SCCC Scholarship Transfer Guide Welcome to the SCCC Scholarship Transfer Guide! By now you are carefully considering the next step in planning your educational future. For many students, finding the financial resources to pay for college directly influences their choice on where to attend. This guide can assist you with your college search by providing a reference for of some of the scholarships offered by private colleges and SUNY schools. A scholarship is a form of gift assistance that does not require repayment. It usually denotes a merit-based award which recognizes academic achievement and promise or another special attribute. Merit and special scholarships may not require an application for financial aid. However, we strongly encourage all students who believe that they may require some amount of financial aid, in addition to their merit award, to complete the forms required for need-based aid. This requires submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and may also include completing financial information for the college to which you are applying. Some colleges may consider you for need-based financial aid beyond the amount of the merit award. Always check with the school to learn about their policy for awarding scholarships. In many cases, completing an application for admission is all that is required for consideration. However, it is important to check with each college s financial aid office about scholarship application procedures, deadlines and renewal policies. Students should always familiarize themselves with the specific terms of the scholarship. In many cases, the amount of the award can change depending on the availability of funds. We recommend copying and organizing all of the forms you submit, including your tax returns. This will allow you to easily reference this information in the future. Many of the institutions in this guide offer additional scholarships beyond what is listed here. In particular, academic departments within a college or university may offer awards to students who have demonstrated academic excellence in their major. Usually a period of enrollment, such as one year, is required before students can begin applying for scholarships in their major. In addition, many schools offer scholarships that are sponsored by community organizations, businesses, and endowments. The colleges admissions and financial aid staff will be happy to answer any questions you have concerning your scholarship search. No Loans for Low Income Students: A number of schools have instituted policies to ensure that students with a low family income have the opportunity to finance college with minimal or no student loans. For further details, please refer to the following link: http://www.finaid.org/questions/noloansforlowincome.phtml.
Private Colleges Adelphi University 1 South Ave. P.O. Box 701 Garden City, NY 11530 (800) 233-5744, (516) 877-3050 E-mail: admissions@adelphi.edu Financial Aid: (516) 877-3080 Email Financial Aid: FinancialServices@adelphi.edu www.adelphi.edu Adelphi University awards several academic merit-based scholarships to transfer students. Awards for these scholarships vary up to $11,000 including additional consideration for Phi Theta Kappa members. Provost Scholarship: Available to transfer students with excellent academic performance and co-curricular activities. The minimum transfer grade point average (GPA) must be at least 3.5. Full-Time Transfer Scholarships: Eligible students must be transferring from another college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Certain programs require higher minimum GPAs. Talent Scholarships: Eligible students must be full-time and demonstrate exceptional talent in the areas of theater, dance, art or music. Students must submit a portfolio or audition for the department of their concentration. Athletic Grants: These awards may be available to full-time students entering Adelphi who demonstrate exceptional athletic ability. Recognition Awards: Eligible students must display exemplary leadership skills and/or exceptional commitment to community service. Students must submit an activity resume with their admissions application in order to qualify. Alfred University 1 Saxon Dr. Alfred, NY 14802 E-mail: admissions@alfred.edu (800) 541-9229, (607) 871-2115 Financial Aid: (607) 871-2159 www.alfred.edu Alfred University offers a wide variety of scholarships to transfer students. Students are encouraged to notify the Financial Aid office for application procedures. Scholarships for transfer students include: Presidential Scholarship: Transfer students completing an Associate s degree or transferring from four-year schools with a 3.3 cumulative GPA are considered. A campus interview is encouraged. For the Liberal Arts & Sciences and Business programs, annual awards are $13,000. For the Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, and Undecided Engineering programs, annual awards are $8,500. In the state-supported programs, annual awards are $6,500 for New York State residents and $8,500 for non-residents.
