Our Opportunities
From December 22, 2024 – January 2025 the General Application will renew and new scholarship opportunities will be available for the 25-26 academic year as of March 1, 2025.
All currently enrolled students may sign into SUNY New Paltz Foundation’s Scholarship Portal with your newpaltz.edu email and password.
All students, should complete the General Application and if prompted a conditional application for the upcoming aid year starting March 1, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Your first step is to complete a General Application. Your responses may prompt a request to complete a Conditional Application or recommend opportunities with additional scholarship specific questions.
Do not rely exclusively on the system’s Auto-Match and the populated Recommended Opportunities. Many scholarships require additional information to be submitted after the completion of the General Application, some of which (like community service, clubs, etc.) are not found in your data and you will need to answer questions to be eligible.
Go to OPPORUNITIES and then click on the “Ours” tab to see the full list of scholarships opportunities. Please read the scholarship descriptions carefully to determine if you might qualify for any additional scholarships. Several of the scholarships listed on the “Ours” tab require no further action from you to apply (those listed with “None required”).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Most the Foundation’s Scholarships opportunities are open for application between March and April for funding for the next academic year. Some dates will vary for specific opportunities, so please check when applying.
The General Application will open in February and close on December 15 @ 11:59 pm. EST. Once it is completed during this cycle, you can edit but you do not have to take this step again.
Edits to existing and closed opportunity applications will not be accepted after the scholarship’s stated deadline. Deadlines are 11:59 PM on the posted date. All application materials, including reference letters must be submitted on time to be considered.
Award amounts published are for general information – actual amounts may vary
HOW TO SEARCH
Click on the Show Filters button to find opportunities by certain attributes, majors, or other scholarship themes. You may search on more than one scope by highlighting one option, holding down “control” or “command” and then highlighting an additional option. Click “Enter” when finished. It is strongly recommended that all students review the GENERAL scholarship category. These funds are not reliant upon a student being a specific major.
Keyword searches should be limited to one word or phrase (ex. engineering). Do not use comma separators or unrelated strings (ex. math, physics; arts and sciences political science).
Any questions can be directed to npscholarships@newpaltz.edu
A note about using AI to help your essay writing – it’s noticeable, especially if you don’t change text/context – when every other student writes the same paragraph, it REALLY stands out when people review applications for awards. Be genuine – use the organizational structure but then also use your own words.
Award | Name | Actions |
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$2,000.00 |
Dr. Gerald '78 and Colette Robbins Scholarship
Recipient will be a full-time matriculated SUNY New Paltz student...
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$2,000.00 |
Dr. Jim Campion Endowment
This scholarship was established by Everton H. Henriques ‘78 (former...
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varies (up to 2000) |
Dr. Joseph C. Paparone Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Joseph C. Paparone Endowed Scholarship Fund will support an...
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$1,250.00 |
Dr. Marcia Norton Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2015 through the generosity of Dr. Marcia Norton to...
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Varies |
Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis joined New Paltz in 1974 as an associate...
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varies up to 3000 |
Drew R. and Donna T. Goodbread Geology Scholarship
Established in 2015 through the generosity of alumni, Drew R. and Donna...
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varies |
Drs. Arnold Nemerofsky and Stanley Kudzin Scholarship: Celebrating Mentors, Research and Genetics
The Drs. Arnold Nemerofsky and Stanley Kudzin Scholarship was...
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Varies - up to $1000 |
Drs. David Appelbaum-Amiya Chakravarty Philosophy Scholarship Fund
The Drs. David Appelbaum – Amiya Chakravarty Philosophy Scholarship Fund...
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varies (up to $1,250) |
Edward A. Carroll '85 and Gina O'Brien-Carroll '86 Digital Media & Journalism Scholarship
Established in 2021 by alumni Ed and Gina Carroll, the Edward A....
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Varies ($500 or greater) |
EOP Scholarship Fund
Established to help support EOP students. Applicants must be a full time...
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$1,500.00 |
Exxonmobil - Engineering
This scholarship was created through a generous gift, in support of New...
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varies (up to 2000) |
Frank and Gertrude Eckelt Education Administration Scholarship
Established in memory of faculty emeritus and his wife, Frank and...
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varies: up to $1000 |
Frank and Gertrude Eckelt Fine Arts Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Frank and Gertrude Eckelt for Fine Arts to be...
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1000 per year (up to 2- 3 years) |
Frank G. Elliott Family Scholarship
*Established in 1998 by Frank G. Elliott, to support SUNY New Paltz...
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varies (up to $3,000) |
Friends of Asian Studies Endowment
Originally stablished in 2006 by Asian Studies Alumni and Friends of...
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Varies (up to $400 per semester) |
Gary and Janaki Patrik Music Endowment
*Established by Gary and Janaki Patrik to award scholarships to full or...
