♦ General Scholarships ♦

*Requirements for Merit Scholarships* http://www.oswego.edu/admissions/costs/financial/scholarships/merit.html

*For a Complete List of all Scholarships, Including Scholarships for Specific Majors  - Click Below*

http://www.oswego.edu/giving/scholarships/OswegoScholarships09_10_II.pdf

Myrtle Waters Stewart Scholarship

Amount: $900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

This scholarship was established by Janice Brinson '54 in memory of her mother, who passed away in 1992. It exists to assist an African-American female entering (freshman or transfer) Oswego State. Preference will be given to an education major. Demonstrated academic excellence and financial need comprise the major

criteria in the selection process for this award. Original application packet should include high school guidance or departmental letter of recommendation.

Renee Valles Toothman '85 and Michael L. Toothman Scholarship

Amount: $500 ........................................Recipient: One

This scholarship was established by Renee Valles Toothman '85 and Michael L. Toothman to support and encourage an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology. This scholarship can be renewed up to four years. To qualify a student must:

a. Initially be an incoming full-time freshman or transfer student.

b. Be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, majoring in Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology

c. Demonstrate academic commitment and good citizenship

d. Demonstrate financial need.

Roberta Byer '71 Scholarship

Amount: $1,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

This scholarship was established by the estate of Hannah Byer as stipulated in her Last Will and Testament in memory of her daughter Roberta (d.1971). The estate directed the State University of New York at Oswego to put the monies where needed. The scholarship will be available for an entering freshman or a transfer student.

William S. Barnes '33 New Student Scholarship

Amount: $850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

This award will be presented to an entering student with an outstanding academic record. Criteria include high school or transfer college average, standardized test scores and leadership skills.

Roland and Dorothy Brown Clark '36 Merit Scholarship

Amount: $1,250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

The late Dorothy Brown Clark '36 (d.1998), visionary past president of the Oswego Alumni Association, and her husband Roland (d.2000) bequeathed a generous sum to Oswego State to establish an endowed scholarship. To commemorate the Clarks' lifelong commitment to academic achievement and leadership, Oswego State will offer a Merit Scholarship to an incoming freshman or transfer student.

Lynn & Ellen Hemink Scholarship

Amount: $1,500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Hemink to be used as a recruitment mechanism for attracting academically qualified students to Oswego State. Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership abilities and extracurricular activities comprise the major criteria in the selection process for this award. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors (minimum 85 academic average) and/or transfer students (minimum 3.0 academic average) with no specific major required. Recipient must be a New York state resident.

Gerhard D. Zeller New Student Scholarship

Amount: $700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

This scholarship was established in memory of Gerhard D. Zeller to honor his commitment to the Native American community. Qualified applicants will be of Native American descent. New and transfer students are eligible to receive this scholarship.

Louella & Harold Oakley Scholarship

Amount: $500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

This scholarship was established by Naomi Oakley McCracken '70 and Douglas McCracken in memory of her parents to support and encourage an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology. The student must have a declared major in either Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology. This student must demonstrate academic commitment and good citizenship. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming full-time freshman or transfer student who meets the qualifications for a Merit Scholarship.

Lynn & Ellen Hemink Scholarship

Amount: $1,500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Hemink to be used as a recruitment mechanism for attracting academically qualified students to Oswego State. Demonstrated academic excellence, leadership abilities and extracurricular activities comprise the major criteria in the selection process for this award. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors (minimum 85 academic average) and/or transfer students (minimum 3.0 academic average) with no specific major required. Recipient must be a New York state resident.

Elsie Hutchinson Morris Scholarship

(Named in honor of the four Hutchinson Sisters '12,'13,'15 &'17)

Amount: $4,000 each. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient(s): Two

Elsie Hutchinson Morris bequeathed the college a significant sum to establish a scholarship fund. Two recipients, one male and one female, will be selected from applicants (entering freshmen or transfer students) who have graduated from an Oswego County high school. Candidates must have a demonstrated need for financial aid.

Harold E. Morse '61 Family Scholarship

Amount: $950.................Recipient: One

Contact: Office of University Development (315) 312-3130

This scholarship was established by Harold E. Morse '61 to provide Economic relief to a deserving student who has financial challenges that compromise his/her experiencing a full student and academic life. Selection will be made by Dr. Morse or a designated family member, one representative from Student Affairs, and one representative from the Faculty.

