Paul Althaus Memorial Scholarship — York College / CUNY

For full-time Business or Accounting students of merit (top 10 of their class) who is a graduating senior year and with a faculty recommendation and personal reference.

Eligibility Criteria

Full-Time (Must be registered for at least 12 credits)
Senior Class Standing
Top 10 percent of their class

Amount

$500

Spring Semester

Majors

Accounting (BS)
Business (BS)

Application Form

Student Academic Status

Senior

EmplID Put your 8 digit CUNYfirst Empl ID Number

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

State

ZIP

Preferred Method of Contact

Email Phone

Your E-Mail Address You must use your Live@York email account

Primary Telephone Number Enter your number 718-XXX-YYYY

Major

Cumulative GPA

Past Semester GPA

Credits Completed

Credits earned at York College

Did You File a FAFSA?

yes no

Do you receive financial aid?

yes no

Personal Statement: Write a personal statement addressing the following questions: 1. How will the scholarship help you achieve your personal goals? 2. Does any attribute, quality, or skill distinguish you from everyone else? 3. What are your major accomplishments, and why do you consider them accomplishments? 4. Why did you choose your area of study? Type or Copy and Paste your essay in the space below: No less than 500 words. Use Microsoft Word count (5,000 characters maximum)

I hereby certify that all the information in this application is accurate and complete.

I understand that all the information contained in this application will be treated confidentially an will be used for institutional purposes.

I hereby give York College permission to share my name with the scholarship Donor

I hereby give York College permission to share my name with the scholarship Donor if I am selected as the scholar recipient.

I understand that my application will not be processed until the recommendation form is completed

I understand that my application will not be processed until the recommendation form is completed and returned to the Scholarship Center before the deadline. (Link to download recommendation form will be available once the application is submitted)

One letter of recommendation is required with the RECOMMENDATION FORM please return it to:

Attn: Scholarship Center
York College - The City University of New York
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. AC-2C01
Jamaica, NY 11451

ScholarshipApplications@york.cuny.edu