Dean s Scholarship: Transfer students completing an Associate s degree or transferring from a four-year school with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA are eligible for this scholarship. A campus interview is encouraged. For the Liberal Arts & Sciences and Business programs, annual awards are $10,000. For the Mechanical, Electrical, and Undecided Engineering programs, annual awards are $7,000. In the state-supported programs, annual awards are $5,000 for New York State residents and $7,000 for non-residents. Jonathan Allen Award for Leadership: The University acknowledges students who have demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions through volunteer work in school, community, church, or public service activities. Transfer students completing an Associate s degree or transferring from a four-year school with a 2.7 or better cumulative GPA are considered. For the Liberal Arts & Sciences and Business programs, annual awards are $8,000. For the Mechanical, Electrical, and Undecided Engineering programs, annual awards are $5,000/year. In the state-supported programs, annual awards are $3,500/year for New York State residents and $5,000/year for non-residents. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: Full-time transfer students with an Associate s degree from a two-year college who are members of PTK are eligible for this award. For the Liberal Arts & Sciences and Business programs, annual awards are $13,000. For Mechanical, Electrical, and Undecided Engineering programs, annual awards are $8,500. In the state-supported programs, annual awards are $6,500/year for New York State residents and $8,500/year for non-residents. American International College (AIC) 1000 State St. Springfield, MA 01109 (800) 242-3142 E-mail: inquiry@aic.edu Financial Aid: (413) 205-3259 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@aic.edu www.aic.edu AIC awards a number of scholarships to transfer students based on the following criteria: GPA: 4.00-3.80 $6000/per year 3.79-3.50 $5000/per year 3.49-3.00 $3000/per year 2.99-2.70 $2500/per year The student must have 12 transferable credits. The scholarship is awarded at the time the student is accepted. There is no additional application. Athletic scholarships are also offered and are determined by the particular coach. Boston University (BU) 881 Commonwealth Ave., 5th floor Boston, MA 02215 (617) 353-2300 E-mail: transfer@bu.edu Financial Aid: (617) 353-2965 E-mail: finaid@bu.edu www.bu.edu
Dean s Scholarships: BU offers a $10,000 scholarship to academically talented students. This scholarship is not need-based but is only available to applicants whose calculated financial contributions do not substantially exceed the cost of attendance at BU. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: BU awards a half-tuition grant to transfer students enrolling as juniors with a minimum of 60 transferable credits. Students must have been nominated by a PTK chapter advisor. This is only a two-year award. Renewal criteria: students must satisfactorily complete at least 12 credits each semester and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.2 during the first academic year of enrollment. ROTC: Those interested in supplementing their college education through the Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) may apply for scholarships. A detailed list of federal and University ROTC Scholarships can be found on the ROTC scholarships page. Athletic Scholarships: BU offers a variety of athletic scholarships to those who qualify. These scholarships are awarded each year to several outstanding entering freshman/transfer athletes with strong academic potential. The awards range from several hundred dollars to full scholarships. The head coach of each sport reviews the pool of potential students and selects the students to be offered scholarship awards. Canisius College 2001 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14208 (800) 843-1517, (718) 888-2200 E-mail: admissions@canisius.edu Financial Aid: (800) 541-6348, (716) 888-2300 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@canisius.edu www.canisius.edu Transfer Scholarship: Transfer students with a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA and a minimum of 24 credit hours from another college/university are eligible. The amount ranges from $4,000 to $12,000 depending on financial need. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship/Alpha Beta Gamma Scholarship: Eligible candidates must be transfer students with a 3.0 GPA and proof of induction. Students may receive only one of either the Alpha Beta Gamma or the PTK scholarships. Awards are $3,000 per year and are renewable for a total of six undergraduate semesters, so long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and attends full-time. All students must submit a recommendation from their chapter advisor. Cazenovia College 22 Sullivan St. Cazenovia, NY 13035 (800) 654-3210, (315) 655-7208 Email: admission@cazenovia.edu Financial Aid: (315) 655-7887 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@cazenovia.edu www.cazenovia.edu Cazenovia College offers a comprehensive Academic Achievement Award Program for new freshmen and transfer students who have attained an Associate s degree prior to attending the college. All freshmen and qualified transfer students are automatically considered for this
