# Herkimer County College Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program

> Amount varies from Herkimer County Community College. Deadline Jun 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/herkimer-county-college-foundation-tuition-scholarship-program
- Provider: Herkimer County Community College (College)
- Award: Amount varies, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Jun 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ny
- College: [Herkimer County Community College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/herkimer-county-community-college-1187)
- Official page: https://www.herkimer.edu/give-back/ways-to-give/scholarships/foundation-tuition-scholarship-program/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 15, 2026

## About this scholarship

This scholarship program supports high-achieving high school graduates who either reside in Herkimer County or graduated from a high school within the county as they pursue an associate degree. Recipients must enroll full-time at the college starting in the semester immediately following their high school graduation. The award covers a significant portion of resident tuition costs for up to four consecutive semesters, minus any federal, state, or other tuition-specific financial aid. To keep the award active, students must maintain a solid academic average each semester and complete a minimum number of credits. If a student falls below the academic requirements, they have opportunities to reinstate their eligibility in subsequent terms by raising their grade point average.

The award is renewable. Eligibility on record: open to high school students and undergraduates (12th grade, college 1st year, and college 2nd year); for residents of New York; minimum GPA 3.0; financial need is considered; usable at a 2-year college or public college. The next deadline on record is June 1, 2027, and the deadline recurs each year. No essay is required. Listed by Herkimer County Community College; CollegesRef last checked the official page on November 15, 2026.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: NY
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year
- Minimum GPA: 3
- College types: 2-year college, Public college
- Must be a Herkimer County resident or graduate of a Herkimer County high school. Herkimer County residents must rank in the top 15% of their high school class, while non-residents graduating from a Herkimer County high school must rank in the top 10%. Must enroll full-time immediately following high school graduation.

## How to apply

Apply for admission to the college, submit the specific scholarship application to the Financial Aid Office, and complete the FAFSA and NYS TAP applications.

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