This application is used to establish your eligibility for the Excelsior Scholarship. If additional documentation is required, you will be instructed to submit it electronically to expedite the process.
Welcome to the online application for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship program.
Please note: if you are already a recipient of an Excelsior Scholarship from a previous application period, you do not need to complete this application. You are a recipient if you signed and submitted the Excelsior Scholarship contract, even if you did not receive payment in the prior year.
This application is for students looking to receive a first-time award for the 2020-21 academic year.
The full list of eligibility requirements can be found here.
