NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Scholarship Sponsored by Higher Education Services Corporation
Here’s a clear, teacher-friendly summary of this NYS scholarship — what it is, who’s eligible, and what students must do to receive and keep it.
Overview
- Awards of $500 or $1,500 per year to students who demonstrate academic excellence while in high school.
- Intended for high-achieving students graduating from a New York State high school and enrolling full-time in college within NYS.
- Students are nominated by their high school.
Who is eligible
- Academic credential: You must have graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency (GED), or passed an approved “Ability to Benefit” test.
- Nomination: Your high school must nominate you. Talk to your guidance counselor early — they manage the nominations.
- Residency: You must have been a legal resident of New York State for 12 continuous months immediately prior to enrolling, or qualify under the NYS DREAM Act.
- Timing: You must begin college in the fall term immediately following your high school graduation. If you delay enrollment or attend a college outside NYS, you forfeit the award going forward.
Requirements after you enroll
- Be matriculated in an approved program at a public or private college in NYS.
- Maintain full-time enrollment.
- Remain in good academic standing according to your college’s standards.
Quick checklist for students
- Talk to your high school counselor about nomination procedures and deadlines.
- Confirm your NYS residency status (or DREAM Act eligibility) well before enrollment.
- Plan to enroll full-time in an NYS college the fall after graduation.
- Once enrolled, meet your college’s academic standards to continue receiving the award.
If you want, I can help you draft questions to bring to your counselor or outline a timeline for meeting these requirements.
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