New York Times College Scholarship Program

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The New York Times College Scholarship Program is an academic scholarship competition for New York City high school seniors. Past winners have demonstrated academic achievement, a drive for success — especially in the face of financial and other obstacles — and community service. Furthermore, candidates whose parents did not attend college are favored. Between 1999 and 2008, 20 scholars were announced per year. In 2009, the New York Times selected only 12 winners due to financial hardships. In 2010, that number was halved to six. In 2014, 10 scholars were selected. There are a total of 253 Scholars to date.