From: Ellen Ampofo <eampofo@newyorkersforchildren.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 3:58:59 PM Subject: The NYFC Nick's Scholars Program is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2018!!! Greetings! Now accepting Applications: http://www.newyorkersforchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NICK27S_SCHO... The New Yorkers For Children Nick’s Scholars Program The Nicholas Scoppetta Scholarship (Nick’s Scholars) Program was developed by New Yorkers For Children to support New York City youth aging out of foster care to attain a college degree. It is a comprehensive program for youth in foster care and foster care alumni in New York City who are enrolled in any college in New York City. The Nick’s Scholars Program provides essential personalized wraparound services in the form of financial, academic, and emotional support to help students transition to, and succeed in college. Nick’s Scholars receive a monthly stipend to help them cover their educational and living expenses and allow them to focus on school. The program connects these students to academic and personal resources to help them overcome challenges as they navigate college on their own. As Nick’s Scholars, they belong to a larger community where they are provided the opportunity to build relationships with other Nick’s Scholars and supportive adult mentors to encourage them on their path to a college degree. Selected scholars could receive the following for up to 5 years: * $500 - $750 per month for living expenses * $1000 - $1,200 per year for books * Up to $1000 per year for tuition * Academic advisement * Peer mentoring * Career exploration * Networking opportunities Eligibility Students are eligible to apply if they are: * Currently or formerly in foster care in New York City * If formerly in foster care, student must have aged out * Enrolled or have been accepted and plan to enroll in a CUNY school for the 2018-2019 academic year * Enrolled in a private college in New York City and have completed at least their first year * In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 * 24 years old or younger Please see attached flyer for details. Application deadline: Tuesday, April 17, 2018. How to Apply: Applications and supporting materials can be downloaded at: http://www.newyorkersforchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NICK27S_SCHO... Program Information: Detailed information about the scholarship can be found at: http://www.newyorkersforchildren.org/youth-resources/ Please share with your friends who may be eligible to apply. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out! Best, Ellen Ampofo Youth Academic Advisor NEW YORKERS FOR CHILDREN 450 Seventh Ave, Suite 403 New York, NY 10123 Eampofo@newyorkersforchildren.org