The NYC Sidewalk Violations Scholarship 2026

An $1,000 Opportunity for Thoughtful Students in the U.S. and Canada
Some problems don’t make headlines. You won’t find late-night talk shows discussing sidewalk repair. You’ll rarely hear a student write a term paper on curb ramp grades or pedestrian accident patterns near uneven slabs. And yet—when it comes to public safety, accessibility, and community cohesion—sidewalks are foundational.

We know this firsthand. At NYC Sidewalk Violations, our work begins where cracked pavement and safety concerns meet civic responsibility. And through this scholarship, we want to support students who recognize that infrastructure isn’t background noise—it’s the framework of everyday life.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 30, 2026
• Value$1,000
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorZicklin Contracting
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

We’re offering a $1,000 scholarship to one student who can take an often-overlooked subject—sidewalks—and explore its role in shaping safer, more inclusive communities. This is not a fill-out-a-form-and-get-lucky type of opportunity. This is a chance to reflect, to research, and to write with purpose.

Requirements

• Open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, or graduate students
• Enrolled (or accepted) at an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada
• No major or field of study restrictions
• No GPA requirement

We’re not narrowing the field to engineers or city planners. Whether you’re in architecture, sociology, public health, education, or the arts—your perspective matters.

Selection Process

Once the deadline passes, our internal panel will review all submissions. The winning student will be notified via email and publicly announced on our website on July 15, 2026.

The award of $1,000 USD will be sent directly to the winner—either by check or electronic payment, depending on recipient preference. Funds may be used toward tuition, supplies, housing, or other educational expenses.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

If you’re a student who cares about how cities function, how equity is built into infrastructure, or how design impacts daily life—you’re the kind of thinker we’re hoping to hear from.Submissions must be uploaded through the contact form on this page. No email attachments or mailed documents will be considered. 

• Your full name
• Name of your school and program
• Proof of enrollment (student ID, transcript, or acceptance letter)
• Your essay in PDF or Word (.doc/.docx) format
• A valid email address

Deadline: All entries must be received by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Late entries will not be reviewed.

For more details, visit sidewalk Scholarship Webpage