Fredonia Scholarship Opportunities
President's International Scholar Award
This scholarship is a $3,000 annual award offered to incoming international undergraduate freshman or transfer students. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years depending on the student's entering status.
Eligibility and Continuity: To be eligible, the international student must have a minimum high school average of 90, or SAT score of 1100 or college GPA of 3.25. To keep the scholarship, students must enroll full-time, maintain F-1 international student status, make normal academic progress toward their degree, live on-campus (freshman for three years, transfers until they reach senior standing), and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Selection: The Director of International Education will choose the award recipients based on their admissions application and transcript. There is no separate application. Selected students will receive an award letter in their acceptance packet.
Lai Scholarship The Raymond Lai Scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester to one international student. Awards up to $550 each semester and applied directly to the student's tuition account.
Eligibility Requirements: Full time international students enrolled at SUNY Fredonia are eligible. Preference given to students from China and Hong Kong.
Application Process: 1. Submit the International Education Scholarship Application form with a copy of most recent transcript. 2. Write an academic essay (maximum two typed pages) clearly articulating goals and value of an international education.
Decisions will be based on academic performance, articulated goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Recipients will be required to participate in one scheduled international event upon their return to Fredonia.
Winch Scholarship The Winch Scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester to one international student and one Fredonia student planning to study aboard. Awards up to $500
Eligibility Requirements: All international students and students studying abroad with fifteen or more credit hours from SUNY Fredonia are eligible. Students studying abroad must be accepted into an accredited program.
Application Process: 1. Submit the International Education Scholarship Application form with a copy of most recent transcript. 2. Write an academic essay (maximum two typed pages) clearly articulating goals and value of an international education.
Decisions will be based on academic performance, articulated goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Recipients will be required to participate in one scheduled international event upon their return to Fredonia.
Deming International Scholarship: The Richard Deming International Scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester to one Fredonia student planning to study aboard with preference given to students enrolled in a year long program. Awards up to $250.
Eligibility Requirements: All Fredonia students with fifteen or more credit hours who have been accepted in an accredited study abroad program are eligible.
Application Process: 1. Submit the International Education Scholarship Application form with a copy of most recent transcript. 2. Write an academic essay (maximum two typed pages) clearly articulating goals and value of an international education.
Decisions will be based on academic performance, articulated goals, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Recipients will be required to participate in one scheduled international event upon their return to Fredonia.
President's Award of Excellence (12 awards)
One of the college's most prestigious scholarships, the President's Award of Excellence is a renewable $3,000 award. Minimum requirements are a 94 unweighted high school average, 1250 SAT or 28 ACT score and once enrolled they must achieve a minimum 3.25 GPA to retain this award. Students MUST also live in college residence hall.
Foundation Scholar Award (15 awards)
The Foundation Scholar Award is a renewable $2,000 merit-based scholarship. Minimum qualifications for this merit award are a 92 unweighted high school average, 1250 SAT or 28 ACT score and a strong academic high school program. Once enrolled the student must achieve a minimum 3.25 GPA to retain this award. Accepted students meeting these eligibility requirements will be notified by the College Scholarship Committee on an ongoing basis throughout the spring. Early application is recommended, as a limited number of these competitive awards are available.
Dean's Scholar Award (100 awards)
This is a renewable $1,000 awarded to entering freshmen or transfer students who plan to live on campus. Recipients are selected based upon academic achievement and participation in school and community activities. To be eligible for consideration as a freshmen, a student must present an unweighted high school average of at least 90% and a minimum SAT score of 1150 or 25 ACT score. Transfer students should present a minimum GPA of 3.25. Once enrolled the student must achieve a minimum 3.25 GPA to retain this award.
Foundation Academic Scholarship (50 awards)
This scholarship targets new freshmen students who are majoring in the Math and Science areas with outstanding academic achievement. This is a one-time $1,000 merit award. The funds will be split between the fall and spring semesters and applied as a credit on your college bill towards your direct educational expenses. Minimum requirements are 90 unweighted high school average, 1100 SAT or 24 ACT, and you must be a full time student. This award has been made possible through the Fredonia College Foundation to recognize students demonstrating outstanding academic achievement.
