Nancy Yedlin Financial Assistance Scholarship

New York City high school-aged residents may be eligible for a scholarship based on the criteria listed below. This is a full scholarship award covering the entire tuition cost for one class within FIT’s Precollege Programs. 

Students must submit a completed application with support documents by the deadline. Award recipients will be notified by email and at that time asked to confirm their course  of choice. 

Please note:

  • Students may need to purchase personal supplies for the class, estimated to cost around $60. However, classes that require specialty supplies, such as photography or screen printing, may have a higher estimated cost for materials.
  • Only high school Precollege classes qualify for this award.
  • Precollege students may only receive only one FIT Scholarship award per semester.
  • Students who fail to attend the first two sessions of their program will forfeit their award

Application Deadline

  • Applications for summer classes will open April 4, 2025.
  • The deadline for all submissions for the summer semester, including supplemental materials, is May 15, 2025.

Nancy Yedlin Application Form  

The following support documents will be required as part of the application:

  1. A copy of your current high school transcript
  2. An essay (up to 200 words) discussing the importance of participating in a Precollege course and its relationship to your college and/or career aspirations
  3. A recommendation letter from one of your teachers, guidance counselors, or principal describing your dedication and character 
  4. A third-party document indicating your need for financial assistance (free or reduced lunch form awards can be submitted as proof) 
  5. The student is a New York City resident

The transcript and a third-party document indicating financial need must be submitted during the application process. Please plan ahead and have these documents ready when you are prepared to complete the application.

About:
Nancy M. Yedlin served as the secretary of the College and director of FIT's College Relations. She worked at FIT for 33 years and was a significant figure in the institution's administration.