Scholarship Opportunity

NYS Memorial Scholarship

Offered by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Cost-of-attendance scholarship for eligible children, spouses, and financial dependents of New York first responders who died in the line of duty.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Eligibility

  • Be the child, spouse, or financial dependent of an eligible deceased firefighter, volunteer firefighter, police or peace officer, correction officer, or emergency medical services worker who died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to New York.
  • Enroll full-time (at least 12 credits per term) in an approved undergraduate program.
  • No income limit. Remain out of default on federal/state student loans or NYS award repayment and satisfy prior NYS award conditions.
  • Study at an approved New York institution in good academic standing; meet citizenship/eligible-noncitizen or applicable DREAM Act eligibility.

Requirements

  • Submit the HESC Memorial Scholarship web supplement and supporting eligibility documents.
  • Complete FAFSA and TAP or the applicable NYS DREAM Act application each year for payment.
  • Payments generally cover two associate years, four bachelor’s years, or five in an approved five-year degree.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply through HESC's year-round Memorial Scholarship application.
  2. 2File a separate supplement for each eligible family member and request payment each academic year.