Our Opportunities

The SUNY New Paltz Foundation scholarship portal is ACCEPTING GENERAL APPLICATIONS on February 2nd for scholarships disbursed in the 2024-2025 academic year!

All students, including new incoming students, should complete the General Application and if prompted a conditional application for the upcoming aid year starting March 1, 2024, and for all other available scholarship opportunities for the 2024-2025 aid year.

All currently enrolled students may sign into SUNY New Paltz Foundation’s Scholarship Portal with your newpaltz.edu email and password.

All new incoming students for Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 should complete the General Application and conditional application starting March 1, 2024, for any available recruitment scholarships. (Note: awards may be offered as late as the first week of school and are very limited in number)

HOW TO APPLY
Your first step is to complete a General Application. Your responses may prompt a request for you to complete a Conditional Application or recommend opportunities with additional scholarship specific questions.

Upon completion of the General Application, you will be presented with a conditional application that will direct you to funds for a specific purpose (i.e. new students, education majors, etc.) or you will be presented with Recommended Opportunities. Look over these scholarships to see if you are eligible and then Apply To eligible opportunities.
For existing students, it is strongly recommended that you 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.) is 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).

AWARDING
If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, you will receive an email from npscholarships@newpaltz.edu. This email will provide you the steps you will need to take for the scholarship to be applied to your student account. All email notifications will be sent to your newpaltz.edu email account. If you wish to confirm offers without clicking on a link in an email, please log into the scholarship portal and accept offers from there.
Additional steps will need to be taken to confirm your scholarship. All students will need to complete the acceptance process in the scholarship portal if prompted.
Qualifying for a scholarship is not a guarantee of funding. Even if not specifically stated, scholarships are typically reserved for students in good academic standing who are also making satisfactory progress towards a degree. International students can apply for all scholarship opportunities except where permanent residency in the US is noted.

