CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program

CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program

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

Contact Information

Email: info@cstoboston.org