NYC students win nearly $11M in college scholarships

Nine graduates from a Bronx high school secured nearly $11 million in college scholarships, each receiving over $1 million. This remarkable achievement highlights their academic success and the financial support they garnered. The Cardinal Spellman Catholic High School students earned merit-based grants from various prestigious universities, including Ivy League institutions. The total scholarship amount reached $10,799,476, a record for the school, reflecting the students' hard work. The students, who applied to an average of 16 universities, also won scholarships from external organizations. They plan to study diverse fields, demonstrating their well-rounded abilities beyond academics.