Binghamton University offers its own institutionally based scholarships, fellowships and awards through the auspices of the Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton, established in 1957. Nearly 300 institutional programs totaling more than one-half million dollars are available to the students of the University. Funds have been made available for these programs through the generosity of donors who wish to support the continuing educational efforts of Binghamton University students.
Scholarships are established as either endowed or restricted accounts, according to the preference of the donor. Scholarships are awarded to students based on criteria such as matriculation status, school and department affiliation, financial need, academic achievement, community service, county residency, grade level and expected graduation date.
Unless otherwise indicated, scholarships are available to undergraduates only. The availability of funds may influence the scholarship amount and whether it is regularly awarded.
The application process for scholarships varies, as specified by the donor. Some may require separate application, but the majority are applied for through financial aid application. All need-based scholarships require the filing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is processed by an external agency in contract with the U.S. Department of Education. Information regarding financial aid eligibility of FAFSA filers is received by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment shortly after the FAFSA has been processed by the federal contractor. Incomplete or illegible data causes an interruption in the student’s application for scholarship consideration and may cause a student to lose such consideration. The University recommended filing date for financial aid is currently March 1. Early filing of the FAFSA is advised for scholarship consideration.
Because the scholarship is made for the next academic year, it is considered part of the financial aid package. Should the selection be made after the original package is offered, and should there be no remaining unmet need, an adjustment to the financial aid package is required, starting with loans, then work programs and finally need-based grants. Both Federal Pell Grants and New York State Tuition Assistance Program Grants are untouched in the adjustment process, as they are entitlements.
Recipients are selected according to criteria set by the donor in the gift agreement with the Foundation. Interested applicants should check campus publications and communications, e.g., pipe dream, Inside and Dateline, for announcements of scholarships that require separate application outside the financial aid process.
Most need-based scholarship recipients are selected in March and April, shortly after the financial aid filing date, when offers for the next academic year are made. If the scholarship is merit-based, the applicant’s academic records are reviewed. Usually, a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or as specified by the donor) is required for review. Scholarship funds are depleted rapidly once selection begins and are not replenished until the next program year.
Scholarship recipients are normally notified through the Notice of Financial Aid Offer, sent by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment after selection has been made. If a special committee has selected the scholarship recipient, a separate letter may be sent by the committee or individual in charge of scholarship selection.
For further information regarding Foundation-sponsored scholarships, contact:
Office of Student Financial Aid
and Employment
Binghamton University
PO Box 6011
Binghamton, New York 13902-6011
607-777-2428
(Available to all students regardless of school affiliation. Application is made through the FAFSA and selection by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment, unless otherwise noted.)
Alumni Association Scholarships: Established in 1989 by the Alumni Association in honor of the more than 800 life members of the association. These scholarships are awarded to financially deserving students in good academic standing who have demonstrated commitment to the University, particularly in the area of student life, by involvement in service to the University and their future alma mater.
Barnes & Noble Scholarship Fund: Awarded annually to a student employed by the University Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Catherine Beardsley Scholarship: Established in 1990 in memory of Catherine Beardsley, a longtime employee in the Registrar’s Office, who was committed to student services, as reflected in her friendliness, accessibility and efficiency in dealing with students and staff. The scholarship is awarded to acknowledge the achievements of an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) junior or senior student in good academic standing, with first preference given to Broome County residents.
Binghamton University Foundation Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarships to undergraduates with proven financial need. Throughout the year the Foundation actively solicits alumni, parents, faculty members, employees and members of the community for financial support. Unrestricted annual gifts are a vital resource for preserving and enhancing the quality of education at Binghamton University.
Michael V. Boyd ’79, ’87 Memorial Scholarship: Established by the Organization of Black and Hispanic Alumni of Binghamton University to honor the spirit and philosophy of Michael V. Boyd. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student with a minimum of 48 credit hours and a minimum GPA of 3.0 who is involved in extracurricular and/or volunteer activities and qualifies for financial aid. First preference is given to an undergraduate of African or Latino descent.
Ed Lee and Jean Campe Foundation Scholarship: Awarded to full-time undergraduate minority students with high academic achievement, proven merit and need.
Thomas L. Carrigg ’64 Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student with academic merit and proven financial need. First preference is given to a Binghamton High School student, with second preference given to another local area high school student. This scholarship was established by James A. and Loretta Carrigg in memory of Mr. Carrigg’s brother.
The Class of 1988 Scholarship: Established with student donations as part of the 1988 Senior Class Gift, is awarded to financially deserving students in good academic standing who have demonstrated commitment to the University.
The Class of 1989 Scholarship: Established with student donations as part of the 1989 Senior Class Gift, is awarded to financially deserving students in good academic standing who have demonstrated commitment to the University.
The Class of 1990 Scholarship: Established with student donations as part of the 1990 Senior Class Gift, is awarded to financially deserving students in good academic standing who have demonstrated commitment to the University.
The Class of 1991 Scholarship: Established with student donations as part of the 1991 Senior Class Gift, is awarded to financially deserving students in good academic standing who have demonstrated commitment to the University.
Joseph L. Cohen Jr. ’90 Memorial Scholarship: Established by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Cohen and the Binghamton Crosbys. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior or senior who is involved in the arts and who shows a commitment to community service. The award is based upon academic merit with preference given to students with financial need.
