For the 14th year, American Banker and Discover are proud sponsors of the Young Women’s Leadership Award. This college scholarship is given to four graduating NYC high school seniors who demonstrate leadership potential, academic success, and are among the first generation in their families to attend college.
This scholarship is part of the Most Powerful Women in Banking: NEXT program, which recognizes promising young banking executives.
The scholarship program will grant each recipient $5,000.00 toward their freshman-year tuition in the spring semester of 2025, which will be paid directly to the institution rather than the individual applicant.
Applicants must be women, the first generation in their family to attend college, have graduated from a New York City high school, and be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university. The American Banker scholarship committee will select the winner based on demonstrated natural leadership aptitude and leadership potential.
Four $5,000.00 prizes will be given in October 2024 for use during the spring 2025 school year.