To qualify for this Award, a student must:

• A. Have completed at lease on year of study at SUNY Oswego
• B. Hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 1.67-2.67 (C-/B-)
• C. Demonstrate potential for leadership and economic need
• D. Complete the application in this publication and return it to the Office or University Development

Hubert B. Smith Diversity Scholarship

Amount: TBA.....................Recipient(s): TBA

Contact: Office of University Development (315)312-3130

This award honors Hubert B. Smith, retired Assistant Provost and Director of the Office of Learning Support, for many years or service in the promotion of human diversity and academic excellence at Oswego State. The Smith Scholarship was created in 1996 by a campus-wide initiative formed to promote diversity on the Oswego Sate campus. This award is dedicated to providing financial support to bright and talented students and encouraging them to focus on both academics and participation in the college experience. Financial need may be taken into consideration; however, scholarships will be based on the academic performance of individuals who fulfill the following requirements:

• A. Be nominated for the award by a faculty or staff member
• B. Have earned a minimum of 27 credits at Oswego (sophomore or junior standing). Transfer students must have completed two semesters of study at Oswego
• C. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• D. Demonstrate that he/she is a person of good character and integrity
• E. Have a documented history of service to SUNY Oswego or the Oswego Community
• F. Submit a 250-word essay demonstrating how he/she has contributed to human/cultural diversity of the campus and/or the Oswego community

Jack C. James '62 Scholarship

Amount: $1,200.........Recipient: One

Contact: Extended Learning (315)312-2270

This scholarship was established by Jack C. James '62 in appreciation and recognition of the role Oswego plays in enabling non-traditional students to complete their education, gain postgraduate credentials or undergo career change. This award is intended in inspire students for academic achievement and subsequent leadership in the larger society, whether this is within the realm of academia, government, business or the military. To qualify for this award, a student must:

• A. Be a non-traditional undergraduate or graduate student enrolled or enrolling in SUNY Oswego's School of Education full or part time. Secondary preference may be given to students enrolling or enrolled in SUNY Oswego's School of Business
• B. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• C. Provide two letters from faculty, community leaders or employers that speak to the criteria for this award
• D. Complete the application and essay in this publication demonstrating a financial need where this scholarship might be the difference in continuing with his or her education.

James E. Perdue Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $3,000......................Recipient: One

Contact: Office of University Development (315)312-3130

This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. James E. Perdue (d.1998) to honor his unending commitment to the availability of a quality broad-based liberal arts education. Qualified applicants will:

• A. Be enrolled or accepted in Oswego State's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, or be undeclared
• B. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or at least a B, whichever is higher)
• C. Completed and return all application materials to the Office or University Development, Sheldon Hall

NOTE: This Scholarship may be renewed, pending academic performance as stated above.

Olive Brannan Spargo '31 Endowed Leadership Fund

Amount: $700.................................Recipient: One

Contact: Office of University Development, Sheldon Hall

This scholarship has been established by Olive Brannan Spargo '31 (d.2004) in recognition of and appreciation for Oswego State and its dedicated and caring faculty. This scholarship is intended to inspire, encourage, and stimulate active participation in the life of the college. Demonstrated leadership and citizenship compromise the major criteria for the full-time enrollment at Oswego State. Qualified applicants will:

• A. Be enrolled or accepted for full enrollment at Oswego State
• B. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at time of application
• C. Submit documentation of leadership and citizenship involvement, including a statement responding to the question, "How will the Oswego campus community benefit from your leadership?"
• D. Submit two written references documenting leadership and citizenship achievements
• E. Complete and return application materials to the Office or University Development, Sheldon Hall

The Paul Family Scholarship

Amount: $400...............Recipient: One

Contact: The LEAD Office

This scholarship, sponsored by Newton Paul '97 & '99, Friends and Associates, is a tribute to his family (God, Andre Sr., Marie, Mozart, Andre Jr., and Marcus) for the love and support they provided him in obtaining his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, minor in International Studies, and Master's Degree in Human Services/Counseling. A student's leadership ability is one of the major criteria in the selection process. Qualified applicants will also:

• A. Individuals with financial hardships
• B. Be of freshman, sophomore or junior status during spring semester
• C. Maintain a 2.5 of better cumulative GPA
• D. Complete the scholarship application in this publication
• E. In addition to the personal statement, write a 150-word essay on someone who supported you up to this point in time in your education and what that means to you
• F. Submit two references (one on leadership abilities and one on academic performance)

William R. Tucker Scholarship

Amount: $500 each . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient(s): 12

Contact: General Manager, Auxiliary Services, 507 Culkin Hall

To qualify for these awards:

A.  Incoming freshmen must have a minimum average of 85. Returning students must maintain a minimum 2.7 cumulative grade point average at the time of selection.

B.  Be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or first semester senior at Oswego enrolled on a full-time basis.

