Scholarships

Each year, the United Federation of Teachers proudly awards $1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to academically excellent and financially eligible students from New York City public schools. Scholarship winners are living proof that excellence can thrive in New York City schools. Their hard work — and the dedication of all the educators who worked with them — enable them to achieve academic distinction.

G4C Learn’s flagship program, the G4C Student Challenge, is an international game design competition inviting young people (ages 10 - 25) to create digital games inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program uses youth interest in video games to empower them as change-makers and develop their future-ready skills including coding, digital design, collaboration, communication, problem solving, and systems thinking. The Student Challenge amplifies student voices, invites young people to imagine creative solutions to global problems, and enables them to see themselves as engaged citizens and changemakers.
There will be two Game of the Year winners! One from the Junior/Senior Division and one from the University Division,  and each recipient will receive a $10,000 scholarship (if in a group, the prize will be divided).

The ​Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and Patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline.
Topic: America at 250 Years: What Does It Mean To Me?
To find a sponsor, our branch is #226 (Bernard H. Eldredge: Staten Island).
Please check this post in the CDC google classroom for sponsor contact information.

The American Legion Oratorical Contest challenges our high school youth to improve their speaking skills and to develop a deeper appreciation of the Constitution of the United States. Winners at all levels – local, regional and state receive scholarships. At the state level, the first place winner gets a $6,000 scholarship, and goes on to compete nationally for up to a $25,000 scholarship.
READ THE LINKED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS VERY CAREFULLY, AND CHECK THIS POST IN THE CDC GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR INFORMATION ON OUR DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE, and for important documents needed.