Scholarships & Grants for New York Students (2026–27)

Verified, up-to-date scholarships and grants for New York high school students — amounts, deadlines, and official application links, from Scillint's scholarship database.

Verify before you apply. These listings come from Scillint's own scholarship database, checked against official provider pages, but amounts and deadlines can change without notice. Always confirm the current details on the provider's official site linked below.

Scillint's database currently lists 4 verified scholarships and grants specifically for New York students, alongside 312 nationwide scholarships that any U.S. student can apply for regardless of state. Amounts, deadlines, and provider links below are pulled directly from our database and shown exactly as recorded — always confirm the current details on the official site before applying.

ProgramProviderAmountDeadlineLink
NYS STEM Incentive ProgramRenewableNY Higher Education Services CorpFull SUNY/CUNY tuitionVariesVisit site
New York Excelsior ScholarshipNY Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)Up to full SUNY/CUNY tuitionTypically June 30Visit site
New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)RenewableNY Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)Up to ~$5,665/yrRolling (with FAFSA)Visit site
Say Yes Buffalo ScholarshipRenewableSay Yes BuffaloUp to 100% tuition after other aid (SUNY/CUNY and participating private colleges)Automatic for eligible Buffalo Public Schools graduatesVisit site

Frequently asked questions

Are these scholarships free to apply for?

Yes. Every legitimate scholarship on this page is free to apply for. You should never have to pay a fee to apply for or receive a scholarship — treat any request for payment as a red flag.

How current is this list?

Scillint's scholarship database is checked against the official provider pages on an ongoing basis. Amounts and deadlines can still change on short notice, so always confirm the live details on the provider's own site before you apply.

Can I find scholarships outside my state too?

Yes. Most scholarships in Scillint's database are national or field-of-study based rather than tied to a single state. Sign up for a free trial to see your full matched list, not just the state-specific ones shown here.

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