Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: August 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The MERIT Scholarship provides tuition assistance to New York residents who are veterans of combat or dependents of such veterans.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Varies by institution
- Demographic: veteran
- New York resident
- Veteran who served in combat zone or dependent of such veteran
Required Materials
- Application form
- Proof of military service
Timeline
Application typically opens in spring. Deadline in August. Awards announced shortly after.
Tips
Gather all necessary documentation to prove military service and combat zone deployment (if applicable).