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Start spreading the news — New York scholarships for NY residents can help students pay for college! If you’re a New York student, you may qualify for these scholarships based on your home location or where you plan to attend college. New York is home to icons like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, and Wall Street. New York is also where you can find dream schools, such as: New York University (NYU), Columbia University, Cornell University, Syracuse University (SU), and the United States Military Academy. If you’re a student looking to attend a school in your home state of New York, take a bite out of the “apple” with these state specific awards. Check out our directory of scholarships for students in New York, and apply today! 

NY Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarships

This award is for U.S. students who are children, spouses and financial dependents of individuals killed as a direct result of the crash of Continental Airlines Flight 3407 in Clarence, New York on February 12, 2009. Students must be attending or planning to attend an eligible postsecondary institution in New York.

Total: $24250

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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NY Part-time TAP Program

This award is available to New York resident undergraduate students who are enrolled part-time at an eligible postsecondary institution in New York. Students must demonstrate financial need and must meet the income and asset limits set by the NY State commission.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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NY Flight 587 Memorial Scholarship

This award is available to U.S. undergraduate students who are children, spouses and financial dependents of individuals killed as a direct result of American Airlines Flight 587’s crash in the Belle Harbor neighborhood of Queens, New York on the morning of November 12, 2001. Students must be attending or planning to attend an eligible postsecondary institution in New York.

Total: $24250

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship

This award is available to U.S. undergraduate students who are families and financial dependents of innocent victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America and the resulting rescue and recovery efforts. Students must be attending or planning to attend an eligible postsecondary institution in New York.

Total: $25620

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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John Sexton Essay Contest

The John Sexton Scholars Program invites high school students across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to participate in the 2022 John Sexton Essay Contest. The competition challenges students to write an original and creative research essay for provided prompts.

Total: $7000

Awards: 7

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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NY Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MSRS) – Spouses/Dependents

This award is available to U.S. undergraduate students who are children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the armed forces of the United States or state organized militia who, at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities. Students must be attending or planning to attend an eligible postsecondary institution in New York.

Total: $24250

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Northeastern Regional Chapter

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) – Northeastern Regional Chapter (NERC) is pleased to announce a scholarship program in honor and recognition of 1.6 million American Veterans who served in the Korean War during the Korean War era (June 25, 1950–January 31, 1955). These men and women answered the call to fight for a country and people they never knew and never met. More than 54,000 Americans died and 103,000 were wounded. To express our gratitude to these veterans for their sacrifices, KASF-NERC will offer their descendants an opportunity to apply for a scholarship. KASF-NERC scholarship program will recognize outstanding students who have demonstrated outstanding talents and potential for success. Awardees attending in college or graduate school will receive a check of $2,000 scholarships from KASF and be able to attend the Annual Awards Gala to be held in New York City.

Total: $5000

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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Mark A Carota Scholarship

As a testament to Mark Carota Sr.’s dedication to education and the automotive industry, Mark Carota II, his wife Jyll, and their son Mark III, have started a scholarship fund to help senior high school students realize their potential. Every year, graduating students from high school or BOCES programs in the Capital Region of New York, who are pursuing further education in the automotive field, are encouraged to apply for assistance with tuition and tools from the Mark A Carota Scholarship Fund. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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NY Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

This award is available to New York resident undergraduate students who are attending an eligible postsecondary institution in New York. Students must demonstrate financial need and must meet the income and asset limits set by the NY State commission. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Total: $5665

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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New York State HESC Tuition Assistance Program

The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Depending on the academic year in which you begin study, an annual TAP award can be up to $5,665. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back. TAP is also available for students attending a SUNY, CUNY and not-for-profit independent degree-granting college on a part-time basis. To be eligible for Part-time TAP you must have been a first-time freshman in the 2006-07 academic year or thereafter, have earned 12 credits or more in each of two consecutive semesters, and maintain a “C” average.

Total: $5665

Awards: 1

Deadline: June 30, 2023

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