Donor-funded awards
Each year at the EOP Senior Brunch and Recognition Ceremony, students are honored and recognized for their contributions to the University community, the EOP mission and its students.
Yee Tai "David" Chan Memorial Award
A cash award is given to an EOP senior for exceptional academic achievement. This award is given in honor of a former EOP student who passed away in 2000.
Current donor-funded scholarships/awards supporting the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students
Endowed donor-funded scholarship supporting EOP students
Catherine Beardsley Scholarship
Collective Donors
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. 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.
Restricted donor-funded awards supporting EOP students
Dr. David A. Garcia '91 Award
EOP
Established in 2010 by EOP in honor of Dr. David A. Garcia '91 to benefit a graduating
EOP senior who has been successful despite many challenges.
Taris T. Burgess '08 Award
Taris T. Burgess '08
Established by Taris T. Burgess '08, awarded to an EOP graduating senior. First preference
to a student who plans to attend law school. Second preference to an EOP graduating
senior who plans to attend any graduate school or equal level of education in the
health field. Recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate strong involvement
in extracurricular activities.
Endowed donor-funded awards supporting EOP students
John Benson EOP Student Award
Collective Donors
Presented to an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) senior expected to graduate
in May or who has graduated in the previous December and be in good academic standing
at time of selection. The recipient should have made significant contributions and/or
efforts on behalf of the EOP and its students.
Jerry E. Cunningham Memorial Award
Collective Donors
Established in memory of the coordinator of financial assistance for the Educational
Opportunity Program (EOP). Presented to an EOP student with a minimum 2.5 GPA, who
has an unmet financial need and the ability to demonstrate experience or interest
in human services as evidenced by career goals, an internship and/or extracurricular
activities. A recipient is determined by a selection committee.
EOP students may also be eligible for other support provided by generous benefactors to Binghamton University. For additional information on these scholarships and to see other campus wide scholarships available please see the Financial Aid website.