Scholarships
Students are responsible for honoring deadlines established by each scholarship. If supplemental materials are required to complete a scholarship application (i.e. transcripts, letters of recommendation), this form must be submitted at least five (5) school days before the scholarship deadline to allow for processing. If scholarship materials are to be mailed, an addressed envelope (including postage) must be provided by the student at least five (5) school days before the deadline.
Local Scholarships
The Counseling Department maintains a current list of local scholarships available to Tappan Zee High School students. Click here to view the scholarship spreadsheet.
Information For Prospective local scholarship Donors
New York State Excelsior Scholarships
This scholarship provides free tuition for all SUNY and CUNY schools, including Rockland Community College and other community colleges, for New York State residents. This application is often not available until after graduation. Full details, including rules and restrictions, are available on the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation website.
Go to the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation website
Additional Sites for Scholarship Searches
Cappex: Students can create a profile to search for merit aid, as well as college, private and foundation scholarships.
College Board Online: College Board Online helps students and parents make the transition from school to college. Includes College Board tests, programs, and online registration, a “Test Question of the Day,” a searchable database of colleges and financial aid information, including a financial aid calculator.
FastWeb: Resource for information about colleges, scholarships and financial aid.
Raise.me: Free online tool for students to earn micro-scholarships for achievement.
Scholarships.com: Features a directory of scholarships.
view the federal financial aid guidance for Avoiding student aid scams