War Service Scholarship Examination scores list

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of lists of scores for State War Service scholarships for veterans of World War I and II. Recipients could use their scholarships at any college, university, business, professional, vocational, technical, or trade school in New York State. Information includes city where examination was held; candidates' names; and total scores. The lists are annotated to indicate candidates who withdrew from the competition.
Title
War Service Scholarship Examination scores list
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0455
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by year, then alphabetical by city where test was held, then alphabetical by candidate name.

Administrative History

State War Service scholarships were established in 1944 for armed services veterans of World War I and II. Awards were made on the basis of a competitive examination. Recipients could use their scholarships at any college, university, business, professional, vocational, technical, or trade school in New York State. The scholarships were discontinued in 1960.

Scope and Content Note

Competitive examinations were held for this scholarship.

Each examination list provides the following information: city where examination was held; candidates' names; and total scores. The lists are annotated to indicate candidates who withdrew from the competition.

Series B0454, War Service Scholarship Candidate Lists.

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