Nov 18, 2008
99 Washington Ave., Room 1320
Albany, NY 12255
URL: http://www.hesc.org
(Four Year College, Two Year College/Grant)
Purpose: Renewable scholarship provides tuition assistance to part-time students who are New York residents attending New York accredited institutions. Deadlines and award amounts vary. Must be U.S. citizen. Qualif.: Applicant must be: part-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for New York resident attending New York college/university for undergraduate study. For educationally and economically disadvantaged students; includes educational assistance such as tutoring. Contact prospective college for information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable scholarship for families of New York police officers, peace officers or firefighters who died in the line of duty. Must be a New York resident pursuing undergraduate study at a SUNY college or university. Qualif.: Award restricted to survivors or dependents of 9/11. Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for enrolled members of a New York State tribe and their children who are attending or planning to attend a New York State college and who are New York State residents. Award for full-time-students up to $1550 annually; part-time awards approximately $65 per credit hour. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $1550. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 7/15. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Award for New York state residents attending a New York postsecondary institution. Must be full-time student in approved program with tuition over $200 per year. Must show financial need and not be in default in any other state program. Renewable award of $500-$5000. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 350000. Maximum no. of awards: 360000. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 370000 grant(s), totalling $727,000,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarship for veterans who served in Vietnam. Must be a New York resident attending a New York institution. Renewable award of $500-$1000. Deadline: May 1. Must establish eligibility by September 1. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to members of the following branches of the military: Air Force; Army, Navy, Marines.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for students whose parent, as a result of service in U.S. Armed Forces during war or national emergency, died; suffered a 40% or more disability; or is classified as missing in action or a prisoner of war. Veteran must be current New York State resident or have been so at time of death. Must be New York resident attending, or planning to attend, college in New York State. Must establish eligibility before applying for payment. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $450. To Apply: Required: application form; proof of eligibility. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for New York State residents pursuing career in certain licensed professions. Must attend New York State college. Priority given to economically disadvantaged members of minority group underrepresented in chosen profession and graduates of SEEK, College Discovery, EOP, and HEOP. Must work in New York State in chosen profession one year for each annual payment. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 220. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 5/3. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable awards of up to $1500 for academically outstanding New York State high school graduates planning to attend an approved postsecondary institution in New York State. For full-time study only. Contact high school guidance counselor to apply. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 8000. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1500. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 12/19. Contact: Student Information.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable awards of up to the average cost of attendance at a State University of New York four-year college. Available to the families and financial dependents of victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. and the rescue and recovery efforts. Qualif.: Award restricted to survivors or dependents of 9/11. Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Student Information.
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