Scholarship
NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program
Sponsored by Higher Education Services Corporation
1About this scholarship
Tuition award for students who graduate in the top 10.0% of their NYS high school class and pursue a degree in STEM at SUNY or CUNY. Recipients must live in New York State and work in an approved STEM occupation for five years after graduation, or the award converts to a loan. The listed deadline is 08/16/2027 for the 2027-28 academic year.
2Eligibility requirements
- Must be a graduate of a high school located in New York State
- Must be ranked in the top 10 percent of high school graduating class
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Must be a legal resident of New York State and have resided there for 12 continuous months
- Recipients must agree to reside in New York State for five years
- Recipients must agree to be employed in an approved STEM occupation
Education level: High school senior, Undergraduate
Geographic eligibility: State
Financial need is not required
3Academic requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Eligible majors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
- Must enroll in college beginning in the fall term immediately following high school graduation
- Must be matriculated in an approved undergraduate program at a public college located in New York State
- Program must lead to a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
- Must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credits per semester in program of study)
4Application requirements
- Complete the FAFSA and TAP before applying
- Apply in your high school senior year
- Sign a service contract upon eligibility notification
5Essays and recommendations
Not published by the sponsor
6Award amount and payment
Not published by the sponsor
7Application deadline
- Deadline
- August 16, 2027 at 11:59 pm EST
8How to apply
Be sure to complete your FAFSA and TAP before you apply.
9Official application link
10Sponsor
Higher Education Services Corporation
11Source of this information
Official source: https://hesc.ny.gov/find-aid/nys-grants-scholarships/nys-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-incentive (opens in a new tab)
Always confirm details with the sponsor before applying. The Giboney Foundation does not administer this scholarship.
12Last verification
Last verified November 11, 2026