Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund
College scholarships for New York State public high school students from low-income families; 622 awards last year. Sponsored by the United Federation of Teachers.
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Who can apply
- Lives or goes to school in New York
- attends a public high school
- Shows financial need
- For seniors
Homeschool note: this award seems to need an accredited school, class rank or a school nomination. Ask the sponsor whether a homeschool transcript and a parent’s counselor letter are accepted; many say yes when asked.
How to apply
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Is this legit?
Trust 80/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990 (tax year 2023) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
Listed for: New York. See all 7,344 scholarships or the ones that welcome homeschoolers.
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