Application Period/Due Date: Fall 2024 - February 28th, 2025

Criteria:

Awarded to women pursuing a graduate degree in the state of New York.

Eligibility:

1. Be a woman who is a United States citizen and a resident of New York State.

2. Be currently enrolled in graduate studies in an advanced graduate degree program at an accredited New York State college or university and have already completed at least one semester in that program.

3. Show evidence of scholastic ability and a need for financial assistance.

4. Anticipated graduation year must be no later than 2027.

Documentation to be Submitted:

1. Most recent official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. These must be sent from the college or university directly to the Fellowship Chair.

2. Two (2) current letters of recommendation from persons acquainted with your academic performance and/or professional work. These are to be sent directly to the Fellowship Chair by the persons you have selected.

3. A one-page statement indicating why you believe you should be awarded a fellowship. Indicate your accomplishments, goals, long-range plans, financial need, and plans for use of your graduate education.

Link

https://www.gracelegendre.org/Fellowships

Contact fellowships@gracelegendre.org or emb6@cornell.edu with any questions regarding this program.