Scholarships

Students of SUNY Old Westbury benefit from scholarships made available from the campus and a variety of philanthropic organizations.  To be considered for a scholarship, please complete the University Scholarship Application. 

University Scholarship Application

Not all students will qualify nor meet the requirements for the scholarships. 

The list of current scholarships available is:

  • Aramco Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students. This scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.  New or continuing student. Applicants requirements  female of Middle Eastern Descent. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • CMP Awards Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students. This scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale.  Scholarship is for African American or Hispanic Students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Gerald Garner Wright, Esq Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. To all new and continuing students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Anna Rosenberg Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students. First year sophomore or higher with a minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Preference is given to females. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • J. Pettigrew Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students. Applicants must have a minimum 2.3 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants can be new or continuing students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Joyce Harriet Stahl Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time or part time students . GPA of 2.75  or higher on a 4.0 scale, continuing student, single parent with combined income of $75,000.00 or less. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Kearse Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students with a GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. For all continuing students.
  • Herbert L. Frink Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students. This scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for continuing students in Media and Communications Major. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Old Westbury Ambassadors Scholarship - This is a unique opportunity for first-year and transfer students who are interested in enhancing their leadership skills. This non-renewable scholarship is a year long program designed for full-time students who are committed to continuous learning and participating in the Presidential Ambassador Program. To be eligible,  you must be an incoming first year or transfer student. A total of 30 students will be awarded a scholarship of $500 each. As part of the scholarship requirements, recipients must commit to participating in leadership seminars held throughout the year. This experience not only provides financial support but also fosters leadership development among students. In successive years, the completers of the program will be called upon to represent the University in key events. Please note that this scholarship is non-renewable, emphasizing the importance of making the most of this opportunity in the awarded academic year. 
  • Old Westbury Foundation Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time continuing students.  Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale or higher. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • Panther Pride Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students with a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or better. To new or continuing students. Total of (4) scholarships each $1,000.00. One scholarship per school.
  • SGA Engagement Award -This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and be a continuing student. Two students will be awarded of $1,300.00 each. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • TFCU/Nicholas Maletta Memorial Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time  new High School students. Applicant must have a (HS GPA 85). Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
  • William & Mary Olsten Scholarship - This non-renewable scholarship is for full time students. Applicants must be full time with a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher. Scholarship is for all new and continuing students.  Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Outside (Non-Old Westbury) Scholarships:

  • THE IBBTA Foundation Scholarship Program- This outside agency awards scholarships to students who have completed at least 24 credits of undergraduate coursework in Public Policy or Administration, All Business related majors and all transportation related majors and Information Technology. For more information including application process, learn more at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/.
  • SUNY/ Office of Mental Health Scholarship Pipeline Program- This SUNY scholarship awards scholarship(s) to students majoring in a Mental Health discipline leading to a career as a mental health professional. For more information including the application process, learn more at Expanding the Mental Health Professionals Pipeline - SUNY