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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.

Application Process Apply Today

Overview: The Helping Hand Grant (HHG) is a scholarship program by The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps for graduating high school seniors from the Brownsville and East New York communities. The grant is a one-time award of up to $500, presented to students who have consistently demonstrated integrity, resilience, and service to others — with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 required.

How to Apply: Students must submit a completed application along with two personal recommendation forms by the deadline below. Recommendations can come from a teacher, coach, community leader, religious leader, supervisor, or any other non-family adult familiar with the applicant's achievements. From the pool of applicants, some may be selected for an online interview with the selection committee.

Use of the Grant: Award recipients must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college, university, community college, or technical/trade school before receiving the grant. Proof of acceptance (i.e., Bursar's registration bill, school housing receipt, or other official documents) will be required. For 2026, the grant amount will be up to $500.00.

Please Note:

Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026

Application Process

The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps is now accepting applications for the "Helping Hand" Grant (HHG) for the graduating class of 2026. We are looking for students who have consistently shown integrity, resilience, and service to others in their community.

The HHG is open to current high school seniors committed to continuing their education. To qualify, students must attend one of the following Brownsville/East New York area schools:

  • W.H. Maxwell Career and Technical Education
  • Fredrick Douglas Academy VIII
  • Brownsville Academy
  • Teacher's Preparatory
  • Thomas Jefferson Educational Campus:
    • Performing Arts and Technology
    • World Academy for Total Community Health
    • FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety
    • High School for Civil Rights

Minimum grade point average to be considered is 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. The grant is also based on personal achievements, character, and community involvement as communicated by the applicant and supporting recommendations.

To apply, students must submit a completed application along with two personal recommendation forms. Recommendations can come from a teacher, instructor, coach, community leader, religious leader, supervisor, or any other non-family adult familiar with the applicant's achievements. Completed recommendations should be returned to the student in a signed, sealed envelope to include with the application.

From the pool of applications received, applicants may be selected for an online interview with the selection committee.

For the application and more information, contact:

The Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps
Captain Nereus Mogaria
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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