Merit Based Scholarships – Scholarships awarded based upon academic merit only
Merit & Financial Need Based Scholarships – Scholarships awarded based upon academic merit and financial need. To establish financial need, students are required to file the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), even if the student is not seeking Federal Financial Aid. This application should be filed at www.fafsa.ed.gov
2. Minimum Qualifications
Minimum CQPA of 3.0 at end of 2007 Fall Semester
Will be graduating in August 2007, December 2007, or May 2008 and will be transferring to a four year institution
File formal application for graduation with Records & Registration Office
Completed a minimum of 30 credits of college course work at SUNY Orange
3. Application Procedures
Complete the SUNY Orange Graduate Scholarship Application
Submit two faculty recommendation forms to the Office of Financial Aid
List of extracurricular college and community service activities and any other relevant outside obligations such as family and work demands
Submit a 250 word typewritten essay
File 2008/2009 FAFSA form and provide photocopy of the results to the Office of Financial Aid
4. Acknowledgement Procedure
Applicants are responsible to ensure that all materials submitted are complete
An e-mail acknowledgement on receipt of completed applications will be made for students providing e-mail addresses
5. Major Criteria for Awarding Scholarships
Academic performance at SUNY Orange
Two supporting faculty recommendations
Involvement in college and community service activities
Quality of typewritten essay
Demonstrated financial need where applicable
6. Deadlines
Submission of All Application Materials – March 15, 2008
