United States Merchant Marine Academy

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Kings Point, NY

University Website:  https://www.usmma.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www.usmma.edu/admissions

  • Overview: Federal service academy that educates and graduates leaders who are committed to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces
  • Scholarships Offered: Tuition paid by Federal Gov't., outside scholarships can be used to defray costs not covered
  • Athletic division: NCAA Division III
Freshman Admissions Information
Freshman Tuition Information
  • Average tuition cost: Paid by Federal Gov't. Midshipmen receive tuition, room and board, uniforms, and textbooks at no cost

  • Contact Information
  • Phone Number: 516-773-5000
  • Email Address: admissions@usmma.edu

  • School Location
    Mailing Address:
    300 Steamboat Rd, Great Neck, NY 11024

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    United States Merchant Marine Academy College Scholarships

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    SAAAI Annual Scholarship

    South Asian American Association, Inc.

    $6,000 Varies See Details

    Description

    The SAAAI Annual Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, land survey, or technology at a New York Metropolitan area institution to be eligible for this award.

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    SAAAI Annual Scholarship

    South Asian American Association, Inc.

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    $6,000

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    Varies
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    Description

    The SAAAI Annual Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, land survey, or technology at a New York Metropolitan area institution to be eligible for this award.

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    New York Tuition Assistance Program

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

    Up to $5,665 Varies See Details

    Description

    The New York Tuition Assistance Program is open to full - time undergraduate students who reside and attend school in New York. You must have at least a "C" average and be charged at least $200 for tuition per year to be considered for this award.

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    New York Tuition Assistance Program

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

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    Up to $5,665

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    Description

    The New York Tuition Assistance Program is open to full - time undergraduate students who reside and attend school in New York. You must have at least a "C" average and be charged at least $200 for tuition per year to be considered for this award.

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    Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity

    Renee B. Fisher Foundation

    Up to $20,000 May 15, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity is available to high school seniors and first - time college freshmen who demonstrate exceptional innovation and creativity. You must reside or plan to attend school in Connecticut or the New York City metropolitan area to be eligible for this award.

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    Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity

    Renee B. Fisher Foundation

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    Up to $20,000

    deadline

    May 15, 2025
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    Description

    The Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity is available to high school seniors and first - time college freshmen who demonstrate exceptional innovation and creativity. You must reside or plan to attend school in Connecticut or the New York City metropolitan area to be eligible for this award.

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    KASF Northeastern Region Scholarship

    Korean American Scholarship Foundation

    Up to $5,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The KASF Northeastern Region Scholarship is available to high school students and full - time undergraduate and graduate students who are of Korean descent. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. You must also be attending school in one of the following states: Connecticut, Maine,...

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    KASF Northeastern Region Scholarship

    Korean American Scholarship Foundation

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    Up to $5,000

    deadline

    June 30, 2025
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    Description

    The KASF Northeastern Region Scholarship is available to high school students and full - time undergraduate and graduate students who are of Korean descent. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. You must also be attending school in one of the following states: Connecticut, Maine,...

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    NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

    $450 Varies See Details

    Description

    The NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans is available to Students whose parent served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency, and, as a result of service, died, suffered a 40 percent or more disability, was classified as missing in action, or was a prisoner of war.

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    NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

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    $450

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans is available to Students whose parent served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency, and, as a result of service, died, suffered a 40 percent or more disability, was classified as missing in action, or was a prisoner of war.

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    NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

    100% of tuition Varies See Details

    Description

    The NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship is available to the families and financial dependents of victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and subsequent rescue and recovery efforts. You must be enrolled or intend to enroll as a full - time student at an approved...

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    NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

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    100% of tuition

    deadline

    Varies
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    The NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship is available to the families and financial dependents of victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and subsequent rescue and recovery efforts. You must be enrolled or intend to enroll as a full - time student at an approved...

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    Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

    100% of tuition Varies See Details

    Description

    The MERIT Scholarship is available to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who at any time, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while performing their military duties, whether in combat or not. To be eligible for this...

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    Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

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    100% of tuition

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The MERIT Scholarship is available to children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who at any time, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while performing their military duties, whether in combat or not. To be eligible for this...

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    Memorial Scholarship - New York State Higher Education

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

    100% of tuition Varies See Details

    Description

    The Memorial Scholarship is available to the children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers and emergency medical service workers who have died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York. You must be matriculated at an...

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    Memorial Scholarship - New York State Higher Education

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

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    100% of tuition

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The Memorial Scholarship is available to the children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers and emergency medical service workers who have died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York. You must be matriculated at an...

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    NYS Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP)

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

    100% of tuition August 15, 2025 See Details

    Description

    The NYS Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program is available to students who are members of the State Military Forces (Army and Air National Guard, and Naval Militia). To be eligible for this award, you must be a resident of New York and enroll in at least six credit hours per semester in an undergraduate degree-granting program within the...

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    NYS Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP)

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

    award

    100% of tuition

    deadline

    August 15, 2025
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    Description

    The NYS Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program is available to students who are members of the State Military Forces (Army and Air National Guard, and Naval Militia). To be eligible for this award, you must be a resident of New York and enroll in at least six credit hours per semester in an undergraduate degree-granting program within the...

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    NYS Veterans Tuition Award (VTA)

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

    Varies Varies See Details

    Description

    The NYS Veterans Tuition Award is available to undergraduate and graduate students attending an approved postsecondary institution or vocational school in New York state. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. military veteran and a resident of New York. Students enrolled on a full-time basis will be eligible to receive full...

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    NYS Veterans Tuition Award (VTA)

    New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

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    Varies

    deadline

    Varies
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    Description

    The NYS Veterans Tuition Award is available to undergraduate and graduate students attending an approved postsecondary institution or vocational school in New York state. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. military veteran and a resident of New York. Students enrolled on a full-time basis will be eligible to receive full...

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