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.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$960.00 Faculty/Staff Scholarship (Child/Dependents)
Funds raised during the annual New Paltz Community Campaign are awarded...
Deadline04/08/2024
$2000 per semester - stipend based Floyd Lattin & Ward Mintz Dorsky Museum Fund for Education and Outreach
Established by Floyd Lattin and Ward Mintz to enhance the work of The...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 2000) Frank and Gertrude Eckelt Education Administration Scholarship
Established in memory of faculty emeritus and his wife, Frank and...
Deadline04/08/2024
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...
Deadline04/08/2024
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...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to $3,000) Friends of Asian Studies Endowment
Originally stablished in 2006 by Asian Studies Alumni and Friends of...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies (up to $400 per semester) Gary and Janaki Patrik Music Endowment
*Established by Gary and Janaki Patrik to award scholarships to full or...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to $2000) Gary and Janaki Patrik Music Scholarship
Established by Gary and Janaki Patrik to help highly deserving music...
Deadline04/08/2024
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....
Deadline04/08/2024
$2,000 Giuseppe Traverso Citizen Naturalist Internship Endowed Fund
Established in 2014 by Professor Emeritus Giancarlo Traverso to honor...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies (up to 1000) Harry K. Bonsu Leadership Scholarship
Recipients of the Harry K. Bonsu Leadership Scholarship will be selected...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies Helen A. and James T. McShane Memorial Scholarship Annual Fund
Established in 2019 in memory of Helen and James McShane by their sons...
Deadline04/08/2024
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...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to $1,000) Iris Stedener Memorial Scholarship
Established through a generous bequest to assist undergraduate students...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies - up to $2000 Jeffrey G. Korn '79 Internship Fund
The Jeffrey G. Korn ’79 Internship Fund was established in 2017 and will...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 1000) Joan E. Savino Palladino Scholarship
Established to help support School of Education students at New Paltz....
Deadline04/08/2024
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...
Deadline04/08/2024
$2000 John L. and Jeanne L. Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor of John L. and Jeanne L. Fitzgerald, by their...
Deadline04/08/2024
$2,000.00 John L. Jankiewicz Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2007 in honor of John L. Jankiewicz, to help support...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies Joseph C. Paparone Endowed Student Travel Scholarship
The Joseph C. Paparone Endowed Student Travel Scholarship Fund was...
Deadline04/08/2024
$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 ’24 and...
Deadline04/08/2024
$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...
Deadline04/08/2024
Up to $500 Kristen Rodecker Memorial Award
Established through the generosity of family and friends of the Rodecker...
Deadline04/08/2024
$1,000 Kurt Haas Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship award was established by the family, friends and...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 1800) Larry Braun Engineering Scholarship
A Brooklyn native, Larry lived in Gardiner and was involved in the life...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 3000) Leonard Boccia '89 School of Business Scholarship Fund
The Leonard Boccia ’89 School of Business Scholarship will provide at...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 1000) Leonore Schwartz Neumaier Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2016 in memory of Leonore Schwartz Neumaier, through a...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies (up to 1750) Leslie Oakley Memorial Scholarship
Leslie S. Oakley, a 1929 graduate of the New Paltz Normal School and...
Deadline04/08/2024
$1,500 Linda A. and Thomas P. Stokes Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2006 in honor of Linda A. and Thomas P. Stokes, by...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 1500) Lori A. Beer Annual Scholarship for Promoting Diversity in Education Professions
Established in 2012, the scholarship will help support students who are...
Deadline04/08/2024
$1000 Lucy Delgado Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Jane L. Delgado, Class of 1973, in honor of her...
Deadline04/08/2024
$2,000 M & T Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund
M & T Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 to support...
Deadline04/08/2024
400 per semester Marion Harding Memorial Scholarship
Named for Marion Harding, who joined the faculty of the New Paltz Normal...
Deadline04/08/2024
$1,000.00 Mark I. Kalish '73 Internship Fund
Established in 2017, the Mark I Kalish ’73 Internship Award will be...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 2000) Mary Boyle Music Therapy Scholarship
The Mary Boyle Music Therapy Scholarship was established through the...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies ( up to 2000) Mary Gallagher Burke Scholarship
Established in 1989 by Mr. Arvid and Mary Burke to provide scholarships...
Deadline04/08/2024
$1,500 Matilda Cox Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Established in 2006 in memory of Matilda Cox, by her grandson, Everton...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies ($25 - $500) Michele Di Palo Williams & Graeme Williams Student Opportunity Fund
Established by Michele Di Palo-Williams & Graeme Williams to provide...
Deadline04/08/2024
$1,000 to $2,000 Microbial Scientists of Tomorrow Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Vanessa Vasadi-Figueroa ’05, this scholarship is...
Deadline04/08/2024
$1,500.00 Mildred and Louis Resnick Scholarship Fund
Established by Mildred and Louis Resnick this scholarship will be...
Deadline04/08/2024
$1,600.00 Mildred Snyder-Holzman Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2019 to in honor of the 100th anniversary of SUNY New...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies (up to 2000) Milton 'Sparky' Garrison Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2004 through the generosity of alumni friends. The...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies Music Department Chair Fund Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Dr. Carole Cowan with the intent to provide...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 2000) Olga Santora Scholarship
Established through a bequest to provide scholarship support for...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies Owens Family Arts Administration Internship Fund
The Dorsky Museum is seeking an energetic, motivated, and friendly...
Deadline04/08/2024
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...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies Peg Leg Bates Memorial Scholarship
Established through a generous gift from Mildred and Louis Resnick in...
Deadline04/08/2024
Varies Pharez J. Varlack '21 AC2 Scholarship Fund
Created in 2023 by Pharez J. Varleck ’21, the scholarship will support...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 1000) Philip Berkowitz '75 and Mary Ann Quinn EOP Scholarship Fund
Established in 2016 by Philip Berkowitz and Mary Ann Quinn to support...
Deadline04/08/2024
varies (up to 2000) President Donald P. and Sandra K. Christian Research Scholarship Endowment
Established in 2016 by Donald and Sandra Christian, this fund will...
Deadline04/08/2024