NYC Public Schools, the New York Yankees, and The Stonewall Inn are proud to announce that applications are open for the 2026 Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship.
Now in its 5th year, these $10,000 college scholarships celebrate the achievements of NYC DOE graduating seniors who have demonstrated impactful support of the LGBTQ community. All graduating seniors in a NYC DOE school, intending to attend a 2-year or 4-year college, are eligible to apply online at this link, which is also accessible at schools.nyc.gov/lgbtq.
The application components include one 500-word essay prompt and a short answer prompt describing LGBTQ advocacy and leadership the applicant has displayed in either school or the community. Applicants must also submit a recommendation letter from a teacher or administrator at their school.
Applications will close on Monday, April 27th at 11:59pm, and one student from each borough will be selected. The Scholarship Committee will review all 2026 applications and name this year’s recipients in May. Email LGBTQ@schools.nyc.gov with any questions.
