Scholarship · New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
MERIT: Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship. Open Now. Not a promise you will receive the award.
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States on file: New York
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Source: New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) (official URL on file)
Source: confirmed
Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07
Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar
Current cycle: confirmed · the official page says rolling
HESC MERIT Scholarship: for members of the U.S. Armed Forces or state-organized militia (and their children, spouses, or financial dependents) who provided eligible military service while NYS residents and who died or became severely and permanently disabled performing military duties (or MIA), or for severely and permanently disabled service members themselves. Full-time enrollment; U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; HS diploma/GED/Ability to Benefit. Covers cost of attendance up to average SUNY state-operated resident COA. Deadline open year-round; FAFSA+TAP (or DREAM Act) each year for payment. Source: https://hesc.ny.gov/merit (checked 2026-09-06).
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New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Official page: https://hesc.ny.gov/merit
Covers cost of attendance not to exceed the average cost of attendance charged to NYS resident students at a state-operated SUNY college (HESC MERIT page). Annual; duration 2 years associate / 4 years bachelor's / 5 years approved five-year programs. This is the amount on file.
HESC MERIT Scholarship: for members of the U.S. Armed Forces or state-organized militia (and their children, spouses, or financial dependents) who provided eligible military service while NYS residents and who died or became severely and permanently disabled performing military duties (or MIA), or for severely and permanently disabled service members themselves. Full-time enrollment; U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; HS diploma/GED/Ability to Benefit. Covers cost of attendance up to averag…
Open Now. Rolling — the sponsor accepts applications any time. Confirm on the official page.
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