C.  Applications are available at, and should be returned to, Auxiliary Services, 507 Culkin Hall.

D.  Applications are also available online at:

http://www.oswego.edu/administration/auxiliary_services/accounting_administration/index

Sophie Sarat Welling '34 Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $500 ............................................... Recipient: One

Contact: Chair, Music Department

This scholarship award was established by Victoria Marsh to honor the memory of her mother, Sophie Sarat Welling '34. An alumna of the Campus School and the Oswego Normal School, Mrs. Welling broadened the horizons of her students through music education. As a student teacher, Mrs. Welling was the first educator at the Campus School to introduce her students to foreign languages and cultures through song. The scholarship recognizes and encourages the efforts of a music student at Oswego State. To qualify for this award, candidates must:

A. Be of junior status during the Spring semester

B. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0

C. Have exhibited that he/she is a person of integrity and good character

D. Be a music major or minor, or be actively involved in choral ensemble, music theater, and/or opera productions

E. Contact the Music Department for application process information.

Robert Brian Ellis Scholarship

Amount: $300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipient: One

Contact: Office of University Development, (315) 312-3003

The Robert Brian Ellis Memorial Scholarship, established by his parents, Robert and Victoria (Lewis) Ellis (both Oswego alumni, class of 1969), honors the memory of a boy whose young life was taken in an automobile accident. This award will be given to a student demonstrating high academic accomplishment in one of the following majors or in secondary education with a concentration in one of the following: mathematics, computer science, business administration, and/or economics.

To qualify for this award, a student must:

a. Be enrolled as a junior at the time of selection

b. Demonstrate outstanding achievement in major and/or concentration

c. Demonstrate a continuing commitment to the intellectual objectives of the particular discipline

d. Complete and return application materials to the Office of University Development, Sheldon Hall.

R.E.A.C.H. Scholarship

Amount: $600 ....................Recipient: One

Contact: Office of University Development, (315) 312-3003

The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gave back to the college community in honor of the 2002 Return to OZ II Reunion. The first award was given for the 2007-2008 academic year. Selection of the scholarship recipient will be made by the R.E.A.C.H. Committee via the Oswego College Foundation.

To qualify for this award, a student must:

a. Be a sophomore or junior

b. Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.8

c. Submit an unofficial copy of his/her transcript

d. Submit a 250-word essay demonstrating how he/she has overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to succeed in higher education

OR

Submit a 250-word essay demonstrating how he/she has contributed to the diversity of the student

body in his/her major or a specific program/club he/she is involved with.

e. Preference will be given to students who meet the above criteria who plan to study abroad.

♦ Private Scholarships ♦

♦ Private Scholarships Descriptions ♦

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships

*Guidelines and application materials are available on the Foundation's website: www.jkcf.org *

• Largest private scholarship for two-year community college transfer students in the country
• The Foundation provides up to $30,000 per year to each of approximately 50 deserving students selected annually
• Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student's educational expenses - including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees - for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor's degree.
• The application deadline is typically February 1. Campuses set earlier internal deadlines for receiving applications to select their nominees.
• To be eligible for the program, students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their two-year institution. Students cannot apply directly to the Foundation. Each two-year college may nominate up to two students each year to be considered for the scholarship.
• Selection Criteria

A review panel of distinguished university faculty and admissions professionals judges the nominees using criteria including academic achievement and critical thinking ability, financial need, will to succeed, and breadth of interest and activities.

Accoutemps/AICPA Scholarship

* American Institute of Certified Public Accountants*

http://www.accountemps.com/AICPA

The scholarships will be in the amount of $2,500 to five (5) students based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership activities and future career interests. To be eligible, you must be:

• An AICPA student affiliate member
• A declared accounting, finance or information systems major with an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0
• A student who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent), including at least six (6) semester hours in accounting
• Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent), at an accredited college or university in the United States.

John L. Carey Scholarship Program:

http://ceae.aicpa.org/Resources/Scholarships+and+Awards/John+L.+Carey+Scholarship+Program.htm

[Students who are already actively participating in a graduate accounting program are not eligible for this scholarship]

Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient for one year, minimum 10 recipients. The award is renewable for an additional year of study provided satisfactory scholastic progress is maintained. The award will be sent directly to the school for credit to the account of the student.

Eligibility Requirements: These awards are intended to encourage students with little or no previous accounting education to consider professional accounting careers.

• I will have obtained a liberal arts or other non-business related undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States prior to enrolling in my graduate accounting program.
• I did not earn more than 12 credits in accounting or business during my undergraduate program.
• I have been accepted into, or am in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that is accredited by AACSB International or ACBSP. This program will enable me to sit for the CPA Examination.
• I intend to pursue a CPA certificate.
• I will be a full-time graduate (9 semester hours or equivalent) student for academic year 2009 - 2010.
• I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green-card holder).

All- Ink Scholarship

http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx

All-Ink.com is committed to helping students pursue their goal of a higher education.
All-Ink.com is offering up to $5,000 in scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college or university program during the Spring 2009 or Fall 2009 term or full-year 2009-2010 school year.

