"Young dreams in Westchester:

let's shine together!"

Every year, STSI awards 10 incredible scholarships to help ambitious young black and brown women achieve their goals!

To apply, simply complete an application and craft a thoughtful essay outlining your career plans and the reasons behind your chosen professional path. This is your chance to showcase your aspirations and passion!

Join us for the exciting STSI Family and Friends Day in July, where we celebrate the scholarship recipients. Don’t miss this opportunity to pave the way for your future—apply today and take a step toward turning your dreams into reality!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• African American/Black

• Rising college freshman who is graduating from high school and has enrolled in a university, college, or vocational school (trade school) for this upcoming fall.

• Continuing students enrolled in a college, university, or vocational school (trade school).

• Member of a family whose total income does not exceed $100,000 per year.

• Applicants may be asked to provide income verification.

• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher.

• Submit a written essay on the theme, “Reach for the Stars.”

• Applicants will be contacted to undergo a mandatory interview.

• Recipients must be present at the STEAM Camp graduation ceremony in order to receive the scholarship.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. All parts of the application must be completed and submitted by the deadline. They can be completed at separate times but all must be completed by the deadline; an incomplete application will delay the process and can potentially negatively impact your opportunity to be awarded.

2. All parts of the application should be completed online.

3. Upload and submit official school transcript and proof of enrollment or acceptance letter to a college/vocational school for the Fall of 2025 of the application.

4. Upload and submit a 500-word essay on the theme “Reach for The Stars” depicting future goals in the application.

5. The two letters of recommendation (preferably from a teacher/professor, minister, employer, or community leader) should be uploaded and submitted directly by the recommender in by the deadline.

DEADLINE:

May 1, 2025

"Reach for the Stars” Student Scholarship Application

Sister to Sister International, Inc. is proud to announce our 2024 “Reach for the Stars” Scholarship Awards Program.

The primary thrust of our higher education scholarships is to award students who have not received top academic honors and/or traditional financial assistance. We want to ensure that the families who are in most need will have an opportunity for support.

This year we will reward several students in memory of Delores Hinds for students pursuing careers in Nursing/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), and in remembrance of Anthony Taylor, we will reward one student pursuing a career in the Arts.

All parts of your application must be filled out completely; an incomplete application will delay the process and potentially negatively impact your opportunity to be awarded.

Student Information
Current School Information
Family Data (Parents/Guardians, Annual Income, and Other Dependents)
Extracurricular and Community Service Information
Honors Received
Career Plans, Professional Interest, and Goals

Required Documents (be prepared to answer all questions and have documents ready to upload):

Official School Transcript (Upload as PDF or Word Document)
Proof of enrollment or acceptance letter for a college/vocational school for the Fall of 2025 (Upload as PDF or Word Document)
500-word essay on the theme “Reach for The Stars” depicting future goals (Upload as PDF or Word Document)

Student Information

First name

Last name

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Social Security Number (Last 4 Digits)

Address Line 1 (Street Address)

Address Line 2 (Apartment, Building, Floor, Etc.)

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number

Email Address

Current School Information

Name of School (High School/College)

City

State

Zip Code

Years Completed

Major/Minor (if applicable)

Extracurricular and community service during the past four years (including teams, clubs, offices held, etc.)

Honors received in high school and/or college (including scholarships, awards, etc.)

Career plans, professional interests, and goals

Cumulative GPA

School Counselor's Name

Counselor's Telephone Number

Family Data

The following information is requested of each applicant for consideration in the selection process. This privileged information will remain confidential with Sister to Sister International, Inc., Scholarship Committee, unless authorized by the applicant. This information is needed due to our criteria and purpose of helping those families who are not in the high-income brackets, and who can use the extra money to help support their child in pursuing a higher education.

Relationship to Applicant (if applicable)

Type self if your are the student applicant

Father's Full Name

Mother's Full Name

Guardian's Name (if other than parent)

Address

Are any of the above a member of Sister to Sister International, Inc?

Yes

If so, what is the name of the member?

Family's Annual Income

Under $20,000

$20,000 to $50,000

$50,000 to $75,000

Above $75,000

Other Family Members as Dependents (if applicable)

Name, Age

Required Documents

Official School Transcript

Proof of Enrollment or Acceptance Letter for Fall 2025

"Reach for the Stars" 500-Word Essay

Signature of Applicant

Application Agreement

I hereby state that all information submitted in this application is true to the best of my knowledge, and that I did not intentionally misguide, mislead, or give false information, nor did I misrepresent myself or any other family member, and swear that I have not given any false information pertaining to this application in order to claim a scholarship from Sister To Sister International, Inc.

Full Name of Applicant

Full Name of Parent/Guardian (if applicant is not 18+)

Electronic Signature Agreement

By selecting the "Submit" button, you are signing this Agreement electronically. You agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual/handwritten signature on this Agreement. By selecting "Submit" using any device, means, or action, you consent to the legally binding terms and conditions of this Agreement. You further agree that your signature on this document (hereafter referred to as your "E-Signature") is as valid as if you signed the document in writing. You also agree that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate your E-Signature, and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of your E-Signature or any resulting agreement between you and Sister to Sister International, Inc. You are also confirming that you, as the parent/guardian, are authorizing the student to enter into this Agreement.

E-Signature of Applicant or Parent/Guardian

Date

Month

Day

Year

For additional information and to confirm receipt of your application or inquire about our Academic Enrichment Scholarships, please call (914) 207-0368 and leave a message with your contact information or by email at info@s2si.org

Scholarship and Education Committee Members:

Brenda Bracey, Co-Chairperson

Angela Campbell Ed.D, Co-Chairperson

Zenobia Kelly

Marcia White-Smith

Germaine Scott & Zelda Strong-Diaz-Board Co-Chairs

Cheryl Brannan, Founder & CEO