The New England Society in the City of New York (NES) awards scholarships each year to deserving New York City high school students who will be attending a college or university in New England.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarships of up to $25,000 per student over four years
- Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university
- Designed to reduce student loan liability
- Scholarships supplement, but do not displace, other grants or financial aid packages
Eligibility Criteria
- Be an incoming freshman to an eligible New England college or university (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont)
- Reside and attend high school in one of the five boroughs of New York City
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must not be attending a school that meets full demonstrated financial need without loans
Application Process
- Access the application portal, which is open for the current year
- Submit the completed application by June 26
- Wait for finalist notification by the end of July
- Participate in a personal interview if selected as a finalist
- Receive the final decision in early August
It is the responsibility of each student to become thoroughly familiar with the policies and guidelines of their institution. Questions relating to eligible institutions should be directed to the NES office.
