More than $4 million in merit-based scholarships will be given to Alfred State students in the fall of 2021, including those awarded through the college’s new Merit Scholarship Program.
The program includes four new scholarships for first-time freshmen
enrolling in the fall 2021 semester on a full-time basis. To qualify, students
must be accepted into a regular program and be studying on either the Alfred or
Wellsville campuses.
Vice President for Enrollment Management Betsy Penrose said,
“Alfred State College has a long history of supporting students through
scholarship aid. Last year, over $4 million was awarded to our students through
the generosity of the ASC Development Fund, Educational Foundation, Alumni
Association, ACES, and many additional donors.
We are so fortunate to have so many organizations invested in our
students. Alfred State is excited to
offer a new merit scholarship program that will assist even more hard-working
and academically talented students who choose to attend this institution. SUNY
offers an affordable and high- quality education. This scholarship makes Alfred
State even more affordable, especially to out-of-state students who pay
additional tuition to attend in New York State.”
The new scholarships and their potential award amounts
include:
• Alfred State
Scholars – Up to $5,000 per year (New York State residents only)
• Alfred State
Pioneer Award – Up to $1,800 per year (New York State residents only)
• Alfred State
Scholars Out-of-State – Up to $10,000 per year (non-New York State residents
only)
• Alfred State
Pioneer Award Out-of-State – Up to $2,000 per year (non-New York State
residents only)
No additional application for the scholarships is needed
beyond the admissions application. Students should submit the admissions
application and have all application materials to the Admissions Office by
March 1.
Specific award amounts depend on the strength of the
applicant’s academic background, with overall high school average being the
main criteria for fall 2021. Applicants should note that the Alfred State
Pioneer and Alfred State Scholars in-state awards are applied to non-tuition
expenses such as books, supplies, fees, and transportation.
For more information on the Alfred State Merit Scholarship
Program, visit www.AlfredState.edu/Alfred-State-Scholars. To find out which
award level you might qualify for, call 1-800-425-3733.
