New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania Scholarships 2012

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New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania Scholarships 2012

Alfred State College
www.alfredstate.edu       

Scholarship: Excellence in Education
Amount: $15,720
Award details: Free tuition (equivalent to NYS tuition rate), room (standard room, double occupancy), and board (choice of meal plan); multiple scholarships available; students must possess a 93 or better high school average through their junior year; at least a 1200 (critical reading and math) combined SAT or 26 composite ACT score is required and students must apply for financial aid with any TAP award being applied toward the cost of tuition; must maintain required GPA to continue to receive funding in subsequent semesters.

Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship
Amount: $6,100
Award details: Free room (standard room, double occupancy); multiple scholarships available; students must possess a 90 or better high school average through their junior year; at least an 1150 (critical reading and math) combined SAT or 25 composite ACT score is required; must maintain required GPA to continue to receive free room in subsequent semesters.

Scholarship: All-American Scholarship
Amount: $4,350
Award details: Free board (choice of meal plan); multiple scholarships available; students must possess an 88 or better high school average through their junior year; at least a 1100 (critical reading and math) combined SAT or 24 composite ACT score is required; must maintain required GPA to continue to receive free board in subsequent semesters.

For more info: admissions@alfredstate.edu

Allegheny College
www.allegheny.edu/finaid

Scholarship: Trustee Scholarship
Amount: Up to $20,000 per year (guaranteed for eight semesters of study)
Award details: Consideration is automatic when students apply; students usually rank in the top 25% of their class and have SAT/ACT scores consistent with their academic performance

Scholarship: Bicentennial Scholarship
Amount: $2,015 per year (guaranteed for eight semesters of study)
Award details: Consideration is automatic when students apply; amount is in recognition of the College's bicentennial year

For more info: www.allegheny.edu/finaid, fao@allegheny.edu, (800) 835-7780

Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition
Award details: This competitive merit scholarship is a four year, renewable award offered to students who display exceptional academic achievement. Students are nominated to compete for this award and are invited to participate in Presidential Scholars Days, a celebration of academic achievement at Canisius. In order to be considered, students must be accepted to Canisius no later than January 15^th.

Scholarship: Fine Arts Scholarships
Amount: $2,000
Award details: Fine Arts scholarships are comprised of awards in the categories of art history, dance, music and studio arts. These scholarships are renewable for four years and are in additional to any merit scholarships awarded at acceptance. These competitive scholarships are given to students who have participated in the aforementioned activities in high school and plan to continue in college. More details are available at http://www.canisius.edu/finearts/scholarships.asp.

Scholarship: Urban Leadership Learning Community Scholarship
Amount: Covers 50 – 100% of tuition
Award details: The Urban Leadership Learning Community Scholarship is a competitive, four-year award that covers 50 – 100% of tuition, room, board and fees depending on the quality of the application and demonstrated financial need. Candidates will demonstrate leadership potential, come from a background that has been traditionally underrepresented (i.e. first generation to attend college), and be a native of the Buffalo Metropolitan area. More details are available at http://www.canisius.edu/academics/urban.asp.

For more info: www.canisius.edu/financialaid or call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 800-843-1517

Chatham University           
www.chatham.edu/admissions/aid/undergraduate/firstyear.cfm

Scholarship: World Ready Women
Amount: Up to $3,000
Award details: For female students that display outstanding leadership qualities. Students must attend Chatham University’s World Ready Women Scholarship Day (December 4, 2011 or February 18, 2012) to qualify for the scholarship. Only accepted students are eligible to attend this event. Participation must occur prior to the student's first term at Chatham University. This scholarship is renewable annually based on a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and full-time enrollment at Chatham.  The priority deadline is February 1, 2012.

Scholarship: 1869 Academic Excellence Award
Amount: $20,000 (replaces all other Chatham scholarships previously awarded)
Award details: This scholarship recognizes not only outstanding academic achievements, but women’s leadership and community service. Selection for the scholarship is highly competitive; only 10 new scholarships are awarded each year. This scholarship is renewable annually based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and full-time enrollment at Chatham. The priority deadline is March 1, 2012.

Scholarship: Girl Scout Leadership Award
Amount: $2,000
Award details: This scholarship is offered to women who were members of Girl Scouts for a minimum of two years, but not Gold Award recipients. Candidates must provide proof of membership and complete the Girls Scout scholarship application. Renewable annually based on a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, full-time enrollment at Chatham University, and participation in Chatham’s community service activities. The priority deadline is March 1, 2012.