Esther Couper Scholarship: Established in 1998 by Esther Couper, a longtime supporter and friend of Binghamton. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate, with emphasis on recruitment of excellent students to the University.
Crane Fund for Widows and Children Scholarship: Established by The Crane Fund for Widows and Children. The scholarship is awarded to widows and orphaned children and to wives and children of disabled husbands/fathers who are financially unable to provide for their education.
Lois B. DeFleur Scholarship for Excellence in Leadership: Awarded to a student in good academic standing with proven financial need, who has demonstrated strong leadership abilities for the advancement and enhancement of Binghamton University. These abilities may be demonstrated by having participated in a leadership capacity in student activities on campus, or, in the event the proposed recipient is an incoming freshman to the University, by having held leadership positions in appropriate activities while in high school. The scholarship was established in 1995 by Binghamton University President Lois B. DeFleur.
Leopold Eckler Scholarship Trusts: Established under the will of Leopold Eckler, a distinguished Binghamton citizen, businessman and philanthropist. The scholarships are awarded to financially needy students in good academic standing, with preference given to Broome County residents.
Faculty-Student Scholarships: Established in 1988 through a gift from the dissolution of the Auxiliary Campus Enterprise Corporation to promote and support academic and community service excellence. The selection is based both on merit and review of the student’s participation and commitment to the University’s community service activities.
Eugene D. Flood ’57 Scholarship: Established in 1998 by friends and colleagues in honor of Mr. Flood’s retirement after 34 years of service to Harpur College. The scholarship is awarded to a Binghamton University student with financial need. First preference is given to a Broome County resident; the next preference is to an entering freshman.
Dr. Bhagwan Gajwani Scholarship Fund: Established in 1998 by Dr. Bhagwan Gajwani to promote educational and cultural relationships between Binghamton University and Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India. The scholarship is awarded annually to selected graduates of Maharaja Sayajirao University who have fulfilled the admissions requirements for Binghamton University and are accepted into a master’s program in any of the following fields: economics (Harpur College of Arts and Sciences), business administration (School of Management), or computer science or engineering (Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science).
William and Alice Gansdorf Scholarship Endowment: Established in memory of William and Alice Gansdorf, provides scholarships for full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing with proven financial need.
William B. and Mary A. Gault Scholarship: Established in 1991, awarded to Broome County students who demonstrate a combination of financial need and a high level of academic promise and performance.
Terence "Tex" Haran Memorial TAU Scholarship: Established in 1996 by the brothers of Tau Alpha Upsilon in memory of their brother Tex Haran. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time male student in his junior or senior year. Preference is given to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to community service and involvement in one or more of the following: social activities, student life, clubs, sports teams or academic clubs. Preference is given to well-rounded students who demonstrate a high level of motivation and perseverance as they work toward obtaining significant personal, community and educational goals.
Harpur Forum Scholarship: Established in 1989 by members of the Executive Committee of the Harpur Forum, an organization created by the Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1977 to strengthen the bonds between University and community leaders and to increase community support. Students selected reflect the intellectual interest and commitment for which the Harpur Forum is known, with first preference given to students from the Southern Tier.
International Student Grant-In-Aid: Provides support of up to $300 per semester to international students who are studying at the University on F-1 or J-1 visas. This scholarship is awarded to full-time students in good academic standing who have been in attendance for at least one year, have demonstrated financial need and have no outstanding financial obligations to the University.
Jack Sherman Toyota Scholarship: Established in 1993, provides support to Broome County high school graduates who intend to remain in the Binghamton area after graduation. The scholarship recognizes leadership that will improve the quality of life in Broome County.
Virginia L. Johnson ’56 Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate level student in mathematics and/or computer science. This scholarship is based upon academic merit and financial need.
Elizabeth A. Knapp Scholarship: Established in 1985 to honor Elizabeth Knapp’s 19 years of service to the University. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage women who have delayed their formal education to pursue their personal goals through higher education. The scholarship is awarded to women age 25 and older.
Paula S. Kramer ’79 Student Opportunity Scholarship: Established by Lee Perlman ’80 and Linda Riefberg ’81. This scholarship aids a full-time student who has experienced an extraordinary personal hardship, such as the recent loss of a parent, or who is from a single-parent family, for whom a scholarship could make a difference in staying in school.
Roger L. and Mary F. Kresge Foundation Scholarship: Awarded to financially deserving students who demonstrate strong academic promise or performance and are residents of Broome County. The scholarship is funded by a local foundation whose mission is to provide a better future to young adults.
Louis Magnotta Endowment for Italian Studies: Established in 1996 by a retired employee of the Physical Facilities Department. Awarded annually with preference given to a student involved in Italian studies, based on academic merit and financial need.
Robert Mancini ’80 Scholarship for Community Service: Established in 1999 to encourage students to develop a sense of responsibility toward those in society who are less fortunate and to perpetuate this philosophy throughout life. The scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to helping the underprivileged or indigent, preferably in Binghamton and surrounding communities, particularly those who are homeless or suffer from hunger or lack of medical care or who have other symptoms of poverty.
Minority Scholarship Fund: Provides financial assistance to attract and retain undergraduate students who have demonstrated high academic achievement, who have proven financial need and who are from under-represented populations (African American, Asian American, Latino American or Native American).
