Myself Third Program
Spirit of New York Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Myself Third Scholarship.
“It feels great to know that I will be getting help for my college education. In addition, it also motivates me to continue to participate in volunteer work to better my community and make the world a better place.”
Ajay Seeban, 2009 Recipient
Queens College
Myself Third in the Media
- Check out CUNY's Salute to Scholars recent profile of 2005 Myself Third winner and budding cancer researcher, Cindy Puente.
- Read about how 2008 Myself Third winner Kieshorne Dennie helped his fellow students as a peer mentor.
- CUNY Press Release about 2002 awards
"Winning the scholarship was truly an amazing opportunity and blessing, one which reinforced my view that only by giving can one also receive.The Myself Third Scholarship did not only improve my quality of life but also my view on helping others."
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 2010, the scholarship program will award multiple, one-time grants of $4,000 each, to be used toward tuition costs at any of CUNY's 17 undergraduate colleges.
Scholarship winners will be 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. Volunteer and civic service should be substantive, varied and not solely connected to high school community service requirements. 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.
