Cadet Appointment Program (CAP)
About the Program
In recognition of the College's unique programs of study and proven career placement rate, the New York State Legislature has approved the Cadet Appointment Program (CAP) at Maritime College. The program allows elected officials to nominate qualified New York State residents from their district to attend the College in the Regiment of Cadets and receive a four-year full-tuition scholarship for their undergraduate studies.
It should be noted that the number of scholarships is limited by the annual funding Maritime College receives and availability of nomination by District each year.
Legislation for Maritime College
The State Legislature is proud of this commitment to the unique adventure that is a Maritime College education, an adventure that includes world travel and hands-on experience that is in demand. Through the Cadet Appointment Program, every four years each Senator may nominate 2 students in his/her district, each Member of the Assembly may nominate 1 student in his/her district and the Governor, Majority Leader of the Senate and Speaker of the Assembly may nominate 5 students each. As you navigate your own college search, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity.
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Qualifications
To be eligible for the Cadet Appointment Program scholarship, the applicant must:
- Be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident and have New York State residency for at least 1 year prior to the first day of classes and living in a district with available nominations.
- Be a New York State high school graduate or in your final year at an approved New York State high school or have attained a New York State high school equivalency diploma or its equivalent as determined by the New York State Commissioner of Education.
- Member of the Regiment of Cadets. The Regiment of Cadets is a structured daily lifestyle that focuses on giving students a sense of honor, integrity, character, and team building skills that are essential to any student’s personal growth.
- Academic excellence and in pursuit of an undergraduate degree.
How to Apply
To be eligible for the Cadet Appointment Program scholarship, the applicant must:
- To be reviewed for this scholarship, you must admitted to the College, submit all required documents for your application, including the Cadet Appointment Program Scholarship Application by the regular decision application deadline of Jan. 31st (now extended to February 28th).
- If you have any questions or would like to express interest in being considered for this scholarship please email the CAP Scholarship Committee at CAPscholarship@sunymaritime.edu.
