Alfred State College’s own Priyanka Karki and Rebecca Stevens are among the 100 State University of New York (SUNY) students who have been recently honored with Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships.
These awards recognize SUNY students who are graduating this
academic year with a SUNY associate or bachelor’s degree and are continuing
their education at one of SUNY’s 64 campuses for either a bachelor’s completion
degree or graduate degree, respectively. Eligible students must also have
maintained a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
“We are immensely proud to recognize these exceptional
students from across SUNY who have worked tirelessly to excel in their fields
of study,” said SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson. “Their recognition today
as the winners of the Chancellor’s Graduate Scholarship Award will no doubt
inspire countless other students to pursue their educational path at SUNY, and
in turn we will continue to provide access and opportunities to invest in
tomorrow’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.”
Alfred State President Dr. Skip Sullivan said, “Alfred State
College is proud of Priyanka and Rebecca for their academic achievements and
success, and we congratulate them on receiving the Chancellor’s Undergraduate
Scholarships.”
Karki, a liberal arts and sciences: social science graduate
from Woodside, said she feels extremely delighted and honored to receive the
SUNY Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship.
“To begin with, being nominated for the scholarship and
representing SUNY Alfred felt like a big award itself,” she said. “This
scholarship is the highlight of my list of wonderful achievements and memorable
experiences here at Alfred State. This certainly wouldn't have been possible
without my mentors, professors, and peers who have supported me in my academic
and professional journey for the past two years.”
Stevens, a culinary arts: baking, production and management
graduate from Wellsville, said, “I am very honored to be chosen as a recipient
of the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarship.”
Karki is currently considering several SUNY colleges where
she may continue her education, including Alfred State. Stevens, meanwhile, has
re-enrolled at Alfred State in the nursing program.
The Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate
Fellowships are made as grants of up to $5,000 to the students, and may be used
to defray room, board, books, technology, childcare, and other eligible costs
of attendance. The scholarships are by nomination only and are open to all students.
