Scholarships
Offered by Specific Colleges

SUNY
College of Technology at Alfred State College
Excellence in Education Scholarship
full tuition
free room and board
Presidential Scholarship
All American Scholarship
Alumni Scholarship
Evelyn C. and Rumsey C. Billings Scholarship
Carriage House Imports Mercedes Benz Scholarship
Eugene Jacobs Memorial Educational Foundation
Scholarship
Leadership Scholarship
Lawrence "Bud" McCarthy Educational
Foundation Scholarship
NYS Motor Truck Association Scholarship
Students Participation in Non-traditional Studies
(SPINS) Scholarship
Vocational Excellence Scholarship
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SUNY Brockport
Distinguished Scholar in Residence
value: $9,800
must have a high school average of 96
must be valedictorian or salutatorian of graduating
high school class
1250 SAT or 27 ACT
must reside on campus
attain and maintain a 3.25
eligible for four years
must be a freshmen
Presidential Scholar in Residence
- value: $4,500
- must have a high school average of 93
- must be ranked in the top 20% of class
- 1200 SAT or 26 ACT
- for transfer must have a 3.75 or freshmen must attain
a 3.25
- must reside on campus
- renewable for four years for freshmen and two years
for transfers
Dean’s Scholar in Residence
- value: $2,000
- must be a freshmen
- must have a high school average of 90
- must be ranked in the top 25% of class
- 1100 SAT or 24 ACT
- must reside on campus
- must attain and maintain a 3.25
- renewable for four years
Faculty Scholar
- value: $1,000
- must be a transfer student
- must have a GPA of 3.75
- must maintain a 3.25 GPA
- renewable for two years
Eagle Award
- value: $1,000
- must have a high school average of 88
- must be ranked in the top 25% of class
- 1040 SAT or 23 ACT
- for freshmen only
- not renewable
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SUNY Oswego
Presidential Scholarship ($13,600) – Merit Award ($2,000 - $5,000)
B+ average or better, 1100 SAT (24 ACT), or are ranked
in the top 10%-15% of your class
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SUNY Potsdam
Adirondack Summit Scholar
first year students
1400+ on SAT or 32+ on ACT
95+ GPA
$4,575 per year
renewable for four years if GPA of 3.25 is maintained
Adirondack High Peaks Scholar
- first year students
- 1300 – 1399 on SAT or 29 – 31 on ACT
- 95+ GPA
- $4,075 per year
- renewable for four years if GPA of 3.25 is maintained
Adirondack Trail – Blazer Scholar
- 1200 – 1299 on SAT or 27 – 28 on ACT
- 95+ GPA
- $3,400 per year
- renewable for four years if GPA of 3.25 is maintained
Adirondack Mountain Scholar
- 1200 – 1299 on SAT or 27 – 28 on ACT
- 90 – 94 GPA
- $2,000 per year
- renewable for four years if GPA of 3.25 is maintained
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Alfred University
Lelia E. Tupper Writing Scholarship competition
- must submit 2 types of works, for further details see
guidance office
- value of $4,000 / $1,000 every year for four years
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Appalachian State
University
Chancellor’s Scholarship
given to 25 students/all majors accepted
$4,500 per year/renewable for 3 years if a 3.4 GPA is
maintained
based on high school achievement, learning aptitude,
and commitment to the active and involved learning
must take one honors course each semester during the
first two years
Academic Scholarships
- available to freshmen and transfer students
- valued at $1,000 and is renewable with a 3.25
cumulative GPA
College of Fine and Applied Arts Scholarships
- $1,000/renewable
- must be majoring in one of the following: art;
communication; family and consumer sciences; health, leisure, and exercise
science; military science (minor); technology; and theatre and dance
John A. Walker College of Business Scholarships
- must be pursuing a major in business
- valued at $2,500 per year
- renewable for 3 additional years if student maintains
a 3.25 GPA
Reich College of Education Scholarships in Teacher
Education
- value of $2,000 per year
- must plan to major in fields of teacher education
- must be an excellent student
- renewable for four years if student maintains a 3.25
cumulative GPA
Diversity Scholarships
- generally given to students from under-represented
groups
- should have a minimum high school average of 3.0
- valued at a minimum of $1,000 and is renewable
W.H. Plemmons leader Fellows Program Scholarship
- valued at $1,500 per year and is renewable for a
four-year period
- should have a 3.0 high school grade point average or
1000 on the SAT
- must also have a significant involvement in their
high school or community
- must have leadership and potential to contribute to
the University
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Boston College
Presidential Scholars Program
merit based scholarship
offered to top fifteen students
must apply through the non-binding Early Action Program
must demonstrate excellence in the classroom, in
leadership, and in service
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Boston
University College of Engineering
Scholarship Examination Competition
full tuition
awarded to 6 people nationwide
must compete in competition to qualify
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Canisius College
Music scholarships
$2,000 renewable for 4 years
must be a full time student at Canisius College
80% or 2.5 or higher high school average
high school music performance experience, either solo
or ensemble
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Cazenovia College
1824 Scholarship
