Kalief Browder Memorial Scholarship

Provides a one-year, $2,500 scholarship. Funding will be applied between the Fall and Spring semesters.
Applicants must be BCC students who:

• Were formerly justice-involved or have a parent/ guardian or relative that was/ is impacted by the justice system;
• Are currently enrolled in a matriculated program and are on track to complete their degree. Preference given to full-time students;
• Are in good academic standing – full-time students have completed a minimum of 12 credits/equated hours and part-time applicants must be on track to graduate the academic year of the award;
• Have a minimum of 2 remaining semesters at BCC (this may include the semester of award);
• Have a demonstrated financial need;
• Have completed and submitted the application including the essay (required);
• Preference may be given to students who are also currently/ formerly in foster care, though not a requirement.
• Complete an essay, “Describe how and why Kalief Browder’s story resonates with you. How would receiving his scholarship help you advance your academic and professional goals?”

Download the Kalief Browder Memorial Scholarship Application

Application is open for Spring 2025

The Amadou Diallo Scholarship

This scholarship is for full-time students in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need.

Eligibility:

Bronx Community College student who:

• Is in good academic standing;
• Has demonstrated financial need;
• Is currently a resident of the Bronx;
• Preference given to students of traditionally underrepresented ethnic minority groups.

Award:

• $1,500 for one student; funds may be split between the fall and spring semester;
• Fund availability must be confirmed by the Office of Development annually, prior to awarding.

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The Antoinette Macklin Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

Bronx Community College student who:

• Is in good academic standing;
• Has demonstrated financial need;
• Is currently a resident of the Bronx;
• Preference given to students of traditionally underrepresented ethnic minority groups.

Award:

• $1,500 for one student; funds may be split between the fall and spring semester;
• Fund availability must be confirmed by the Office of Development annually, prior to awarding.

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Booker Quattlebaum Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Students are selected by the English Dept.
• Inquiry of criteria within English Dept.

Award:

• One student will be selected and awarded up to $500 or earnings from endowment.

Carolyn Williams Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Good academic standing
• 3.0 GPA or better – in matriculated or certificate program
• On track to graduate from BCC
• International students may apply
• Need-based scholarship

Award:

• Two (2) students awarded in the Spring Semester
• Students are selected based on financial need by the Scholarship Office
• $500 awarded to each student

Celia Bracy Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• 2nd Semester Female Student
• Good academic standing
• Has a financial need

Award:

• One (1) student awarded in the Spring Semester
• Students are selected based on financial need by the Scholarship Office
• Scholarship will be applied to student’s CUNYfirst account
• $500 award

Con Edison STEM Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Full-time student
• Good academic standing
• Recommended by the Office of Financial Aid, in consultation with the key STEM faculty
• Undergraduate students majoring in the field science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM disciplines), not related to the Health field

Award:

• Each student will receive $1,000 or earnings amount from endowment
• Award will  be split between 2 consecutive semesters ($500 per semester)

David Hernandez Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Established under Advancement Communication and External Relations-ACERS (formerly Strategic Initiatives Division)
• Currently enrolled, full-time BCC student
• 2.0 GPA
• Scholarship will be funded by the BCC Foundation Run the Bronx account

Award:

• $500 award to student

Dean Dolores J. Bullard Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled, full-time BCC student
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Good academic standing
• Female preferred
• Volunteer or participated in community service (Activity can be internal- within BCC, or external- in the community)
• One student selected per academic year
• Student will be selected by the Financial Aid/Scholarship Office

Award:

• Award amount is $1,000 per year (award may be split between 2 consecutive semesters Fall/Spring)

Díana Bonta Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Must not be in the first semester
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• International students may apply
• Demonstrated financial need as confirmed by Financial Aid Office
• Be enrolled in the graduating Nursing 47-48 section
• Not be repeating Nursing 47-48
• Have applied for financial aid

Award:

• Award Type: Tuition-Based Scholarship
• Award Amount: $2,500 for one student

Edmund O. Rothschild Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Full-time student
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• NYC High School graduate
• Does NOT qualify for financial aid solely due to his/her undocumented status

Award:

• Award Type: Tuition-based scholarship
• Award Amount: based on the earnings from endowed scholarship
• Award will be split between two consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring)

General Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled, full-time student
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrated financial need as confirmed by Financial Aid Office
• May be awarded to more than one student
• International students may apply

Award:

• Student will be selected by the Financial Aid/Scholarship Office

Goldie & Isidore Malina Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled, full-time BCC student
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrates financial need as confirmed by the Financial Aid Office

Award:

• An annual award of $500 award to student (or amount available from endowment earnings)
• One student will be selected in the spring semester each year
• The Development Office must confirm fund availability annually, prior to awarding by Financial Aid Office

Help a Bronco Graduate Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled, full-time BCC student
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrates financial need as confirmed by the Financial Aid Office
• On track to graduate at the end of the semester
• International students may apply

Help a Bronco Graduate” Parley” Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Good academic standing; preference may be given to student(s) approaching graduation.
• On track to graduate at the end of the semester
• Demonstrates financial need as confirmed by Financial Aid Office
• May be in jeopardy of dropping out of school due to insufficient financial resources
• Preference given to students US born residents of the Bronx, however, international students remain eligible

Award:

• Award amount: Up to $1,500.00 per semester
• Student(s) who maintain eligibility may receive renewed scholarship funding for up to
  one (1) additional year

KeyBank Community Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled, full-time or part-time BCC student
• GPA 2.5
• History of Community Involvement
• Permanent resident of NYS

Award:

• Five (5) students will be selected for the scholarship
• Each student will receive $1,000
• Scholarship may be split between consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring)

Lincoln Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Full-time student enrolled in the BCC Nursing Program
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrates financial need as confirmed by Financial Aid Office
• International students may apply

Award:

• Award amount is determined by the Nursing Dept.

Marie Nesbitt Promise Prize

Eligibility:

• The Promise Prize will be given annually to one or two BCC student who must demonstrate superior academic achievement as reflected by: GPA, Intellectual curiosity, Resilience, Courage, Service, & Indicators of Future Promise
• Once selected, Scholars are considered members and must participate in an Orientation Program sponsored by the Foundation
• Scholars must promote their development, as well as provide a platform to be of service to their broader communities and schools
• Scholars must remain connected and involved in the Promise Prize Scholar Network (programs, meetings, and Summits)
• Scholars must respond to all communications from the Foundation Office
• Scholars must remain involved as alumnus at one’s alma mater after graduation

Award:

• One to two students will be selected and awarded up to $1,250 each

Marsha Cummins Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Student who excelled in English and is continuing their education towards a Bachelor’s Degree

Award:

• Award up to $500 or earnings from endowment
• Award given out at GAC

Mary & Ika Goodwin Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Has a GPA of 3.0 or greater
• In their final semester and expecting to graduate from BCC in the Spring
• Has completed a course of study in the Education Associates Curriculum at Bronx Community College
• Desires to educate students with exceptional needs
• Has been accepted and plans on transferring to a CUNY/SUNY college to continue their
  education following graduation from BCC

Award:

• Award in the amount of $250

Najee Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Full-time student
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or below
• Has experienced life without biological parent(s)
• Must demonstrate a financial need
• New students will be selected each academic year
• Students will have the opportunity to meet & greet the donor
• Must write an essay with a minimum of 250 words detailing “My life experience without biological parent(s)”

Award:

• Three (3) students will be selected to receive the scholarship
• Each student will receive $1,000

Norman Schaumberger Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

Scholarship will be provided to a BCC student who meets the following criteria:

• Students are selected by the Math Department
• Inquiry of criteria within Math Department

Award:

• One (1) student will be selected
• Award in the amount of $250

Pershing Rifles E/8 Bob Fernandez Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Good academic standing
• Demonstrates financial need as confirmed by Financial Aid Office
• May be in jeopardy of dropping out of school due to insufficient financial resources
• Will utilize funds to support final semester at BCC to ensure graduation

Award:

• $2,500 per semester (Fall and Spring semesters)
• Awards may be given to more than one student, but may not exceed the budgeted amount

Ponce Minority College Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Scholarship must be awarded to a minority student who resides within Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) community
• The gift may be renewed annually at Donor’s sole discretion
• Recipients must be known and publicized as the Ponce-CUNY Scholars
• Each college must complete a Ponce Bank Scholarship form per awarding student.

