Since its incorporation in 1989 through 2025, the NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund Inc (GLEF), has awarded over $211,500 in fellowships to 179 NYS women. Of these, one hundred nineteen were working toward a Master’s and fifty six toward a doctorate. They were enrolled in fifty-nine diverse fields of graduate study.
Scholarship Details
- Graduate-level fellowship program administered by the NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund
- Total of $8,000 in fellowships awarded for the coming year
- Supports master’s and doctoral degree candidates
- Fellowships awarded to students enrolled at New York State colleges and universities
- Organization has awarded fellowships since 1987
Eligibility Criteria
- Woman who is a New York State resident
- United States citizen, DACA recipient, or permanent resident
- Holds a bachelor’s degree
- Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in New York State
- Completed at least one semester of graduate study
- Demonstrates scholastic ability and financial need
Application Process
- Download the 2026 fellowship application in MS Word or PDF format
- Complete and sign the application where required
- Arrange for official undergraduate and graduate transcripts to be sent directly to the Fellowship Chair
- Request two current letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
- Prepare a one-page personal statement describing accomplishments, goals, financial need, and use of graduate education
- Ensure all application materials are postmarked by February 28th
Fellowships are awarded annually for graduate study to qualified women. The number and amount of the fellowships vary from year to year. Last year, a total of $6.500 in Fellowships was awarded to supplement education costs.
