SUNY Oneonta will award nearly $2.5 million in scholarships next year ranging from $500 to $5,570, thanks to the support of alumni, faculty, staff, friends and parents. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate an exceptional level of academic achievement.
Freshmen Awards | Transfer Awards | Current Students | Scholarship Policy
Freshmen Awards
Nearly 300 freshmen will receive a scholarship to study at SUNY Oneonta this Fall, about 30% of our Freshman class. All qualified admitted students are considered and no additional applications are required. Submit and complete the application for admission early in your senior year; scholarships are awarded in early January and you must be admitted to be considered.
The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine which students are eligible based on high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores and any additional information submitted with the admissions application, including the supplemental information. In some cases, such as financial need, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may also be used. The FAFSA should be filed as soon after January 1 as possible.
Below is a list of some of our available scholarships; additional scholarships are also awarded.
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Presidential Scholarship – $5,570.00: 4-year renewable award for freshmen reserved for our highest achieving applicants who have shown exceptional academic ability in high school. A minimum 3.25 GPA is required for renewability. |
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Presidential Diversity Scholarship – $5,570.00: 4-year renewable award for freshmen who will contribute to the diversity of the student body and who have shown exceptional academic ability in high school. A minimum 3.25 GPA is required for renewability. |
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Organization of Auxiliary Services Diversity Student Leadership Scholarship– $4,000: 4-year renewable award for freshmen who will contribute to the diversity of the student body and who have shown exceptional academic ability in high school. Selection criteria include academic excellence, community service and extracurricular activities. A minimum 2.8 GPA is required for renewability. |
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Catskill Scholarship– $4,000: 4-year renewable award for entering freshmen who have shown exceptional academic ability and who demonstrate financial need. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required for renewability. |
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Deans Scholarship – $3,000: 4-year renewable award for entering freshmen who have shown exceptional academic ability in high school. A minimum 3.25 GPA is required for renewability. |
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Alumni Association Board of Directors Scholarship –$1,000: 4-year renewable award for freshmen who have shown exceptional academic ability in high school regardless of their financial need. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for renewability. |
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Organization of Auxiliary Services Merit Scholarship –$2,000: 4-year renewable award for entering freshmen who have shown exceptional academic ability and who demonstrate financial need. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for renewability. |
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Mildred Haight ’22 Memorial Scholarship ––$1,000: 4-year renewable award for freshmen who have shown exceptional academic ability. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for renewability. |
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Edward K. Griesmer ’63 Scholarship –$2,500: 4-year renewable awarded for freshmen who have shown exceptional academic ability in high school. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for renewability. |
Transfer Awards
SUNY Oneonta provides scholarship opportunities for transfer students.
- has earned an associate’s degree,
- is a direct transfer from the degree-granting institution
- and carries a 3.5 GPA or better, or who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
Every qualified transfer applicant is considered for a scholarship. There are no additional applications for scholarships other than the application for admission, and when financial need is a criterion, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Awards include:
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Alice and Haverly Moyer '32 Scholarship – $1,000 to $1,250 renewable award based on academic excellence.
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Percy L. Bugbee Scholarship for Excellence– $500 to $1,000 renewableaward based on academic excellence.
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Current Students
More than 150 scholarship opportunities are available to current SUNY Oneonta students. In many cases, scholarships are designated for students majoring in particular fields of study.
