The NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to children, spouses, and financial dependents of innocent victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Survivors may also apply. To be deemed severely and permanently disabled, one must be unable to engage in any occupation for payment or profit because of a severe or permanent disability sustained as a direct result of the September 11, 2001 attack on the United States or while engaged in the subsequent rescue and recovery efforts. For purposes of this award, someone who is able to work and earn money, even on a part-time basis or light duty, is not considered to have a severe and permanent disability. The scholarship will be awarded for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study; and five years if enrolled in a degree program approved as a program normally requiring five years of study. The scholarship application is open throughout the entire year. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.