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SUNY Orange Foundation Scholarships

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Over $500,000 awarded annually; individual award amounts vary

Deadline

April 10, 2026

2 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SUNY Orange Foundation Scholarships

Overview: The SUNY Orange Foundation awards more than 275 scholarships each year to help students achieve their educational goals. More than $500,000 is awarded annually across multiple scholarship programs.

Geographic Scope: SUNY Orange students (Orange County, NY area)

Eligibility:

  • All SUNY Orange students are eligible to apply

  • Available for incoming freshmen, returning/continuing students, and graduating students transferring to four-year colleges

  • Currently enrolled students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

  • Submit one online application to be considered for multiple scholarships
  • What They Fund:

  • Tuition assistance

  • Books

  • Educational expenses
  • Application Timeline:

  • 2026 Cycle opened: January 12, 2026

  • 2026 Cycle closes: April 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Late submissions cannot be accepted
  • Contact Information:

  • Sharon Hood, Scholarship Administrator

  • Email: Sharonhood@sunyorange.edu

  • Phone: (845) 341-4725

  • Foundation Email: Foundation@sunyorange.edu

  • Address: 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940
  • Additional Information:

  • All scholarship funds are applied directly to SUNY Orange accounts

  • Graduating scholarships are sent to transferring institutions

  • Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony celebrates recipients (typically held in October)
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Sign in using the same username and password as your SUNY Orange email (current students log in with their A# and password)
    2. Complete the General Application: Fill in your information, certify, and click Submit
    3. Answer Conditional Application Questions: Once you submit the General Application, an additional section will open based on your enrollment status. Answer short essay questions, provide required references, and complete certification
    4. Submit Your Application: The system will flag any missing items or required fields. You'll receive an email if additional information is needed

    Required Materials

    • Two references required:
    • - Academic, professional, or personal references acceptable - At least one must be from a current or former instructor - Applicant is responsible for consulting recommenders before entering their email addresses - Applicant must follow up to ensure letters are submitted by the deadline

    Important Notes

    • One online application considers you for multiple scholarships
    • Applicants will be notified via email of decisions
    • System restrictions prevent late submissions; applications received even one minute past the deadline will be excluded
    • Plan ahead and submit early

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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