Scholarships http://www.york.cuny.edu These are the search results for the query, showing results 111 to 115. AARP Women's Scholarship Program Deadline http://www.york.cuny.edu/centers-institutes/scholarships/scholarships-calendar/aarp-womens-scholarship-program AARP Women's Scholarship Program is about creating chances, fostering opportunities and, ultimately, changing lives. Recipients of these scholarships are diverse and inspirational: A widow finding hope and opportunity through education; a recovering addict achieving her dream of graduating from college; a grandmother raising grandchildren with the hope of achieving a more secure future for her family. Priority is given to women in three categories:

  • Those who are raising the children of another family member
  • Those in low-paying jobs with no career opportunities and who are lacking a retirement benefit and/or health insurance
  • Those who have been out of the workforce for more than five years

The scholarship program is made possible by AARP Foundation with generous support from the Wal-Mart Foundation and AARP.

]]> No publisher Brunilda Almodovar Academics Current Student Faculty/Staff Scholarship Center Student Development Transfer homepage 2011-03-02T22:40:00Z Event Annette Urso Rickel Foundation, Inc. Dealine http://www.york.cuny.edu/centers-institutes/scholarships/scholarships-calendar/annette-urso-rickel-foundation-inc The Foundation provides opportunities for individuals to realize their potential as math and science teachers. To enhance the quality of primary and secondary teachers by supporting their education. Eligibility Requirements:
  1. Commitment to becoming a teacher with priority given to math or science majors
  2. Entering the first or second year of college
  3. A good academic record
  4. Financially needs based
  5. Must be a resident of New York State
Criteria for Winners:
  1. Attributes that demonstrate a well rounded individual
  2. Recommendations from teachers
  3. Involvement in extracurricular school activities such as sports, clubs, and the performing arts
  4. volunteer service in the community
  5. Work experience
Amount of Award: To be determined based on student needs for the academic year and consideration for future funding if student sustains an academic record in good standing and is committed to becoming a teacher.

To apply for a scholarship, download and print the Scholarship Application Form.

Fill out the form and mail it to the address provided, along with all required documentation by May 1, 2010.

Note that in addition to the application form, you must also provide:

  • A copy of your college acceptance letter
  • A copy of the prior year's federal tax return
  • A 250 word essay titled: "Why I Want to Become a Public School Teacher"
  • Two letters of recommendation from teachers (mailed separately by them)
]]> No publisher Brunilda Almodovar Academics Chemistry Mathematics and Computer Studies Scholarship Center Student Development Teacher Education homepage 2011-03-02T18:55:00Z Event Students interested in Pursuing a Ph.D. http://www.york.cuny.edu/centers-institutes/scholarships/scholarships-calendar/students-interested-in-pursuing-a-ph.d You don't necessarily have to do a Masters degree first! The CUNY Pipeline Program will help you to apply for graduate school. This program will give educational and financial support to underrepresented CUNY undergraduates interested in pursuing the Ph.D. in any discipline except law and medicine. Eligibility:

  1. U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
  2. Junior enrolled at York College who has earned at least 80 credits by the spring of the junior year;
  3. Minimum GPA of 3.2;
  4. An interest in college teaching and research.

The application deadline is March 7, 2011. For more information, go to http://web.gc.cuny.edu/oeodp/pipeline.asp, or contact Dr. Holger Henke, Asst. Provost, at Ext. 5338, of hhenke@cuny.edu.

]]> No publisher Brunilda Almodovar Academics Scholarship Center Student Development Current Student Honors Program 2011-03-02T18:05:00Z Event Applications http://www.york.cuny.edu/centers-institutes/scholarships/yc-scholarships/current-student-scholarships/scholarship-book/applications The applications for the York College Scholarships No publisher Brunilda Almodovar Scholarship Center 2008-03-14T18:22:06Z Folder Entering Students Scholarships http://www.york.cuny.edu/centers-institutes/scholarships/yc-scholarships/transfer-scholarships Opportunities at York College include an honors program and a number of scholarship opportunities. York College offers a number of scholarships to ambitious and academically talented freshmen and transfer students.

Transfer Scholarships are for outstanding students completing their associate's degree with a cumulative 3.25 GPA. Entry to merit-based programs is for the fall semester only.

Freshman

Transfer

A Scholarship Application is required to apply for the York College/FDA Scholars Program. The application can be obtained from the Scholarship Center Room 4DA1or by contacting scholarships@york.cuny.edu

or call (718) 262-2347.

Scholarship Award Amount Description

York College Foundation Scholarships

Annual award $1,000 - $2,000

Admitted students are automatically screened for these awards as follows:

Merit-based awards designed to acknowledge hardworking and motivated students with solid academic preparation.

Fall Freshmen, Award amount is dependent on the strength of the high school record.

Transfer students, with completed Associate Degrees, and admitted to York College are automatically screened for these awards as follows:

Grade Point Average Award
3.50 $1,000
3.75 or higher $2,000
Honors Scholarship
 Full tuition paid annually , Laptop computer, and an expense account to cover study abroad expenses, conferences, and events related to your research. Fall Freshmen:
Honor Scholars are also part of the Honors program that is interdisciplinary in nature and comprises honors seminars, honors supplemental courses, an honors thesis, faculty mentoring and attendance at special events each semester.

Melinda  Cokley-Szlapak Award

 $1,000

The purpose of this award is to memorialize alumna Melinda Cokley-Szlapak with an award to recognize a transfer student

This scholarship can be used for tuition, books, fees, and personal expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Transfer student
  2. Attended a New York City public high school
  3. Preference will be given to student from South Jamaica NY or vicinity
  4. Preference for political science major or, if no qualifying political science candidates, liberal arts, sciences, nursing, social sciences or education.

Donor wants to be informed of who applied and who received this award.

Recipient must write a thank-you note to donor.

York College/FDA Scholars Program

 $8,000 annually , Laptop computer, and an internship with the FDA, the only regional office on a CUNY campus.

Students with exceptional academic credentials and an interest in pursuing majors in Biology or Chemistry are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified students may intern at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the only regional office on a CUNY campus.

Freshman Scholarship Application is required by March15

Transfer Scholarship Application is required by April 1 for fall admission; November 1 for spring admission
Dr. Che-Tsao Huang Scholarship Full amount of interest on endowment earned in previous 12 months.

The  purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize an outstanding Communications Technology graduate; presented at awards ceremony.

This scholarship can be used for tuition, books, fees and personal expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. High grade point average relative to peers in CT program’
  2. Outstanding senior project
Service to CT program

Peter ValloneScholarship

Amount Varies For students who have graduated from a New York City high school within the past twelve months. Students must have maintained a B average in high school, completed at least 12 academic units, and must enroll as a full-time college student.

Dennis Moorman Scholarship

 One award of $750.00 to cover two semesters
  • Full-time matriculated student or high school graduate.
  • Able to read music, sing or play an instrument with emphasis in Jazz.
  • Live in the Tri-State area.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

General Application

General Letter of Recommendation

To inquire about qualifying criteria for scholarships, please contact us at scholarships@york.cuny.edu, or call (718) 262-2347.

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