program once they have applied for admission. Students transferring to Cazenovia College are eligible for the following scholarships: Transfer Scholarship ($3,000): For students who have attained an Associate s degree and have achieved a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the awarding institution. Kappa Scholarship ($5,000): For students who are members of PTK. Presidential Transfer Scholarship (Up to 65% of tuition): Eligible students must have attained an Associate s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.25. All recipients of the Presidential Transfer Scholarship are required to live on campus as a provision of this award. Clarkson University Office of Transfer and International Admission 8 Clarkson Ave. P.O. Box 5610 Potsdam, NY 13699-5610 (800) 527-6577, (315) 268-2125 E-mail: tradmission@clarkson.edu (315) 268-6451 E-mail Financial Aid: sas@clarkson.edu www.clarkson.edu Clarkson offers several merit-based scholarships to transfer students. Awards include Transfer Leadership ($11,000) and Achievement ($9,000) and Phi Theta Kappa (up to $8,000). Scholarships are also available for students admitted to the University s Honors Program. The College of Saint Joseph 71 Clement Rd. Rutland, VT 05701 (877) 270-9998 (toll free) E-mail: admissions@csj.edu Financial Aid: (802) 776-5274 Financial Aid E-mail: studentaid@csj.edu www.csj.edu Schenectady County Community College Transfer Scholarship: In order to receive this scholarship, any student who transfers directly from SCCC to CSJ in good standing (2.0 cumulative GPA) is eligible for this award. Recipients who reside on campus (full-time) will receive a $3,000 scholarship. Recipients who commute to campus (full-time) will receive a $1,500 scholarship. The College of Saint Rose 432 Western Ave. Albany NY 12203 (800) 637-8556, (518) 454-5150 E-mail: admit@strose.edu Financial Aid: (518) 458-5424 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@strose.edu www.strose.edu
Transfer Scholarships: Transfer students are eligible for awards ranging from $3,500 - $5,500 each year for two years. No separate application is required. Previous college work must be completed with a minimum of 3.2-4.0 cumulative GPA. Art Scholarships: Scholarships (vary up to full tuition) are awarded to students who demonstrate extraordinary academic achievement and artistic talent. Music Scholarships: Scholarships (vary up to full tuition) are awarded to students who demonstrate extraordinary academic achievement and musical ability. Cultural Diversity Scholarships: $1,000 - $5,000 scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate extraordinary academic achievement and a commitment to learning about and living in a culturally diverse environment. All students are eligible to apply. Concordia College 171 White Plains Road Bronxville, NY 10708 (914) 337-9300 E-mail: admission@concordia-ny.edu Financial Aid: (914) 337-9300 x2153 or x2146 Email Financial Aid: financialaid@concordia-ny.edu www.concordia-ny.edu Concordia awards the following scholarships to transfer students: Math, Music, Social Work, Leadership, Phi Theta Kappa, Athletic and Campus Visit scholarships. Cornell University 410 Thurston Avenue Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 255-5241 E-mail: admissions@cornell.edu Financial Aid: (607) 255-5145 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@cornell.edu www.cornell.edu Cornell does not offer merit-based scholarships to either freshmen or transfer students; however, the university does have scholarships available for students who have demonstrated financial need. Last fall the University awarded over $1.3 million in need-based scholarships to incoming transfer students. C.W. Post Campus Long Island University 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville, NY 11548 (516) 299-2900 E-mail: enroll@cwpost.liu.edu Financial Aid: (516) 299-2338 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@cwpost.liu.edu www.cwpost.liu.edu C.W. Post has several scholarships available for transfer students. Awards for full-time students range from $6,000 to $12,000 a year depending on GPA and the number of credits earned.
Eligible Phi Theta Kappa students are awarded $2,500/year. Scholarships are also available to part-time students. Dominican College 470 Western Highway Orangeburg, NY 10962 (866) 4DC-INFO, (845) 359-3533 E-mail: admissions@dc.edu Financial Aid: (845) 848-7821 E-mail Financial Aid: financialaid@dc.edu www.dc.edu Several scholarships are awarded to transfer students based on the student s GPA. Awards are $5,500 for resident students with a GPA of 3.50 and higher and $1,500 for students with a 2.0 GPA (the minimum for acceptance). D Youville College 320 Porter Ave. Buffalo, NY 14201 (800) 777-3921, (716) 829-7600 E-mail: admissions@dyc.edu Financial Aid: (800) 777-3921, (716) 829-7500 E-mail Financial Aid: financialaid@dyc.edu www.dyc.edu D Youville College rewards applicants who demonstrate academic achievement. Scholarships are awarded immediately upon acceptance to the College. Hartwick College One Hartwick Drive Oneonta, NY 13820 (888) 427-8942, (607) 431-4150 E-mail: admissions@hartwick.edu Financial Aid: (607) 431-4130 E-mail: finaid@hartwick.edu www.hartwick.edu Merit-Based Scholarships: Hartwick recognizes the academic merit of exemplary transfer students and awards achievement-based scholarships. The College offers merit-based scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $16,000 per year. Students are automatically considered for these scholarships when the admissions application is reviewed. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: The College awards outstanding members of the PTK honor society $12,000/year. Qualified applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and have earned 24 credit hours or the equivalent. The scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, and character. Hilbert College Office of Student Finance 5200 South Park Ave. Hamburg, N Y 14075 (800) 649-8003, (716) 926-8780
E-mail: admissions@hilbert.edu Financial Aid: (716) 649-7900, ext. 314 E-mail Financial Aid: studentfinance@hilbert.edu www.hilbert.edu Transfer Articulation Scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admissions to a limited number of students who have completed an Associate s degree at one of the two-year colleges (including SCCC) which have articulation agreements with Hilbert. The awards are $1,250 per semester for four consecutive semesters as long as the student maintains good academic standing. Hofstra University 100 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY 11549 (800) hofstra, (516) 463-6700 E-mail: admitme@hofstra.edu Financial Aid: (516) 463-8000 E-mail Financial Aid: financialaid@hofstra.edu www.hofstra.edu Academic Honors Transfer Scholarships: Awarded to incoming transfer students who have completed 24 credits at other accredited institutions and have a superior cumulative GPA. These scholarships are available to full- and part-time students. Goldwater Scholarship: Provides financial support ($7,500) to sophomores or juniors pursuing a research career in math, science or engineering (not for pre-med). A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Morris K. Udall Scholarship: Awarded to students with sophomore or junior status with career plans in environmental, public policy or Native American affairs. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Iona College 715 North Ave. New Rochelle, NY 10801 (800) 231-4662, (914) 633-2502 E-mail: admissions@iona.edu Financial Aid: (914) 633-2497 www.iona.edu Scholarships are based on GPA and range from $3,000 -$9,000/year. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships are also available for up to $9,000/year. Ithaca College 953 Danby Road Ithaca, NY 14850 (800) 429-4274, (607) 274-1900 E-mail: admission@ithaca.edu Financial Aid: (800) 429-4275, (607) 274-3131 E-mail: finaid@ithaca.edu www.ithaca.edu