For more info: (800) 837-1290

The College at Brockport, SUNY
www.brockport.edu

Scholarship: Presidential Scholar-in-Residence
Amount: $4,500
Award details: 93+ GPA; ranked in top 20%; 1200*/26 SAT/ACT; Freshmen only; renewable up to 3 additional years; On-campus residency required.

Scholarship: Dean’s Scholar-in Residence
Amount: $2,250
Award details: 90+ GPA; ranked in top 25%; 1100*/24 SAT/ACT; Freshmen only; renewable up to 3 additional years; On-campus residency required.

Scholarship: Scholar Recognition Award
Amount: $4,000
Award details: Superior academic achievement; Out-of-state students only; renewable up to 3 additional years; On-campus residency required.

*The SAT minimum requirement is based on the critical reading (verbal) and math scores.  The SAT writing score will not be used as a determining factor for College at Brockport scholarship eligibility.

For more info: Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The College at Brockport, SUNY
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY  14420
Phone: (585) 395-2751
Fax: (585) 395-5452
E-mail: admit@brockport.edu
www.brockport.edu/admissions/ug

Daemen College
www.daemen.edu 

Scholarship:Trustee Scholarship
Amount: Full Tuition - $11,000
Award details: Students must be nominated to apply for the Trustee Scholarship and also attend and interview at Scholar's Day on February 4, 2012.

Twelve total: (2) Full - tuition, (4) $15,000 and (6) $11,000-$ 12,000 awards

Scholarship: President's Scholarship
Amount: Up to $10,500 annual award.
Award details: Based on exceptional academic and leadership achievement.

Scholarship: Dean's Scholarship
Amount: Up to $7,500 annual award.
Award details: Based on above average academic and leadership achievement.

Scholarship:  Alumni Grant
Amount: Up to $6,000 annual award
Award details: Based on proven academic and leadership achievement.

Scholarship: Visual Arts Scholarship
Amount: (2)  $5,000 awards.
Award details: Based on artistic ability.

Scholarship : Athletic Scholarship

For more info: www.daemen.edu or 1-800-462-7652

Elmira College
www.elmira.edu

Scholarship: Valedictorian or Salutatorian Scholarship
Amount:  Full Tuition renewable for four years ($35,550 per year)
Award details:  Competition is open to secondary school Valedictorians or Salutatorians.

Scholarship:  Presidential Scholarship
Amount: $25,000 per year, renewable for four years ($100,000)
Award details:  Awarded to accepted students who have earned a 3.5 unweighted academic average (on a 4.0 scale) and SAT Critical Reading and Math total of 1200 or ACT Composite of 27.

Scholarship:  Founder Scholarship
Amount:  $20,000 per year, renewable for four years ($80,000)
Award details:  Awarded to students who have earned a 3.0 unweighted academic average on a 4.0 scale.

Finger Lakes Community College
www.flcc.edu

Scholarship: FLCC Alumni Association Traditional-Age Freshman Excellence Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000 (over two years)
Award details: Entering, traditional-age, full-time freshman at time of application.

• Evidence of being an exceptional student
• Involvement in one or more community service or athletic activities the year prior to applying
• Minimum GPA 3.4 for second year renewal

Scholarship: FLCC Alumni Association Adult Excellence Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 (over two years)
Award details: Entering student who will be attending full-time

• Student must be 24 years old, or be married, or have a child and be attending full-time                             
• Involvement in one or more community service activity in the year prior to applying and demonstrate evidence of outstanding potential
• Minimum GPA 3.4 for second year renewal

Scholarship: FLCC President’s Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Award details: Incoming student matriculated in any degree programs. Applicants are requested to discuss their financial need

For more info:www.flcc.edu

Fordham University
www.fordham.edu

Scholarship:  Presidential Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition plus room (excluding board and fees)
Award details: Freshmen applicants graduating from high school in the top 1 percent of their class are eligible. Awards are granted on the basis of excellent academic achievement in high school, test scores and personal characteristics. These are four-year scholarships requiring reapplication for renewal. They may be renewed for up to eight academic-year semesters (fall and spring). Students must complete the FAFSA and TAP application (New York residents only), annually, maintain full-time enrollment status and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Scholarship: Semifinalist Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition
Award details: Freshman applicants who are semifinalists in the National Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Recognition competitions are eligible. Awards are granted on the basis of excellent academic achievement in high school, test scores and personal characteristics.  These are four-year scholarships requiring reapplication for renewal. They may be renewed for up to eight academic-year semesters (fall and spring). Students must complete the FAFSA and TAP application (New York residents only), annually, maintain full-time enrollment status and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Scholarship: Dean's Scholarship
Amount: At least $10,000 per annum. Awards may range up to $22,000 if need is demonstrated.
Award details: Freshman applicants who display a composite of strong overall high school performance and proven academic potential as shown by SAT or ACT scores. Awards are granted on the basis of excellent academic achievement in high school, test scores and personal characteristics. Awards will only be applied toward tuition charges for courses taken at Fordham.  These are four-year scholarships requiring reapplication for renewal. They may be renewed for up to eight academic-year semesters (fall and spring). Students must complete the FAFSA and TAP application (New York residents only), annually, maintain full-time enrollment status and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

