About the Scholarship
This scholarship is open to U.S. and international high school seniors who reside in Nassau or Suffolk counties in New York and aspire to be teachers. Students must reside or have resided with a parent or guardian who is a survivor or victim of cancer (other than breast cancer). Those aspiring to become teachers will be given extra consideration for this scholarship but pursuing an education to become an educator IS NOT required to apply. Application requirements for the Maria A. Sciara Scholarship are:Application form Personal statement Recommendation letter Official Transcript Proof of acceptance
Eligibility Criteria
This award is for international and U.S. students. Must be a graduating high school senior who is enrolled in high school full time and has applied to and received acceptance to a two- or four-year college or university. Must be a resident of Nassau or Suffolk counties in New York. Must reside or have resided with a parent or guardian who is a survivor or victim of cancer (other than breast cancer).In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View
| Minumum Credit Score | Apply in as little as | Variable APR | Fixed APR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Not Available | 15 minutes or less | 2.95 | 4.74 | View disclosures |
 | 620 | 2 minutes | 5.38%-16.99%1 | 4.43%-16.99%1 | View disclosures |
 | Not Available | 15 minutes | 1.13% - 11.23%¹ (with autopay) | 3.50% - 12.60%¹ (with autopay) | View disclosures |
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