New York State Education Department Bureau of Examinations and Testing Applications for State Scholarships for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans B0445

New York State Education Department Bureau of Examinations and Testing Applications for State Scholarships for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

State scholarships were established in 1936 for the children of deceased or disabled veterans of the armed services. Applications include applicant's name; address; birthdate; parent or guardian's address; veteran parent status (deceased or disabled); proposed examination site; choice of college and proposed course of study; notes taken from the veteran parent's discharge and death or disability certifications; and applicant's examination score.

Creator:

New York (State). Education Department. Bureau of Examinations and Testing

Title:

Applications for state scholarships for children of deceased or disabled veterans

Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:

1954-1956

Series Number:

B0445

Arrangement

Chronological by year, thereunder in numerical order by exam score.

Administrative History

State scholarships were established in 1936 for the children of deceased or disabled veterans of the armed services. They are awarded based on results from a competitive examination. The scholarships may be used at any approved college, university, or normal school in New York State.

Scope and Content Note

Applicants for these scholarships took a competitive examination.

Each application provides the following information: applicant's name, address, and date of birth; address of parent or guardian; whether veteran parent is deceased or disabled; school where applicant proposed to write the Regents scholarship examination; applicant's choice of college and proposed course of study; notes taken from the veteran parent's discharge and death or disability certifications; and applicant's examination score.