It is important to understand that scholarships are both an honor and a funding
vehicle. The financial aspects of scholarships are governed by rules and regulations
and are administered by the Office of Financial Aid.
Students may not receive
total annual financial aid (Federal, State, Private, Institutional, grants,
scholarships, loans etc.) in excess of Old Westbury's
budgeted cost of attendance. Sometimes it may be necessary to reduce scholarship
award amounts in order to stay in compliance with this Federal regulation.
If you receive a scholarship from any source other than the College or the
Old Westbury College Foundation, Inc., you should contact your financial
aid advisor to see how it may affect your overall financial aid package.
For
more information on scholarships,
contact Ms. Mary D'Antonio in
the Office of Academic Affairs,
516-876-3446.
*Most scholarships offered by SUNY College at Old Westbury and the Old Westbury
College Foundation are made possible thanks to the generous donations of friends
of the college. The amount and number of scholarships awarded is dependent
upon the availability of these donations. All awards and programs are subject
to change without notice as a result of fluctuations in funding levels.
Listed below are the general requirements for all scholarships. top
I. Eligibility
- Applicants must be registered as a current full-time matriculated SUNY
College at Old Westbury student, unless otherwise specified.
- Applicants must
have a minimum SUNY College at Old Westbury GPA of 3.0, unless otherwise
specified.
- Graduating seniors who will only be attending the fall semester
may apply. If the graduating senior is the chosen recipient, he/she will
only receive
one half the award.
- Applicants must submit an original essay, 500 words
minimum, based on a specified topic. Send your essay on a disk in Microsoft
Word, along
with
a printed copy
- Applicants must complete the SUNY
College at Old Wetsbury Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Application.
II. Criteria for Selection
- The Standing Scholarship Committee Board will review all applications.
- The applicant's essay is an essential factor in selecting scholarship
recipients.
- The Committee will judge essays for composition, conveying thoughts
accurately and precisely, grammar and spelling.
III. Limitations
- Scholarship awards may only be used toward the college costs at SUNY College
at Old Westbury, unless otherwise specified.
- The award will be disbursed in
two equal amounts. The first half will be issued during the fall semester
and the remaining half in the spring semester.
Recipients will receive the spring semester's award only if he/she
continues to fulfill the scholarship requirements.
- If the recipient is a
graduating senior, the final semester's award
will not exceed the cost of tuition and fees.
- If a student is awarded more
than one scholarship award, the total amount of all the awards may not exceed
the student's tuition and fees.
Applications
are due Friday, April 25, 2008.
The
application
must be post-marked
or dropped off by the end of the
business day. Incomplete and late
applications will not be accepted.
You may drop off your applications
and the related required material
to the Office of Academic Affairs,
room H-410 Campus Center or mail
to:
Ms. Mary D'Antonio
Coordinator of Scholarships
Office
of Academic Affairs
Campus
Center,
Room
H-213
Phone:
516-876-3446
E-Mail: dantoniom@oldwestbury.edu
Scholarships Open to All Students top
Eleanor A. Simpson Memorial Scholarship: top
$1,500
award
Incoming Freshman and Transfer Student Scholarships top
For a Scholarship Application Packet, contact:
Ms. Mary D'Antonio
Coordinator of Scholarships
Office of Academic Affairs
Campus
Center, Room H-213
Phone:
516-876-3446
E-Mail: dantoniom@oldwestbury.edu
Residence
Hall Scholarships: top
$5,740 annually.
Based on academic merit for new full-time first-year students. Renewable annually.
Please contact the Office of Admissions at (516) 876-3073 for further information and an application
Presidential Scholarships: top
There are two different scholarships available. Level 1 scholarships are $3,000 per year ($1,500 each semester) and Level 2
scholarships are $4,350 per year ($2,175 each semester). Each scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four semesters
(fall and spring semesters only).
Eligibility Requirements:
Must apply and be accepted to SUNY College of Old Westbury as a full time matriculated student.
Applicant must not currently attend SUNY College of Old Westbury.
Applicant must not have previously attended SUNY College of Old Westbury.
Must be a transfer student with at least 60 earned college credits by the end of the semester prior to enrollment
with a minimum of a 3.3 GPA for level 1 scholarships and 3.5 minimum for level 2 scholarships at the time of application.
Multiple averages are combined.
Award recipients must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Award recipients must be pursuing their first bachelor's degree.
All award recipients must register full-time at SUNY College at Old Westbury each semester.