exhibit extraordinary academic qualities
priority given to students in the top 10% of class
value is up to 75% of tuition
Founders Scholarship
- exhibit superior academic qualities
- value up to 65% tuition
Presidential Leadership Award
- must be academically successful
- must have outstanding contributions in school,
religion, or community
- value up to 60% tuition
Salutatorian Scholarship
- must be salutatorian of high school graduating class
- value up to 85% tuition
Valedictorian Scholarship
- must be valedictorian of high school graduating class
- value: full scholarship
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Colby College
Ralph J. Bunche Scholars Program
four year grant
given to multicultural students
recognizes academic strength, personal accomplishments,
leadership and demonstrated eligibility for financial aid
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D’Youville College
Academic Initiative Scholarships
1000 SAT/21-23 ACT
if resident – 25% off Tuition and 50 % off Room and
Board (annual)
If commuter – 25% Tuition (annual)
for 4-5 years
Achievement Scholarships
900-1090 SAT/19-23 ACT and 80-84 average
demonstrates leadership and community service
$1,000-$4,000 annually
for 4-5 years
Honors Scholarships
1100 SAT/24 ACT
if resident – 50% off Tuition and 25% off Room and
Board
if commuter – 50% off Tuition
for 4-5 years
Transfer Achievement Scholarships
2.75-4.0 QPA
$2,500 - $4,000 annually
for 4-5 years
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Hobart and
William Smith Colleges
Arts Scholarships
demonstrate creative ability
ranges from $3,000 to $10,000
The Cornelius and Muriel P. Wood Scholarship
- academically outstanding
- full tuition for four years
Faculty Scholarships
- based on academic merit
- value from $3,000 to $12,000
Hersh Scholarships
- awarded to one person entering Hobart and one person
entering William Smith
- exceptionally strong academic record
- substantial extracurricular involvement
- full tuition including fees
Presidential Leaders Scholarships
- based on having significant leadership experience
- $3,000 - $10,000
Trustee Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- given to 25 academically qualified students
- $17,000 per year
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Hofstra University
NOAH Program
demonstrate ability or talent in some endeavor
inadmissible according to the regular admissions
criteria of the University
demonstrate that his/her high school experience did not
permit the to fully achieve their academic potential
have a gross family income below the level set by the
New York State guidelines
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Ithaca College
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program
Students from ethnic or racial backgrounds
$12,000 merit based with $8,000 in need based funds
top 10% of graduating class
SAT I score of 1200 or above
Park Scholar Award
interested in communications field
demonstrate academic and creative achievement in
communications
involvement in relevant co-curricular activities
significant community service
covers full cost of attendance
renewable annually for up to four years
one-time computer allowance of $2,500
top 5% of graduating class
SAT I score of 1300 or above
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Loyola College
Claver Scholarships
given to African American students
based on academic excellence and service in the
community
$3,000 – full tuition
not need based
renewable annually
Marion Burk Knott Scholarships
given to Catholic students living in the Archdiocese of
Baltimore
3.75 high school average and 1400 SAT
full tuition for 4 years
Presidential Scholarships
- 3.7 average and 1350 SAT
- $3,000 – full tuition
- not need based
- renewable annually
Sellinger Scholarships
- given to commuter students
- based on academic achievement and financial need
- $3,000
- renewable annually
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Manhattan College
French and Spanish Scholarships
$2,000 – full tuition for 4 years
high school senior with 3.0 or 85 GPA, or top 25% of
class by the end of junior year
will be tested in language chosen
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Ohio Wesleyan
University
Child/Spouse of Clergy Award
given to dependent of an ordained minister of a Bishop
of the United Methodist Church
not need based
$10,000 per year and renewable for up to three
subsequent and consecutive years
must remain in good academic standing
Dean’s Awards
- four year awards valued from $5,000 to one-half year
tuition
- must maintain a GPA of 2.75
- is a merit scholarship
Department Awards: Fine Arts, Music, Theater and Dance
- given to first year students
- not need based
- varies in value
Faculty Scholarships
- given on a competitive basis to truly talented
students
- first year students
- valued at one-half tuition
- must attain a GPA of 3.35 by end of sophomore year
and retain this GPA thereafter to renew the award
Godman Award
- not need based
- $4,000 - $5,000
- renewable for four years
- must remain in good academic standings
The Helen Crider Smith Women as Leaders
Scholarship
- full tuition
- given to one first year women
- outstanding record of academic achievement
- demonstrate leadership
- renewable for four years
- must maintain a 3.5 GPA
Legacy Grants
- must be an Ohio Wesleyan University alumni child,
stepchild or grandchild
- $10,000 annually
- renewable for up to three subsequent and consecutive
years
- must remain in good academic standing
Meek Community Service and Leadership Awards
