Drs. David Appelbaum-Amiya Chakravarty Philosophy Scholarship Fund

The Drs. David Appelbaum – Amiya Chakravarty Philosophy Scholarship Fund provides an amount of no less than $1000 for one or more students selected by the Philosophy Department Scholarship Committee.

Applicants must be philosophy majors who have completed at least one full semester at New Paltz that includes at least one course in philosophy; have a minimum GPA of 3.25 in philosophy courses taken at New Paltz; and submit an essay (maximum length: two pages, double spaced) which describes why they are interested in philosophy and how they will benefit from the scholarship. Current and past recipients of the scholarship are welcome to re-apply.

The purpose of the Scholarship is to recognize excellence in the study of philosophy. The Scholarship Committee will select recipients after consideration of the quality of the applicant’s essay, GPA in philosophy courses, and progress through the major. The Scholarship is not need-based, but the Scholarship Committee may also take note of financial need.