Scholarship listing

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS

New York State Scholarships

Excelsior Scholarship

The New York State Excelsior Scholarship is a state funded scholarship program designed to support full-time undergraduate students whose families earn less than $125,000 adjusted gross income (AGI) a year. The Excelsior Scholarship makes it possible for students to attend a SUNY school tuition-free. The Excelsior Scholarship is administered by Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Further details are available here.

Students eligible for NYS Excelsior Scholarship must enroll in at least 12 credits per term and complete at least 30 credits each academic year (successively), applicable towards their degree program through continuous study with no break in enrollment. Courses that do not apply towards students' degree program, including remedial courses such as MATH 080 (or MATH 090 for certain programs), will not count toward the full-time status requirement or 30 credits earned minimum.

Eligibility Review

Recipients who do not meet the annual credit or continuous enrollment requirements due to one of the conditions indicated below may be able to retain their Excelsior Scholarship awards. If you meet any of the following conditions, please complete the Excelsior Eligibility Form and submit to our office to have your eligibility reviewed. Please note that documentation will be required. We will notify HESC if it is determined that you are eligible to receive your award.

You may be eligible to retain your award under the following conditions:

You experience a death of an immediate family member
You are called to active military duty
You interrupt your studies to take care of your new-born child (parental leave)
Your medical or health care provider determines that your medical condition or mental health prevents you from beginning or continuing the term or from continuing a full-time course load.
You interrupt your studies to care for an immediate family member, whose medical or heath care provider has determined to need additional support or care, which impacts your ability to begin or continue the term or from continuing a full-time course load.

Please be aware that other circumstances other than those indicated above may not allow you to retain your award under State laws and regulations.

Scholarship for Academic Excellence

New York State awards a limited number of tuition scholarships to outstanding graduates of participating New York high schools for up to five years of undergraduate study at an in-state college or university. Recipients are selected based on students' scores on certain NYS Regents exams.

Cadet Appointment Program Scholarship (CAP)

In recognition of the College's unique programs of study and proven career placement rate, the New York State Legislature has approved the Cadet Appointment Program (CAP) at Maritime College. The program allows elected officials to nominate qualified New York State residents from their district to attend the College and receive a four-year full-tuition scholarship for their undergraduate studies. It should be noted that the number of scholarships is limited by the annual funding Maritime College receives and availability of nomination by District each year.

Learn more about CAPS

Other New York State Scholarships

The state legislature has established a number of other scholarships designed to guarantee access to higher education for family members and financial dependents of military or other uniformed service personnel who died or were permanently disabled in the line of duty and of other persons who perished or were permanently disabled in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center or certain other disasters.

More information about how to use the educational benefits for military veterans, active military or veteran dependents at Maritime College is available here.

ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

Navy

The Navy Reserve Officers Training Program (Navy ROTC) is a multi-year program that runs concurrently with a student’s normal college or university educational course of study. In addition to a normal academic workload leading to a Baccalaureate degree, Navy ROTC students attend classes in Naval Science, participate in the Navy ROTC unit for drill, physical training, and other activities, and are generally taught the leadership principles and high ideals of a military officer. Learn more about NROTC scholarships.

Army

Since its inception, Army ROTC has provided leadership and military training at schools and universities across the country and has commissioned more than a half million Officers. Army ROTC provides Cadets with the character-building aspects of a diverse, self-disciplined civilian education with tough, centralized leadership development training. Learn more about Army ROTC scholarships.

OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Students who live outside New York may receive funds from their state scholarship programs. To apply, students should contact their home state higher education agency for program requirements and application procedures.

District of Columbia Residents

Students from Washington, D.C., should apply for the DC Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG), offered through the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Learn more about DC TAG.

Delaware Residents

The Delaware Department of Education offers the ScIP program. Learn more about ScIP.

EXTERNAL & THIRD-PARTY SCHOLARSHIPS

All students are encouraged to seek external scholarships to help defer their educational expenses. Sources of outside scholarships include high schools, civic organizations and vocational rehabilitation programs, among others.

