All Opportunities

Applications for scholarships for 2023-24 are open through December 31, 2023.

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.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation Scholarship
Established by the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, this...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation Scholarship
Established by the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, this...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Scholarship
This scholarship honors the life and work of Alfred Z. Solomon, an...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,200 Althea E. Luehrsen Scholarship
Established in 2016 through the generosity of alumna Althea Luehrsen...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,100 Arthur I. Shapiro Scholarship
Established in 2015 through the generosity of the late Gene Shapiro in...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies C. Penn Wettlaufer Scholarship
Established in memory of C. Penn Wettlaufer, a faculty member in the...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,400 Carmela "Meg" Caputo Scholarship
Established in memory of Mentor Carmela “Meg” Caputo by her family, this...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Carol Burdick and Frank Trice Book Scholarship
For undergraduate students residing in Allegany, Livingston or Steuben...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Scholarship
Established by the Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, this scholarship...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Corrou Family Scholarship
Awarded to a custodial single parent with demonstrated financial need...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,200 Coxen-Ahr Memorial Scholarship
Established through the generosity of Dr. Kesiah Scully and Dr. David...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Crystal Scriber Scholarship
This memorial award honors the life and work of longtime faculty mentor...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies David A. Fullard Opportunity Scholarship
Established by longtime faculty mentor David Fullard, this scholarship...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,500 David Yamada '99 Labor Relations Scholarship
Established by alumnus David Yamada ’99, this scholarship is available...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Davin Healthcare Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship
The scholarship is available to undergraduate or graduate students...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,250 Davin Healthcare Nursing Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Dorothy Burnham Scholarship
Established in 2022 through the generosity of former colleagues and...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,100 Dr. Lorraine Peeler '88 Diversity Awareness Scholarship
Established in 2014 through the generosity of Simone Peeler Ragland, in...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Dr. Marian Conway's "Pay it Forward" Fund
Created by Marian Conway ’01, ’04, and supplemented by honorary gifts...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,500 Drs. James Gibson & Patricia Brozinsky Scholarship
The Drs. James Gibson and Patricia Brozinsky Scholarship will be awarded...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Dunkirk-Fredonia American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship
Originally established in 1992 through the generosity of the...
Deadline12/31/2023
$5,000 Dyson Foundation Scholarship in Nursing
To be awarded to undergraduate or graduate nursing students with...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies E. Lester Levine Scholarship
Established in memory of Mentor E. Lester Levine, primarily by his late...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Edwin and Ruth '74 Decker Scholarship
Established by alumna Ruth Decker ’74, this scholarship is available to...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Empire State University Scholarship
Established through private contributions to the university, this...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies F. Stewart and Marion E. McCaw Scholarship
Established by James and Darlene Keane in memory of Darlene’s parents F....
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Foner Fellowship in Work, Culture and Social Change
Established in honor of Moe Foner, founder and director of the Bread and...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Fred and Floy Willmott Foundation Scholarship in Nursing
The Willmott Scholarship is awarded to nursing students residing in...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Fullard/Mills Scholarship for African-American Women
Established by longtime faculty mentor David Fullard in honor of his...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,500 Gene White Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2019 through the generosity of faculty member Dianne...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Genesee Valley Minority Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate students residing in the...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Genesee Valley Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate students residing in the...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,000 George P. Pilkey Memorial Scholarship
Established through the generosity of family, friends and former...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,200 Harriet Ann Simon Scholarship
Established in 2022 through the generosity of the family of Harriet Ann...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Hilda and Charles Wolff Scholarship
Established in honor of Hilda and Charles Wolff through the generosity...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies James W. Hall Scholarship
Established in honor of the first president of Empire State College,...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Jane Shipton Scholarship
Established in memory of Mentor Jane Shipton, this scholarship is...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,800 Janet Wood McGregor Scholarship
Established in 2008 by Janet Wood McGregor, an Empire State University...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,200 Janice A. Pastizzo '98, '00, '04 and Angelo C. Pastizzo Scholarship
Established by alumna Janice Pastizzo and her husband Angelo, this...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Jeanne Brockmann Scholarship
Established in honor of one of the founding members of the Alumni...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,200 Jesse Eisenberg Veterans Fund
The scholarship will be awarded to students studying in the field of...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Joseph L. Mancino '80 Family Scholarship
Established by alumnus Joseph L. Mancino ’80 and his wife Laurel Anne,...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Nursing Scholarship
Established by the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation, this...
Deadline12/31/2023
$1,000 Karcher Family Scholarship
The Karcher Family Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students...
Deadline12/31/2023
$500 Karen West '95 Incentive Awards
Established by alumna Karen West ’95, this scholarship is available to...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Keep-Mills "Closing the Gap" Scholarship
Established in honor of Barbara Keep and Wilson Mills through the...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Keith and Laura Martin Scholarship
Available to undergraduate students pursuing studies in visual,...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Lake Placid Education Foundation Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to students residing in the Lake Placid...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Latino Heritage Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate Hispanic/Latino students, with first preference...
Deadline12/31/2023
Varies Louis Levine Scholarship
The Louis Levine Scholarship is available to undergraduate students...
Deadline12/31/2023