Jon Kaye Memorial Scholarship
Jonathan “Jon” Kaye was born in New York City on June 25th, 1971, to his mother Sheri, a singer, and his father Murray, an entrepreneur who owned a beauty salon.
Jon was very close with his brothers, sister, and cousins and enjoyed exploring the city with them. Jon played baseball and football and was a true team player, full of sportsmanship and empathy. Jon was brilliant, a talented self-taught musician, and a lover of cars and mechanics. Jon was admired by many and loved giving back to others.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jon Kaye by supporting a student currently pursuing a degree in trade school.
Any trade school student in New York who has big dreams and at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, write a short essay about how cars, music, or animals have affected your life. You may also submit a letter of recommendation if you’d like.
How have cars, music, or animals impacted your life?
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The application deadline is Aug 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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