Lifetime Learning Institute Scholarship

Recipients should be non-traditional undergraduate students, such as students who are returning to college after pursuing a career or raising a family for at least five years. They must be an undergraduate student enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits per semester, in a degree-seeking program. Applicants must provide an essay describing in detail why your studies were interrupted or why you decided to return to school. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; preference for those who provide one letter of recommendation. All majors welcome to apply.

Award
$1,500.00
Scopes
General Scholarships, Lifetime Learning Institute Scholarship, Undergraduate
Deadline
04/07/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 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.
  2. If applicable, please provide a statement, describing in why your studies were interrupted, and for how long.
  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.