Our Scholarships

Inner-City Scholarship Fund ensures that the gift of an excellent K-12 Catholic school education in the Archdiocese of New York is accessible to low-income students and families. Donors help to provide hardworking students with the opportunity to pursue a high-quality education in an academically competitive, values-oriented setting. 

For many families, tuition expenses are an insurmountable burden. As a scholarship granting organization, Inner-City Scholarship Fund helps offset the cost of tuition and offers a variety of tuition assistance programs. 

If you would like to learn more about supporting any of these programs, please contact Kimberly Branach at branach@innercitynyc.org or Cristina Bañuelos-Moriel at banuelos-moriel@innercitynyc.org. 

Sponsorship Program

Our Be A Student’s Friend program and our endowed scholarship funds match sponsors with low-income students enrolled in Catholic elementary or high schools within the Archdiocese of New York who are recommended by their principals. Qualified students correspond with their sponsors throughout the year. Contact Kimberly Branach at branach@innercitynyc.org or Cristina Bañuelos-Moriel at banuelos-moriel@innercitynyc.org to learn about becoming a sponsor.

General Assistance Programs

Inner-City Scholarship Fund provides general tuition assistance for students enrolled in Catholic elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of New York. These awards are based on individual family needs. 

Emergency Tuition Assistance

Our Emergency Tuition Assistance program provides one-time grants to families experiencing unforeseen financial hardships. This program enables students to remain in their Catholic school – often the most stable environment they know – during turbulent times.