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Military Service Recognition Scholarships

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs

This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to children, spouses and financial dependents of those who, while New York State residents in service in the U.S. Armed Services or state organized militia, at any time on or after August 2, 1990, died, became severely and permanently disabled, or was classified as missing in action in a combat zone while engaged in or training for hostilities. To be eligible, students must be planning to study in an accredited post-secondary institution in New York State.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Have graduated from high school in the United States, or have a high school equivalency diploma earned through passing the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), formally known as the GED, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Be enrolled as a full-time student taking 12 or more credits per semester.
  • College:
    Study at an approved post-secondary institution in New York State.
  • Military:
    Provides financial aid to children, spouses and financial dependents of those who, while New York State residents in service in the U.S. Armed Services or state organized militia, at any time on or after August 2, 1990, died, became severely and permanently disabled, or was classified as missing in action in a combat zone while engaged in or training for hostilities.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Not be in default on any State or federal student loan or on any repayment of state awards.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    - A completed Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarships Web Supplement.- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TAP on the Web application. (For Current New York State residents)

Contact Information

  • Phone: +1 (888) 697-4372