The New York Times College Scholarship Program was established in 1999. When The Times announced the five winners and told their remarkable life stories, a flood of contributions came from readers. There was enough money to expand the ranks to 21 winners that year. The program eventually provided scholarships for 20 Times Scholars each year.
Times Scholars, 234 strong, attend schools all over the country (68 from coast to coast). Many have attended medical or law schools, or entered graduate programs in engineering or science. Still others have started careers in teaching, finance and social service agencies.
Each student receives a four-year college scholarship, mentoring and summer employment. To make a donation, click here.
Celebrating the Scholarship Program
Below are links to information about each year's class of scholars.
2011
- New York Times Congratulates College Scholarship Semifinalists (January 13, 2011)
2010
- New York Times Awards College Scholarships for Six Students (May 31, 2010)
2009
- Triumphing Over Long Odds to Succeed at School (April 8, 2009)
- 2008/2009 ScholarTimes
2008
2007
2006
2005
- Times Scholarships Reward Perseverance (February 19, 2005)
- 2005 ScholarTimes
2004
- Times Scholarships Reward Achievement and Sacrifice (March 20, 2004)
- 2004 ScholarTimes
2003
2002
- 19 Who Defied the Odds Get Times Scholarships (March 14, 2002)
- 2002 ScholarTimes
2001
- 6 Who Overcame Odds Get Times Scholarships (March 8, 2001)
- 2001 ScholarTimes
2000
- Scholarship Winners Proved Themselves Amid Hardship (March 6, 2000)
