College Scholars Award

Provides full-tuition scholarships to graduating students from Ulster County high schools, or to graduating high school students who are residents of Ulster County who rank in the top 10% of their graduating class.

Award Details:

• Full tuition coverage combined with all other financial aid awards and any additional Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. scholarships to guarantee full tuition
• Good for two consecutive semesters of full-time study
• Does not cover: fees or books
• After completing a full academic year at SUNY Ulster and maintaining a 3.3 cumulative average, students may be eligible for second-year College Scholars funding

Geographic Scope: Ulster County, NY

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be accepted into full-time study at SUNY Ulster
• Graduate from an Ulster County high school OR be a resident of Ulster County and graduate in the same year of application to SUNY Ulster and attend no other college or university
• Receive a NYS Regents Diploma
• Apply for Federal and state financial aid and provide all award certificates to SUNY Ulster's Financial Aid Office
• Complete the Foundation Scholarship Application
• Rank in the top 10% of graduating class

Contact Information:

• Enrollment & Success Center
• VAN 119
• Phone: 845-687-5022
• Email: admissions@sunyulster.edu

Additional Information:

• SUNY Ulster awards $1 million in scholarships each year through the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc.

Application Process

1. Complete the College Scholars Program application - Submit through the Ulster Community College Foundation's online scholarship application
2. Obtain guidance counselor statement - Have your guidance counselor certify and sign the application
3. Submit to Admissions Office - Applications must be submitted after mid-term grades and before the July 31 deadline

Required Materials:

• College Scholars Program application form
• Statement by applicant's guidance counselor
• Evidence of top 10% class ranking
• NYS Regents Diploma (or evidence of completion)
• FAFSA completion and award certificates from Federal/State financial aid

Submission Format: Online scholarship application through Ulster Community College Foundation