D.R.E.A.M.S. - DETERMINATION. REALIZATION. ENRICHMENT. ACADEMICS. MISSION. SERVICE.
Since its inception in 2002, United Way of Long Island has awarded scholarships and/or grants, in the areas of Academics & Enrichment, totaling more than $1,000,000. The D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth Advisory Board, comprised of 7th graders to college students, works under the guidance of United Way staff to make award decisions. The Dreams R Us Foundation provides support for D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth scholarships.
The D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth Scholarship grants are awarded in two areas:
Academic - Assists with costs associated with educational goals at a college, university, private or vocational school. Applicants must be in grade 12, demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Financial awards range from $1,000 to $2,500.
Enrichment - Assists with costs associated with activities that enrich the soul, body, heart or inspire creativity. Examples may include music, singing, dance, art lessons; computer graphics training; acting, photography, fashion design; specialized summer camps etc. Funds may be used for enrollment fees, instruments and/or supplies. Applicants must be in grades 7-12, demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Financial awards range from $100 to $2,500.
TO APPLY
D.R.E.A.M.S. For Youth Scholarship applications are open for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Application is now open. Scholarship Application.
Application is now open. Scholarship Application.
If you are Interested in Becoming a Youth Advisory Board Member, click here to download a Youth Advisory Board Member Application.
For additional information: Contact Biena Depena at 631.940.3719
Additional scholarship opportunities are available here.