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varies (up to $2000) |
Gary and Janaki Patrik Music Scholarship
Established by Gary and Janaki Patrik to help highly deserving music...
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up to $4,000 per year up to 3 years |
Gertrude M. Elliott Memorial Scholarship
Grace E. Elliott, a lifelong resident of New Paltz, passed away in 1997....
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$2,000 |
Giuseppe Traverso Citizen Naturalist Internship Endowed Fund
Established in 2014 by Professor Emeritus Giancarlo Traverso to honor...
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varies |
Helen A. and James T. McShane Memorial Scholarship Annual Fund
Established in 2019 in memory of Helen and James McShane by their sons...
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varies (up to 2000) |
Howard I. Goldblatt '73 and Leila Cohen Annual Public Policy Scholarship
Established by Howard I Goldblatt in order to support at least one SUNY...
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Varies - up to $2000 |
Jeffrey G. Korn '79 Internship Fund
Applications open for internships occurring during the summer and fall...
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varies (up to 2000) |
Joan E. Savino Palladino Scholarship
Established to help support School of Education students at New Paltz....
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varies (up to $ 2,000) |
Joe and Jean Badalucco Outstanding Achievement Theatre Scholarship
Established to honor the parents of Michael Badalucco, a graduate of the...
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$2000 |
John L. and Jeanne L. Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor of John L. and Jeanne L. Fitzgerald, by their...
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$2,000.00 |
John L. Jankiewicz Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2007 in honor of John L. Jankiewicz, to help support...
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$1,000 |
Judy Paige O'Brien '70 and Thomas O'Brien Liberal Arts and Sciences Internship Scholarship Fund
Applications open for internships occurring during the Summer ’25 and...
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$500-$1,000 |
Karen Krause Brody '71 and Dr. Steven Brody '73 Scholarship
Established in 2012 through the generosity of Karen Krause Brody ’71 and...
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Up to $500 |
Kristen Rodecker Memorial Award
Established through the generosity of family and friends of the Rodecker...
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$1,000 |
Kurt Haas Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship award was established by the family, friends and...
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varies (up to 1800) |
Larry Braun Engineering Scholarship
A Brooklyn native, Larry lived in Gardiner and was involved in the life...
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varies (up to 3000) |
Leonard Boccia '89 School of Business Scholarship Fund
The Leonard Boccia ’89 School of Business Scholarship will provide at...
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varies (up to 1000) |
Leonore Schwartz Neumaier Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2016 in memory of Leonore Schwartz Neumaier, through a...
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Varies (up to 1750) |
Leslie Oakley Memorial Scholarship
Leslie S. Oakley, a 1929 graduate of the New Paltz Normal School and...
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$1,500 |
Linda A. and Thomas P. Stokes Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2006 in honor of Linda A. and Thomas P. Stokes, by...
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$1000 |
Lucy Delgado Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Jane L. Delgado, Class of 1973, in honor of her...
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$2,000 |
M & T Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund
M & T Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 to support...
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400 per semester |
Marion Harding Memorial Scholarship
Named for Marion Harding, who joined the faculty of the New Paltz Normal...
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$1,000.00 |
Mark I. Kalish '73 Internship Fund
Applications open for internships occurring during the summer and fall,...
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varies (up to 2000) |
Mary Boyle Music Therapy Scholarship
The Mary Boyle Music Therapy Scholarship was established through the...
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Varies ( up to 2000) |
Mary Gallagher Burke Scholarship
Established in 1989 by Mr. Arvid and Mary Burke to provide scholarships...
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$1,500 |
Matilda Cox Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Established in 2006 in memory of Matilda Cox, by her grandson, Everton...
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Varies ($25 - $500) |
Michele Di Palo Williams & Graeme Williams Student Opportunity Fund
Established by Michele Di Palo-Williams & Graeme Williams to provide...
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$1,000 to $2,000 |
Microbial Scientists of Tomorrow Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Vanessa Vasadi-Figueroa ’05, this scholarship is...
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$1,600.00 |
Mildred Snyder-Holzman Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2019 to in honor of the 100th anniversary of SUNY New...
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Varies (up to 2000) |
Milton 'Sparky' Garrison Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2004 through the generosity of alumni friends. The...
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Varies |
Music Department Chair Fund Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Dr. Carole Cowan with the intent to provide...
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varies (up to 2000) |
Olga Santora Scholarship
Established through a bequest to provide scholarship support for...
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varies |
Owens Family Arts Administration Internship Fund
The Dorsky Museum is seeking an energetic, motivated, and friendly...
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varies (up to 2000) |
Patricia Gould-Peck '66 Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Art Education
Through the generous bequest of alumnae Patricia Gould-Peck ’66 this...
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