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Scholarship for Academic Excellence
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February 20, 2024Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Offered by New York State Education Department
Of the 8,000 Scholarships for Academic Excellence offered by the New York State Education Department, 2,000 will have a value of $1,500 each and 6,000 scholarships will have a value of $500 each. Each scholarship candidate must be eligible to graduate from a New York State high school by the end of the 2022-2023 school year. A scannable application form for each winner must be completed by the appropriate school official.
About New York State Education Department
The New York State Education Department is part of the University of the State of New York (USNY), one of the most complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. Our mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York. Our vision is to provide leadership for a system that yields the best educated people in the world.
Open to the following grade levels:
Eligibility information
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
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Application information
To apply for this scholarship, submit the below application materials before the deadline.