Students who apply must:

• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
• Have a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average
• Required tocomplete a 50 to 200 word essayabout who has had the greatest impact on your life, anda 50 to 200 word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after completing college.
• You can complete your application on-line, located on the website page

ACS Scholars Program

*American Chemical Society Scholars Program*

http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_TRANSITIONMAIN&node_id=1234&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=93ef2953-338f-43f4-94ca-b82df4206459

ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000 are given to qualified applicants based on academic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills, and involvement in school activities and community service.

If you are an African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology, you may be eligible.

To be considered for a scholarship through the ACS Scholars Program, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
• Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college
• Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better)
• Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form
• Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology
• Be planning a career in the chemical sciences.

Microsoft Scholarship

http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_reqs.mspx

A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up so you can pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Microsoft is offering four different types of technical scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year to current undergraduate students: General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Underrepresented Minority Scholarships, and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities.

To be eligible:

• You must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor's degree program at a college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application.
• We'll need to see that you're making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering, math, or physics-and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science.
• Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.
• You'll also need to apply for a summer internship and if offered an internship, you must complete the salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. (Microsoft reserves the right not to offer an internship position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.)

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program

http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?Xcntry=USA&Xlang=en_US&ed_name=Careers_Technical_Scholarship&view=Feature&metrics=notrack

In demonstration of our commitment to the academic success of minority students and to the cultivation and recruitment of qualified minority employees in technical fields, scholarships are available in the amount $1,000 - $10,000 (depending on tuition balance, academic excellence and classification)

• Applicants must be academic high-achievers (3.0 or better GPA).
• Applicants must be US citizens or visa-holding Permanent Residents of African American, Asian, Pacific Island, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent.
• They must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following technical fields:

- Chemistry 
- Information Management
- Computing & Software Systems
- Material Science
- Printing Management Science
- Laser Optics
- Physics
- Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Imaging, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Optical, or Software)

Tylenol Scholarship

*For application and further information* http://tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc

As a company dedicated to helping people feels better, we're proud to support the future of healthcare with our annual TYLENOL® Scholarship program. Now in its 17th year, the program helps students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare, life sciences, or related fields manage the rising costs of education.

This year, we'll be awarding $250,000 in scholarships based on leadership qualities and academic performance, including ten $10,000 and thirty $5,000 grants.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Scholarships awarded to students pursuing healthcare-related education at an accredited institution.
• Ten students will be awarded $10,000 scholarships.
• Thirty students will receive $5,000 grants.
• Applications must be received by May 15, 2009. Winners will be selected by July 15, 2009. Funds delivered by August 2009.

A GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship

http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/GPAisntEverythingScholarship.jsp?code=FW_32

This award is given to ONE recipient in the amount of $1,000. To apply you must:

1. Step 1: Create a Cappex profile, if you don't already have one. One profile makes you eligible to apply for many different scholarships.
2. Step 2: Tell us about your extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities.
3. Step 3: Click on the scholarships tab and click "apply".

College Prowler Monthly Scholarship

http://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/enter.aspx

College Prowler is prowling around for the best student essays in the nation. Submit the best essay you've written as a student and you could win $2,000 along with 10 free College Prowler guidebooks ($169.50 value)!

The essay can be on any topic and could be an essay you wrote for a class, another scholarship, the school paper, an admissions essay, etc. Just make sure the essay is 1,000 words or less.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be a current high school or college student.
• Applicant must submit an essay that is their original work.

Cutting Edge Careers Scholarship

The Cutting-Edge Careers Scholarship is available to students planning to attend college. You must be a US citizen and a high school student, GED recipient or current college student. You must plan to study to gain skills in business administration, computers, criminal justice, health care/nursing, design, digital media arts, or culinary arts to be eligible for this award.

This scholarship is available to one recipient in the amount of $1,000

To Apply:

1. Step 1: Create a Cappex profile, if you don't already have one. One profile makes you eligible to apply for many different scholarships.
2. Step 2: Select one of these Areas of Study: Business, Computer and Information Sciences, Criminal Justice, Health Professions and Clinical Science, Digital Media Arts, or Culinary Arts.
3. Step 3: Tell us about your extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities, and why you want to pursue a career in your field.
4. Step 4: Click on the scholarships tab and click "apply".

New York Tuition Assistance Program

http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/Students_Families_Borrowers_and_Counselors

The New York Tuition Assistance Program is awarded to residents of New York who are full-time students at an approved postsecondary institution in New York. To be considered for this award, you must

• Be charged at least $200 for tuition per year
• Be in good academic standing
• This award is based on financial need and type of postsecondary institution in which you are enrolled.
• This award is renewable provided you meet certain criteria
• Maintaining at least a cumulative "C" average after receipt of two annual payments.