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2027 Scholarship Program: Now Accepting Applications

Four high school seniors will be awarded $2,500 toward their education journey. Checks will be presented in person at our 2027 Annual Meeting. Deadline for applications is March 1st, 2027.

Requirements to Enter:

• Be a First New York member in good standing
• Be a graduating high school senior
• Plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college
• Be an active volunteer and/or active in their community
• Submit a copy of their high school transcript
• Submit a 250-word essay answering the question: “How would the First New York Scholarship benefit you in pursuing your college career?”

Please complete the form below by March 1st, 2027:

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Essay: Submit an essay of 250 words answering the question: “How would the First New York Scholarship benefit you in pursuing your college career?” *

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Check Presentation *

• If I am selected as a scholarship recipient, I agree to attend the check presentation at the 2027 Annual Meeting in April at First New York Headquarters in Albany, NY.

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• I hereby declare that information contained in this application to be accurate and true.

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