Niermeyer Foundation Scholarship for African American or Asian American Students: Established in 1995, provides assistance to African American and Asian American students who are in good academic standing with proven financial need.
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation Scholarship: Established by the late Judge and Mrs. O’Connor of Hobart, N.Y. First preference is given to financially needy students from Delaware County, N.Y., with any balance to be used for students from the contiguously surrounding counties.
Jacob and Rose Olum Foundation Scholarship: Established in 1996, this scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior who is majoring in Judaic studies. The award is based upon academic merit and proven financial need.
Presidential Scholarships: Funded through unrestricted gifts to the Foundation of the State University of New York at Binghamton. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding students whose academic and extracurricular achievements suggest promising futures.
Henrietta and Henry Quade Scholarship Fund: Established in 1996 to benefit Binghamton University students.
Joel D. Robinson Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Joel D. Robinson, who died in an automobile accident in October 1981. This scholarship supports returning students in good academic standing, with first preference given to students who work in a Broome County social or educational program whose purpose is directed to the improvement of the social or environmental quality of life. The scholarship funds are made available to enable students to engage in social activities in the struggle for justice, peace and a safe world.
Dr. Israel J. Rosefsky Language and Culture Scholarship: Established in 1988 by Dr. Israel J. Rosefsky to encourage students to experience cultures by living and learning in non-English- speaking countries. The students must be interested in pursuing careers in diplomacy or international relations and show promise in making meaningful contributions to the cause of world peace.
The Ann and Charles Rosenthal Minority Scholarship: Established in 1990 in appreciation of the Rosenthals’ commitment to the University on behalf of minorities. The scholarship, endowed by the Rosenthals, is awarded to full-time undergraduates with high academic achievement and proven merit. First preference is given to African American students.
Dr. Lawrence N. and Lana K. ’72 Rouff Scholarship: Established in 1992, this scholarship is awarded to junior and senior students at Binghamton University having at least a 2.7 grade-point average who have graduated from a Broome County high school. The intent of this scholarship is to aid hard-working and deserving area students with financial need in completing their undergraduate education.
Scholarship for Children of Employees of the University Serving in the Physical Facilities Department: Established in 1990, is awarded to children of Physical Facilities permanent appointment employees. Students must be enrolled full time in either an undergraduate or graduate degree program and demonstrate financial need.
Lawrence J. ’75 and Jennifer B. ’81 Schorr Transfer Student Scholarship: Established in 1999, the scholarship is awarded annually to a Broome Community College transfer student who has demonstrated exceptional need and has attained a high academic average.
Senior Challenge Scholarship: Established by the Class of 1993 with student and parent donations as part of the Senior Class Gift. The scholarship, which continues to be funded by succeeding senior classes, is awarded to a deserving student in good academic standing who has achieved excellence in all areas of University life.
Sodexho Marriott Management Services Scholarship Fund: Provides an award to two students of Binghamton University who are employed by Sodexho Marriott Corporation and demonstrate financial need. One of the recipients must be employed in the Retail Division and one must be employed in the Dining Hall Division on campus.
Study Abroad Scholarships: Designed to assist students who wish to engage in cultural and foreign language experiences abroad, but for whom the cost of study abroad is very difficult to meet. Candidates must demonstrate through their applications that they will gain a high level of personal and intellectual growth through their plans for the study-abroad experience. Recipients work with the scholarship committee upon their return to implement a service component for the scholarship.
Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation Scholarship: Established in 1998 by the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. This scholarship is awarded to Tioga County residents attending Binghamton University and is based on financial need.
Peter P. Zayac Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1993 by family and friends to honor the memory of Peter P. Zayac Jr. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior, and is based upon academic merit with preference given to students with financial need.
Mark A. Zurack ’78 Scholarship: Established in 1997 by alumnus Mark Zurack, the scholarship is given annually to a student with proven financial need.
(Available only to students enrolled in Harpur College.)
Dr. Dominick A. and Susan G. Artuso Scholarship Fund: Awarded to full-time junior and senior students with demonstrated need, enrolled in a pre-medical course of study, who have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.2 or higher. Preference is given to those students whose academic record, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated commitment to pre-medical studies make them most likely to be accepted to medical school.
Alexander Rae Baldwin Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1993 by alumnus William E. Baldwin ’85 in memory of his father. This scholarship is twofold, with the first recipients being students majoring in political science and, in the coming years, students in performing arts. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need, have an academic record of merit with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have demonstrated a commitment to community service or have been involved with activities for the betterment of society.
Dr. Glenn G. and Mrs. Wanda M. Bartle Scholarship Endowment: Awarded to a full-time Harpur College undergraduate student with academic merit and proven financial need. The scholarship was established in 1996 by the late Mrs. Bartle, a longtime friend of the University and wife of the first president of Harpur College.
Feyyaz and Jamie Baskent Summer Research Fund: Established in 1999, this scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who is a U.S. citizen and involved in summer research, with emphasis on organic chemistry.
Andrew Bergman ’65 Scholarship in Creative Writing: Established in 1994, this scholarship is based on a creative writing competition. This scholarship is awarded to a Harpur College junior or senior who demonstrates strong academic promise by maintaining a cumulative average of 3.2 or above.
