Harris Scholarship Program at Third Street

To be eligible for the Harris Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Are actively studying music in a Third Street program and have since at least the 2024-25 school year. 
2. Currently registered seniors of the ISO at Third Street programs are also eligible.
3. Plan to graduate from a New York City public school by the end of the 2024-25 school year.
4. Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university program in Fall 2025.
5. Exceptional academic ability and achievement, based on high school transcripts, cumulative GPA and SAT/ACT scores.
6. Demonstrate significant financial need as determined by the 2024-2025 FAFSA Student Aid Report.

1. Participate in two or more music-related activities on a regular basis (e.g., individual lessons, partner lessons, repertoire classes, small or large ensembles, music theory and composition, public performances, etc.). Musical activities outside of Third Street are accepted, as long as one of the activities is conducted at Third Street.
2. Contribute positively as a member of their community as evidenced by three letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, mentors, employers, etc.

Third Street will convene a five-member panel composed of educators, school administrators and experts in the field, to review scholarship applications and select recipients.

After a reading of applications, the panel will convene to further review and discuss applicants and select each scholarship recipient.

All documents must be submitted through the electronic portal below.

• Official SAT and/or ACT scores.
• Complete high school transcripts: all four years through most recent semester.
• 2024-2025 FAFSA Student Aid Report, submitted electronically through the NYCT application portal.
• Three letters of recommendation: one academic, one music-related, one personal.

These documents must be submitted electronically via the application portal.