Scholarships http://www.york.cuny.edu These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 3. Professor Frank Pomilla Award for Science Teaching Candidates (DeadLine) http://www.york.cuny.edu/centers-institutes/scholarships/scholarships-calendar/professor-frank-pomilla-award-for-science-teaching-candidates-deadline This award is in honor of Dr. Frank Pomilla, Emeritus Professor of Physics and a founding member of York College. He was the first chair of the original Department of Natural Sciences. He retired from York in 1992. With the assistance of his colleagues and friends, his children have established this award in honor of Dr. Pomilla’s love of and dedication to York College and its students. The purposes of this award are to recognize academic excellence and to provide financial aid to students who have made a commitment to teach science, especially physics. Award

The Dr. Frank Pomilla Award aims to recognize and provide financial support to a rising senior who has declared Physics or another Natural Science as his/her major with the goal of teaching science. The award is $1,000.00 and it will be presented at the Annual York College Honors Ceremony.

Eligibility

  • Student must be full-time rising senior (at least 85 credits completed) with at least 60 credits completed at York College.

  • Student must be a Natural Science major, preferably in Physics, with a minor in education.

  • Students must have a 3.50 GPA or higher in the major at the time of the award.

  • Student should also have an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher or otherwise be a strong candidate with strong letters of recommendation from faculty in science and in education.

  • Students must submit the application below

APPLICATION

Submit a complete written application, including two letters of recommendation from your professors or advisors by hard copy or email to the Chairman of the Department of Earth and Physical Sciences by March 31 of your junior year according to the instructions below.

Last name:

First name:

Student ID #:

Students must complete steps 1 and 2 below:

  1. In an attachment, please write an essay of 500 words or less that includes the following:

    1. What inspired you to become a physics (or natural science) major

    2. Why you chose York College

    3. Your career goals; why you want to teach science.

  2. Please have two (2) faculty members, one (1) from your science major and one (1) from the Department of Education, separately email to the Chairman of the Department of Earth and Physical Sciences Confidential Letters of Recommendation or attach the sealed letters of recommendation to your hard copy application.

]]> No publisher Rafael Nunez Earth and Physical Sciences Current Student Scholarship Center 2012-03-08T15:07:11Z Event The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships For New Americans Deadline http://www.york.cuny.edu/centers-institutes/scholarships/scholarships-calendar/the-paul-daisy-soros-fellowships-for-new-americans The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family. 

The online application for the class of 2012 fellowship competition is available. The deadline for that competition is November 1, 2011. 

]]> No publisher Brunilda Almodovar Accounting and Finance Student Development Foreign Languages, ESL and Humanities Honors Program History and Philosophy International Student Services Mathematics and Computer Studies Mathematics Performing and Fine Arts Social Sciences Health and Economics Biology Student Government Academics Health Professions Health and Physical Education Academic Advisement Behavioral Sciences Occupational Therapy Earth and Physical Sciences Career Services homepage Student Financial Services Current Student Undergraduate Research English Athletics Chemistry Scholarship Center Aviation Institute Teacher Education Business and Economics 2011-09-22T01:40:00Z Event NY League of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. 2011 College Awards Deadline http://www.york.cuny.edu/centers-institutes/scholarships/scholarships-calendar/ny-league-of-puerto-rican-women-inc.-2011-college-awards College Awards of $1,000.00 each, to 12 undergraduate Puerto Rican women selected for their academic excellence and service to the community To be eligible for our College Awards, applicants must send a completed 2011 College Award Application Form or mail to Edith Padilla, President, NYLPRW, INC. P.O. Box 268, Patchogue, N.Y. 11772-0268 by the deadline date of June 4, 2011, and meet all of the following criteria: 

Comply with all of the six (6) requirements below.

  1. Currently matriculated as an undergraduate student in an accredited institution of higher education, having earned a minimum of 12 accumulated credits.
  2. Maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no failing grades.
  3. Demonstrate service to the community.
  4. Provide an official college transcript.
  5. Provide two letters of recommendation from a professor, college
  6. Submit a 4″ by 6″ color photo of the applicant in appropriate attire, for inclusion in our Commemorative Dinner Dance Journal.

The College Award Committee will review only those applications. The essays of the selected applicants will be included in our commemorative Dinner-Dance Journal and should be written meticulously.

]]> No publisher Brunilda Almodovar Accounting and Finance Student Development Foreign Languages, ESL and Humanities Sociology Earth and Physical Sciences Honors Program History and Philosophy International Student Services Mathematics and Computer Studies Mathematics Social Sciences Biology Student Government Occupational Therapy Health Professions Health and Physical Education Academic Advisement Scholarship Center Academics Career Services Student Financial Services Current Student Bursar English Behavioral Sciences History Computer Studies Women Center Teacher Education Social Work 2011-03-20T02:35:00Z Event