InstitutionalCollegiate/Graduate Scholars
SWE · $1.6M
Open to undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and new or continuing graduate students.
New York State runs one of the most comprehensive state financial aid systems in the country, anchored by the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) — a renewable grant for New York residents attending in-state schools. TAP is awarded based on family net taxable income (not FAFSA EFC), with income ceilings around $80,000 for single-parent households. The Excelsior Scholarship, launched in 2017, covers the remaining tuition gap at SUNY and CUNY schools after federal and state grants for families earning up to $125,000, provided the student enrolls full-time and lives in New York for the same number of years as the scholarship after graduation. New York City is home to some of the most competitive athletic programs on the East Coast — Fordham, St. John's, Columbia, and multiple SUNY campuses field Division I and Division III programs. New York also has a strong tradition of non-athletic scholarship funding from cultural foundations, labor unions, and industry associations.
File your FAFSA at studentaid.gov by April 15, 2026 to maximize state aid eligibility.
These programs are available to students in every state and can be stacked with New York state grants.
SWE · $1.6M
Open to undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and new or continuing graduate students.
Bold.org · $665.7k
$665,729
Bold.org · $543.3k
$543,303
U.S. Department of Education · Up to $500k
Forgiveness program for loans of those who work full-time in qualifying public service jobs. 10 years of payments required.
National YoungArts Foundation · $500k
High school & college students focused on performing, visual & literary arts.
Women’s Sports Foundation and ESPN · $430k
Grants aimed at increasing access and opportunity for underserved girls in sports.
Navy · $300k
Medical students including those studying pediatrics
United States Bowling Congress · $300k
Must enroll in an undergraduate program at an accredited college/university.
Bold.org · $270.4k
Khalil Mack 52 Scholars Program
Posse Foundation · Up to $250k
Full-tuition leadership scholarship for nominated high school juniors/seniors. Students attend college in supportive cohort of 10.
Society for Science · Up to $250k
Oldest, most prestigious science competition for HS seniors.
Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et en Génie · $250k
Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree, High School, Professional Development, Vocational
Breakthrough Prize Foundation · $250k
Competition for students ages 13-18 to create a two-minute video explaining a big idea in physics, mathematics, or life sciences. Winner receives $250,000 scholarship plus prizes for their teacher and school.
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation · Up to $200k
Last-dollar full-ride scholarship for minority high school seniors with exceptional academic achievement from low-income households.
National Physical Science Consortium · $156k–$200k
US citizens with a GPA of at least 3.0 and relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree holders who have been out of school for at least 12 months
American Cancer Society · $165k
Graduate Degree
Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation · $100k–$150k
Graduate Degree
American Cancer Society · $135k
Professional Development
Marshall University · $125k
Open to all first-time, full-time freshmen in all majors, recommend 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, and 3.5 high school GPA.
Marshall University · $125k
First-time, full-time freshmen in all majors; recommended ACT 30, SAT 1360, GPA 3.5.
University of Missouri – Kansas City (Henry W. Bloch School of Management) · $125k
Business management degree candidates enrolled at the school.
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine · $120k
N/A
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund · $100k
Academic physicians continuing research at accredited medical schools.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation · $100k
Graduate Degree, Professional Development
Washington Indian Gaming Association · $100k
To promote tribal self-sufficiency by advancing student potential and broadening higher education opportunities.
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases · $50k–$100k
Fellows performing clinical research and/or translational research in a liver-related area.
Davidson Institute · $25k–$100k
Awarded to gifted and high-achieving students who have completed a significant piece of work.
Deadline: Feb 12, 2027
Bush Foundation · $100k
N/A
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) · Up to $100k
Scholarships for NCAA Division I football (85 scholarships per program). Highly competitive recruiting.
Siemens Foundation · $1k–$100k
Students competing in regional and national rounds.
| Scholarship | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Junior Challenge | $250k | Sep 15, 2026 |
The Excelsior Scholarship covers remaining tuition at SUNY or CUNY after federal and state grants are applied, for New York families earning up to $125,000. The catch: recipients must remain full-time students and live and work in New York State for the same number of years as the scholarship received. Leaving New York converts the scholarship to a loan.
TAP is based on New York State net taxable income (from your tax return), not FAFSA EFC. Maximum TAP awards are around $5,665 per year. The income limit for dependent students is approximately $80,000 for a family (higher for larger families). You must apply via the FAFSA and then complete the separate TAP application at the HESC website.
Yes — Excelsior is designed to fill the gap after all other aid is applied. If you receive a Pell Grant and TAP, Excelsior covers the remaining tuition balance. You cannot receive more than the cost of tuition from state+federal grants combined.
SUNY Division I schools (like Binghamton and Stony Brook) offer limited athletic scholarships under NCAA rules. Most SUNY campuses compete in Division III, which prohibits athletic scholarships. However, Division III student-athletes can still receive need-based and merit aid, which can be substantial at selective SUNY campuses.
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