Cocco De Filippis Family Scholarship

This merit-based $500 scholarship is awarded annually to 12 students with demonstrable community engagement and academic achievement who intend to use their degree to empower their community. The scholarship will be awarded to fully matriculated students who have completed at least one semester.
Eligible applicants must:

• Demonstrate significant community service
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Submit short essay responses to the following question:
• How will you use your degree to give back to your community?
• Please describe your history of community service, whether at Hostos or in your local community
  Students must attend Honors Convocation

All applications and required materials must be submitted online through the scholarship system. Paper applications will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Once Awarded this is a one-time scholarship
  All applications and required materials must be submitted online through the scholarship system. Paper applications will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
  For questions or assistance in the application process, contact the scholarship office at mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu or (718) 518-4166.