President s and ALANA Scholarships: These scholarships are given to select entering undergraduate students of exceptional academic ability, regardless of their financial need. All incoming students are automatically considered for President s and ALANA Scholarships. No special application is necessary. ALANA Scholarship recipients must be members of an underrepresented group. President s Scholarships range from $7,000 to $16,000. ALANA Scholarships range from $2,000 to $8,000. Leadership Scholarship: Students with a demonstrated record of leadership and an aboveaverage academic performance are eligible to apply for the Leadership Scholarship ($7,000). A separate application is required. To be considered, a transfer student must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. Phi Theta Kappa: Entering students who are PTK members and possess a cumulative college GPA of 3.50 or greater will minimally qualify for a merit-based scholarship of $6,000. Johnson & Wales University 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 02903 (800) 342-5598, (401) 598-2310 E-mail: admissions.pvd@jwu.edu Financial Aid: (800) 432 5598, (401) 598-1468 E-mail Financial Aid: pvd@jwu.edu www.jwu.edu A variety of scholarships are available to transfer students including ones specific to Culinary and Hospitality students. Please refer to the College s website for a complete listing. Alpha Beta Gamma National Scholarship: Outstanding transfer students who are members of Alpha Beta Gamma are eligible for transfer scholarships in amounts up to $5,000. Awards are based on membership, transcripts and recommendation from the chapter faculty advisor. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: Outstanding transfer students who are members of PTK are eligible for transfer scholarships in amounts up to $5,000. Awards are based on a membership recommendation from a chapter advisor and transcripts. Transfer Academic Scholarships: Academic transfer scholarships, worth up to $3,000 annually, are awarded to students who have completed at least 45 semester hours at another college and maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. International Student Transfer Academic Scholarships: These scholarships range from $1,500 - $5,000 annually. Students are generally considered transfer students if they have completed at least one year at another postsecondary institution. Scholarships are awarded at the time of acceptance to students who have maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Keuka College P.O. Box 147 Keuka Park, NY 14478 (800) 33KEUKA, (315) 279-5254 Email: admissions@mail.keuka.edu Financial Aid: (315) 279-5232 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@mail.keuka.edu www.keuka.edu
Transfer Scholarship: This award is based on academic achievement and financial need. It is renewable for up to four years providing the student demonstrates satisfactory academic progress and is full-time. Keuka College Scholarship: This award is available to freshman and transfer students who demonstrate academic achievement. The amounts vary and are renewable so long as the student remains full-time and maintains satisfactory academic progress. Long Island University (LIU) - Brooklyn Campus 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 (800) LIU-PLAN, (718) 488-1011 E-mail: admissions@brooklyn.liu.edu Financial Aid: (718) 488-1037 www.brooklyn.liu.edu LIU offers several transfer scholarships. Awards are based on the GPA of transferable credits and include the following: Presidential Scholarship: GPA 3.75, 48 transferable credits, up to $7,500/year Provost s Excellence Award: GPA 3.50, 48 transferable credits, up to $4,000/year Academic Incentive Award: GPA 3.30, 32 transferable credits, up to $2,000/year Distinguished Scholars Award: Available to selected Brooklyn Campus University Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship award recipients who are registered for at least 16 credits each semester, of which 12 credits are in core curriculum courses. The Distinguished Scholars Award provides up to an additional $3,000 yearly. Marist College 3399 North Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 575-3226 E-mail: admissions@marist.edu Financial Aid: (800) 436-5483, (845) 575-3230 E-mail Financial Aid: financial.aid@marist.edu www.marist.edu Marist College and Presidential Scholarships: The Marist College Award Committee presents a limited number of scholarships to selected incoming freshmen and transfer students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. The average awards range from $4,000 to $12,000 and are based on GPA. Transfer Scholarships: Each year the College awards merit-based scholarships to academically talented transfer students. Transfer Scholarships are granted upon the recommendation of the Admissions Review Committee to students who have excelled at the college(s) from which they are transferring. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) 375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247 (800) 969-6252, (413) 662-5410 E-mail: admissions@mcla.edu Financial Aid: (800) 969-6252, (413) 662-5219 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@mcla.edu www.mcla.edu MCLA offers many scholarships based on academic merit. There is no separate application. Every student who applies to MCLA automatically is considered for a merit scholarship. Awards are announced at the time of admission. Scholarships range from $750 to $3,000. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: Students inducted into the PTK Honor Society who earn the Associate s degree with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA are eligible. The amounts range from $1,000 - $3,000. New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Old Westbury Campus Northern Boulevard P.O. Box 8000 Old Westbury, NY 11568 (516) 686-1000 Financial Aid: (516) 686-7680 Manhattan Campus 1855 Broadway (at 61st Street) New York, NY 10023-7692 (212) 261-1500 Financial Aid: (212) 261-1590 E-mail: admissions@nyit.edu E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@nyit.edu www.nyit.edu Transfer Scholarships: Eligible candidates must have completed a minimum of 24 college credits with a cumulative GPA (from all previous institutions) greater than 2.50. All students must be matriculated and maintain full-time status. The scholarships range from $4,500 - $8,000 per year. Northeastern University Undergraduate Admissions 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 (617) 373-2200 E-mail: admissions@neu.edu Financial Aid: (617) 373-3190 E-mail Financial Aid: sfs@neu.edu www.neu.edu Achievement Scholarship - Partial Tuition: Eligible candidates must have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Awards range from $2,000-$5.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: Transfer students with at least a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a minimum of 32 credits are eligible. Applicants must be a member of PTK at their current school and submit a letter of recommendation from their PTK adviser to the Transfer Admissions Office. Awards range up to $5,000 per year. Paul Smith s College (PSC) Sporck Admissions Building P.O. Box 265/ Rt. 30 & 86 Paul Smiths, NY 12970 (800) 421-2605, (518) 327-6227 E-mail: admissions@paulsmiths.edu Financial Aid: (518) 327-6220 www.paulsmiths.edu Entering transfer students are eligible for the following two scholarships. No separate application is required. Transfer Excellence Scholarship: $5,000 per year will be awarded to an incoming transfer student with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Transfer Recognition Scholarship: $4,000 per year will be awarded to an incoming transfer student with a 2.0-2.9 GPA. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institution (RPI) 110 8th St. Troy, NY 12180-3590 (518) 276-6216 E-mail: admissions@rpi.edu Financial Aid: (518) 276-6813 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@rpi.edu www.rpi.edu Joseph H. Smith Jr. 45 Award: This award was created for the most outstanding student in the engineering science program at our affiliated community colleges. Generally, the $10,000 award is presented to the qualifying student with the highest cumulative average. Phi Theta Kappa Society Scholarship: All PTK transfer students who are accepted and subsequently enroll at RPI will receive the $5,000 annual scholarship. Garnet D. Baltimore Rensselaer Award & Scholarship for Minority Students: This $10,000 annual scholarship is awarded to the qualifying African American, Hispanic, or Native American student with the highest combined average in mathematics and science at each of RPI s twoand four-year affiliated colleges. Award for Excellence: This $10,000 per year award is for the top student transferring into a non-engineering program from two-year affiliated colleges and universities. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 60 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 (585) 475-6631 E-mail: admissions@rit.edu
Financial Aid: (585) 475-2186 E-mail Financial Aid: ritaid@rit.edu www.rit.edu RIT awards over $4,000,000 in merit-based and need-based scholarships to new and continuing transfer students each year. The following scholarships are available to transfer students: Trustee Scholarships: Awards are $4,500 and $6,000/year. Eligible candidates must have completed and Associate s degree prior to enrolling at RIT, have a GPA of 3.3 ($4,500) or higher, or a GPA of 3.50 ($6,000) and be admitted to an RIT academic program as a full-time student. Transfer Achievement Scholarships: Awards are $5,000/year. Eligible candidates must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher and have completed over 30 semester hours or 45 hours at previous institutions. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: The award is $2,000/year to every PTK member who completes an Associate s degree prior to enrolling at RIT. Proof of PTK membership must be submitted prior to acceptance. Minority Transfer Scholarships: This amount of $3,000/year is awarded to African American, Hispanic and Native American transfer students based on academic qualifications, leadership potential and demonstrated financial need. Need-Based R.I.T. Scholarships: R IT reserves scholarship funds each year for new and continuing transfer students. Awards range in value from $100 to $10,000/year, depending upon financial need and other sources of aid. Sage College of Albany 45 Ferry St. Troy, NY12180 Or 140 New Scotland Ave. Albany, NY 12208 (888) verysage, (518) 292-1730 E-mail: scaadm@sage.edu Financial Aid: (518) 292-1781 www.sage.edu The following awards are available to incoming transfer students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. Only one of these scholarships or awards is offered per student. They are renewable for two additional years provided the student remains full-time and maintains above a 3.0 GPA. All college course work will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Determination of qualification is at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Transfer Excellence Award ($5,000): This is an academic merit scholarship awarded to fulltime transfer students who have been selected by Sage s Scholarship Committee. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 are eligible for this award. First Generation Award ($1,000): Consideration is given to those applicants who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. This award can be combined with other awards.
