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Each year, we award students over $1 million in Foundation Scholarships based on financial need, academic performance, community service, and/or extracurricular activities.

Am I eligible?

To receive a Foundation Scholarship, you must:

Be a full-time LaGuardia student, regardless of residency status

Be taking 12 or more credits (or equivalent)

Be in good academic standing with a 2.0 GPA or above

Be able to demonstrate financial need

OR

International student eligibility

F1 Status are eligible to apply after completing one semester with 12 credits or more. Before submitting a Foundation Scholarship application, F1 students must be approved by the International Student Services. If you are an F1 Student, please email the ISS office at FSInformation@lagcc.cuny.edu for guidelines.

Non F1 Status are eligible to apply. To determine eligibility, resident students should file a FAFSA and non-resident students should complete a Needs Assessment Form and email it separately to foundationscholarship@lagcc.cuny.edu.

ASAP student eligibility

ASAP students who receive no tuition assistance may apply. ASAP students whose tuition is covered by financial aid or an ASAP tuition waiver are not eligible for Foundation Scholarships.

Part-time student eligibility

Students in their last semester may still be eligible if enrolled for less than 12 credits.

Students enrolled in Allied Health majors with less than 12 credits may be eligible.

How do I apply?

We award scholarships each Fall and Spring semester to eligible students. After confirming your eligibility, to apply you will need to:

Complete a FAFSA or email a Needs Assessment Form to foundationscholarship@lagcc.cuny.edu

Write a personal statement ( see our winning tips!)

Submit your application

Apply Now

Fall 2020 awards have been completed. Applications are being accepted now through March 15 for the Spring 2021 Semester. Pending availability of Foundation funds, Spring awards will be credited to eligible students’ accounts beginning April 2021. If you have a more immediate financial need, please submit a request for Emergency Financial Aid.

Contact Us

Currently, no in-person services are available, but we are still available by email.

Please refer to the Campus Services page for current hours.

foundationscholarship@lagcc.cuny.edu

The LaGuardia Community College Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. To learn how charitable gifts can help students change their lives,
go to laguardia.edu/donors.