Elena Borstein Scholarship

Funded by Painter Elena Borstien, a former member of the faculty of Performing and Fine Arts, this scholarship was established to support talented and promising Fine Arts majors and minor with at least Junior standing.

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Application Deadline:

June 30, 2022

Eligibility Criteria

Must be at least Junior standing
Major/Minor in Fine Arts
Must be interested in pursuing a career in Fine Arts

Amount

$1,000

Spring semester annually

Majors

Art History (BA)
Studio Art (BA)

Application Form

Academic Status

Junior Senior

CUNY ID 8-digit CUNY ID

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

State

ZIP

York Email Address firstname.lastname@yorkmail.cuny.edu

Phone Number

Major

Cumulative GPA

Credits Completed

Credits earned at York College

Did You File a FAFSA?

yes no

Personal Statement: Write a personal statement selecting two (2) of the following questions: 1. How will the scholarship help you achieve your personal goals? 2. Does any attribute, quality, or skill distinguish you from everyone else? 3. What are your major accomplishments, and why do you consider them accomplishments? 4. Why did you choose your area of study? Type or Copy and Paste your essay in the space below: No less than 250 words and no more than 500 words. Use Microsoft Word count (5,000 characters maximum)

I hereby certify that all the information in this application is accurate and complete.

I understand that all the information contained in this application will be treated confidentially an will be used for institutional purposes.

I hereby give York College permission to share my name with the scholarship Donor

I hereby give York College permission to share my name with the scholarship Donor if I am selected as the scholar recipient.

PDF of Submissions of Sample of Art Work or Portfolio is to be sent to: ScholarshipApplications@york.cuny.edu