Sage Colleges Alumnae/Alumnus Award ($1,000): This is awarded on an annual basis to accepted, full-time, first-year or transfer students whose parent or grandparent graduated from one of the Sage Colleges. Phi Theta Kappa Award ($7,000): The PTK Award is awarded on an annual basis to accepted full-time PTK members. A recommendation from the PTK chapter advisor is required. International Student Award ($3,000): This is awarded on an annual basis to accepted, fulltime, first-year or transfer students whose country of origin/citizenship is not the United States. Siena College 515 Loudon Rd. Loudonville, NY 12211 (888) 287-4362, (518) 783-2423 E-mail: admit@siena.edu Financial Aid: 888-287-4362 E-mail Financial Aid: aid@siena.edu www.siena.edu Siena's grants are based on both financial need and a student's individual merits. Students may be eligible to receive awards from multiple sources of college funds. In order to qualify for these funds, students must file a FAFSA. All financial aid awards are made by the College s Financial Aid Committee. Grants range from $500 to $9,000 and may be awarded to full-time students. Southern Vermont College 982 Mansion Dr. Bennington, VT 05201 (802) 447-6304 E-mail: admis@svc.edu Financial Aid: (802) 447-6306 E-mail Financial Aid: financialaid@svc.edu www.svc.edu Trustee s Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to the highest achieving students who apply each year. Determination for this award is based on an applicant s admissions application and educational transcript. Award amounts range from $1,000 to full cost of tuition per academic year. Everett Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement but do not qualify for the Trustee s Scholarship. Determination for this award is based on an applicant s admissions application and educational transcript. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000 per academic year. Southern Vermont College Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students based on demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must file a FAFSA and have both a completed financial aid file and admissions application on file. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $16,000 per academic year. Presidential Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students based on past and current participation in community service based organizations and based on the admissions application. In order to qualify for this scholarship, evidence of participation in a community
service program must be indicated on the admissions application. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000 per academic year. Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308 (888) 843-6688, (518) 388-6112 E-mail: admissions@union.edu Fin Aid: (518) 388-6123 Email Financial Aid: finaid@union.edu www.union.edu All admitted applicants are automatically considered for merit awards as part of the admission process. No separate application is required. Union s merit award process is highly competitive and offered to only a select few. University of New Haven 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06516 (800) 342-5864, (203) 932-7319 E-mail: adminfo@newhaven.edu Financial Aid: (203) 932-7315 E-mail Financial Aid: financialaid@newhaven.edu www.newhaven.edu Transfer Presidential Scholarship ($9,000 - $15,000): Awarded to students who are transferring from another college or university and have completed 12 credit hours at their transferring institution and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The scholarship awards vary depending on the student's GPA but range from $9,000 - $15,000. If a transferring student demonstrates academic success but has less than 12 credit hours completed, the student will be evaluated for a scholarship based on the freshmen academic scholarships. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: A student who has been inducted into the PTK Honor Society may be considered for an additional $2,000 scholarship. This award is in addition to being considered for the Transfer Presidential Scholarship. University of Rochester Office of Undergraduate Admissions P.O. Box 270251 Rochester, NY 14627 (888) 822-2256, (585) 275-3221 E-mail: admit@admissions.rochester.edu Financial Aid: (800) 881-8234, (585) 275-3226 E-mail Financial Aid: help@finaid.rochester.edu www.rochester.edu Merit-based scholarships range from $2,000 per year to full tuition. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and potential, regardless of financial circumstances. Transfer scholarships include: Phi Theta Kappa, Hillside-Rochester, Meliora Alumni, Rush Rhees and Dean s Scholarships.
SUNY Schools University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12222 (518) 442-5435 E-mail: ugadmissions@albany.edu Financial Aid: (518) 442-3202 E-mail Financial Aid: faoweb@albany.edu www.albany.edu The Transfer Presidential Scholars Program ($1,000): Transfer students who qualify for fall admission can apply for a Transfer Presidential Scholar Award. To be considered, students must attend full time and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. The Bertha Brimmer Legacy Scholarship ($1,500): Applicants must be a new legacy transfer student. A legacy is a child or grandchild of a graduate of U. Albany. Alfred State (SUNY College of Technology) 10 Upper College Drive Alfred, NY 14802 (800) 4-Alfred, (607) 587-4215 E-mail: admissions@alfredstate.edu Financial Aid: (607) 587-4253 E-mail Financial Aid: FAO@alfredstate.edu www.alfredstate.edu Transfer Scholarship ($1,000): Awarded to transfer students with preference given to Associate s degree graduates entering a corresponding baccalaureate degree program. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and demonstrate continuous full-time college attendance for consideration. No separate scholarship application necessary. Additional scholarships have been established as a result of the generosity of various organizations and alumni. Please refer to the college catalog, the Financial Aid & Scholarship brochure or the college Website for complete scholarship information. SUNY Binghamton P.O. Box 6001 Binghamton, NY 13902 (607) 777-2171 E-mail: admit@binghamton.edu Financial Aid: (607) 777-2428 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@binghampton.edu www.binghamton.edu University scholarships are awarded based on a student s academic profile and financial need. Since most scholarships are need-based, students must file a FAFSA to be considered. Also, a few academic departments (including the School of Management and Engineering) offer scholarships. Selection for these scholarships is based on previous academic performance and other scholarship-specific criteria.