Scholarships are awards, usually modest in amount, for tuition expenses. Varying criteria accompany the scholarships. Some are need-based and require filing by the student of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It is desirable that FAFSA forms be filed by March 1. Some scholarships require submitting a specific application. For more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment. For information on FAFSA forms, see Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Only U.S. Citizens or any eligible non-citizen can file a FAFSA.
Eligible to file a FAFSA:
Not eligible to file a FAFSA:
Anyone in the U.S. on:
Scholarship applications, where required, must be submitted by April 1 to the CCPA Scholarship Committee, College of Community and Public Affairs, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000. They may also be delivered to the CCPA Dean's Office, UDC-333 or submitted electronically to the Scholarship Committee. For more information, call the CCPA Dean's Office, 607-777-5572.
Several scholarships are available to undergraduate CCPA students. Applicants must be matriculated in CCPA or accepted for admission, be enrolled for part-time or full-time study, and be in good academic standing. These scholarships are for tuition expenses.
Students applying for need-based awards must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. It is recommended that FAFSA forms be filed no later than March 1.
Awarded to a matriculated undergraduate student who will be a senior in the fall semester. Selected by Human Development faculty committee. Application required.
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Awarded to matriculated undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. Selected by Human Development Faculty Committee. Application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Scholarships are available to graduate students matriculated in or admitted to the Department of Social Work and the Department of Public Administration. Selected by faculty committee. No application required.
Awarded to two concentration-year and two new (foundation year and/or advanced standing) graduate students enrolled in the Department of Social Work. Recipients will receive a stipend and tuition support. Selected by the Department of Social Work. Returning students, contact Jennifer Marshall for application. Applications due February 15. New students, contact Brian J. Flynn for application. Applications due April 1, 2008.
Awarded to a graduate student enrolled in the Department of Social Work with demonstrated financial need. Selected by Department of Social Work faculty.No application required. Free Application for Federal Student Aid form required.
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Awarded to two concentration-year graduate students enrolled in the Department of Social Work. Recipients will receive a stipend and tuition support. Selected by the Department of Social Work. Contact Jennifer Marshall for application. Applications due February 15.
Awarded to matriculated students with demonstrated financial need. Selected by CCPA Scholarship Committee. Application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid form required.
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Awarded to matriculated students age 25 years or older with demonstrated financial need. Selected by CCPA Scholarship Committee. Application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid form required.
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Fellowships generally include a tuition scholarship and a stipend.
Awarded to outstanding minority students from groups historically underrepresented in the University's graduate and professional programs. Awards are given to full-time students who are Native American Indian, African American or Hispanic American, are U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status, and are newly admitted to a graduate program unit. Recipients are nominated by the Department of Human Development. Contact the department chair for more information. See also the Graduate School information on Clark Fellowships.