John E. Bielenberg Theatre Scholarship: Established in 1997 by friends and colleagues in honor of Professor Bielenberg’s retirement. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore or junior theatre major who demonstrates exceptional promise in the field of scenic, costume or lighting design and may be awarded twice to the same individual.
Birnbaum Family Scholarship: Established in 1994 by alumni Gary L. ’73 and Denise B. ’73 Birnbaum in memory of Sidney A. Birnbaum, to provide scholarships to full-time Harpur College undergraduate students from the New York City metropolitan area who show academic promise and have proven financial need.
Bloom Family Scholarship: Established in 1996 by alumni Steven H. ’78 and Susan A. ’80 Bloom. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Harpur College junior or senior with superior academic merit (GPA 3.5), proven financial need, and involvement in extracurricular activities that benefit the University or area community.
Sally and Irving Bolotsky Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1996 by David A. Bolotsky ’85. The scholarship is awarded to a financially needy Harpur College student with a GPA of 3.5 in the previous two semesters (freshmen are eligible in the second semester of their first year). If GPA is maintained, the scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three grants.
Thomas C. ’61 and Beverly Adler ’78 Brown Scholarship: Established in 1996, awarded to a full-time Harpur College student interested in a career in health care. Consideration is also given to a student with proven interest in athletics. The award is based upon academic merit and proven financial need.
William S. and Helen G. Chittenden Scholarship: Established in 1990 by William and Helen Chittenden, awarded to students from the Southern Tier of New York who demonstrate a combination of financial need and a high level of academic promise and performance.
Cinema Scholarship in Honor of Professor Kenneth Jacobs: Established in 1996 by Jonathan M. Plasse Esq. ’72. The scholarship is awarded to financially needy students in good academic standing. First preference is given to cinema majors, followed by theatre, literature or visual arts majors.
Dr. Nathan V. Cooper Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1995 by Dr. David R. Couper ’67 in memory of his father. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time senior, junior or sophomore chemistry major with academic excellence and proven financial need.
Community Involvement Scholarship Fund: Established in 1995 by Shari Lawrence Pfleeger ’70 and Charles P. Pfleeger to encourage students to enjoy a liberal arts education and to raise student awareness of the importance of community service. The Pfleegers encourage the recipient to perform a significant amount of community service, either through employment or as a volunteer upon completion of undergraduate work. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time Harpur College student with proven financial need.
Lawrence and Rita Davis Pre-Dental Scholarship: Established in 1995 by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Davis ’80 in honor of Lawrence and Rita Davis. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time Harpur College senior with a pre-dental major showing academic merit with a GPA of 2.9 or above, with a preference for financial need and a continued commitment to community service. First preference is given to a student who is a local resident and currently employed part time to assist with his/her educational expenses.
Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society Scholarship: Established to benefit students of historically disadvantaged and under-represented ethnic groups in their pursuit of careers in the science and health fields. Recipients must have a minimum science grade-point average of 2.8 and a minimum overall grade point average of 3.2. The scholarship is awarded to a senior with demonstrated financial need and an interest in pre-health. Preference is given to Charles Drew members and minority students; however, other qualified applicants are considered.
Judith and Seymour Ehrenberg Endowed Scholarship Grant: Established in 1998 by Ronald G. ’66 and Randy A. ’67 Ehrenberg in honor of their parents. First preference is given to a Harpur College undergraduate student.
Miller S. and Adelaide S. Gaffney Scholarship: Established in 1989 by Miller S. Gaffney, provides merit scholarships to residents of Broome and contiguous counties, with a preference for, but not limited to, Harpur College students.
Glenn Gardner/Slam Stewart Memorial Scholarship: Founded in memory of Glenn Gardner, a local jazz musician, and "Slam" Stewart, a renowned bass player who lived in Binghamton and gave many concerts at the University. This scholarship is awarded to a music student.
Morris Gitlitz Memorial Scholarship: Established by family and friends of Morris Gitlitz, provides merit scholarships to outstanding entering freshmen who have exhibited, in high school, the broad range of interests and extracurricular involvement that characterized Mr. Gitlitz during his lifetime. Recipients retain the scholarship for up to four undergraduate years at Binghamton University.
Ronald Glazer Scholarship: Established on behalf of Stanley J. ’64 and Susan M. ’65 Reifer for the benefit of a full-time Harpur College undergraduate student.
Paul F. Gorman ’73 Memorial Scholarship Fund: Established in 1999 by an anonymous alumna to honor the extraordinary life of Paul F. Gorman ’73, a man of conviction, wit and loyalty to family and friends. The scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time Harpur College undergraduate student with a declared major in geography and a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Jordan M. Greenwald Memorial Scholarship: Assists a junior or senior student of the classics with demonstrated academic excellence in that field, and rotates between the Greek and Latin departments. The scholarship was established in memory of Jordan M. Greenwald, an alumnus.
Gruber Family Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time Harpur College junior or senior with proven academic merit. Initially, the scholarship will be awarded to an English major and rotate to a theatre major the following year. The scholarship is based on intellectual talents and artistic talents.
Norah B. Harcave Scholarship: Established in 1997 by Professor Emeritus Sidney S. Harcave in memory of his wife. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time Harpur College junior majoring in history and is awarded based on academic excellence.
E. W. Heier Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1995 by Robert F. Schumann in memory of E. W. "Ike" Heier, campus greenhouse manager. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student with a demonstrated interest in botany, and is based on academic merit and proven financial need.