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: The University awards partial-tuition scholarships to members of PTK who have displayed above average academic achievement in the community college setting. Scholarships are offered for fall enrollment only. A separate application is available at the following link: www.binghamton.edu/home/admissions/phithetakappa.pdf. SUNY Brockport 350 New Campus Drive Brockport, NY 14420 (585) 395-2751 E-mail: admit@brockport.edu Scholarships Office: (585) 395-5414 Financial Aid: (585) 395-2501 Financial Aid Email: finaid@brockport.edu www.brockport.edu Entering transfer students with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher will be considered for scholarships and awards. The Scholarship Office mails application forms directly to all accepted students who qualify academically. Buffalo State College 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 878-4017 E-mail: admissions@buffalostate.edu Financial Aid: (716) 878-4902 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@buffalostate.edu www.buffalostate.edu The College offers a variety of scholarships to newly accepted transfer students. These scholarships are based on specific criteria including academic merit, financial need and field of study. Genevieve C. & Richard C. Brown Scholarship: For consideration a candidate must be a female with documented honorable discharge (DD214). An essay is required. NOYCE Scholarship: Candidate must be an incoming junior who will declare their major in the sciences or math education programs. SUNY-Canton 34 Cornell Drive Canton, NY 13617 (800) 388-7123, (315) 386-7123 E-mail: admissions@canton.edu (800) 388-7123, (315) 386-7616 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@canton.edu www.canton.edu Scholarships are available to transfer students who have earned a GPA of 2.75 or higher at their previous college or university. Transfer students who qualify are sent a scholarship application shortly after being admitted.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) 1 Forestry Drive Syracuse, NY 13210 (800) 777-7373, (315) 470-6600 E-mail: esfinfo@esf.edu Financial Aid: (315) 470-6706 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@esf.edu www.esf.edu Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: These are valued at $1,500 per year and may be combined with other aid. Proof of PTK honor society membership must be provided along with the application for admission. Presidential Scholarships: Transfer applicants who have earned a college GPA of 3.40 or higher will be considered for Presidential Scholarships of up to $3,000 per year for New York State residents or up to $6,000 per year for out-of-state residents. Private Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants: The College administers more than 130 private fellowships, scholarships and grants established by individuals, companies, organizations and foundations. These funds have varying eligibility requirements, which are described in more detail in the ESF Financial Aid Guide. SUNY Cortland P.O. Box 2000 Cortland, NY 13045 (607) 753-4711 E-Mail: admissions@cortland.edu Financial Aid: (607) 753-4717 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@cortland.edu www.cortland.edu DeGroat Scholarship: This merit-based scholarship is awarded to an admitted transfer student who has demonstrated a superior academic record over a minimum of four full-time semesters at the time of transfer (three semesters at the time of application). This is a one time award of up to $1,500. P.F. Eisenhardt Science Scholarship ($1,000): This is a need-based/merit award. Admitted transfer students who are interested in pursuing an adolescence education/chemistry major and who have demonstrated financial need, are eligible for this award. Thomas L. Goodale 61 Community Service Scholarship ($1,000): This is a merit/needbased scholarship available to transfer students who are majoring in the area of recreation and who have demonstrated a strong record of community or school service activities and high academic achievement. Walter and Anne Kreig Memorial Scholarship ($1,000): This is a need-based/merit scholarship available to newly accepted and incoming transfer students majoring in education and entering with at least 26 credits. Preference is given to candidates who have been involved in community service and have demonstrated financial need. Merit Scholarships (up to $2,500): Scholarships available to transfer students with high academic credentials and recognized leadership in student activities. Work-related or volunteer
positions are also considered valuable. Transfer students must have four completed semesters at time of transfer (three semesters at time of application) with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Empire State College (ESC) 111 West Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Admissions/Financial Aid: (800) 847-3000, (518) 587-2100 E-mail: admissions@esc.edu E-mail Financial Aid: FinancialAid@esc.edu www.esc.edu All Empire State College students who have financial need (as determined by the FAFSA form), have earned at least 8 credits at Empire State College and who are in good academic standing are eligible to be awarded a scholarship. Unless indicated, students may not apply for specific scholarships. All students who meet the above requirements will be considered for any scholarship for which they are eligible. ESC - Stewart s Shops Community College Scholarship: This scholarship is available to graduates of area community colleges including SCCC. For more information please visit http://alumni.esc.edu/stewarts-scholarships.php. Farmingdale State College 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735 (877) 4-FARMINGDALE, (631) 420-2200 E-mail: admissions@farmingdale.edu Financial Aid: (631) 420-2578 E-mail Financial Aid: faoffice@farmingdale.edu www.farmingdale.edu Many scholarships are available to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Please refer to the following link for a complete list of Farmingdale s scholarships: http://www.farmingdale.edu/ifs_prospective_students.html SUNY Fredonia 280 Central Ave. Fredonia, NY 14063 (800) 252-1212, (716) 673-3251 E-mail: admissions@fredonia.edu Financial Aid: (716) 673-3253 E-mail Financial Aid: financial.aid@fredonia.edu www.fredonia.edu Scholarships are awarded to incoming students and continuing students who demonstrate outstanding academic aptitude, financial need and/or personal qualifications and who have been recommended by the College Scholarship Committee. Separate applications are not required. Transfer Award: In the spring of each year, scholarships ($1,000 - $2,000) are awarded to transfer students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and who have earned an Associate s degree from a SUNY community college. There is no separate
