Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship

Awarded By:

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Number of Awards & Eligibility: 10 awards offered annually.

Description: This award is available for students who are legal residents of the state of New York and who plan to attend one of the following colleges/universities in the state of New York: Barnard College, Baruch College, Brooklyn College, Columbia University, Fordham University, Long Island University (Brooklyn campus), New York University, Pace University, Polytechnic University, St. Francis College, or St. John's University.

Application requirements for the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship are:

• Application form
• Recommendation letter
• FAFSA
• SAT/ACT scores

Additional Information: The Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program was established in 1992 as part of JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s commitment to the Brooklyn community. Selection of recipients for the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship is based on academic achievement, motivation, flexibility, maturity, initiative, leadership, communication skills, ability to balance numerous priorities, and financial need. Participation in the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship program provides the following: a paid internship at JPMorgan Chase throughout the student's four years of college which includes specific work assignments, on-the-job training, a full-time schedule in the summer and a part-time schedule during the school year; funds for books and supplies ($500 per year); a support network of mentors, peer advisors and a Smart Start program manager to assist in assimilation into a corporate environment; and career planning and development. Scholarship awardees will be notified the last week of April.

Award Amount: Full tuition, a paid internship at JPMorgan Chase, and a $750 stipend are awarded annually, renewable for three years.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $77,530.