Type  of  award: Scholarship.
Intended use: For freshman study at postsecondary institution. Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Basis for selection: Applicant must demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership  and service orientation.
Application requirements: Essay, transcript. Written verification  of community involvement.
Additional information: Applicant must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer service per  year  in high  school.
Amount  of award:               $500-$7,500
Number  of awards:               16
Total amount awarded:              $40,000

Contact:
Financial  Service Centers of New  York
Mr. Sanford Herman,  Chairman
21 Main  Street, Suite  101, P.O. Box 647
Hackensack, NJ 07601-0647
Phone: 212-268-19 ll
Web: www.fscny.o rg/?controller=scholarshipprogram