The Joan Bennett Stewart Scholarship Fund was started in 2007 with a generous donation made by a resident of the Red Hook Houses, Ms. Joan Bennett Stewart. The scholarship fund was created to give young adults from Red Hook the opportunity to receive a scholarship that could help ease the financial burdens that are associated with obtaining a college degree. It is our hope that the scholarship will be a source of pride and motivation for young people who are an important part of the fabric of the Red Hook community.   

Who is Eligible?

Recipients must meet the following requirements:

·        Be a full-time resident of the Red Hook Houses.

(Students who were residents of the Red Hook Houses for over five years and recently moved out of the neighborhood will still be eligible.)

·        Be enrolled at an accredited degree granting college and be working toward a 2 year or 4 year degree.

·        For returning students, have cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

·        Have some demonstrated connection to the Red Hook community, beyond just living in the neighborhood.

How do I apply?

To apply for the Joan Bennett Stewart Scholarship, please complete the following and turn in to the Red Hook Initiative no later than Friday, July 31, 2009 at 5:00pm.

1)     Complete “Application Packet.”

2)     For first time students, a college acceptance letter and bill.

3)     For returning students, a copy of transcript or grades from the last semester and a bill for the upcoming semester.

4)     Letter of recommendation from one person (not a family member) who can attest to your interest in pursuing a college degree.

Turn in these materials to:

Red Hook Initiative, 201 Richards Street, Suite 108, Brooklyn, NY 11231

or email it to: info@rhicenter.org

or fax it to: 718-852-4984.