribute to greater awareness, equity, or representation for South and/or Southeast American communities within or beyond the university setting?
4. In what ways has your personal background, identity, or lived experience informed your engagement with this field?

Please submit your application using the online form by Friday, November 7, 2025.

Deadline Date: Applications are now being accepted for Spring 2025. Awards will be given as long as there are funds available.  
Award Amount:  $2,500 in the form of a research scholarship or a paid internship focused on topics related to mental health
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Applicant must meet all seven requirements below.

1. Commitment to increasing the diversity of the behavioral health workforce in regard to those who are Hispanic (including Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Latinx and Spanish origin), African American/Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Asian (including Indian subcontinent and Philippines origin) or from any other underrepresented group. And, commitment to diversity the workforce in regard to those who are multilingual.
2. Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
3. Be a resident of New York State
4. Be in good academic standing (2.5 cumulative grade point average or better)
5. Be enrolled as PSYC AS major
6. Maintain full time status.
7. Be at least a second-year undergraduate student (at least 30 earned credits).

• Submit your Application

If you have any questions throughout the application process, please direct them to Dr. Jeff Jankowski at jjankowski@qcc.cuny.edu.

Deadline Date: Application submission is closed
Award Amount:
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Requirements

• Students must have either completed an Associate's Degree or be enrolled in the last Semester leading to the Associate's Degree completion.

How to Apply

There is no application process for the Community College Partnership Scholarship.  Students will be selected for the scholarship based on the performance at their previous community college.  Please note, only students who applied for admission and completed their application before the priority deadline will be considered for the scholarship.

Award Notification

Recipients for the scholarship for the Fall semester will be notified via email by April 15.  Recipients of the scholarship for Spring semester will be notified via email by December 15.

Maintaining Award

• File an electronic FAFSA upon acceptance of this scholarship and annually thereafter by February of every academic year.
• Maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 during your enrollment at Hunter College.
• Maintain full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester

Deadline Date: Application submission is closed
Award Amount: $1,000
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The Jacqueline Schiller Fund was established in The New York Community Trust to provide scholarships to CUNY students in the fields of literature and/or history who are among the best and brightest and who demonstrate financial need. The fields of literature and history are very broad and include many courses and many different programs. Through the scholarship, the Fund provides a financial assessment to those students who demonstrate financial need. For the 2025 - 26 academic year, there will be ten scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each.

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Deadline Date: Open
Award Amount: $4,000 (four semesters at $1,000 a semester)
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Guttman Transfer Scholarships offer benefits for outstanding CUNY community college students who transfer to an eligible CUNY senior college (Brooklyn, City, Hunter, Lehman, and Queens). Guttman Scholars receive up to $4,000 paid over two years. CUNY is able to offer these scholarships through an endowment provided by the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation.

These scholarships are offered twice each year, in the fall and spring. Applications are due in the semester prior to transfer.

• Students who meet eligibility requirements will have a link to the online application in their CUNYfirst “To Do” list.
• Students must complete an online application, including a personal essay.
• One letter of recommendation is required.
• A faculty selection committee will review applications, and scholarships will be awarded based on a review of your transcript, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation.
• For more information, please review these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

To apply for the Fall 2025 cohort, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Earn an associate degree from any of CUNY’s community colleges in the Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2024, or Spring 2025 semester.
• Earn your associate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Apply for financial aid by filing a FAFSA. Priority is given to those who are eligible for financial aid.
• Apply for a Fall 2025 transfer to Brooklyn, City, Hunter, Lehman, or Queens College and enroll full time in Fall 2025 (at least 12 credits).
• Fall 2025 must be the applicant’s first semester in senior college.

If you meet these requirements, you will be invited to apply in CUNYfirst. A link to the online application will appear in your CUNYfirst “To Do” list.

For more information

• Email guttmanscholarship@cuny.edu or call 646-664-8090.

CUNY Resident Scholarship Program

Deadline Date: Application submission is closed
Award Amount: $1,000
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About The NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship 

 The NYCHA-CUNY Scholarship is a collaboration of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the City University New York (CUNY) to help low-and moderate-income NYCHA residents attending CUNY colleges, as undergraduates, realize their full potential through higher education. Annually, the scholarship awards $1000 to eligible NYCHA residents who are enrolled at CUNY colleges.  

Requirements for scholarship eligibility:  

• Be an authorized NYCHA resident or NYCHA Section 8 resident
• Be a currently enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate CUNY student
• Have a minimum of 24 credits in an associate or baccalaureate degree program
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Submit a 750-word essay
• Additional criteria may be applicable

Please refer to http://opportunitynycha.org/about-adult-education/college-scholarships/ for more detailed information regarding the scholarship.

Application:

• NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Application

Deadline Date: Open
Award Amount: $1000
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The new Queens College Transfer Honors Program is designed for highly motivated and creative students who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree at a world-class college that challenges them to do their best.

All students admitted to the Transfer Honors program are eligible to apply for a minimum scholarship of $1000 a semester for four to six semesters (to complete the bachelor’s degree program).

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply, you must be a full-time student with 45+ credits in a baccalaureate, AA, or AS program with a 3.3+ GPA. Students in AA/AS programs must ordinarily complete the degree to be eligible for scholarships.

Exceptional students with an AA/AS degree and a 3.5 GPA, or 60+ credits in a baccalaureate program and a 3.5 GPA can apply for scholarships ranging from half-tuition to full tuition (NY resident tuition rate).