Scholarships

The 2026 Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship Application is open. Click Here to Apply. The application closes on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

Award Amount 

The Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship will provide 75 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each for young adults ages 18-24, who have successfully attained a high school diploma or equivalent, participated in 2026 MBSYEP, and enrolled in post-secondary education or occupational skills training or the military. 

 

Instructions:

Applicants will need to create a new account once the 2026 MOS application is available.

1. Click the application link located above
2. Select the Individual Application button
3. Complete the blank fields to create the username and password
4. Click Submit
5. Log in with newly created credentials to begin the 2026 application

 

Eligibility Criteria 

The Mayor’s Opportunity Scholarship Youth Scholars will be selected based on: 

• Successful participation in 2026 MBSYEP
• Completed application and essay response to the provided prompt
• Enrollment in an accredited post-secondary education institution or occupational skills training program
• Demonstrated unmet financial need
• Two letters of recommendation are required (Recommendation Letters cannot be from family members)
• Willingness to serve as an MBSYEP Ambassador
• Applicants entering the military or ROTC who meet the above criteria may also be considered
• Selected applicants may be required to interview

 

Participation Agreement 

The Mayor's Opportunity Scholarship Scholars agree that the scholarship will be paid directly to the education or training institution and will be used specifically for the purpose of educational expenses, college financial assistance, training and equipment cost, or support of post-secondary activities in accordance with the scholarship participation agreement. 

For more information on the Mayor’s Opportunity Scholarship program, please contact [email protected].