Dr. Jim Campion Endowment

This scholarship was established by Everton H. Henriques ‘78 (former student and friend), Dr. Campion’s wife, Carol, family, co-workers, students and friends to honor the memory of Dr. James J. Campion, Associate Professor of Chemistry, for his dedicated service as a teacher in the Chemistry Department at SUNY New Paltz. This scholarship is awarded to full time, continuing matriculated students majoring in the physical sciences (preferably chemistry) with an ultimate goal of teaching. Students planning to teach chemistry will also be considered regardless of their major. Recipients must have a grade point average of 2.75 to be considered for this scholarship. Awardees must maintain a grade point average of 2.75 in their coursework or better. The decision regarding bestowing of this award is based primarily on merit, with the secondary consideration given to students with financial need.

Award
$2,000.00
Scopes
Chemistry Scholarships, Science and Engineering Scholarships, Undergraduate
Deadline
04/08/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you plan to teach chemistry or one the physical sciences at the college level?
  2. Please provide a statement expressing what you hope to gain from your learning experience at SUNY New Paltz as it relates to your major or interests.
  3. Applicants can request a letter of recommendation from a faculty member by submitting the email address of the person you wish a recommendation from. You should notify these individuals to expect an email. You are responsible for ensuring the recommendations are submitted by the application deadline. Please use their newpaltz.edu email address if they are a faculty member.