2025 ScHOLARSHIP

The Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Democrats Club (ERID) is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity for students in your high school! ERID is the official Democratic club for Parts B and D of New York State's 74th Assembly District, which include the neighborhoods of Union Square, Gramercy, Flatiron, Kips Bay, Murray Hill, Flatiron District, Tudor City, Turtle Bay, and Midtown East.

ERID will award two $500 scholarships to high school seniors attending New York City public high schools within the boundaries of Manhattan’s Assembly District 74, Parts B and D. The scholarship program is aimed at encouraging civic engagement by local youth.  

Scholarships:

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded by ERID, to be paid by check to scholarship winners in one lump sum in April 2026.

Eligible students are high school seniors who:

  • Attend a NYC public high school within Manhattan’s Assembly District 74, Parts B and D. This includes your high school. 

  • Have a plan for attending a post-secondary program (two- or four-year college or work-based program).  

There is no minimum GPA or financial needs requirement for this scholarship, although priority will be given to students who live in Manhattan’s Assembly District 74, Parts B and D.

Students must complete a form and submit an original response to one essay question (maximum of 1,000 words):

“Why is it important to be involved in civic organizations or activities at a local level? Describe what your engagement has been and why you believe that engagement has contributed to your community.”

Electronic submissions will be due to ERID on or before January 30, 2026. A committee of three ERID members will read each submission and select the two finalists.  Criteria will include completeness of submission and quality and of essay response.

Scholarship winners will be notified by March 6, 2026.  Awardees and two guests will be invited to ERID’s annual brunch to be held in April 2026.

Teachers:  Please share details on this scholarship opportunity with your students.  Have them submit their application via ERID’s website at https://www.erid.nyc/  before January 30, 2026.

Scholarship Application

Any questions?  Contact us at eridscholarship@gmail.com  Thank you!