Bernard F. Huppé Scholarship: Established in 1995 by Alex Huppé ’69 in memory of his father, who was one of Harpur College’s founders. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Harpur College student enrolled in the humanities, and is based on academic merit and proven financial need.
Gregg ’87 and Deborah ’88 Hymowitz Scholarship: Established in 1995, is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in Harpur College demonstrating financial need.
John M. and Marcella M. Keeler Scholarship in Music: Established in 1999 by John M. and Marcella M. ’86 Keeler. This scholarship is awarded to a Music Department student, with first preference given to a student in choral conducting or voice.
Sophie Kradjian Memorial Scholarship: Established by Ara Kradjian in memory of his wife, Sophie, awarded to a student who has completed the second year of undergraduate education, majoring in French, with a strong concentration in literature, especially as preparation for graduate study in French literature. Selection of the recipient is based on merit and financial need. An additional scholarship will be awarded to Italian majors when funding is available.
Charlene Kahlor Kramer ’73 and Roger Kramer ’72 Scholarship: Established in 1995, this scholarship is awarded to full-time Harpur College students from New York state with proven financial need and a record of academic excellence. The scholarship is open to freshmen and may be renewed as long as the recipient meets the criteria. One scholarship is open to a female student.
Larry Kressel ’66 "Stepping On the Coat" Memorial Scholarship: Established by classmates and family members in memory of Mr. Kressel, who began the "Stepping On the Coat" ritual at Binghamton University and demonstrated a lifelong commitment to social service. The scholarship is awarded annually to a Harpur College student, with first preference given to a student who demonstrates a commitment to social service. Stepping On the Coat marks the transition from winter to spring when the weather allows members of the Binghamton community to shed their heavy winter coats.
The Gertrud Liebermann Memorial Scholarship: Established by Clifford D. Clark, former president of Binghamton University. This scholarship is awarded to a student based on academic achievement in the arts or languages and financial need.
Robert and Karen Lovejoy Undergraduate Economics Scholarship: Established in 1998 by the late Professor Emeritus Lovejoy and Mrs. Lovejoy, colleagues, family, and friends, in honor of his retirement. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in economics and is based on academic merit and proven financial need.
George E. Moore Minority Physics Scholarship: Established by Margaret Moore in memory of her husband, Professor George E. Moore, to perpetuate his work on behalf of minorities and to encourage such students toward careers in physics. Based on academic merit, the scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduates majoring in physics, with first preference given to African American students.
Dr. Marie Morisawa Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Professor Marie Morisawa to perpetuate her work. The scholarship is given to a full-time female graduate student in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need. First preference is given to a geomorphology student, with a geology student as second preference.
Joseph I. Muscatine Scholarship: Established in 1986 by Dr. David M. ’76 and Naomi Bloom in memory of her father, this scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen who is a full-time undergraduate with a demonstrated record of high achievement and proven financial need.
Emily A. Nielsen and Orville F. Nielsen, MD Scholarships in Music and Theatre: Established in 1992 by the Nielsens, who are active and loyal supporters of the University, to support their longtime interest in music and theatre. One scholarship supports a sophomore in music for a three-year period; another scholarship rotates between a music and a theatre student for the same length of time. In addition, a third scholarship is designated as the Nielsen Music Scholarship in Honor of Professor Mary Burgess, with preference given to a voice student.
Olive B. and A. Lindsay O’Connor Funds: Established in 1997, the scholarship is awarded to full-time Harpur College undergraduates, with preference for freshman students with academic merit and proven financial need.
Jerome J. and Julia Perl and Dr. Theodore Perl Pre-Medical Scholarship: Established in 1990 by Jerome J. Perl in memory of his late wife, Julia, and his nephew Theodore Perl. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who has completed his/her junior year of college, intends to pursue a medical degree and has demonstrated financial need.
Barbara and Alan Pollack Scholarship for Academic Excellence: Established in 1982 by Alan and Barbara (Dolinsky) Pollack, both Class of 1976 alumni. The scholarship is merit based and is awarded to a liberal arts student in Harpur College.
Press-Paperin Family Endowment: Established by Stewart J. Paperin ’68, ’70 and Janet Press-Paperin ’68, is awarded to a full-time Harpur College junior or senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and proven financial need.
Samuel Reiser Scholarship Endowment: Established by Paul Reiser ’77, awarded to a full-time Department of Music sophomore, junior or senior based upon academic merit and proven financial need. First preference is given to a student majoring in piano/composition.
Resource Recycling Technologies, Inc. Scholarship: Established in 1995, awarded to a full-time Harpur College student majoring in environmental studies, with preference given to a student with an environmental economics specialization. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and proven financial need.
Victor and Esther Rozen Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1995, awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Judaic studies with proven financial need and academic merit. First preference is given to a Broome County or surrounding area resident.
Sarkisian Brothers Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time Harpur College undergraduate student who is in good academic standing and demonstrates strong financial need. The student must reside in Broome, Chenango, Tioga or Delaware counties.
Lawrence J. ’75, ’77 and Jennifer B. ’81 Schorr Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time student majoring in English with a demonstrated interest in computer science or management. Established by two local alumni, this scholarship is based on academic merit (GPA of 3.5 or higher) and demonstrated financial need.
