If you have a family member who is a full-time student pursuing a master’s degree at a SUNY or CUNY college or university that will lead to certification as a public elementary or secondary education teacher, applications are now available for the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Masters in Education Teaching Incentive Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year.
The program is aimed at addressing the critical need for qualified teachers in New York State public elementary and secondary schools. Recipients of the scholarship must agree to live in New York and teach for five years at a public elementary or secondary school in the state.
To qualify for the Masters in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship, applicants must also meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident of New York State.
- Be enrolled full-time in a master’s degree program in education at a participating institution.
- Received their undergraduate degree from a college or university in New York State and received a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their undergraduate studies.
Eligible students who are enrolled in an approved graduate program can apply for the scholarship. Students who do not meet the program citizenship and residency requirements can apply through the New York State Dream Act.
The application is open through Aug. 26, 2024.
For more information, visit the Masters in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship program webpage.