The NYS STEM Incentive Scholarship

Name: NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program

Award Amount:

• Provides a full tuition scholarship equal to the SUNY tuition rate at a SUNY or CUNY college.
• If attending a private institution in New York, recipients may receive a scholarship equivalent to the SUNY tuition rate.

Overview:

The NYS STEM Incentive Program provides full tuition awards to New York State high school graduates who are in the top 10% of their class and plan to pursue a degree in an approved STEM field at a SUNY or CUNY college. The program is designed to encourage students to enter high-demand STEM professions within New York State and requires recipients to work in a STEM field in the state for at least five years after graduation.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Must be a resident of New York State and have resided in the state for at least 12 continuous months prior to the beginning of the term.
• Graduate from a New York State high school ranked in the top 10% of the graduating class.
• Be enrolled full-time in an approved undergraduate STEM program at a SUNY or CUNY college.
• Declare an eligible STEM major leading to a degree in a high-demand STEM field.
• Agree to reside in New York State and work in a STEM-related field for at least five years after graduation.
• Be in compliance with the terms of any NYS award received in previous years.
• Not be in default on a federal or state student loan.

Application Process:

• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Complete the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application.
• Submit the NYS STEM Incentive Program Application by the deadline.
• Provide required documentation, including proof of class ranking and enrollment in an eligible STEM degree program.

Approved STEM Fields Include:

• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Engineering
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physical Sciences
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• Other related high-demand STEM fields as approved by NYS

Renewal Requirements:

• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must complete the STEM degree within four years of initial enrollment.
• Must continue full-time enrollment in an eligible STEM degree program each semester.
• Must continue to file FAFSA and TAP applications annually.

Post-Graduation Requirements:

• Recipients must reside and work in a STEM-related field in New York State for at least five years after graduation.
• If the service commitment is not met, the award will convert into a loan that must be repaid.
• Failure to maintain eligibility or failure to complete the degree in an eligible field will also result in award conversion to a loan.

Additional Information:

• The award does not cover room, board, books, or additional college fees beyond tuition.
• Students enrolled in STEM programs at private New York colleges may receive an award equal to the SUNY tuition rate.
• The award is limited to first-time students enrolling directly after high school.
• Students must remain in good academic standing at their institution to continue receiving the scholarship.
• For further details, eligibility verification, and application instructions, visit the official NYS STEM Incentive Program page.

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