Candidate lists for children of deceased/disabled veterans scholarship B0450

Candidate lists for children of deceased/disabled veterans scholarship

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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:

This series consists of candidate lists for state scholarships for children of deceased or disabled veterans. Information includes name; address; high school; examination score; rank; college; acceptance or declination; and information relating to graduation, eligibility, and withdrawal. Separate lists identify ineligible applicants for some years and include reason for ineligibility.

Creator:

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

Title:

Candidate lists for children of deceased/disabled veterans scholarship

Quantity:

0.5 cubic feet

(3 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:

1936-1961

Series Number:

B0450

Arrangement

Chronological by year, then by preference group.

Administrative History

State scholarships were established in 1936 for the children of deceased or disabled veterans of the armed services. They are awarded on the basis of 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

Competitive examinations were held for these scholarships.

The following information is provided about each candidate: name; address; high school; examination score; rank; college; acceptance or declination; and information relating to graduation, eligibility, and withdrawal. Separate lists identify ineligible applicants for 1936-1945, giving reason for ineligibility.