application required. For consideration, incoming students need at least a 3.5 cumulative average. Students must live in a college residence hall. SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (SUNYIT) PO Box 3050 Utica, NY 13504 (866) 2-SUNYIT, (315) 792-7500 E-mail: admissions@sunyit.edu Financial Aid: (315) 792-7210 www.sunyit.edu Over 20% of new transfer students at SUNYIT receive a merit scholarship. Transfer students are considered for a scholarship at the time that they are reviewed for admission. A separate scholarship application is not required. Scholarships are awarded on a first come basis - early applicants have the best opportunity for scholarships. Only full-time applicants will be considered for merit scholarships. Transfer scholarships are as follows: Alumni Presidential Scholarships ($1,000): Eligible candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Phi Theta Kappa Presidential Scholarships ($1,000/year): Eligible candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and be a member of PTK. Phi Theta Kappa Dean s Scholarships ($750/year): Eligible candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and be a member of PTK. Alumni Dean s Scholarships ($750/year): Eligible candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Endowed Scholarships ($1,000/year): Eligible candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Most endowed scholarships have additional specific restrictions. Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarships ($2,000/year): Eligible candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Residential Scholarships ($500/year): Eligible candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and live on campus. SUNY College at Oneonta Office of Admissions 116 Alumni Hall Oneonta, NY 13820 (800) SUNY-123, (607) 436-2524 admissions@oneonta.edu Financial Aid: (607) 436-2532 www.oneonta.edu Consideration is given to students who have completed an Associate s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Scholarships are only awarded to students entering in the fall semester.
Every qualified transfer applicant is considered for a scholarship as part of the admissions process. In the case of financial need as a criterion, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. Percy L. Bugbee Scholarship for Excellence: This is a $500-$1,000 renewable scholarship available to students who have demonstrated academic excellence. Auxiliary Services Merit Scholarship: This is a $1,000 renewable scholarship for students who have demonstrated academic achievement. Foundation Board of Directors Scholarship for Academic Excellence: This is a $1,000 renewable scholarship available to students who have demonstrated academic excellence. Alice & Haverly Moyer 32: This is a $1,000-$1,250 renewable scholarship available to students who have demonstrated academic achievement. Alice & Haverly Moyer 32 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: This is a $1,000 renewable scholarship available to PTK members. Muriel and Kenneth Kellerhouse Scholarship: This is a $500-$1,000 renewable scholarship available to theatre majors. John & Joan Brooks Scholarship for Food Service and Restaurant Administration: This is an $800-$1,000 scholarship available to Food Service and Restaurant Administration majors. Julia T. Elting: This is a $500 renewable award available to non-traditional students (age 23+) with a demonstrated financial need. SUNY Oswego Office of Admissions 229 Sheldon Hall Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 312-2250 E-mail: admiss@oswego.edu Financial Aid: (315) 312-2248 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@oswego.edu www.oswego.edu Students transferring from a community college with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and 57 or more college credits (including all Phi Theta Kappa members) are eligible for $1,000 merit scholarships. Transfer students should complete the application for admission as early as possible for the following fall term. No additional scholarship forms are required. Renewable Residential Scholarships: Requires on-campus residency and is available for applicants who are both non-nys residents and U.S. citizens or registered aliens. The scholarship is valued at full-room cost, currently $6,390 annually. SUNY Plattsburgh 101 Broad St. Plattburgh, NY 12901 (888) 673-0012, (518) 564-2040 E-mail: admissions@plattsburgh.edu
Financial Aid: (877) 768-5976, (518) 564-2072 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@plattsburgh.edu www.plattsburgh.edu Community college graduates and junior-level transfers from other colleges (except SUNY fouryear college transfers) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible for consideration. Awards include the Transfer Achievement Scholarship ($500) and the Transfer Housing Scholarship ($500). The scholarships are for full-time students. SUNY Potsdam 44 Pierrepont Ave. Potsdam, NY 13676 (315) 267-2000 E-mail: admissions@potsdam.edu Financial Aid: (315) 267-2162 E-mail Financial Aid: finaid@potsdam.edu www.potsdam.edu Potsdam awards several scholarships to transfer students. Amounts vary each year depending on the availability of funds. Scholars Program: Awards to incoming transfer fall applicants are based on academic excellence as measured by the students cumulative GPA. An admissions application, one recommendation letter and current FAFSA application are required. Awards start at $1,000/year. Alumni Association Scholarship: Awarded to a child or grandchild of a Potsdam graduate. The student must be nominated by a Potsdam graduate. Criteria include college academic performance, participation in school/community activities, documented leadership capabilities, and reason for pursuing a college education.