What is the Annexstad Family Foundation?
The Foundation was established by Al and Cathy Annexstad and their family to provide financial support for higher education to deserving students who have matured through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

What does the scholarship provide?
The amount of the scholarship will be based upon the individual financial circumstances of the student and the availability of resources from the Annexstad Family Foundation. By combining student aid resources available from the Annexstad Family Foundation, federal, state, and University sources, the program’s goal is to assure funds for tuition, fees, room, board, and books are provided. Assuming the continued good standing and annual demonstrated financial need of the student, the scholarship will be renewed annually throughout the standard period required to obtain a bachelor’s degree at the University.

Who is eligible?
A successful candidate will be a student who has shown outstanding performance in high school, with special emphasis placed on academic achievement, character, and qualities of leadership, while demonstrating significant financial need. The student must have matured as a “Little” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Minnesota or New York and be accepted for admission to New York University.

How will the selection be made?
The University will determine the recipient from the list of candidates who have applied and been accepted based upon University guidelines and who also meet the conditions of the scholarship as outlined.

How does one apply?
Interested students should apply during their senior year of high school. The Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter will be encouraging students to apply early. Complete the regular decision application for admission to NYU by January 1; the deadline for early decision applications is November 1. Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 but before the NYU deadline of February 15. The form is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students are encouraged to complete the form online as it is more effective than filing a paper application. If students opt to complete the paper FAFSA, they can obtain one from the Guidance Office at their high school or their Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter. Applicants will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid if any additional documents are required.

When will the recipient be named?
First, successful candidates for admission will be notified by New York University on or around April 1. Upon completion of the financial aid review, students will then be notified of their eligibility for the Scholarship in their financial aid award letter from the University.