New York State Memorial Scholarships

Applicant must be a New York resident, be the child or spouse of a New York police officer, firefighter, volunteer firefighter, peace officer, or emergency medical services worker who died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty, and be studying full time in an approved undergraduate program at a New York post-secondary institution. To establish eligibility, applicant must submit Memorial Scholarship Supplement, available from HESC. FAFSA and TAP applications required.

Full tuition or State University of New York (SUNY) tuition cost, whichever is less, plus funds for room and board and allowance for books, supplies, and transportation

Renewable up to four years; five years for approved five-year bachelor's degree program.

Details

Deadline: June 30

Award type: Scholarship

Award coverage: Other

Renewable
Yes
Awarded anualy:
No
Unlimited awards:
No
Repay required:
No

Misc.

Enrollment level: College Freshman, College Junior, College Sophomore, College Senior

Country: United States

State: New York

Professions: Firefighter, Law Enforcement/law Enforcement Officer, Volunteer Firefighter

Prof. circum: Child Of Deceased Firefighter, Spouse Of Deceased Police Officer, Child Of Firefighter, Child Of Deceased Emergency Medical Services Worker, Child Of Deceased Police Officer, Spouse Of Deceased Firefighter, Child Of Deceased Peace Officer

Misc: Full-time Student

Contact Information


Native American Education Unit
NYS Education Department
Education Building Annex, Room 478 Albany, NY 12234 United States
Phone: (518) 474-0537