Foundation Scholarships

Collegewide Scholarships

Jeanne Brockmann Scholarship
Established in honor of one of the founding members of the Alumni Student Federation Board of Governors, Jeanne Brockmann, the scholarship is available to all undergraduate students with financial need.

Nancy Gathings Bunch Scholarship
Established by Metropolitan Center retired Dean Nancy Gathings Bunch, this scholarship is available to students who are highly motivated, have financial need and who wish to direct their work in the service of others.

Warren and Hortence Cochrane Scholarship
Established through a bequest made by Tutor Hortence Cochrane, this scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are studying community and human services, social theory, or social structure and change.

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship
The Datatel Scholars Foundation is a tax-exempt foundation established by Datatel, Inc. in 1990. Its purpose is to award scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending a college or university selected from one of Datatel's eligible client sites. Empire State College is an eligible Datatel college and this scholarship is available to all students taking at least six credit hours. To apply for a Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship visit their website at http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/ to fill out an application.

Empire State College Scholarship
Established through private contributions to the college, this scholarship provides aid to undergraduate or graduate students with financial need.

Peter Gilbert Scholarship
Established in honor and memory of Mentor Peter Gilbert, this is available to undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate a strong interest in technology and human values.

James W. Hall Scholarship
Established in honor of the first president of Empire State College, James W. Hall, this scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students.

Marjorie Meinhardt ’77 Scholarship
Established in honor of alumna and long-time Empire State College director of alumni and student relations, Marjorie Meinhardt ’77, this scholarship is available to all undergraduate and graduate students.

Richard Porter Leach Fellowship
The Richard Porter Leach Fellowship allows active and established performing artists to pursue a college degree while continuing to practice their craft. To be considered as a Richard Porter Leach Fellow, an applicant must be a matriculated undergraduate student at Empire State College. This award may be renewed as long as the student remains active in his or her craft and in good academic standing. The Leach Fellowship provides all tuition, fees and books. Fellowship information and application forms are available through the Empire State College Office of Academic Affairs at 800 847-3000 ext. 2263.

Peter Silverhart Scholarship
Established by former Empire State College Foundation board member Sondra Silverhart in memory of her son Peter, this is available to undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate a strong commitment to helping people.

Stewart's Shops - Empire State College Scholarship
Through the generosity of Stewart’s Shops and the Empire State College Foundation, we are pleased to offer twenty-eight $1,000 scholarships for graduates of community colleges to attend Empire State College. Click the link above for more info and to apply online.

Monte and Hilda Trammer Scholarship
Established by Empire State College Foundation board member Monte Trammer, this scholarship is available to a male, African-American student with preference given first to a custodial single parent and second to a married man with children in the household at any center or unit.

Stephen P. Wink '83 Scholarship
Established by alumnus and foundation board member Stephen P. Wink '83, this scholarship is available to a prospective student who has graduated from a community college and has been accepted to Empire State College. This scholarship award is based on academic achievement.