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 

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 (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 CAP

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.

• Military Service Recognition Scholarships
• NYS Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers and Emergency Medical Service Workers
• World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
• Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarships
• Flight 587 Memorial Scholarships

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

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.

The Faculty Student Association at Maritime College offers scholarships to students participating in the study abroad program hosted by the Department of Global Business and Transportation. Learn more about the Study Abroad Program.

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.

To promote the profession to the next generation, award outstanding engineering students and help New York retain promising young talent, ACEC New York administers a statewide scholarship program. Since the program’s inception in 2002, the council has awarded $1,021,500 collectively to 352 high-achieving engineering students attending New York State colleges and universities. Learn more here. 

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.

The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is the broadest and deepest coalition ever assembled to represent the domestic maritime industry. Visit their website to view available scholarships.

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

Founded by a group of maritime professionals in 2017, this scholarship opportunity offers awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified applicants. 

Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled in a US Coast Guard license program, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Learn more and apply.

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.  

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. 

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.

Worth $2,000, this scholarship is available to women enrolled in a graduate program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics.

Learn more: Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Hillel International Scholarships are for students who identify as Jewish, who are attending or preparing to attend four-year colleges, universities, or graduate programs, and who meet the individual scholarship requirements.  Learn More.

The International Scholarship Search is the premier financial aid and scholarship resource for students wishing to study abroad. The site includes a comprehensive list of grants, scholarships, loan programs and other information to help students pay to study abroad.

Learn more. 

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. 

Scholarships are open to Marine Technology Society members. Each year MTS awards significant scholarship funding to senior high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are accepted into or enrolled in full-time marine-related programs (with a focus on marine technology, marine engineering, or marine science). 

Learn more: Marine Technology Society Student Scholarships

The Municipal Engineers is proud to offer several scholarships, each having a value of $2,500, for students studying Engineering, Architecture or Engineering Sciences. The scholarships have been donated by the Horodniceanu family in memory of Claire Horodniceanu; a grant in memory of Peggy Cornell Benline; and individual member donations. Learn more.

Each year the Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarships are awarded in the spring to graduating high school seniors in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $1,000.

Learn more: Norm Manly YMTA Maritime Educational Scholarship

This scholarship is open to black and other minority undergraduates who are full-time students and pursuing a career in the maritime profession.

Learn more.

The Ports of Philadelphia Maritime Society Scholarship application for $2,500 is open to a Maritime College Juniors and Seniors from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.

Learn more. Applications due by April 15.

Worth up to $5,000, this program is available to an undergraduate scholar who is passionate about naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, and displays evidence of professionalism and involvement in the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Learn more: Robert N. Herbert 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

As their primary mission, each year SAAAI awards scholarships to help several needy students pursuing their education in the field of Architecture and Engineering.  If you are a qualified student, we encourage you to submit an application for this scholarship. Each scholarship is $5,000. 

Learn more and apply here. 

This scholarship, worth up to $6,000, is open to an undergraduate scholar who has a passion for naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, and displays evidence of professionalism and involvement in the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Learn more: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

The TK Foundation annually awards $10,000 scholarships to sophomores, juniors and seniors planning to pursue careers in the maritime industry.

Additional information, including eligibility requirements is available here.

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.

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:

• https://www.wtsinternational.org/resources/scholarships
• https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/greater-new-york/scholarships

These scholarships are open to women who are pursuing careers in transportation through undergraduate and graduate programs.

Learn more: WTS Chapter Scholarships

The Women Offshore Foundation, also known as Women Offshore​, is an online organization and resource center established in 2017 to support a diverse workforce on the water. 

Learn more.