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New York Urban League
Whitney M. Young Jr. Scholarship
Amount
$2,000 – $10,000
Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Must be a high school senior or recent graduate
✓Must not yet have enrolled in college
✓Must be a New York City resident
✓Must show community service, leadership, and academic achievement
✓For African American and LatinX youth
What it takes
Submit the scholarship application by the annual deadline
Worth knowing
Since the program began, NYUL has awarded over $20 million to 4,000 recipients. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000 per recipient.
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