Myself Third Program
Spirit of New York Scholarship
Apply Now for the
2009 Myself Third Scholarship
Download the 2009 Myself Third Scholarship application [PDF file]
Turn in the completed application to your high school's College Now Liaison by March 23, 2009 to be considered for this year's scholarship.
“I am so thrilled that the simple act of helping others has given me a sense of happiness, pride and awareness about the world around me. No amount of words can describe my gratitude for this scholarship.”
Jessica Ng, 2008 Recipient
College of Staten Island
Myself Third in the Media
- Read about how 2008 Myself Third winner Kieshorne Dennie helped his fellow students as a peer mentor.
- CUNY Press Release about 2002 awards
"As a recipient of the Myself Third Scholarship I feel honored and motivated to do good in my community. I have great respect and admiration for everyone sponsoring this scholarship and I will owe part of any future success to you all!"
The Myself Third: Spirit of New York Scholarship competition was established in 2002 as a tribute to the idealism and spirit of those who participated in the rescue effort following the World Trade Center tragedy. The scholarships, made possible through a generous gift by City College alumnus Robert Friedman, seek to encourage and reward civic involvement of high school students. Myself Third promotes the ideals of character, leadership and service, and it honors college-bound students who engage in ongoing social action and volunteerism.
In 2009, the scholarship program will award multiple grants of $4,000 each, to be used toward tuition costs at any of CUNY’s 17 undergraduate colleges.
Scholarship winners are chosen based on their grades, extracurricular activities, and volunteer service that demonstrates a strong commitment to helping their school, community, or fellow citizens. To apply, students must have completed at least 50 hours of service in their community and/or school within 1 year of application. An application packet that includes the following must be submitted for consideration:
- a teacher or counselor recommendation (supplemental letter from a volunteer supervisor is strongly encouraged),
- a high school transcript
- a description of work, volunteer and extra-curricular activities highlighting past or current leadership roles
- an essay (minimum 500 words) in which the student defines his/her understanding of civic service and describes a personal experience that illustrates commitment of service to others
Winners must provide proof of Fall enrollment at CUNY and commit to participating in at least one community service project during their freshman year. To download an application, please refer to the sidebar on the right side of this page.
Download the 2009 Myself Third brochure [PDF file]
Background Information on Myself Third (from CUNY's Chancellor Matthew Goldstein and scholarship founder Robert Friedman)
Myself Third Service Fund
Are you a former Myself Third Scholarship recipient or College Now alumni currently enrolled at a CUNY college? Find out about additional awards and opportunities through the Myself Third Service Fund.
