The Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship is designed to provide direct aid to undergraduate students who have demonstrated academic achievement and overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education. Applicants must demonstrate how they have overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education. They must also demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the diversity of the student body by facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in their academic programs and campus activities. Preference will be given to candidates who have a low-income background, were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans. To be considered for an Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship, students must submit to the Office of Financial Aid a completed application and a brief essay. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.