How much funding does CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program provide?

CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program?

Eligible applicants: Universities and colleges; Community colleges; Trade and vocational schools. Geography: Residency: Must be a resident of Castle Square Apartments.

How often is CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program offered?

CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle.

CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program

Castle Square Tenants Organization 2020 Charitable Trust

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Universities and colleges
Community colleges
Trade and vocational schools

Geography

Residency: Must be a resident of Castle Square Apartments

Other requirements

Age: Between 18-30 years old
Education Status: Must have applied to or be enrolled in post-secondary education, including
Online courses

Overview

Funder: CSTO Charitable Trust (with funding of $100,000 awarded in 2025)

Background: CSTO launched its first scholarship program for Castle Square residents in 2025. The program is sponsored by the CSTO Charitable Trust and aims to support residents pursuing post-secondary education.

2025 Outcomes: CSTO disbursed a total of $100,000 in scholarship awards to 17 Castle Square residents for the 2025-2026 academic year. Award recipients were recognized at CSTO's 26th National Night Out on August 5, 2025.

2025 Recipients: Alicia Yu, Allen Chen, Bradon Doan, Eddy Chen, Gordan Liu, Isman Warsame, Jason Mai, Jenny Mai, Kevin Lam, Kristal Dong, Lily Huang, Omar Warsame, Queenie Dong, Sahra Warsame, Shuyi Zheng, Tsz Ching Ng, and Zamzam Warsame

Eligibility

Residency: Must be a resident of Castle Square Apartments
Age: Between 18-30 years old
Education Status: Must have applied to or be enrolled in post-secondary education, including:
- Universities and colleges
- Community colleges
- Trade and vocational schools
- Online courses

Award Details

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 total per household
Award Basis: Based on financial need and other criteria

Partnerships & Support

Program success credited to:

GMA Foundations
Greater Boston Legal Services
CSTO Charitable Trust Grant Program
CSTO Board of Directors
Scholarship Committee
CSTO Staff

How to Apply

Application Process

Status: 2026 applications coming soon (not yet open)

Application Steps

Part 1: Submit Your Application

Date coming soon (2026)

Part 2: Semi-finalist Interview

Part 3: Award Celebration at National Night Out

Date coming soon (2026)

Application Portal

To access the CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship application when it opens, visit the application portal (link available on website)

Questions

Email: info@cstoboston.org

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What Castle Square Tenants Organization 2020 Charitable Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 12
Total given: $355K
Median grant: $37K
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