The Student Government Association NEED BASED Scholarship

The Student Government Association NEED BASED (SGA-Need Based) Scholarship is an opportunity to help alleviate students’ financial burden with a present tuition balance or facing financial hardship outside of school. The tuition balance must be from the current semester. All other financial needs may include housing or eviction issues, past due electric or childcare bills, late rent, needing money for food and transportation, etc.
Upon eligibility, students will be selected and eligible to receive up to $600 max each. Amounts will be allocated based on the individual needs described and the supporting documents provided.

Eligibility:
● Must submit proof of the amount due for tuition or documents that proof the described need
● Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
● With a minimum of 250 words & maximum of 500 words, answer the following question in an essay :
1. What are the challenges you face as a Hostos student?

Supplemental question:
• Please describe your financial Need.

PLEASE NOTE: If nominated as a possible recipient for this scholarship, you must fill out a W9 form and have any valid form of tax ID to receive your scholarship award.

For questions and more information, please get in touch with the Scholarship Office at (718) 518.4166 or mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu.