Other Programs
Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship - The NYS Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships are awarded to eligible students. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year.
Selection is based on the following priorities:
- Those who are economically disadvantaged and who are members of a minority group that is historically underrepresented in the chosen profession.
- Those who are members of a minority group historically underrepresented in the chosen profession.
- Those enrolled in or graduated from the following opportunity programs: SEEK, College Discovery, EOP, or HEOP.
Service after graduation is required.
World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship: The NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship program guarantees access to a college education to the families and financial dependents of the victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the resulting rescue and recovery efforts. Please also see Families of Freedom at http://www.familiesoffreedom.org (Families of Freedom is not a NYS scholarship program).
Memorial Scholarship: The NYS Memorial Scholarship provides financial aid grant assistance to children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who have died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York.
Military Service Recognition Scholarship: The Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MSRS) provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the armed forces of the United States or state organized militia who, at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities.
NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence: Awarded to NYS residents from registered NYS high schools. Awards are based on test scores on certain Regents exams. Please see your local high school guidance office for more information.
NYS Math & Science Teaching Incentive Scholarships: Awarded to students who are pursuing a career as secondary math and science teachers. There is a service commitment of five years fulltime employment associated with this scholarship.
Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship: Awarded to students who are registered professional nurses and are enrolled in a graduate nursing program. There is a service commitment to teach at least 12 credit hours as nursing faculty or as adjunct clinical faculty for four years after graduation.
Student Aid to Native Americans: Awards for full-time study in an approved program leading to a degree. Contact the Native American Education Unit, New York State Education Department, Room 471 EBA, Albany, NY 12234.