New York Grace Legendre Endowment Fund Inc. (GLEF): Fellowships Grant

New York Grace Legendre Endowment Fund Inc. (GLEF): Fellowships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New York Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund, Inc.
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Summary

The New York Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund Inc. (GLEF) has been supporting women in graduate studies since 1989, awarding over $205,000 in fellowships to 175 women across diverse fields. Annually, fellowships vary in number and amount; in 2024, $6,500 was distributed to assist with education costs for the upcoming academic year. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, New York residents, and enrolled in accredited graduate programs, demonstrating both academic merit and financial need.

Overview

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. Fellowships are awarded annually for graduate study to qualified women. The number and amount of the fellowships vary from year to year. In 2025, a total of $6.500 in Fellowships was awarded to supplement education costs for the 2025-26 academic year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a woman who is a United States citizen, a DACA recipient or a holder of a permanent Green Card and a resident of New York State. Have a Bachelor's degree Be currently enrolled in graduate studies in an advanced graduate degree program at an accredited New York State college or university and have already completed at least one semester in that program. Show evidence of scholastic ability and a need for financial assistance. Anticipated graduation year must be no later than 2027.