Gertrude Leuder Lyon Spraker Scholarship: Established in 1988 by Robert A. Clayton in memory of Gertrude Leuder Lyon Spraker, awarded to students from Cooperstown, N.Y., and the surrounding area, based on academic merit and financial need.
Jeffrey L. ’73 and Karen S. ’76 Tanenbaum Scholarship: Established in 1999, the scholarship is awarded annually to a Harpur College student, with a preference for incoming freshmen with demonstrated financial need. Recipients retain the scholarship through their senior year as long as they continue to meet the criteria and remain in good academic standing.
Beth F. ’78 and Anthony J. ’77 Terrana Scholarship: Awarded to entering students or sophomores, juniors and seniors with demonstrated financial need and outstanding academic achievement.
Beth F. ’78 and Anthony J. ’77 Terrana Pre-Dental Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding senior with demonstrated financial need intending to enroll in dental school in the following year.
Edward Thorsen Memorial Scholarship: Provides one scholarship to a junior pre-med student who has achieved an A– or better overall average and who is committed to a career in medicine. The award was established in 1993 to honor the memory of Edward Thorsen.
Marjorie B. Turnbull Spanish Language and Culture
Scholarship Program: Established by William F. O’Brien in memory of
Marjorie B. Turnbull, to provide Harpur College students with travel grants to
foster Spanish language and culture, with a primary focus on Spain. This
scholarship is awarded annually to qualified students accepted into the
study-abroad program. Recipients are selected based on appropriate Spanish
language proficiency and interest in cultural exploration and understanding of
Spain, or interest in cultural explora-
tion and understanding of other Spanish-speaking countries.
Stefan Allan Zweig Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1979, is given annually to a student working in urban planning and development or a related field.
(Available only to students enrolled in the Decker School of Nursing.)
Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarships: Awarded
to students pursuing nursing careers, with first preference to residents of
Montgomery County or the contigu-
ous counties of Fulton, Schoharie and Herkimer.
Binghamton General Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship: Awarded to a registered nurse who is a student matriculated in the Decker School of Nursing seeking a baccalaureate degree. First preference is given to residents of Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties in New York and Susquehanna County in Pennsylvania. The scholarship is based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need.
Lester Casper Nursing Scholarship: Established by Jeffrey L. ’73 and Karen S. ’76 Tanenbaum in memory of Karen’s father, Lester Casper. The scholarship is awarded annually to a Decker School of Nursing student. Preference is given to incoming freshmen with financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment. Recipients retain the scholarship through their senior year as long as they continue to meet the criteria and remain in good academic standing.
Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Endowment: Established in 1989 to enhance the School of Nursing and provide scholarships for students within a 60-mile radius of Binghamton. The endowment also helps to fund faculty research and professional development at the doctoral level, and it supports the school’s accelerated baccalaureate program. The school was renamed the Decker School of Nursing in recognition of the Deckers, local residents who were longtime supporters of education and health care.
The Decker School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship Fund: Established in 1995 by alumni and friends of the Decker School of Nursing to assist matriculated full-time or part-time junior or senior students. A GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need are required.
Dyer-Johnston-Dixon Nursing Scholarships: Awarded by the Rotary Club of Binghamton, the scholarships were named in memory of Drs. Frank Dyer and Harry Johnston, surgeon and family practitioner respectively, of Binghamton, and to honor Dr. Wilbur Dixon’s active support for nursing in the Binghamton community over many decades. Recipients are outstanding Binghamton High School or Seton Catholic Central High School graduates pursuing careers in nursing.
Good Shepherd-Fairview Foundation Scholarships: Given by the Good Shepherd-Fairview Foundation’s Community Investment Committee to assist individuals from Broome and surrounding counties in pursuing a career in health care. The scholarships are awarded to two part-time/full-time senior-level students and are based on academic standing and financial need as determined by the Good Shepherd-Fairview Foundation Scholarship Committee.
William H. Lane Incorporated Scholarship: Established in 1996, this scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate junior or senior or full or part-time graduate student in nursing. The award is based upon academic merit and proven financial need. The recipient must be a New York state resident, with first preference given to those residing in upstate New York.
Mark and Ann O’Neil Scholarship Fund: Established to benefit financially needy Decker School of Nursing graduate students. Recipients must be matriculated full- or part-time master’s degree students. Preference is given to financially needy students pursuing a specialty in primary care or gerontology who have an interest in serving community-based elder or rural elder patients. Financial need is determined by the scholarship selection committee in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment.
UHS Hospitals Nursing Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time Decker School of Nursing student who is from a qualified minority group or an immigrant with U.S. citizenship, or the son or daughter of an immigrant with U.S. citizenship. The recipient must be a resident of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Tioga (N.Y.), or Susquehanna (Pa.) counties. The scholarship award is based on academic merit (GPA 3.0 or higher) and involvement in community service. Financial need may be a secondary consideration.
Valentina and R. Gordon Wasson Scholarship: Established by Mary X. Britten, a faculty member, in honor of her parents, who displayed an insatiable thirst for knowledge, utmost respect for people and a commitment to excellence. This scholarship is awarded to a matriculated full- or part-time Decker School of Nursing student, and includes doctoral degree candidates. Based on academic merit and/or financial need, funding is awarded to students who exemplify unconditional caring for people, integrity and principled practice.