For more info, please visit our Office of Financial Aid website: www.fordham.edu/tuition__financial_a/undergraduate_studen/

Gwynedd-Mercy College
gmc.edu

Elizabeth Powers Carlino Scholars Program
The Elizabeth Powers Carlino Scholars Program provides scholarships to two incoming freshmen students. The Carlino Scholars receive a renewal of scholarship funding through their undergraduate educational program which typically includes four years of study. Through a special feature of the program, Carlino Scholars will receive grants for travel/study abroad. Students use these funds for international travel that includes a combination of academic and cultural experiences.
http://www.gmc.edu/admissions/financialaid/institutional-scholarships-and-grants.html

Presidential Scholarship: The Presidential Scholarship is a competitive scholarship and available for first time freshmen only. Students must have SAT scores of at least 1300 (Math and Critical Reading combined) and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. The scholarship is valued at full tuition and is renewable for three years as long as recipient continues to meet eligibility requirements and maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

DEADLINE: February 1. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office, at admissions@gmc.edu.
http://www.gmc.edu/admissions/financialaid/merit-based-scholarships-and-grants.html

Dean's Scholarship: The Dean's Scholarship is a competitive scholarship and is available for first-time freshmen only. Students must have SAT scores of at least 1200 (Math and Critical Reading combined) and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. The Dean's Scholarship is valued at $17,000 and is renewable for three years as long as the recipient continues to meet all eligibility requirements and maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office, at admissions@gmc.edu.
http://www.gmc.edu/admissions/financialaid/merit-based-scholarships-and-grants.html

Scholarship: Service Scholarship
Amount: One-third the total cost of tuition and room and board annually
Award details: Recognizes and rewards high school seniors who demonstrate an ongoing interest in serving the needs of others through a commitment to community service

Scholarship: First Generation Scholarship
Amount: Ranges from $5,000 to one half the total cost of tuition and room and board annually
Award details: For high school students who exhibit a high degree of motivation and academic potential, and whose parents did not graduate from a post-secondary institution.

Scholarship: Honors Scholarship
Amount: $3,000 per year, in addition to any merit-based or special scholarship awards a student qualifies for. 
Award details: Each year, a group of outstanding high school students is chosen to be part of the Honors Program. By providing select topics for exploration and by creating an environment where students receive personal attention, the Honors Program helps participants expand their thinking and personal limits.

For more info: Email the Office of Freshman Admissions at admissions@sjfc.edu or call (585) 385-8064.

Saint Joseph's University
http://www.sju.edu/
 

Scholarship: John P. McNulty Scholars Program for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Scholarship
Amount: four-year, full-tuition
Award details: Three full-tuition scholarships awarded to women who declare a major and plan to pursue a career in the fields of natural science, mathematics or computer science. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale and a 1300/1600 SAT or 29 ACT. A separate application and an on-campus interview are required. Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission through the Early Action process. The Scholarship  application deadline is February 1.

Scholarship: Academy of Food Marketing Scholarships
Amount: $1000 - $2,500
Award details: Awarded to new freshmen who select either the four-year or five-year Food Marketing major. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The scholarship review takes place in March. Consideration is given to financial need as well as the applicant's academic record and SAT or ACT scores. Food Marketing Scholarships are awarded in addition to any university, state or federal aid a student may receive. Not all students in the Food Marketing major will receive this scholarship.

Villiger Speech and Debate Society Scholarship
Amount: varies according to annual tuition
Award details: The Villiger Speech and Debate Society offers scholarships to new freshmen who have excelled in high school speech and/or debate competitions and wish to continue their forensic careers in college. Typically, the value of the scholarships ranges from one-third to one-half tuition, and each year two to three scholarships are awarded. A separate application is required. Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for an interview and a chance to audition in the speaking event of their choice.

