New York State Grange Scholarships
Offered by New York State Grange · Free to apply
The New York State Grange offers undergraduate awards of $1,000, including the DeNise Scholarship Fund for agricultural majors and the Clifford D. Herman Scholarship for Grange or FFA members. Applicants must be New York State residents pursuing undergraduate study and demonstrate financial need, academic standing, and organizational participation. Selection requires an application form, resume, essay, recommendation letter, and transcripts.
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How hard is the New York State Grange Scholarships to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~3.8 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to New York residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the New York State Grange Scholarships?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of New York
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must be a resident of New York State pursuing undergraduate studies.
- For the DeNise Scholarship, the applicant must major in the field of agriculture and have participation in FFA, Skills USA, 4-H, FCCLA, or Grange.
- For the Clifford D. Herman Scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors attending a CUNY or SUNY institution, hold Grange or FFA membership, and maintain a GPA between 75-89 (2.0-3.6).
- Year 2027 inferred from the recurring annual March 15 deadline.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
- Essay required, about 500 words.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is March 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 15 each year.
- Applications close
- March 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the New York State Grange Scholarships
How much is the New York State Grange Scholarships worth?
The New York State Grange Scholarships awards $1,000.
When is the New York State Grange Scholarships deadline?
The current deadline is March 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the New York State Grange Scholarships?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of New York; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the New York State Grange Scholarships require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 500 words, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the New York State Grange Scholarships?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to New York residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.8 hrs of work.
Is the New York State Grange Scholarships free to apply?
Yes. The New York State Grange Scholarships is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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