Marcia Bick Scholarship
The Marcia Bick Scholarship was established to help disadvantaged or financially challenged high school students afford college or trade school.
Today's students often face significant hurdles as they prepare to leave high school and pursue their academic goals. Financial hardship, limited family or community support, and uncertainty about how to navigate the path to college or a career can create overwhelming anxiety. These challenges can make even the most motivated students feel unsure about their future—despite their talent, drive, and potential.
Any high school senior who is motivated to pursue college or trade school and has financial need may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but students who excel in mathematics or quantitative sciences and those from the New York tri-state area are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply, tell us why students from underserved backgrounds deserve opportunities, how you have worked to overcome obstacles, and how this scholarship would help you achieve your goals.
Many young people face significant challenges in life due to financial hardship, family circumstances, or lack of resources. However, some students rise above these difficulties through hard work, determination, and a strong desire to succeed.
In 500 words or less, explain why motivated and high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds deserve opportunities such as scholarships or grants. Share how you have worked to overcome obstacles in your own life and how support through this grant would help you achieve your goals.
Be honest, specific, and show how your effort and potential reflect your commitment to success.
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The application deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 31, 2026.
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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 Jan 31, 2026. 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 or future 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.