FAB SCHOLARS

The FAB Scholars 2025 Scholarship:
Empowering Students to Evolve

The From A Butterfly Scholarship Foundation is committed to uplifting students from underserved communities by providing educational funding and college and career-readiness support. Our 2025 scholarship is designed to support a high school senior in NYC heading to college this fall and is dedicated to personal growth, leadership, and resilience.

Scholarship Award:

  • Amount: $1,000
  • Application Period: March 15 – April 25, 2025
  • Winner Notified: May 15, 2025
  • Award Disbursed: June 2025 (sent directly to the recipient’s college)

Eligibility Criteria:

✔ Must reside in or be permanent residents of one of NYC’s 5 boroughs:
Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, or Staten Island
✔ Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident
✔ Must be a high school senior entering college in Fall 2025
✔ Must demonstrate your financial need (FAFSA submission required), defined by Pell eligibility
✔ Must show commitment to personal growth, leadership, and resilience

How to Apply:

  1. Complete the online application (below).
  2. Submit a short essay (500-750 words):
    Prompt: FAB Scholars believes in the power of transformation, resilience, and evolving into your best self. Share a pivotal moment in your journey that shaped who you are today and how you plan to continue evolving in college and beyond.
  3. Submit a 2-3 minute video sharing your dreams and how you plan to evolve in college.
  4. Submit your FAFSA information to verify financial need.
  5. Optional: Include a recommendation letter from a teacher, mentor, or community leader.

Ready to Apply?

Disclaimer

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that:

  • Selection is at the sole discretion of the From A Butterfly Scholarship Foundation.
  • The scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient’s college/university financial aid office.
  • Applying does not guarantee an award.
  • FAB Scholars reserves the right to verify all submitted information.
    Providing false information will result in disqualification.
  • FAB Scholars is not liable for how the institution applies the funds.
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For any questions, please email info@fabscholars.org.