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NYS Memorial Scholarship

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 12/31/2026

The NYS Memorial Scholarship is available to children, spouses, or dependents of deceased New York firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, corrections officers, or emergency medical service workers. Students pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree at a New York institution are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Child, spouse, or dependent of deceased New York firefighter, volunteer firefighter, police officer, corrections officer, or emergency medical service worker
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate student
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Attending school in New York
  • U.S. citizen or FAFSAeligible non-citizen

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    Citizenship Status
    FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen
    Affiliations
    New York Firefighter, New York Police Officer, New York Corrections Officer, New York Emergency Medical Services

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