View a sampling of external scholarships below.

ACEC New York

ACT for Excellence and Student Initiative Scholarship Award

This scholarship is offered by the Association of Council Members and College Trustees.

Winners will receive an award of $1,000 and an additional $250 donation to the charity of the student's choice.

The Excellence and Student Initiative Scholarship offers financial support and recognition of the extraordinary accomplishments of SUNY students. It focuses on the academic achievements and services to the student's campus and/or community.

Apply here.

American Maritime Partnership

American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarship Program

The society annually awards a combination of undergraduate scholarships, worth $3,000, and graduate scholarships, worth $4,000.

Undergraduate candidates are eligible for support in their final year of an engineering program.

Graduate candidates are eligible for support during one full year of a graduate program or co-op leading to an engineering or physical science degree.

Learn more: American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarship Program

Blue Water Scholarship Fund

Carey Gabay Scholarship

The Carey Gabay Scholarship Program will annually award full cost-of-attendance scholarships to attend State University of New York operated campus to five students who– like Carey – achieved academic excellence despite an economically disadvantaged background. Student must be an incoming freshman at a State University of New York state-operated campus who will be matriculated and enrolled full time. Learn more here.

Connecticut Maritime Association Education Foundation Scholarship Program

This national program offers a one-time scholarship of $1,500 payable to the student.

The CMA Education Foundation Scholarship Program is open to students as follows:

All state maritime academy students participating in a maritime-related field of study, including non-regimental students;
Undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. at state maritime academies, or at institutions with maritime-related degrees;
High school students enrolled in schools in the U.S. with maritime programs;
Students in their final year of high school or college, if they will continue their maritime-related education upon graduation;
Students in their final year of college who are not continuing to a maritime-related graduate program;
Students in their final year of a graduate program who are entering a maritime-related field in the U.S. upon graduation.

Learn more here.

Florida Harbor Pilots Scholarship

The Florida Harbor Pilot Association offers two $2,500 scholarships annually. Two qualify for the scholarship, a student must:

Be enrolled in a maritime academy
Be a "minority person" pursuant to the Florida Statute
Have completed their first sea term with a GPA of 2.5
Be planning a career as a state harbor pilot, preferably in Florida
Write a 250-word essay explaining why they are interested in becoming a harbor pilot

Learn more.

Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Hillel International Scholarships

International Student Scholarship Oppportunities

John G. Karrer Scholarship

In 1993, the NYSOBBA membership instituted a student scholarship program to recognize students enrolled in a member institution who embody the ideals of the organization through meritorious service in an on-campus business related activity, through either volunteer work or employment. The John G. Karrer Scholarship is a $1,000.00 award, which is disbursed in two $500.00 payments over the course of the academic year.

Learn more.

Marine Technology Society Student Scholarships

Municipal Engineers of the City of New York

Norm Manly YMTA Maritime Educational Scholarship

Organization of Black Maritime Graduates Scholarship

Ports of Philadelphia Maritime Society

Robert N. Herbert Undergraduate Scholarship

Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

This $2,500 scholarship is open to women enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics.

The winner at the Colorado chapter level will be entered automatically to be considered for the WTS International Scholarship award, worth an additional $5,000.

Learn more: Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

South Asian American Association, Inc.

The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

TK Foundation Maritime University Scholarship

Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship

The Trooper Gallagher Scholarship is open to any SUNY Maritime College undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the United States Coast Guard. The scholarship award amount is $1,000.

To learn about Trooper Gallagher Scholarship, visit www.troopersmemorialfund.com. Submit your application via the CONTACT US link whereby you can provide a brief biographical description and statement on why you should be selected for this award. Applicants should submit their entry before July 1st of the upcoming academic year.

WTS, Advancing Women, Advancing Transportation

The WTS Foundation awards scholarships to women who are pursuing careers in transportation through undergraduate and graduate programs. The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific transportation goals, academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Please refer to their website for more scholarship information:

WTS Chapter Scholarships

Women Offshore Foundation