All Opportunities
Applications for scholarships for 2024-25 open on April 2.
Each scholarship has a specific set of criteria to determine eligibility.
To apply, students must log in by selecting the red “Sign In” button above using their Empire State University e-mail address and password and submit the General Application. Upon completion of the General Application, you will be automatically matched with scholarships for which you meet the criteria. After submitting the General Application, students will have the ability to submit supplemental information for any scholarships that require additional materials by selecting the red “Apply” button next to each individual opportunity.
To be eligible for SUNY Empire Foundation scholarships, students must meet the following criteria unless otherwise indicated in the scholarship-specific guidelines:
- Many of our scholarships are need-based, and to qualify students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and have financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Students who are ineligible to submit a FAFSA may contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@sunyempire.edu for an alternate means to determine financial need.
- Student must be matriculated and have completed at least eight (8) credits with Empire State University
- Student must have the appropriate GPA indicating successful academic progress
- Student must have completed at least 80% of the coursework they have enrolled in (Note: No more than 20% of courses can be incompletes, no credits, administrative withdrawals, etc.)
- Both part-time and full-time students are eligible
Questions: Indicates that additional application information will be required. To apply for these opportunities, students must first submit a General Application, then may submit an application via Recommended Opportunities under the Opportunities tab.
Deadline: The date by which applications are due in order to receive consideration.
Award: The amount stated is for general information purposes and not a guarantee of what you may receive if awarded. Actual award amounts can vary. Students selected to receive scholarships will be notified via e-mail to their SUNY Empire address.
Actions: The majority of our scholarships require only the General Application to apply; these indicate “None” under “Action”. A limited number of scholarships require additional information for consideration; these indicate “Apply” under “Action”. These additional scholarships can be accessed after submitting the General Application, by viewing Recommended Opportunities under the Opportunities tab.
Contact scholarships@sunyempire.edu with any questions. Per college policy, all communications must be made through your SUNY Empire email account (@sunyempire.edu). If you need any assistance using that account, you may contact the SUNY Empire IT Service Desk. To ensure email communication preferences are up to date, students can visit SUNY Empire Student Email Forward Settings.
Award | Name | Actions |
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Equity in Action Scholarship
SUNY Empire is pleased to announce the Equity in Action Scholarship to...
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Deadline12/10/2024 |
$2,000 |
Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership
The Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership named in honor of...
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Deadline12/11/2024 |
$0.00 |
Benjamin and David Scharps Memorial Award
The Benjamin and David Scharps Memorial Award was established in the...
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Deadline01/13/2025 |
Maximum $3,000 per year |
SUNY Diversity Honors Scholarship
The SUNY Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship program is designed...
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Deadline03/14/2025 |
$2,000.00 |
Davin Healthcare Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship
The scholarship is available to undergraduate or graduate students...
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$2,000.00 |
Davin Healthcare Nursing Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in...
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$1,000.00 |
Hilda and Charles Wolff Scholarship
Established in honor of Hilda and Charles Wolff through the generosity...
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$1,500.00 |
Lake Placid Education Foundation Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to students residing in the Lake Placid...
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$1,500.00 |
SUNY Empire State University Milestone Recognition Scholarship
The SUNY Empire Milestone Recognition Scholarship will be distributed in...
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$1,500.00 |
Szenczy Impact Scholarship
For students in any program – Preference for single mothers/parents...
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$1,500.00 |
Szenczy Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship
The scholarship is available to undergraduate or graduate students...
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Varies |
Western New York Part-Time Student Success Scholarship
The fund has been established to supplement funding for students...
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$1,500 |
Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher Scholarship for Teacher Education
To recognize a teacher education major who personifies the vision and...
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Ended |
$0.00 |
SUNY ACT for Excellence and Student Initiative Award
To reward students for excellence in their academic performance and...
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Ended |
Varies |
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation Scholarship
Established by the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, this...
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Ended |
Varies |
Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Scholarship
This scholarship honors the life and work of Alfred Z. Solomon, an...
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Ended |
Varies |
Angel Scholarship Fund
Established through an anonymous alumna, the scholarship is available to...
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Ended |
$1,000 |
Arcadeo and Sadie J. Browne Amparado "Force for Change" Scholarship
For Black male students studying Community and Human Services, Human...
