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ConservationNo degree required
New York State Excelsior Conservation Corps
SCA / NYS DEC / NYS OPRHP
Pays you
$180/wk
$180/week stipend; sources vary on program length (7 vs 10 months) reflecting changes over time
A residential AmeriCorps program (operated with the Student Conservation Association) placing 50 young adults ages 18-25 together for several months to restore and protect New York's parks, modeled on the original Civilian Conservation Corps.
- Term
- 6 mo–10 mo
- Housing
- Provided
- Airfare
- Not covered
- Education award
- $5,730
- Age
- 18–25
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Deadlines
- 2026-27rollingRolling / no fixed deadline
Verified 8/26/2026 · www.ny.gov