| Name |
Awards for Children of Veterans |
| Number of Awards |
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| Award Value |
$450 |
| Award Type |
Need-Based Scholarship
Merit-Based Scholarship |
| Accept Applications |
Until May 1 |
| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
Application |
| Contact |
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
99 Washington Avenue
Albany,
New York
12255
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| Phone |
(888)697-4372 |
| Fax |
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Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans were created to provide financial aid to students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified times of national emergency.
Who Is Eligible?
Students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency and, as a result of service, either died, suffered a 40% or more disability, was classified as missing in action, or was a prisoner of war. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York State resident at the time of death.
Students whose parent(s) was the recipient of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, or the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal for participation in operations in Lebanon, Grenada, or Panama.