Pre-Collegiate Preparation & Scholarships

Scholarship Programs

The Scholarships Unit coordinates the implementation of several state and federal scholarship programs including the application and award procedures. For some scholarships, the actual award payments are carried out by the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation.

New York State Award and Scholarship Programs Word Image Icon (108KB) - This circular is limited to a description of awards and scholarships administered by the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs, Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit, New York State Education Department. 

The Scholarships for Academic Excellence - Deadline: December 18, 2009

The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program - Deadline: March 1, 2010

The Regents Physician Loan Forgiveness Program - Application period runs January through May every year.

Due to fiscal restrictions, no new applications are being accepted for The Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program (POS) and The Regents Health Care Scholarships (HCS) In Medicine and Dentistry.

The Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship - Unfortunately, there is no funding for new applicants for the Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program (POS) or the Regents Health Care Scholarships in Medicine and Dentistry (HCS).

The Regents Health Care Scholarship in Medicine and Dentistry - Unfortunately, there is no funding for new applicants for the Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program (POS) or the Regents Health Care Scholarships in Medicine and Dentistry (HCS).

Other NYSED Scholarship Opportunities

Marge Tierney Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is administered by the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities.   Please visit the link to obtain details about the scholarship and contact information.

For information on Licensed Professions, please visit http://www.op.nysed.gov/

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

HESC Grants Scholarships and Awards Quick Reference External Link Icon Image

Additional information concerning other student financial aid programs can be obtained from high school counselors, college financial aid officers, and/or the:

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Division of Grants and Scholarships/Scholarship Unit
99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY  12255
Web site:  www.hesc.org External Link Icon Image
Phone:  888-697-4372

 

PRIVACY NOTICE

(Section 94 of the New York Public Officers Law requires this notice to be provided when collecting personal information from individuals.) Information provided for the scholarships listed will be maintained by the Executive Coordinator of the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs, Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit, New York State Education Department, Albany, New York 12234, telephone number (518) 486-1319.  The information collected on the application for the Scholarships for Academic Excellence is required to determine the winners of the scholarship and will be released to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation and the New York State Legislature.  Failure to provide a complete application may result in the denial of an award.   The information on the scholarship application is collected under the authority of the New York State Education Department Law 605 and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, subpart 145-1.  Each individual has the right to review personal information maintained by the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs, unless exempted by law.

Last Updated: November 19, 2009