Minimum 3.3 GPA must be verified for renewal of awards. If student is graduating mid-year and only one semester
is required for graduation, the award will be reduced to half the award amount. Any unused semesters cannot be refunded.
Financial need is not a requirement.
Award can only be used at SUNY College at Old Westbury.
Participation in at least 2 college-sponsored events as determined by the Office of Enrollment Services is required each year
for renewal of the award.
Application Requirements:
All applications must include the
following:
A completed SUNY Application with all supporting documents must be
on file with our office
A Presidential Scholarship Application.
Two professional letters of recommendation (professors or employers
are preferred).
A personal statement on your commitment to either your school or
home community.
An origrinal essay, 500 words minimum, entitled My Impact On The World Around Me.
The scholarship application, recommendations, and personal statement
must be mailed to:
SUNY College at Old Westbury
Office of Enrollment Services, Scholarship Program
PO Box 307
Old Westbury, New York 11568 - 0307
Applications
and all required information
must be postmarked
by May 15th for fall 2008
and October 15th for spring
2009 applications. Applications
with missing information
will not be considered.
Late applications will not be accepted.
All
applicants will receive a postcard
confirming receipt of your
application. For information
about the status of your application,
please contact the Office of
Enrollment Services at (516)
876-3073.
Continuing Undergraduate Student Scholarships top
For a Scholarship Application Packet, contact:
Ms. Mary D'Antonio
Coordinator of Scholarships
Office of Academic Affairs
Campus
Center, Room H-213
Phone:
516-876-3446
E-Mail: dantoniom@oldwestbury.edu
Old Westbury Award: top
$2,000 award
Open
to currently enrolled student
of at least sophomore standing
during the 2008-2009 academic
year.
Full-time or Part-time students may apply.
Must have at least a 3.25 grade point average (based on a 4 point system) at the time of applying,
and must maintain that GPA throughout the 2008-09 academic year.
In 500 words or less, candidate must provide a written reply to the following question: “How can Americans today impact society through
volunteer service?” Each submission should include explanations of past experiences and ongoing efforts/relationships of the candidate
that illustrate their personal commitment to either community or College service.
Must be a United States citizen and a resident of the State of New York.
Though financial need is not a requirement, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
with the Office of Financial Aid.
Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead, preferably from persons related to the service mentioned in your essay.
NOTE: Funds for the Old Westbury Award are provided by the faculty and staff of the College through the Employee Giving Program.
International Exchange Scholarship: top
$1,000 award
Open to currently matriculated SUNY College at Old Westbury students who will participate in one of the International Exchange Programs
administrated by SUNY College at Old Westbury. (However, it is limited to students who have at least one more semester at SUNY College
at Old Westbury after the program is over)
Full-time or Part-time students may apply.
Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average (based on a 4 point system) at time of applying, and must maintain that GPA throughout the program.
Though financial need is not a requirement, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid
Two faculty recommendations on official letterhead (must be from the SUNY College at Old Westbury faculty.
An original essay, 500 words minimum, entitled, The Importance International Education.
Herbert L. Frink Memorial Scholarship: top
$500 award
Jane A. McMillan Memorial Scholarship: top
$300 award
Open
to SUNY College Old Westbury
students who are currently enrolled
and who will be matriculated
during the 2008-09
academic
year.
Full-time or Part-time students may apply.
Must major in a department within the School of Education.
Must
have at least a 3.0 grade point
average at the time of applying,
and must maintain that GPA throughout
the 2008-09
academic
year.
Though financial need is not a requirement, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid.
One faculty recommendation on official letterhead (must be from the SUNY College at Old Westbury faculty).
An original essay, 500 words minimum, entitled, Why I Want To Become A Teacher.
Chin Family Scholarship: top
Roundtrip Airline Ticket
US/China
Open to any matriculated college student, who participates in any of the four China Exchange programs administrated by SUNY College at Old Westbury.
Must have at least one more matriculated semester in College after the program is over.
Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average (based on a 4 point system) at time of applying, and during the program.
Two faculty recommendations on official letterhead (excluding family members and friends)
An original essay, 500 words minimum, entitled, The Importance of US and China Relations.
Faye Friedenberg Memorial Scholarship : top
$500 award
The Friedenberg Family selects recipient.
A
currently enrolled student,
who will be matriculated at
SUNY College at Old Westbury
during the 2008-09
academic
year.
Must be a full-time female student who is 40 years old or older.
Must be of sophomore standing or higher.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Two faculty recommendations on official letterhead (must be from the SUNY College at Old Westbury faculty).