For more info: http://www.sju.edu/admissions/scholarships2011.2012.html

St. Thomas Aquinas College
http://www.stac.edu/admissions

Scholarship: Honors Program
Amount: Full Tuition Scholarship
Award details: Designed to provide a highly challenging academic program for students of superior academic ability, based on their high school grades, course content, and standardized test scores. Acceptance into the Honors Program will qualify the student for a full tuition scholarship, as well as a study abroad at Oxford University. All completed applications are reviewed for eligibility. No separate application is required. Requirements for Honors Program: Re-calculated high school GPA of 3.6 or higher in major subjects at the time of application; combined SAT scores of at least 1200 on the Critical Reading and Math sections with no section less than 550 or ACT composite of 27.

Scholarship: Academic and Merit Scholarships
Amount: $3,000-$10,000
Award details: New freshmen and transfer students are reviewed for these awards. Awards are keyed to overall applications, high school or college GPAs, cumulative scores on the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) or composite scores on the American College Testing (ACT) Examination, strong letters of recommendation, and moderate to high levels of community service. Requirements for Academic Scholarships: 3.0 GPA or above and at least a 900 (CR & Math) SAT or 19 ACT

Requirements for Merit Scholarships: 2.5-2.9 GPA and at least a 900 (CR & Math) SAT or 19 ACT

Scholarship: Yellow Ribbon Program/Veteran's Scholarship
Amount: up to full tuition
Award details: St. Thomas Aquinas College is proud to announce its participation in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Yellow Ribbon Program. The college’s participation in the program includes a scholarship that will enable some veterans, depending on the type and amount of their GI bill education benefits, to earn a college degree for free. The VA will provide a dollar for dollar match of St. Thomas’ VA scholarship, resulting in a full tuition scholarship for the veteran.         

For more info: http://www.stac.edu/stac_admissions/scholarships.html

SUNY FREDONIA
www.fredonia.edu

Scholarship: President's Award of Excellence
Amount: $3000
Award details:Minimum requirements for consideration are a 94% unweighted high school average, 1250 SAT or 28 ACT score and once enrolled they must achieve a minimum 3.25 GPA to retain this award. Students must also live in college residence hall

Scholarship: Fredonia Science Achievement Award
Amount: $8000
Award details: One scholarship will be available to a Biology major, while two will be available to Chemistry majors.  Minimum qualifications for consideration are a 90% unweighted high school average, 1,250 SAT or 28 ACT, along with strong Regents test scores in both Science and Math.  The top applicants for this award will also be required to write an essay that discusses their career plans and dreams.

Scholarship: Dean's Scholar Award
Amount: $2000
Award details: Recipients are selected based upon academic achievement and participation in school and community activities. To be eligible for consideration as a freshman, a student must present an unweighted high school average of at least 90% and a minimum SAT score of 1150 or 25 ACT score.

For more info: http://www.fredonia.edu/finaid/FreshmenScholarships.asp

Westminster College
www.westminster.edu

Scholarship: Vance Scholarship
Amount: $82,000
Award details:  $82,000 ($20,500 per academic year). To be eligible, students must present a minimum G.P.A. of 3.75 in college preparatory subjects* or be in the top 10% of their class and have a minimum 1300 SAT (math + cr) or a 29 ACT composite. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided recipients maintain an overall G.P. A. of 3.0 or higher.

Scholarship: Trustees’ Scholarship
Amount: $74,000
Award details: $74,000 ($18,500 per academic year). To be eligible, students must present a minimum G.P.A. of 3.7 in college preparatory subjects* or be in the top 20% of their class and have a minimum 1200 SAT (math + cr) or a 27 ACT composite. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, provided recipients maintain an overall G.P. A. of 3.0 or higher.

Scholarship: President’s Scholarship
Amount: $70,000
Award details: $70,000 ($17,500 per academic year). To be eligible, students must present a minimum G.P.A. of 4.0 in college preparatory subjects.

For more info: www.westminster.edu/merit

Wilson College
www.wilson.edu

Scholarship: Presidential
Amount: 50% of tuition for four years
Award details: 3.75 cumulative GPA in a college preparatory curriculum and rank in top 15% of high school class at time of application for admission.

Scholarship: Dean’s Scholarship
Amount: 35% of tuition for four years
Award details: 3.4 to 3.74 cumulative GPA in a college preparatory curriculum and rank in top 25% of class at time for application for admission.

Scholarship: Faculty Scholarship
Amount: 25 % of tuition for four years
Award details: 3.0 to 3.39 cumulative GPA in a college preparatory curriculum and rank in top 50% of class at time of application for admission

For more info: Wilson College, Admissions Office, 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201, 800-421-8402, www.wilson.edu