Alumni Scholar Award (for Out-of-State Students Only) (2 awards)
This scholarship is a renewable $5,000 award given to students that are Non-New York State residents that are a child or grandchild of a SUNY Fredonia graduate. Recipients must be involved in extra-curricular activities and live in the college residence hall. Minimum requirements are a 90 unweighted high school average, 1120 SAT or 25 ACT score and once enrolled they must achieve a minimum 3.00 GPA to retain this award.
Keeper of the Dream Scholarship (4 awards)
This scholarship is a renewable $3,500 award given to high school students who graduate in the top 10% of their class. Minimum requirements are a 87 unweighted high school average, 1100 SAT or 25 ACT score and must be involved in multicultural activities, leadership, community service as well as a commitment to pluralism. Students MUST also live in college residence hall. Once the student is enrolled they must achieve a minimum of 3.00 GPA to retain this award. For more information and an application contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (716) 673-3398.
Fredonia Transfer Scholar Award (20 awards)
This scholarship is offered only to transfer students that have received an associate degree from a SUNY two-year college. The Fredonia Transfer Scholar Award is based on the calculated GPA for coursework accepted by SUNY Fredonia.
- 3.75: $1,500 per year for two years
- 3.50: $1,000 per year for two years
President's Out Of State Scholar Award
This scholarship is a renewable $3,000 per year award (equally distributed $1,500 each semester) offered to non New York State residents.
Eligibility: Incoming non-New York state residents admitted as undergraduate freshmen in Group I or Group II of the SUNY admission matrix. In order to receive this award, students are required to enroll as full-time students, maintain residence outside of New York State, and live in a university residence hall.
The scholarship is renewable for up to four years for entering freshman provided the student maintains the required 3.00 GPA, makes normal academic progress toward graduation, maintains a record of good student conduct, lives on campus and stays enrolled full-time.
Selection: The Director of Admissions will choose the award recipients based on their admissions application, SAT scores and high school grades. Using the SUNY admission matrix, this award will be offered to any Group I or Group II out-of state student. There is no separate application required. Students will be informed of the award in writing shortly after being admitted.
The Victor A. and Corinne F. Rice Excellence Scholarship
A new prestigious SUNY Fredonia scholarship in the amount of $10,000 awarded annually, renewable for four years to a student enrolling to study in the School of Business. An award of $10,000 in the fifth year will be made if the student is an Accounting major. The student must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and participate in the required student activities. Please visit the details page for more information and application materials regarding this scholarship.
Carnahan-Jackson Scholarship
This scholarship is a one-time $4,000 award offered to incoming freshman and transfer students who demonstrate academic promise with preference given to qualified students from the Jamestown, NY area. Students who have a minimum unweighted high school average of 92 and a minimum 1250 SAT or 28 ACT score, or a transfer grade point average of 3.5, are eligible to apply.
Transfer Award
In the spring of each year, scholarships are awarded to transfer students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and who have earned an associate degree from a SUNY two-year college. There is no application, students are evaluated by their college transcript and notified in late spring.
Enrolled Students
In February of each year, students with a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average are automatically invited to apply for scholarships. The awards range from $100 to $1,500 and are based on academic achievement.
Alumni Scholarships
The Fredonia Alumni Associationawards scholarships yearly to students who are children or grandchildren of Fredonia Alumni. Interested persons should contact the Alumni Affairs Office at (716) 673-3553 for more information.
Departmental Scholarships/Awards
Following is a list of departments that currently offer scholarships. The awards are based on academics, talent and particulars within the discipline. Interested persons should contact the department in their major directly to obtain specific requirements and application procedures for these awards.
Art, Athletics, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Cooperative Engineering, Dance, Economics, Education, English, Geosciences, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music*, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Theatre Arts
* School of Music Scholarships are awarded to qualified new and returning students. Factors considered in awarding scholarships are financial need, music talent, academic acheivement and service to the School of Music. Students wishing to be considered for scholarship assistance must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Prospective students must also audition prior to March 15 for fall semester scholarship consideration. Questions regarding music scholarships should be directed to Director, School of Music, Mason Hall, SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063.
Scholarships Open to All Majors
Scholarships are awarded to incoming students and continuing students who demonstrate outstanding academic aptitude, financial need and/or personal qualifications, and who have been recommended by the College Scholarship Committee. Separate applications are not required, qualified students are automatically considered for these scholarships and awards based on pre-established criteria.