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. As such, for grant recipients, two payments will be made: one at the start of the program and the second payment 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, as well as college freshmen
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 July 2025 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 list of finalists.
How will the scholarship or grant funds be paid?
A check payment or ACH payment will be made. We will ask for W9 information for tax purposes. If that is not possible due to documentation concerns, we will discuss alternatives.
Parlé Endeavors Scholarship
What is the Parlé Endeavors Scholarship?
The Parlé Endeavors Scholarship program will provide graduating New York State seniors with $2,500 each, to be applied towards their tuition in pursuits of an arts, communications, journalism, technology, or business related degree at a 2- or 4-year institution in Fall 2025. 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 2025; (3) planning on attending a 2 or 4-year post-secondary program in Fall 2025, ((4) pursuing a degree and a career in media, communications, journalism, business, technology or a closely related field, (5) willing to meet with a mentor at least once a month for one year.
When can I apply for the Parlé Scholarship?
Scholarship applications will be available on April 28, 2025.
When is the application deadline for the Parlé Endeavors Scholarship?
Scholarship applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on Friday June 20, 2025.
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. Scholarship 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 due diligence 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 scholarship winner, 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 current New York State juniors and/or seniors, as well as college freshmen, who are ready to begin, or have already begun a business concept in the arts, media, journalism, technology or similar fields. In addition to the financial reward, recipients will be matched with a professional mentor, successfully working in their chosen field who will support them in developing various aspects of their business plan and potentially their business. The grant funding 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, or college freshmen attending school in New York State (2) have a business idea, start-up, related to the fields of media, technology, communications, journalism or related fields; 3) Business has already launched within the last year, or you’re planning to launch by June 2026; (4) willing to meet with a mentor at least once a month for at least one year; and (5) willing to create or update a business plan by March 2026 before receiving the second half of the grant funds.
When can I apply for the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant?
Grant applications will be available on April 28, 2025.
When is the application deadline for the Parlé Endeavors ALTA Grant?
Grant applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on Friday June 20, 2025.
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 equal 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 shortly after being notified that they are the winner.
What should be done to receive the second installment of the grant?
Grant winners will receive the second installment once they have demonstrated that 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 2025. If grant winners already have a business plan, it will be approved by their mentor or tips will be provided for updates. Once next steps are agreed upon with their mentor the second installment will be delivered. A business plan is absolutely necessary to receive the second payment installment.
Can I apply for the grant multiple years?
Yes, you can.
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. The applications will be reviewed by two different panels.
