World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026

Closes: 12/31/2026

The World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship is available to survivors who were severely and permanently disabled, or dependents of innocent victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Students seeking a bachelor's degree at a public college or university in New York are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Survivor who is severely and permanently disabled, or dependent of an innocent victim who died or was severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

Resident of the U.S.

Undergraduate student

Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime

Attending school in New York

U.S. citizen or FAFSAeligible non-citizen