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Ended |
$1,200 |
Arthur I. Shapiro Scholarship
Established in 2015 through the generosity of the late Gene Shapiro in...
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Ended |
Varies |
Black Male Initiative Scholarship
For undergraduate Black male students who play an active role in the...
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Ended |
Varies |
C. Penn Wettlaufer Scholarship
Established in memory of C. Penn Wettlaufer, a faculty member in the...
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Ended |
$1,600 |
Carmela "Meg" Caputo Scholarship
Established in memory of Mentor Carmela “Meg” Caputo by her family, this...
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Ended |
Varies |
Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Scholarship
Established by the Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, this scholarship...
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Ended |
Varies |
Corrou Family Scholarship
Awarded to a custodial single parent with demonstrated financial need...
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Ended |
$1,300 |
Coxen-Ahr Memorial Scholarship
Established through the generosity of Dr. Kesiah Scully and Dr. David...
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Ended |
Varies |
Crystal Scriber Scholarship
This memorial award honors the life and work of longtime faculty mentor...
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Ended |
Varies |
David A. Fullard Opportunity Scholarship
Established by longtime faculty mentor David Fullard, this scholarship...
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Ended |
$1,500 |
David Yamada '99 Labor Relations Scholarship
Established by alumnus David Yamada ’99, this scholarship is available...
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Ended |
$1,000 |
Dorothy Burnham Scholarship
Established in 2022 through the generosity of former colleagues and...
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Ended |
Varies |
Dr. Bridget Nettleton Memorial Healthcare Scholarship
Established in 2024 as a memorial tribute to founding Dean of the School...
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Ended |
$1,000 |
Dr. John M. Beckem II Scholarship
For BME or SMT students interested in technology.
The Dr. John M. Beckem...
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Ended |
$1,200 |
Dr. Lorraine Peeler '88 Diversity Awareness Scholarship
Established in 2014 through the generosity of Simone Peeler Ragland, in...
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Ended |
$1,300 |
Dr. Marian Conway's "Pay it Forward" Fund
Created by Marian Conway ’01, ’04, and supplemented by honorary gifts...
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Ended |
$1,700 |
Drs. James Gibson & Patricia Brozinsky Scholarship
The Drs. James Gibson and Patricia Brozinsky Scholarship will be awarded...
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Ended |
$800 |
Dunkirk-Fredonia American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship
Originally established in 1992 through the generosity of the...
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Ended |
Varies |
E. Lester Levine Scholarship
Established in memory of Mentor E. Lester Levine, primarily by his late...
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Ended |
Varies |
Edwin and Ruth '74 Decker Scholarship
Established by alumna Ruth Decker ’74, this scholarship is available to...
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Ended |
Varies |
Empire State University Scholarship
Established through private contributions to the university, this...
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Ended |
Varies |
F. Stewart and Marion E. McCaw Scholarship
Established by James and Darlene Keane in memory of Darlene’s parents F....
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Ended |
$2,000 |
Finish Line Fund
Established in 2024 through the generosity of the Dake Family and...
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Ended |
$1,900 |
Foner Fellowship in Work, Culture and Social Change
Established in honor of Moe Foner, founder and director of the Bread and...
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Ended |
$1,500 |
Fred and Floy Willmott Foundation Scholarship in Nursing
The Willmott Scholarship is awarded to nursing students residing in...
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Ended |
Varies |
Fullard/Mills Scholarship for African-American Women
Established by longtime faculty mentor David Fullard in honor of his...
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Ended |
Varies |
Genesee Valley Minority Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate students residing in the...
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Ended |
Varies |
Genesee Valley Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate students residing in the...
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Ended |
$1,000 |
George P. Pilkey Memorial Scholarship
Established through the generosity of family, friends and former...
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Ended |
$1,200 |
Harriet Ann and Arthur Simon Scholarship
Established in 2022 through the generosity of the family of Harriet Ann...
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Ended |
Varies |
James W. Hall Scholarship
Established in honor of the first president of Empire State College,...
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Ended |
Varies |
Jane Shipton Scholarship
Established in memory of Mentor Jane Shipton, this scholarship is...
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Ended |
$1,900 |
Janet Wood McGregor Scholarship
Established in 2008 by Janet Wood McGregor, an Empire State University...
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Ended |