Award:

• Award amount is $1,000 per student

Redeem the Dream Scholarship (Envoy Culture)

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a BCC enrolled student in a matriculated program
• Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Must have completed at least one semester
• Students MUST show interest in entrepreneurship
• Students MUST have an interest in making a significant impact in their community
• Submit your completed application via email to BCCF.SCommittee@bcc.cuny.edu

Selection Process

The scholarship submission requires two (2) forms of essays submitted together. The Scholarship
Committee will review, evaluate, and judge the students’ submitted materials. The selection of the
winner will be based on the quality of the submitted essay and scenario submissions.

Download the Redeem the Dream Scholarship Application

Reid Strieby & Rhonda Liss Scholarship

Mission

The Scholarship will be awarded to a CLIP “Exiting Student” enrolled at BCC and has demonstrated interest in contributing to their community.

Eligibility:

• Good academic standing
• A CLIP “Exiting student”, who has enrolled in Bronx Community College
• Has proven interest in their communit

Award:

• Two (2) students awarded per academic year (1 student in the Fall semester and the other in Spring semester)
• Award amount is $1,000 per student
• Student will be selected by the Financial Aid/Scholarship Office

Robert Clarke Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a BCC enrolled student in a matriculated program
• Good academic standing and demonstrated financial need
• Must complete FAFSA & TAP application, except if you are an international student or do not have a valid citizenship status
• Enroll at least half-time, which is equal to 6-8 credits/equated hours
• Student taking Chemistry courses

Award:

• $500 award

Rudin Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility

Bronx Community College student who:

• Full-time student enrolled in the BCC Nursing Program
• Good academic standing
• Demonstrates financial need as confirmed by Financial Aid Office
• International students may apply

Award

• Award amount is determine by the Nursing Dept.

SubSathiya Memorial Award

Eligibility:

Bronx Community College student who:

• Is in good academic standing;
• Has demonstrated financial need;
• Is currently an Accounting major;
• Preference is given to student(s) approaching graduation.
• First preference is given to international students.

Award:

• $250 awarded during the Spring semester

Named Gift Opportunities

Endowed Gifts

Make an endowed gift and you will create a lasting legacy that will pay dividends to BCC in perpetuity.

Scholarships make it possible for deserving students to attend BCC, helping attract the brightest, most meritorious students to the college.

Creating an endowed scholarship enables donors to name a fund that will provide critical tuition support for Bronx Community College students in perpetuity.

Fund Minimum
$50,000

Named Scholarships

Make a gift of $5,000 or more, for at least 5 consecutive years, to create a scholarship named after you, in honor of or in memory of someone near and dear.

Contact Information

For information on applying to scholarships, please contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Chenae Dennis
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
718-289-3048
chenae.dennis@bcc.cuny.edu

For information on supporting scholarships, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations:
Latoya Davis
BCC Foundation Scholarship Liaison
718-289-5394
latoya.davis@bcc.cuny.edu

External Scholarships

Below you will find external scholarship resources. We encourage you to do your research to find what fits your needs and do NOT apply to scholarships that ask for any form of payment.

Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship – $1,000

The Supporting Prisoners’ Families Scholarship, created by Pullan & Young, was established to support students who have family members who have been convicted of criminal offenses.  Pullan & Young aim is to help make college more accessible and affordable for those affected by family incarceration. Regardless of the circumstances, every student should have access to education. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must have a parent or family member who has been incarcerated.
• Applicant must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university within the United States for the Spring 2025 semester.
• Applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.

Application Deadline: March 17, 2025

Apply at Pullan & Young

Moving Forward Scholarship – $1,000

The Moving Forward Scholarship, created by Collins Rupp, P.C., acknowledges that everybody makes mistakes and just because someone makes a mistake does not deem them a bad, inadequate, or unworthy person. Created by Collins Rupp, P.C., the Moving Forward Scholarship was established to support undergraduate students with a criminal history who have demonstrated they have improved their lives. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant has a criminal history (felony and misdemeanor offenses, not infractions or minor traffic violations).
• Applicant is enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicant is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Applicant is at least 17 years of age
• Preference is given to students who are engaged in educational pursuits that will contribute to social justice, reducing recidivism, and addressing areas of public and private interest that provide assistance to marginalized populations (i.e. education, health care, mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice, and social welfare).