An original essay, 500 words minimum, entitled, What Returning To College Means To Me (please include life history and background information)
Jermaine Camp Memorial Award: top
$100 award
Open
to currently enrolled student
of at least second-semester
freshman standing during the
2008-09 academic year.
Full-time or Part-time students may apply.
Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average (based on a 4 point system) at the time of applying.
In 200 words, candidate must provide a written essay on the role of students in Old Westbury’s governance.
Two letters of recommendation from faculty on official letterhead.
Though financial need is not a requirement, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid
SPECIAL CRITERIA AWARDS top
For a Scholarship Application Packet, contact:
Ms. Mary D'Antonio
Coordinator of Scholarships
Office of Academic Affairs
Campus
Center, Room H-213
Phone:
516-876-3446
E-Mail: dantoniom@oldwestbury.edu
The Leeds Scholarship: top
$5,071 award
Open
to currently enrolled, new incoming
freshman, and transfer students
who will be matriculated at
SUNY College at Old Westbury
during the 2008-09
academic
year.
Full-time or Part-time students may apply.
Must be of African, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American heritage.
Must
have at least a 3.0 grade point
average (based on a 4 point
system) at the time of applying,
and must maintain that GPA throughout
the 2008-09
academic
year.
Must be a United States citizen and a New York State resident.
Though financial need is not a requirement, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid
Two faculty recommendations on official letterhead.
An original essay, 500 words minimum, entitled, My Personal Goals.
Turning Point Scholarship in Accounting and Finance: top
$1,500
award
This
scholarship is intended
to support a single mother
with one or more dependents
who is a currently enrolled
student within the SUNY
College
at Old Westbury School
of Business.
Applicants must have completed more than 45 credits and have earned a grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Please attach a current, unofficial transcript of your collegiate academic record.
Provide two letters of reference. At least one recommendation must be from your academic advisor or a faculty member in your major.
Submit an essay. On a separate sheet of paper, please provide a one-page essay including your educational and career goals and address how this award will help you, as a single parent, to achieve them.
This scholarship is open to full- and part-time students.
Applicants must meet the economical eligibility requirements for the federal Pell grant program to qualify. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid.
Herb Wetanson Scholarship: top
Amount to be determined
The Office of Financial Aid will select recipient
Open
to currently enrolled, new incoming
freshman, and transfer students
who will be matriculated at
SUNY College at Old Westbury
during the 2008-09
academic
year.
Full-time or Part-time students may apply.
Must be of African, Hispanic/Latino heritage
Must be a New York City resident.
Must
have at least at least a 3.0
college grade point average
(based on a 4 point system)/80
high school average at the time
of applying, and must maintain
that GPA throughout the 2008-09
academic
year.
Financial need is a requirement.
Applicant must demonstrate that this award will make the difference in being able to attend SUNY College at Old Westbury.
Two faculty recommendations on official letterhead.
An original essay, 500 words minimum, entitled, Why A College Education Is Important To Me.
Alumni Association Graduate School Scholarship: top
$1,000 award
Open to all SUNY College at Old Westbury graduating seniors.
Overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
Letters of Recommendation from two SUNY Old Westbury faculty members
An original essay explaining your experiences at Old Westbury and your future academic plans.
Must be attending graduate school immediately after graduation.
Anna Rosenberg Scholarship: top
Award To Be Determined
Open
to currently enrolled and new
female students age 25 or older
who will be matriculated at
SUNY College at Old Westbury
during the 2008-09
academic
year.
Full-time or Part-time students may apply.
Must
have at least a 3.0 grade point
average (based on a 4 point
system) at the time of applying,
and must maintain that GPA throughout
the 2008-09
academic
year
Must provide a written essay (200 word minimum) on “Your Personal Goals and Aspirations.”
Though financial need is not a requirement, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid
Irving and Sara Anker Memorial Scholarship: top
$500 award
Open
to a matriculated SUNY College
at Old Westbury student graduating
in May 2008.
Applicant must submit their transcript(s).
Two letters of recommendation. One from a SUNY College at Old Westbury faculty and the other from a community leader (excluding family members and friends).
An original essay, 500 words minimum, entitled, My Commitment to Public Education
Patricia A. & Mark A. Harmon Memorial Scholarship: top
$500 award
A
currently enrolled student
who will be matriculated at
SUNY College at Old Westbury
during the 2008-09 academic
year.
Must be an African-American female student majoring in one of the degree programs in the School of Business.
Must
have at least a 3.5 grade point
average or higher at the time
of applying and must maintain
that GPA throughout the 2008-09
academic
year.
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