Charles S. Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship: Established in 2000, this scholarship is awarded to matriculated undergraduate full- and part-time Decker School of Nursing students with financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment. Preference is given to Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (WMHSON) alumni or relatives of WMHSON alumni. Preference is also given to residents of New York or Pennsylvania within a 60-mile radius of the University.
(Available only to students enrolled in the School of Education and Human Development.)
Charles G. and Nancy M. Brink Scholarship: Established in 1996 by Charles Brink, a retired local businessman, and Nancy Brink, an elementary school teacher. This scholarship is awarded biennially to a student with demonstrated financial need in the master of science in education and elementary education program.
Dolores A. Granito Scholarship: Established in 1987 in honor of Professor Emerita Dolores A. Granito, a retired SEHD faculty member in mathematics education. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time female student pursuing a degree in mathematics education.
Horace and Jane Hill Scholarship: Established in 1995 by former SEHD dean Linda Biemer in honor of the 60th anniversary of her parents. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student, with high academic standing and demonstrated financial need, who is pursuing a master of arts in teaching degree in social studies. Dean Biemer began her career as a social studies teacher.
Chandler Y. Keller Scholarship Fund: Established in 1997 by Mrs. Shirley W. Keller in memory of her husband, a local lawyer, community leader and lover of history. This scholarship is awarded to a student in good academic standing, with demonstrated financial need, who is pursuing a degree in social studies education with history as a major.
Fred L. Kennedy Scholarship in Social Studies Education: Established in 1997 by Fred L. Kennedy ’50, a local social studies teacher. This scholarship is awarded to a student in the master of arts in teaching (MAT) social studies program who demonstrates potential to become an excellent teacher, and who plans to teach social studies in grades 9-12 in a public high school. Preference is given to residents of Broome or Tioga counties.
Roger L. and Mary F. Kresge SEHD Scholarship: Established in 1999 to provide financial assistance to Broome County residents who are part- or full-time undergraduate students in the School of Education and Human Development with good academic standing and financial need who are seeking a degree in studies affecting children and young adults.
David L. Kushner Endowed Scholarship for Leadership Development in Education and Non-Profit Organizations: Established in 1996 by David L. Kushner ’70, who began his career as a teacher in the local community and then moved into positions of employment related to non-profit management. This scholarship is awarded to an SEHD master’s student with demonstrated leadership potential through coursework, fieldwork, past or current employment or volunteer activity, and with demonstrated financial need.
MASS/TRIP Alumna Scholarship: Established in 1998 by Barbara and Richard Reeves-Ellington. This scholarship is awarded to a full- or part-time student matriculated in the master of arts in social science program seeking specialization through the Translation Research and Instruction Program track, based on academic merit. Second preference is given to a non-traditional (age 25 or older) full- or part-time student in the MASS program with academic merit. International students may be considered.
Maureen C. Natelli Adult Learner Scholarship: Established in 1990 in honor of Maureen Natelli White, a longtime proponent and champion of adult and continuing education. This scholarship is awarded to adult learners, with demonstrated financial need, registered in SEHD credit or non-credit programs.
School of Education and Human Development Scholarship: Endowed in 1996 by SEHD alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the University in honor of the 50th anniversary of Binghamton University. This scholarship is awarded to matriculated SEHD students with demonstrated financial need who have demonstrated the correlation between the SEHD mission and their own lives.
Geraldine S. Weil Memorial Fellowship: Established in 1986 by John M. Weil in memory of his wife, an elementary school reading teacher who was committed to the development and education of young people. This fellowship is given to a full-time student in the master of science in education in reading/language arts program who plans to teach reading in the elementary schools.
(Available only to students enrolled in the School of Management.)
Richard W. Botnick Foundation Scholarship: Honors persons who have demonstrated academic excellence and a high level of motivation and perseverance as they work toward significant personal and educational goals.
Charles G. and Nancy M. Brink Scholarship: Established in 1996, awarded to a full- or part-time student with demonstrated financial need, who is a matriculated student in the School of Management.
P. J. and Palmina Casella Scholarship: Awarded to a Broome County resident who is enrolled in the School of Management and who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.
Chase Manhattan Foundation Scholarship: Awarded to two School of Management students, one male and one female, in good academic standing, who reside in Broome, Tioga or Chenango counties and demonstrate financial need.
Docster Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Business Graduate Students: Honors a minority graduate student, with preference given to a female candidate, who contributes to the management profession, exhibits academic achievements and participates in organizational leadership roles.
Samuel and Rae Eckman Scholarship: Awarded to a student enrolled in the School of Management who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.
James P. and Helen T. Ernstrom Scholarship: Established by former president of the Binghamton University Foundation Carl T. Ernstrom ’61 and Rita Ernstrom in honor of their parents. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior in the School of Management with academic merit, proven financial need and commitment to community service.
Peter Gordan Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1991 by the late Anne Gordan in tribute to her husband, who was a prominent local banker and served as the first chair of the Binghamton University Foundation. The scholarship is awarded to a junior in the School of Management who has demonstrated leadership and financial need.
International Studies Scholarship: Established in 1997 by Barbara and Richard Reeves-Ellington. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time female student in the School of Management, with first preference to a student with interest in international business. The student should display academic merit. International students may be considered.
