In order to be considered for Fredonia scholarships, all Transfer applicants must complete the admission application process (complete and submit either a SUNY Application or The Common Application).
If you applied for admission using the SUNY Application, you're required to complete the 'Part II' Supplemental Application form. You will be required to enter your Fredonia ID and PIN number (your date of birth in MMDDYY form) to access the form. You can also view the status of your admission application by clicking here.
If you applied for admission using The Common Application, you've already completed your 'Part II' Supplemental Application as part of the Common Application. You can check the status of your admission application online by clicking here. You will be required to enter your Fredonia ID and PIN number (your date of birth in MMDDYY form) to access the form.
Scholarships Awarded Transfer Students and Minimum Criteria for Consideration
Fredonia Transfer Scholar Award - one-time $1,500
| Campus Residency Required |
No |
| Required GPA |
3.3 GPA, with at least 12 credits from an accredited two year college |
| Deposit Deadline |
June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring |
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This scholarship is a one-time $1,500 award offered to transfer students who have received at least 12 credits from an accredited two year college or another four-year institution and have a 3.3 cumulative average or above. Student's must be enrolled full time each semester to receive this scholarship for the first year. USA and Seager Scholars from Jamestown Community College may also be eligible for this award. This scholarship is specifically designated for fees, room, food, books, personal & travel cost of attendance components.
In order to receive this tuition reduction, students must submit a deposit by June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring.
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Good Neighbor Award (PA & OH) - renewable up to $6,000/year| Campus Residency Required | No |
| Required GPA for Renewal | Good academic standing |
| Maximum Years of Eligibility | 3 |
| Deposit Deadline | June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring |
Residents of Ohio and Pennsylvania are eligible for an up to $6,000 Good Neighbor Award (renewable annually, equally distributed up to $3,000 each semester). This award is for all residents in those two states or those who attend their last two years of High School in OH or PA who do not qualify for in-state tuition in New York. This award is renewable for up to 3 years at Fredonia so long as you stay in good academic standing, enroll as a full-time student, and maintain residence outside of New York State. In order to receive this tuition reduction, students must submit a deposit by June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring. The Good Neighbor Award is awarded based on eligibility criteria, and based on the current non-resident annual tuition rate of $18,010. Should there be a change to the non-resident tuition rate, this award will be adjusted. |
President's Out Of State Scholar Award - renewable up to $5,000/year| Campus Residency Required | No |
| Required GPA for Renewal | 2.8 |
| Maximum Years of Eligibility | 4 (3 for Transfer students) |
| Deposit Deadline | May 1 for Fall (June 1 for Transfers), Dec 1 for Spring |
Non-New York State residents are eligible for an up to $5,000 President's Out of State Scholar Award (renewable annually, equally distributed up to $2,500 each semester). This award is for all non-New York State residents (except OH and PA - see Good Neighbor Award) who do not qualify for in-state tuition in New York.
In order to receive this award, students are required to enroll as full-time students and maintain residence outside of New York State.
The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years for entering first-year or three years for transfer students, provided the student maintains the required 2.8 GPA, makes normal academic progress toward graduation, maintains a record of good student conduct, and stays enrolled full-time. In order to receive this scholarship, students must submit a deposit by May 1 for Fall (June 1 for Transfers), December 1 for Spring. The President's Out of State Award is awarded based on eligibility criteria, and based on the current non-resident annual tuition rate of $18,010. Should there be a change to the non-resident tuition rate, this award will be adjusted. |
Alumni Scholarships
The Fredonia Alumni Association awards 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.
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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.
