Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute - MERIT Scholarship
The Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who, at any time on or after August 2, 1990, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while performing their military duties, whether in combat or not.
Eligibility: The Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who, at any time on or after August 2, 1990, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while performing their military duties, whether in combat or not.
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Bloch Family Travel Abroad Award
Bloch Family Travel Abroad Award
* Must demonstrate financial need
* 3.2 GPA or higher
* Available for full semester spring/fall programs
Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need
3.2 GPA or higher
Available for full semester spring/fall programs
How to apply: ["Submit application via Education Abroad webform", "Demonstrate financial need"]
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Conference participation (THHP)
$1,500
Applications are accepted each semester; deadlines are **April 1** for Spring semester and **November 1** for Fall semester.
Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply.
Eligibility: Any student registered in the Program is eligible to apply. Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply, especially for TAP and Excelsior students.
How to apply: ["Current THHP student (must be registered in the Program)", "Email application to thhp@hunter.cuny.edu", "FAFSA required for disbursement"]
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Deadline Club merit award
$2,500 one-time
**This year, the Club will award merit-based scholarships of $2,500 each.**
Eligibility: The Deadline Club is accepting scholarship applications from undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in journalism or journalism-oriented communications programs in the New York City metropolitan area, which includes all campuses within 50 miles of Columbus Circle.
How to apply: ["Submit application via Deadline Club website", "Panel selection by journalism and communications professionals and educators"]
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Elizabeth K. Beaujour Matching Scholarship (THHP)
$4,000
Applications are accepted each semester; deadlines are **April 1** for Spring semester and **November 1** for Fall semester.
Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply.
Eligibility: Any student registered in the Program is eligible to apply. Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply, especially for TAP and Excelsior students.
How to apply: ["Current THHP student (must be registered in the Program)", "Email application to thhp@hunter.cuny.edu", "FAFSA required for disbursement"]
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Fienga Scholarship award
$1,000 one-time
The Fienga Scholarship supports Italian majors and minors at Hunter College to study abroad in Italy. The $1,000 scholarship is currently available for students participating in the Winter Program in Florence, Italy.
Eligibility: Applicants should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and currently be an Italian major or minor student. Students enrolled in Intermediate Italian 2 (ITAL 20200) who intend to declare an Italian major or minor will also be considered.
How to apply: ["Submit application via Education Abroad webform", "Be an Italian major or minor or enrolled in specified courses"]
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Freshman Honors Scholar Program - Significant merit scholarships
**Freshman Honors Scholars receive the following benefits:**
* Significant merit scholarships
* Learning communities
* Dedicated academic advisors and faculty directors
* Priority registration for classes
* Freshman year priority access to campus housing
How to apply: ["Apply for admission to Hunter College", "Submit supplemental Freshmen Honors Scholar Program Application"]
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Full gap-merit scholarship (Macaulay)
* Full gap-merit scholarship (New York State residents).
_\*Students must meet CUNY NYS residency requirements for in state tuition to receive the full tuition scholarship._
Eligibility: Admissions to the The Macaulay Honors College will be based upon:
* High school grades
* SAT I/ACT scores
* An essay
* Recommendations
* In some cases an interview
How to apply: ["CUNY Macaulay application", "Application Fee", "High School Transcript(s)", "Macaulay essays", "Letters of Recommendation (as required)", "FAFSA/TAP (as noted)"]
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Research Expenses (THHP)
$1,500
Applications are accepted each semester; deadlines are **April 1** for Spring semester and **November 1** for Fall semester.
Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply.
Eligibility: Any student registered in the Program is eligible to apply. Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply, especially for TAP and Excelsior students.
How to apply: ["Current THHP student (must be registered in the Program)", "Email application to thhp@hunter.cuny.edu", "FAFSA required for disbursement"]
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* Must have filed FAFSA for the academic year of study. Please ensure you have done this **before** you apply for the scholarship!
* 3.2 GPA or higher
* Available for Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall programs
Eligibility: Must have filed FAFSA for the academic year of study... 3.2 GPA or higher
How to apply: ["File FAFSA before applying", "Submit Education Abroad application"]
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Study Abroad award (THHP)
$4,500
Applications are accepted each semester; deadlines are **April 1** for Spring semester and **November 1** for Fall semester.
Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply.
Eligibility: Any student registered in the Program is eligible to apply. Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply, especially for TAP and Excelsior students.
How to apply: ["Current THHP student (must be registered in the Program)", "Email application to thhp@hunter.cuny.edu", "FAFSA required for disbursement"]
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Summer Internships (THHP)
$1,000
Applications are accepted each semester; deadlines are **April 1** for Spring semester and **November 1** for Fall semester.
Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply.
Eligibility: Any student registered in the Program is eligible to apply. Funds are awarded based on academic merit, but some financial aid restrictions may apply, especially for TAP and Excelsior students.
How to apply: ["Current THHP student (must be registered in the Program)", "Email application to thhp@hunter.cuny.edu", "FAFSA required for disbursement"]
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Yalow merit scholarship (eight semesters)
* A merit scholarship for **eight semesters of full-time study**
* A dedicated academic advisor to help you create academic plans and prepare you for internships, study abroad, and honors opportunities
* Priority registration; early access to register for classes each semester
How to apply: ["Apply to the Freshmen Honors Scholar Programs (supplemental honors scholar application implied)"]
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