CUNY Women’s Leadership Initiative Scholarship Program

The City University of New York Women’s Leadership Initiative has become an integral aspect of our university’s commitment to fostering equity and opportunity for the students of our community. Our vision is to create an environment where women at CUNY are encouraged and equipped to attain leadership positions across all facets of university life. As part of the vision, we have created the first-ever student scholarship program.

Scholarships for Academic and Professional Development for CUNY Students
CUNY is committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders. With the support of key organizations, we will establish scholarships specifically designed to support CUNY students in their academic and professional journeys. These scholarships will enable deserving students to pursue higher education, develop their leadership potential and ultimately become change-makers in their chosen fields.

These scholarships are open to all students.

Award amount: Four (4) scholarships of $1,000.00 each
Application deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025
Winner(s) announced: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Scholarship recipients must be available to attend the CUNY Women’s Leadership Initiative-Conference Week Closing Celebration on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.

Scholarship Criteria
Academic Achievement: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and above.
All matriculated students are welcome to apply.
Requirements
Leadership and Extracurricular Activities: Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Essay: Attach a 250–500-word essay addressing the following:
Tell us about any leadership experience both at your college or outside your college.
Tell us about your career goals and what classes you have taken that you love. Include any out-of-the classroom experiences that you have participated in to prepare for your career.
What impact would this scholarship have on your educational / professional journey?
Selection Criteria
Goal-driven, Leadership, and Impact (GLI)