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New York State Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY-AIMS)

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)

The NYS Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY-AIMS) is a merit-based scholarship provided to high school graduates who have exhibited an academic excellence. The awardees will receive an annual award of $500.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be a high school graduate.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.30
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Class Rank:
    15%
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    The applicant must have graduated with honors on a New York State Regents diploma or received a score of 3 or higher on two or more Advanced Placement (or AP) examinations.
  • Residence:
    The applicant must be a legal resident of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 continuous months.
  • Citizenship:
    The program is offered to a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • School:
    The applicant must be a graduate from an NYS high school.
  • College:
    The awardee must enroll full time as a first-time student in an eligible NYS college.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required

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