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Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE)

Provider:New York State Education Department

Award Amount

$1,500

Number of Awards

8000

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About This Scholarship

The Scholarships for Academic Excellence (SAE) provide high school students that are the top student(s) in their respective high school at the end of their junior year with a scholarship to attend an institution of higher education located in New York State. Pending the appropriation of funding in the fiscal year 2026 budget, 8,000 scholarships will be awarded. Of the 8,000 scholarships, 2,000 scholarships will have a value of $1,500 each and 6,000 scholarships will have a value of $500 each.

Award Amount

$1,500

Number of Awards

8000

Application Details

Time to Apply

15–30 min

Frequency

Annually

Eligibility Requirements

Original Requirements

  • Scholarship winners must attend a college or university in New York State
  • Those who do not attend a college or university in New York State forfeit the award
  • Awards are renewable for up to four academic years of undergraduate study or five academic years if the program of study normally requires five years as defined by the Commissioner of Education
  • In the event that a scholarship is declined by the student or revoked by the Commissioner of Education, its benefits will lapse and no re-awards will be made

Geographic

New York State

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Scholarship Details

Amount
$1,500
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
8000
Number of awards offered
Deadline
No deadline
Time to Apply
15–30 min
Frequency
Annually

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