May 16, 2027
DREAMS for Youth Academic Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $2,500
Eligibility
Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need
Activities
Community service
About this scholarship
Long Island high school seniors in Nassau or Suffolk counties who demonstrate financial need and community service may apply for United Way of Long Island DREAMS for Youth Academic Scholarships.
Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 toward college, university, or vocational school costs including tuition, fees, room and board, or commuter expenses.
Submit one PDF with two recommendation letters, transcript, resume, parent tax return (SSN redacted), and a 500-word essay answering one of three prompts by May 16.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Completed application
- Two recommendation letters
- Transcript
- Student resume
- Parent tax return with Social Security number redacted
- Single PDF submission
- Answer 1 of the 3 essay questions (applicant chooses one)
- Two letters of recommendation
- School transcript
- Student resume
- Copy of income tax return with Social Security number redacted
- Completed application form (personal + parent/guardian info)
- All materials submitted as a single PDF file (200 MB limit)
- Submit a 500-word essay answering one of the three provided prompts.