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NICOLE NIKKI D SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC
CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY · EIN 471167085 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · nikkiscottscholarship.org
revenue
$17K
expenses
$18K
net assets
$156K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

NICOLE NIKKI D SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC supports education by awarding scholarships to students facing financial barriers, particularly those from underserved communities in New York City. The fund enables recipients to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees, cover academic and living expenses, and participate in enriching experiences such as study abroad and leadership programs. It was established in memory of Nikki Scott, an educator dedicated to school innovation and student success.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Nikki D. Scott Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to New York City high school seniors to support college attendance, covering textbooks, supplies, travel, and personal expenses
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Awarding college scholarships to NYC public high school students
      Provides 2 to 4 annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 to college-bound students from select New York City public high schools, with funds disbursed directly to students or institutions and used for educational expenses including tuition, textbooks, and course materials. Recipients are required to sign a formal agreement, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and submit a final report with receipts documenting fund usage.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Monitoring and evaluation of scholarship outcomes
      Requires scholarship recipients to submit a final written report and accounting of funds within a reasonable time after the school year ends, enabling tracking of fund usage and academic progress. The program has achieved a 100% graduation rate among recipients, significantly above the NYC average, with 90% continuing to higher education.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting student expenses beyond tuition
      Provides flexible financial assistance to scholarship recipients for personal needs such as hygiene products, clothing, academic supplies, and approved educational travel, including funding for a student’s educational trip to Montreal and a study abroad program in Paris during spring 2019.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$10K59%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K41%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$18K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$18K
balance sheet
Total assets$156K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$156K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DOMINIC S WARD — Director
  • GILLIAN SCOTT-WARD — Director
  • ROBERT E ASSELBERGS — Director
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • 11th Fund Partner — Engaged Nikki as a community educator in its Ongoing Recovery Program, delivering bilingual workshops to disaster-affected individuals.
  • Amherst College Partner — Nikki's undergraduate institution, which later recognized her teaching achievements with an award.
  • Bank Street School Partner — Institution from which Nikki earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration.
  • Bronx Envision Academy Partner — Primary school community from which scholarship recipients are selected.
  • Covenant House NY Partner — Collaborates with the education department at Covenant House NY to connect homeless youth with college scholarship opportunities.
  • Electrical Engineer at a very good manufacturing company Partner — Employer of a scholarship recipient, indicating career outcomes supported by the scholarship
  • Essex Street Academy Partner — Public school within New Visions for Public Schools network where Nikki taught and achieved exceptional student outcomes.
  • FEMA Government — Employed Nikki as a field officer in the post-9/11 recovery effort.
  • Fordham University Partner — Institution from which Nikki earned a Master’s Degree in Education.
  • NYC Department of Education Government — Employed Nikki as Senior Director of New School Development, where she contributed to the creation of approximately 115 new schools.
  • New York City Public High Schools Partner — Identifies specific public high schools in New York City whose students are eligible for scholarships.
  • New York City Public High Schools Partner — Partners with specific New York City public high schools to identify and support college-bound students through scholarship opportunities.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Holistic Review for Scholarship Selection
    methodology: holistic_review
    By evaluating applicants through a holistic review process that considers academic achievement, financial need, personal values, and commitment to education, the organization aims to identify students most likely to benefit from and succeed with scholarship support, because this multifaceted assessment better predicts long-term academic resilience and alignment with the fund’s mission.
  • Long-Term, Student-Centered Support Model
    methodology: student_centered_support
    By providing renewable financial aid and sustained advisory support throughout college, the organization increases the likelihood of academic persistence and success, because continuous engagement reduces financial and transitional barriers while fostering student agency, reflective thinking, and perseverance.