Beyond Borders Scholarship

Upon eligibility, one student will be selected and awarded a $500 scholarship. Consideration will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in community engagement and service. International students, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) beneficiaries are eligible to apply.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The eligibility and selection criteria for enrolled Hostos students are as follows:

1. Currently enrolled students who are not eligible to receive other forms of financial aid or scholarships.
2. Students must be enrolled part-time (minimum of 6 credits) or full-time (minimum of 12 credits) per semester.
3. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Students must demonstrate (A) financial need and (B) emergency need(s)."

For questions and assistance in the application process, contact the scholarship office at mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu or 718-518-4166 / (929) 314 – 4754

Award
$500
Deadline
11/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you committed to Community Service? Please provide an overview of your community service participation and describe your role.
  2. Are you eligible for Financial Aid?
  3. Are you a member of the Hostos Student Leadership Academy?
  4. Describe your educational and professional goals.
  5. Have you participated in Hostos Community College activities ?
  6. Please submit an essay describing how you have undertaken leadership roles in the college/community and are directly involved in giving back to the community and establishing positive role models by being a living example.
  7. Do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher?
  8. Please write the donor a message of appreciation.
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