Application Deadline: May 19, 2025

Apply at Collins Rupp Law

Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship – $1,000

The Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship, created by personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm Hoggatt Law Office, P.C., was established to support a student whose parent has been injured or killed in a work-related accident. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant’s parent has been affected by a work-related injury
• Applicant is enrolled (or will be) in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university through at least the Fall 2025 semester
• Applicant is a U.S. citizen
• Applicant is at least 18 years of age
• Applicant has a current cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

Application Deadline: June 9, 2025

Apply at Hoggatt Injury Law

Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship – $1,000

The Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship, given by the Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro, was created to provide financial assistance to students who are planning to pursue careers as lawyers. Each semester, the law offices award a scholarship of $1,000 to a deserving law student. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be over the age of 18.
• Applicant must currently be enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited law school.
• Applicant must have maintained a GPA of 3.2 or higher while attending college.

Application Deadline: June 11, 2025

Apply at the DiQuattro Law Offices

The Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship – $1,000

The Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship, given by the Newland & Newland LLP, was created to give back to the community by investing in the future of legal professionals through offering scholarships to single parents or students of single-parent households pursuing higher education. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must currently be enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college, university, or law school for the Fall 2025 semester.
• Applicant must be pursuing a paralegal, legal assistant, or pre-law program.
• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• Applicant must submit an essay of 500-1000 words using the following prompt: How has the experience of being a single parent or the child of a single parent influenced your educational and career goals? How do you plan to achieve those goals?

Application Deadline: June 16, 2025

Apply at Newland & Newland

Jewish Heritage Scholarship – $1,000

The Jewish Heritage Scholarship, given by Diamant Gerstein, LLC, was created for students who exemplify leadership. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be Jewish.
• Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or better.
• Applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Applicant must be at least 17 years old.

Application Deadline: July 2, 2025

Apply at Diamant Gerstein, LLC

Out-of-State Student Scholarship – $1,000

The Out-of-State Student Scholarship, created by Illinois law firm Fawell & Fawell, was established to support students seeking a college education in a state other than the one in which their parents live or a state other than the one they graduated high school. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant is enrolled in or has been accepted to a college or university located in a state where they did not attend high school or a state other than where their parents currently live.
• Applicant is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicant is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Applicant is at least 18 years of age
• Applicant has a current cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

Application Deadline: August 11, 2025

Apply at Fawell & Fawell

Hope for Humanity Scholarship – $1,000 each

The Hope for Humanity Scholarship, created by the Estevez Group, PC, is for students who give back through collaborating with nonprofit organizations. Those selected will receive an individual award of $1,000. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant should be actively pursuing an internship or research opportunities with a non-profit organization.
• Applicant should demonstrate a history of commitment to human rights through prior academic work, volunteer experience, or activism.
• Applicant should maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Exceptions may be made for applicants with strong non-academic contributions to humanitarian causes.
• Applicant should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States.

Application Deadline: August 13, 2025

Apply at the Estevez Group

Scholarships for students pursuing a law degree – $500 each

• Scholarship from Bronx Injury Lawyers, P.C. – Deadline December 31st annually
• Scholarship from NYC Injury Attorneys, P.C. – Deadline December 31st annually
• Scholarship from Brooklyn Injury Attorneys, P.C.  – Deadline December 31st annually
• Boland Injury Lawyers Essay Scholarship – Deadline December 31st annually
• New Jersey Injury Lawyers Essay Scholarship – Deadline December 31st annually
• PA Medical Mal Practice Lawyers Essay Scholarship – Deadline December 31st annually
• Scholarship from Philadelphia Injury Attorneys, P.C. – Deadline July 31st annually
• Scholarship from Pittsburgh Injury Attorneys, P.C. – Deadline July 31st annually

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

• Search for Scholarships, Awards & Fellowships searchable on the CUNY website
• Scholarships for Undocumented Students 
• Scholarships for Student Veterans and Families
• Search for New York City Scholarships
• Search for New York State Scholarships
• Search for Prestigious Scholarships
• Scholarships for any student on Fastweb