UFT Scholarship Fund

A college scholarship from the United Federation of Teachers for New York City public high school seniors graduating from vocational, academic, or alternative schools. Applicants need high academic standing and leadership in school and community, and must apply for federal Pell Grant aid. Winners receive $5,000 paid in installments of $625 twice a year and must be accepted into a full-time, degree-granting program at an accredited college.

Offered by UFT Scholarship Fund. Scholarship for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Stipend. Grades 12–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about UFT Scholarship Fund

When is the UFT Scholarship Fund deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is UFT Scholarship Fund free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to UFT Scholarship Fund?

High school students in grade 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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