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Helping Hand Grant Scholarships

The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps launches the fourth round of the “Helping Hand” Grant (HHG) Scholarships for 2025.

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Overview: The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps “Helping Hand” Grant is awarded to students graduating from a high school in the Brownsville/East New York community. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are the Greater New York Division of The Salvation Army, and for over 130 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to doing the most good for the men, women and children in our area who need it most.

Use of the Grant: The “Helping Hand” Grant is a one-time grant award presented upon proof of enrollment to a college, university, community college, technical or trade school. For 2025, the grant amount will be up to $500.00. The award recipient(s) must attend an accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school. The applicant must be accepted at any of these institutions at the time of the award presentation. Proof of acceptance, (i.e.; Bursar’s registration bill, school housing receipt, or other official documents) will be required to receive the grant award.

Please Note:

Application Deadline is Now Friday, May 30, 2025

Application Process

The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps launches the fourth round of the “Helping Hand” Grant (HHG) Scholarships for 2025. We are looking for enthusiastic students who are passionate about helping others in their community, giving back and always being good citizens.

The HHG scholarship is open to current high school seniors who commit to developing their skills and higher education. To qualify, students must be attending the following Brownsville/East New York area schools:

  • W.H. Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School
  • Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
  • Brownsville Academy High School
  • Teachers Preparatory High School
  • World Academy for Total Community Health High School
  • Performing Arts and Technology High School
  • FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety
  • High School for Civil Rights
  • Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School

Minimum grade point average to be considered for the “Helping Hand” Grant is 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. The “Helping Hand” Grant award is also based upon personal achievements, character, social awareness, volunteer efforts, and career goals of the applicant.

To apply, students must submit completed application with two letters of recommendation and current high school transcripts.

Applicants are also required to interview with the Grant review committee.

For Application and information contact:

The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps Lieutenants Nereus Mogaria and Valentina Agudelo
280 Riverdale Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11212
Attn: “Helping Hand” Grant
Phone: 718-345-7050
Email: nereus.mogaria@use.salvationarmy.org

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Help Fund the Helping Hand Grant

In its fourth year now, The Helping Hand has made a huge difference in the lives of many students who have made a difference in their communities. Being a youth in the state of the world is already hard as it is. Not having the funds to continue your education just adds to the pressure. However, due to the generosity of donors we are able to continue providing these scholarships to students from underrepresented communities and help them break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.