DREAMS for Youth Scholarship

Award Amount
Award Amount

$3,000

Application deadline
Application deadline

June 01

Awarded By:

United Way of Long Island

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Awards vary annually, depending on number of applicants.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a current resident of Long Island
  2. Must plan to be enrolled in a Long Island Middle or High School or an accredited U.S. college during the academic year
  3. Must attend a Middle or High School in Nassau or Suffolk Counties

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Since its inception in 2002, United Way of Long Island has awarded scholarships and/or grants, in the areas of Academics & Enrichment, totaling more than $1,000,000. The D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth Advisory Board, comprised of 7th graders to college students, works under the guidance of United Way staff to make award decisions. The Dreams R Us Foundation provides support for D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth scholarships. The D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth Scholarship grants are awarded in two areas: Academic - Assists with costs associated with educational goals at a college, university, private or vocational school. Applicants must be in grade 12, demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Financial awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. Enrichment - Assists with costs associated with activities that enrich the soul, body, heart or inspire creativity. Examples may include music, singing, dance, art lessons; computer graphics training; acting, photography, fashion design; specialized summer camps etc. Funds may be used for enrollment fees, instruments and/or supplies. Applicants must be in grades 7-12, demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Financial awards range from $100 to $2,500.

Application requirements for the DREAMS for Youth Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • Resume
  • Parents/Guardian Annual Tax Return
Additional Information:

Award Amount: Chosen applicants will receive up to $3,000.   The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $3,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 1, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Thursday, June 1, 2023

All applications and supporting materials must be submitted by the listed deadline. No incomplete/late submissions will be accepted. Award notifications will be announced on July 17th!
About United Way of Long Island:
Contact Information: Biena De Pena, Director of Community Impact
Address: 819 Grand Blvd Deer Park, New York
Email: bdepena@unitedwayli.org
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