Marilyn C. Link Endowed Scholarship for Women In Finance: Established by Marilyn C. Link, former vice president, trustee and director of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, is awarded to a matriculated School of Management student, with first priority to a female undergraduate student studying finance. Female graduate students studying finance are eligible.
Harold P. McGowan Scholarship: Established in 1986 by the Endicott Johnson Corporation. This scholarship, which honors the contributions made by Harold P. McGowan ’57, is awarded to an undergraduate School of Management student with demonstrated financial need.
Eugene E. Peckham Scholarship In Taxation: Awarded in the spring semester to a full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate student in the School of Management who has demonstrated outstanding performance in an initial taxation class and has a GPA of 3.0 or above. This scholarship was established in 1996 by Eugene E. Peckham Esq.
William H. and Audree F. Rincker Scholarship: Established in 1996 by BSB Bank & Trust and friends, and by Mr. and Mrs. Rincker, in honor of Mr. Rincker’s retirement. The scholarship is awarded to a School of Management student, with first preference given to a student from the greater Southern Tier of New York with an interest in finance.
James J. Rotella Scholarship: Established in loving memory of James "Jimmy" Rotella, a Binghamton businessman who did not attend college, but helped numerous students throughout the years to become the professionals they are today. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior School of Management student who demonstrates an admirable work ethic, a quality possessed by Mr. Rotella throughout his life. The scholarship is based on academic merit and proven financial need.
School of Management 25th Anniversary Scholarship: Established by alumni and friends of the School of Management, awarded to a full-time junior student with good academic standing demonstrating leadership and contribution to the University and the School of Management.
J. Russell Thorne Scholarship: Established by Binghamton
alumnus Robert Thorne ’52 and James Thorne in memory of their father,
awarded to a student who
is a New York state resident and intends
to enter the business community upon graduation.
(Available only to students enrolled in the Watson School. Students do not apply directly for Watson School scholarships. Decisions are made based on academic merit from Admissions Office files on newly admitted Watson School undergraduate students. Awards are made by the Watson School Dean’s Office on a rolling basis.)
J. Donald Ahearn Endowment: Established in 1996, awarded to a full-time student who is enrolled in the Watson School and is a Broome County resident. The scholarship is based on academic merit and financial need.
Amphenol Scholarship: Provided by the Amphenol Corporation, is awarded to an outstanding junior majoring in either electrical or mechanical engineering.
Dean’s Scholarship in Computer Science, Freshman: Awarded to a freshman majoring in computer science.
Dean’s Scholarship in Computer Science, Transfer Award: Awarded to a transfer student majoring in computer science.
Ahilya Devi Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1987 by Professor Chittaranjan Sahay in memory of his mother, given to an exceptional junior transfer student in the field of mechanical engineering.
IBM/Watson Fellows Scholarship: Established
in the spring of 1985 in an effort to attract high-quality engineering
students to the Watson School. Contributions from retired IBM executives
established an endowment fund to provide scholarships for meritorious junior
transfer students
and freshmen in the school’s engineering program.
Jack Knoll Scholarship for Women in Computer Science and Engineering: Established in 1998 by Geraldine E. MacDonald ’68, ’73, the scholarship is awarded to senior female students with demonstrated academic merit (3.3 GPA or above) expecting to graduate in the spring semester and planning on beginning full-time employment upon graduation. Preference is given to students with practical experience of a technical or research nature.
Floyd H. Lawson Engineering Endowment Fund: Established in 1988 in appreciation of Floyd H. "Rudy" Lawson, a Binghamton engineer and industrialist, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Watson School and whose contribution to the field of engineering extended to both the workplace and the classroom. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding junior transfer students in engineering.
New York State Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship: Provides funding to a two-year engineering science program transfer student from Broome, Delhi or Tompkins-Cortland community colleges.
William Semple Memorial Scholarship: Supports a promising minority junior-level engineering student.
Annette Van Howe Scholarship for Women in Engineering: Awarded on a merit basis to a junior-level female student in the Watson School. Established in 1990 by the late Annette Van Howe, a 1966 alumna and businesswoman.
Wall Street Telecommunications Association Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a rising senior in the Watson School with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and financial need. The recipient must be a computer science or electrical engineering major with an interest in financial services. Preference is given to a student who has completed an internship on Wall Street.
Stephen P. Erber Scholarship: Established by wrestling alumni in honor of the founder and long-time coach of the Binghamton University wrestling program. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving member of the varsity wrestling team. The current head wrestling coach determines criteria for the recipient.
Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships: As a university in compliance with NCAA Division I guidelines, Binghamton awards annual grant-in-aid scholarships to deserving student-athletes within the 19 varsity sports offered at the University. All scholarship funds are awarded by the coach of each particular sport based on their individual criteria.
Matthews Auto Group Scholarships: Given to support the growth of the golf program at Binghamton University, these scholarship funds are awarded to a deserving member of the varsity golf team. The current head golf coach determines criteria for the recipient.
Orthopedic Associates of 65 Pennsylvania Avenue Scholarship:
Established in 1996 to support a full-time undergraduate with interest in
pursuing a career in medicine, sports medicine, athletic training, physical
therapy or a related healthcare profession. The scholarship is awarded to
a student who has been involved in the student-trainers program for at least one
year and demonstrates integrity, ethics and an unconditional caring for people.
First preference is given to a student who has achieved a minimum cumulative GPA
of 3.0 for at least four semesters.