The Virginia Yu Fund for Social & Economic Justice Fund
The Fund
The Virginia Yu Fund for Social & Economic Justice will provide monetary scholarships to graduating students of Lower East Side Preparatory High School who plan to attend college and have demonstrated a commitment to social justice through community organizing, activism and/or volunteer/service and are in good academic standing at the time of the application.
Scholarship Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship:
Low income students, immigrant students, students of color, and LGBTQ students are encouraged to apply.
You don't necessarily need to have a high GPA or high academic record. We want to hear about your other activities and community involvement.
Student must be a senior during the academic year in which the student applies for the scholarship
Student must have a demonstrated significant contribution to advancing social and/or economic justice in her or his community.
Student must plan to attend an accredited college, university, trade school or an institution that is equivalent.
Student must be eligible to graduate upon the end of the academic year that the student applies for the scholarship.
Student must attend the Lower East Side Preparatory High School.
Student must be in fair academic standing at the time of application.
If you have questions about your eligibility, please email VirginiaYuFund@gmail.com