- first year students
- demonstrate commitment to service
- $5,000 - $10,000
- renewable for up to three subsequent and consecutive
years
- must attain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 by the end of
sophomore year
Multicultural Merit Awards
- first year African American, Asian/Pacific Islander,
American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Latino students
- first year students
- superior academic records and intellectual promise
- $5,000 – half tuition; possible full tuition
Presidential Scholarships
- exceptional first year student
- full tuition
- amount remains fixed for up to three subsequent and
consecutive years
- based on demonstrated outstanding academic
achievement
- must attain and maintain a 3.5 GPA
Regional Awards
- not need based
- $4,000 - $6,000
- must live outside of Ohio
- renewable for up to three subsequent and consecutive
years
- must remain in good academic standing
The Schimmel Scholarship
- full tuition plus room and board
- must be a first year woman with outstanding academic
achievements
- must demonstrate leadership
- value of scholarship remains fixed for up to three
subsequent and consecutive years
- must attain and maintain a 3.5 GPA
Trustee Scholarships
- first year students
- valued at ¾ of tuition
- value remains fixed for up to three subsequent and
consecutive years
- must attain and maintain a 3.5 GPA
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University of Rochester
Renaissance Scholarships
full tuition
based on academic and personal achievement as well as
standardized test scores
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Saint Michael’s
College
State Scholarship Program
SAT score of at least 1200
at least a B+ average in a College Preparatory Program
also considered are: leadership qualities, community
service, and potential to contribute to the Saint Michael’s Community
awarded $10,000 renewable each year for a maximum of 4
years if a 3.0 cumulative GPA and being a full time student are maintained
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Saint Vincent College
Biology Scholarship
valued at $40,000
four-year award
based on a biology exam
Chemistry Scholarship
- valued at $40,000
- four-year award
- based on a chemistry exam
Computing and Information Science Scholarship
- valued at $40,000
- four-year award
- based on a programming and problem solving exam
Economic and Policy Scholarship
- valued at $40,000
- four-year award
- based on an essay contest on a public policy issue
Mathematics Scholarship
- valued at $40,000
- four-year award
- based on a mathematics exam
Music Scholarship
- valued at $40,000
- four-year award
- based on a live audition
Physics Scholarship
- valued at $40,000
- four-year award
- based on a physics exam
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Skidmore College
Porter Presidential Scholarships in Math and Science
must excel in the sciences or mathematics
given to five students
$10,000 per year for 4 years
talent based
awarded without regard to financial need
Filene Music Scholarship
- value: $9,000 per year
- must meet criteria for admission to Skidmore College
- must compete by performance
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St. Lawrence University
Presidential Diversity Scholars Program
value of $15,000
aid package available if need exceeds the scholarship
amount
Community Service Scholars
- must have an outstanding record of service and
unusual achievement
- must motivate others to serve
- value of $7,500
- generally given to 10 recipients annually
The Vilas Scholars Program
- must be interested in a career in business
- must be interviewed to receive scholarship
- value of $15,000
University and 1856
- based on academic excellence and leadership
Augsbury/North Country
- must live in northern New York or southern Ontario
- must be nominated by high school guidance counselors
to be considered
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The University of
Chicago
The University of Chicago’s College Honor Scholarship
merit based award
must show outstanding academic and extracurricular
achievement
must demonstrate leadership
must show commitment to community
value of up to full tuition
guaranteed for four years
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Washington
University in St. Louis
William H. and Elizabeth G. Danforth Scholars Program
value of four years of full or partial tuition
must exhibit a capacity for service and leadership
must have academic excellence and embrace challenges
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Wells College
The Henry Wells Scholars Program
recognizes young women of outstanding academic ability
and scholastic achievement
guarantees first-year internship in January
eligible to receive a $3,000 stipend to support
internship, academic research or related experience
90% cumulative GPA in college preparatory programs
1150 or higher on the SAT/28 or higher on the ACT
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Wingate University
Iriwin Belk
up to full tuition
1300+ on SAT
3.8+ GPA
top 5% class rank
- must be an entering freshmen
Transfer Scholarship
- up to $4,000 per year
- minimum of 24 transferable semester hours
- 3.0+ GPA
Trustee
- minimum stipend $4,000 per year
- 1100+ SAT
- 3.4+ GPA
- top 25% class rank
- must be an entering freshmen
Wingate Merit Awards
- up to $4,000 per year
- must be an entering freshmen
- based on academic achievement, leadership,
enthusiasm, and character
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