Parlé Endeavors Scholarship and ALTA Grant F.A.Q.
General
What is the difference between the Parlé Endeavors scholarship and the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant?
The Parlé Endeavors scholarship recipients will be paired with a mentor with experience in their chosen field and receive ongoing professional guidance for a minimum of one year. The scholarship program is only open to New York State high school seniors.
In a much more structured program, the Parlé Endeavors grant recipients, over the course of a year, will meet with a career mentor to receive support and assistance in the development, growth and execution of their business plan idea. Thus for grant recipients, two payments will be made: one at the start of the program and the second once the overseeing mentor deems they are ready to shift from planning to building their business. The grant program is open to high school juniors and seniors.
Do I have to be a documented or a U.S. citizen to apply?
No. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements as described in the scholarship and grant programs. Parlé Endeavors will not share applicant citizen status with any other agencies
When will the winners be notified?
Parlé Endeavors Scholarship and Grant winners will be notified in June 2024 via email and phone.
What is the selection procedure?
Selection among the applicants will occur as follows:
- Parlé Endeavors Board members will review and evaluate all completed applications submitted by the application deadline and select: ten (10) finalists for the scholarship and ten (10) finalists for the grant.
- A panel of judges and potential mentors will select the final scholarship and final grant winners from the finalists.
How will the scholarship or grant funds be paid?
A check payment or ACH payment will be made.
Parlé Endeavors Scholarship
What is the Parlé Endeavors Scholarship?
The Parlé Endeavors Scholarship program will provide four graduating New York State seniors with $2,500 each, to be applied towards their tuition in pursuits of an arts, communications, journalism or business related degree at a 2- or 4-year institution. In addition to the scholarship, recipients will be matched with a professional successfully working in their chosen field. The goal is to arm students with guidance to begin shaping their post-collegiate careers during their first post-secondary academic year.
Who is eligible to apply for the Parlé Endeavors Scholarship?
The Parle Endeavors Scholarship is available to young people who are (1) attending a high school in New York State; (2) on track to graduate high school in June or August of 2024; (3) planning on attending a 2 or 4-year post-secondary program, (4) pursuing a degree and a career in media, communications, journalism, business, or a closely related field.
When can I apply for the Parlé Scholarship?
Scholarship applications will be available on January 17, 2024.
When is the application deadline for the Parlé Endeavors Scholarship?
Scholarship applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on Friday May 10, 2024.
How can I apply for the Parlé Endeavors Scholarship?
Eligible students can apply for the Parlé Endeavors Scholarship by visiting the link https://parleendeavors.org/ and follow the guidelines as given therein.
What is the amount of scholarship?
The Parlé Endeavors Scholarship award is $2,500.00. Grant winners will also be assigned with a mentor who has experience in the field they are looking to pursue.
What should be done to receive the scholarship funds?
Scholarship winners must submit proof of enrollment in a 2- to 4 year institution in the United States. Scholarship funds will be released once documentation has been verified.
What happens if I am selected as a scholarship winner but I fail to graduate on time?.
Unfortunately, the scholarship will be revoked. However, we encourage you to apply during the next school year.
How often will I be expected to meet with my mentor?
You will be advised to meet at least once a month for an update conversation for at least a year, using any form of communication that you and your mentor agree upon.
What if my assigned mentor doesn’t work out?
In the event the mentor is unable to fulfill their assignment or doesn’t have a good working relationship with the grantee, the Parle Endeavors Executive Director will assign a different mentor.
Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant
What is the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant program?
The Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant program will provide $2,500 to four current New York State juniors and/or seniors who are ready to begin, or have already begun a business concept in the arts, media, journalism or entrepreneurship fields. In addition to the financial reward, recipients will be matched with a professional successfully working in their chosen field who will support them in developing various aspects of their business. The grant will be paid out in two installments.
Who is eligible to apply for the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant?
The Parle Endeavors ALTA Grant is available to young people who are (1) high school juniors or seniors attending a high school in New York State; (2) have a business idea, start-up, related to those fields; (3) launched within the last year or planning to launch by June 2025.
When can I apply for the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant?
Grant applications will be available on January 17, 2024.
When is the application deadline for the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant?
Grant applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on Friday May 10, 2024.
How can I apply for the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant?
Eligible students can apply for the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant by visiting the link https://parleendeavors.org/ and follow the guidelines as given therein.
What is the amount of grant?
The Parlé Endeavors Grant award is $2,500.00 paid in two installments. Grant winners will also be assigned with a mentor who has experience in the field they are looking to pursue.
What should be done to receive the first installment of the grant?
Grant winners will receive the first installment when they have a completed business plan, and their initial plans are agreed upon with their mentor. Business plan workshops will be provided during the Summer of 2023. If grant winners already have a business plan, it will be approved by their mentor. Once next steps are agreed upon with their mentor the first installment will be cleared immediately.
What should be done to receive the second installment of the grant?
Grant winners will receive the second installment once they have demonstrated business development. It will be agreed upon with their mentor, but a business plan is necessary to receive the second installment.
Can I apply for the grant multiple years?
Yes, you can apply in your junior and senior years of high school.
How often will I be expected to meet with my mentor?
You will be advised to meet with your mentor every two weeks, using any form of communication that you and your mentor agree upon. You will have to meet at least once a month for a formal update conversation for at least a year.
What if my assigned mentor doesn’t work out?
In the event the mentor is unable to fulfill their assignment or doesn’t have a good working relationship with the grantee, the Parle Endeavors Executive Director will either assign a different mentor or work directly with the grantee.
Can I apply for both the scholarship and the grant?
Yes. You won’t be penalized for applying for both.
