The NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence will be awarded to students achieving academic excellence while in high school. Scholarships are provided to high-achieving students at registered New York State high schools. Awards are based on student grades on certain Regent's exams. Students are nominated by high schools. Students must talk to their high school counselor for more information on how they can receive this award and the deadlines to apply. The scholarship may be awarded to students for 2 years for pursuing their associate degree full-time; 4 years for pursuing their bachelor's degree full-time; and 5 years for approved five-year degree programs. Students must be a legal resident of New York State and have resided in New York State for 12 continuous months. Students must attend a public or private NYS college in the fall term following their high-school graduation and be matriculated in an approved program of study. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.