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Each year, we award students over $2 million in Foundation Scholarships based on financial need and/or academic performance.

Am I eligible?

Foundation Scholarships

To receive a Foundation Scholarship, you must:

Be a full-time LaGuardia student (taking 12 or more credits or equivalent)

Be of any residency status

Be in good academic standing with a 2.0 GPA and above

• Students with GPA of 2.0 to 4.0 will be reviewed for a scholarship award upon enrollment, based on eligibility and available funding (submission of a scholarship application is no longer required)

• Students with GPA of 3.0 and above are encouraged to submit a scholarship application (scroll down to Apply Now) where an interview will be required

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.

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 for a Named Scholarship?

Named Scholarships

We award Named Scholarships, funded by generous donors, each Fall and Spring semesters to eligible students. Students with 3.0 and above are encouraged to apply. After confirming your eligibility as listed above, 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

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and above AND have completed 12 academic credits to apply; if your current GPA is below 3.0, you may apply in the next semester.
If you have a more immediate financial need, please submit a request for Emergency Financial Aid.

Named Scholarship application will reopen after April 3rd. Please come back here to apply for the 2023-24 academic year.

Merit Scholarships

Merit Scholarships are available for new students with an 80+ high school average and returning students with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Funds can be used to pay for tuition, fees, books and technology or used for personal expenses. You will automatically be considered for the award if you meet this criteria and if you have completed the federal (FAFSA) and NYS (TAP) financial aid applications – submit them now.

Contact Us

Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Room: E-517
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.

Foundation Scholarships

International student eligibility

Part-time student eligibility

Named Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

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