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D.O.B. Scholarship Program |
Bishop’s Scholarship Program |
Be an Angel to a Student Program |
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| WHAT is the program? |
Established by the Diocese of Brooklyn as a means to make a quality Catholic education available to as many families as possible, the program offers partial scholarships to families in financial need of tuition assistance for students in Pre-K to 8th grade enrolled in Catholic grammar schools in Brooklyn and Queens. |
In conjunction with the Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF), the BSP was created to stimulate enrollment of students from Public Schools into Catholic Schools for those families with financial need of tuition assistance in line with CSF’s aim to maximize educational opportunity for all children. |
A sponsorship program where a donor, an Angel, pays a portion of the student’s tuition for a family with extraordinary need to help send their children to a Catholic school they love. The student sends correspondence to the Angel throughout the school year, including letters, greetings and report cards. |
| WHO is eligible? |
Any family in need of tuition assistance with a child or children in grades Pre-K to 8 enrolled in a Catholic grammar school in Brooklyn or Queens. |
Families who meet the program’s income guidelines and other eligibility requirements may be eligible to receive a BSP award. Please visit www.scholarshipfund.org/nyc/applybklnqns.html for additional information about the BSP program. |
Any family in need of tuition assistance with a child or children in grades Pre-K to 8 enrolled in a Catholic grammar school in Brooklyn or Queens. |
| WHO funds the program? |
The generous donors of Futures in Education and the Annual Catholic Appeal. |
Futures in Education fundraising events and a matching grant of 50% of all funds raised from the Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF). |
Angel donors who pay a portion of the student’s tuition. |
| WHO processes the application? |
Private School Aid Service (PSAS) processes all applications. They partner with Futures in Education to administer the selection process. |
Private School Aid Service (PSAS) processes all applications. They partner with Children’s Scholarship Fund to administer the selection process. |
Private School Aid Service (PSAS) processes all applications. They partner with Futures in Education to administer the selection process. |
| HOW are scholarships awarded? |
Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students based on program eligibility requirements, income level, household size, and timing of when application is received. |
Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students based on program eligibility requirements, income level, household size, and timing of when application is received. |
Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students based on program eligibility requirements, income level, household size, and timing of when application is received. |
| HOW MUCH is awarded? |
$500 to $1,400 a year |
Up to 75% of tuition - up to $2,700 a year |
Based on Angel donation, typically $1,500 a year |
| WHEN can I apply? |
February 1 to June 30, 2012. Applications received after June 30, 2012 may not be considered for the 2012/13 academic year. |
February 1 to June 30, 2012. Applications received after June 30, 2012 may not be considered for the 2012/13 academic year. |
February 1 to June 30, 2012. Applications received after June 30, 2012 may not be considered for the 2012/13 academic year. |
| HOW do I continue to get the scholarship? |
Families must reapply each year, even if you completed an application in the past. |
Families must reapply each year, even if you completed an application in the past. |
Families must reapply each year, even if you completed an application in the past. |
| WHEN am I notified? |
Selection process begins after March 31, 2012. Notices are sent on average 6-8 weeks from when the completed application is received. |
Selection process begins after March 31, 2012. Notices are sent on average 6-8 weeks from when the completed application is received. |
Selection process begins after March 31, 2012. Notices are sent on average 6-8 weeks from when the completed application is received. |
| WHEN do I receive the award money? |
Award monies are sent directly to the school typically twice during the year. Please contact your school directly to determine when tuition payments are due. |
Award monies are sent directly to the school typically twice during the year. Please contact your school directly to determine when tuition payments are due. |
Award monies are sent directly to the school typically twice during the year. Please contact your school directly to determine when tuition payments are due. |
| WHO can I contact with questions? |
Please first contact your school with any scholarship questions. If you still have a question about the application or any aspect of the process, you may contact PSAS at 866.424.6443. |
Please first contact your school with any scholarship questions. If you still have a question about the application or any aspect of the process, you may contact PSAS at 866.424.6443. |
Please first contact your school with any scholarship questions. If you still have a question about the application or any aspect of the process, you may contact PSAS at 866.424.6443. |
