New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Name: New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Award Amount:

• 8,000 scholarships awarded annually:
  • 2,000 scholarships of $1,500 each.
  • 6,000 scholarships of $500 each.

Overview:

The New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence are awarded to outstanding graduates from registered New York State high schools. The scholarships are based on student grades in certain Regents exams and are intended to support high-achieving students in their pursuit of higher education within New York State.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a graduate from a registered New York State high school.
• Scholarships are awarded based on student performance on designated Regents examinations.
• Recipients must enroll in an approved program of study at a New York State postsecondary institution.

Application Process:

• There is no direct application process for students.
• High schools identify and nominate students based on their Regents exam scores.
• Nominated students are then notified of their selection for the scholarship.

Additional Information:

• Scholarships are renewable for up to five years of undergraduate study, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.
• Recipients must attend a college or university within New York State.
• For more detailed information, students should consult their high school guidance office or visit the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website.

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