There are more than 1,000 scholarships, awards, and special program opportunities offered throughout the CUNY campuses. Some are designed to help students as they begin their college careers, others are awarded as they progress in their major--be it the arts, sciences, or the humanities. Some are based on need, others on merit. Each college has a complete listing of all the scholarships and financial awards it offers. For information on other financial aid programs, visit CUNY's Financial Aid website.
CUNY students are also eligible for the New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence awards. The Hope Scholarship, the Life-Long Learning Tax Credit, and the Section 529 Plan can also help. Part-time students also have financial assistance available.
The World Trade Memorial Scholarships cover tuition and allow for living expenses and books and supplies for eligible students. Other memorial awards provide assistance to spouses and children of firefighters and police, correction, and peace officers who have died in the line of duty. There are additional benefits for students who are active in the National Guard and for veterans of the Persian Gulf and Vietnam Wars.
The Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship Program is available to full-time students who enroll directly into a CUNY college within a year of graduating from a New York City high school, public or private.
There are many more scholarships available at the CUNY colleges. See the following listing of CUNY college scholarships dedicated to new, incoming students. If you think you're eligible for any of these awards, we encourage you to apply. The scholarships at the colleges are far too numerous to list them all. Be sure to speak with a financial aid representative at the college of your choice for further assistance.
In addition, if you would like to see a listing of CUNY students who have won scholarships and fellowships while attending a CUNY college, please visit our prestigious scholarships website .
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