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Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship

These awards provide up to $5,000 per year to students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in one of the following health career fields: Nursing (BSN), Nurse Practitioner, Midwifery, Occupational (undergraduate and graduate) & Physical Therapy (undergraduate and graduate).

To be eligible for an award, students must be:

  • United States citizens, permanent residents, or selected refugees approved by the Attorney General of the United States;
  • Legal residents of New York State for at least one year immediately preceding the effective date of the award;
  • Enrolled in or be a candidate for admission to an approved program in New York State leading to a degree in a profession licensed by the Regents; and
  • Economically disadvantaged and/or a member of a minority group historically underrepresented in the professions (i.e. Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native).

Scholarship recipients must agree to practice their chosen profession in New York State for 12 months for each annual award. For further information please visit www.highered.nysed.gov