Kids' Chance of New York Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Kids' Chance of New York

Kids’ Chance of New York, a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) status, is dedicated to offering scholarships to children whose parents have suffered serious injuries, death, or debilitating illnesses due to work-related incidents. The scholarships are granted annually, and eligible students can apply each year. The amount of each scholarship is determined by the financial needs of the student.

Eligibility Criteria for Students

• Applicants must be 26 years old or younger at the time of application
• Applicants must be dependents of a worker who has been seriously injured, killed, or suffered a debilitating illness in a work-related incident
• Applicants must demonstrate a financial need for post-secondary education
• Applicants must be accepted or planning to attend a college, university, or technical school
• Applicants must be pursuing a degree as a full-time or part-time student
• Other eligibility criteria may apply

Required Documentation

• A completed Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application, including student, family, and educational institution contact information
• A transcript of the most recent grades – an unofficial transcript is acceptable
• A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA, including your Student Aid Index (SAI), formerly known as the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), if you are attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university
• A brief outline of the applicant’s educational and career objectives
• Proof of a compensable injury/illness claim, such as a determination letter or claim number from the state workers’ compensation board, or a death certificate
• Basic employer information of the parents

Application Deadline:

We strive to review applications before the semester begins. The earlier we receive your application, the sooner we can review it. We encourage you to submit your application at least 2 weeks before the start of the school year or semester, especially if you are applying for the Spring semester only.

Please fill out the application as accurately as possible. You may need help to collect the required information. After the initial review, the scholarship committee may reach out to eligible students to confirm information or request missing details. Please respond promptly to our inquiries.

The scholarship committee will assess the merit of each application and award scholarships based on available funds. Kids’ Chance will inform successful students of their award amount, confirm enrollment, and upon completion of the process, will send payment directly to the post-secondary institution.

Generally, Kids’ Chance scholarships can be used for any item included in the official Cost of Attendance, unless otherwise specified by the state organization.