SCCC Foundation Scholarship Program

The application process for the 2016-2017 school year has closed. Check back in January for information on how to apply for 2017-2018, or contact legeresr@sunysccc.edu with any questions.

Applications are currently being reviewed!
All applicants will be notified by mid-April.

Many thanks to our generous community partners at Bomber's, Mohawk Taproom, and Scotia Cinema for donating toward the scholarship Early Bird raffle.

Congrats to our Early Bird Raffle winners!

Yolanda Berrios
Deborah Dobbins
Henry Epps
David Giannatelli, Jr.
Michael Lineback
Juan Patino
Dante Turner
David Ukpere

Our winners each received a gift card between $10 and $50 - it "pays" to apply early!

WHAT are these scholarships?
The SCCC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for full-time and part-time students, based on the following criteria:

Academic performance
Degree program
Career goals
Personal interests
and/or financial need

These scholarships are specifically reserved for students who have been enrolled in at least one semester at SCCC.

WHAT scholarships are available?
See below for a list of scholarships available, organized by program.When you apply through https://sunysccc.starsscholarshipsonline.com, you will be able to access more details on the scholarships available to you. Every student will be able to access every available scholarship after February 10, 2016.

WHEN do I apply?
The scholarship application process for current SCCC students will open on Wednesday, February 10th and closes on Friday, March 18th. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.

HOW do I apply?
Log on to https://sunysccc.starsscholarshipsonline.com/ using your MySCCC Portal credentials, fill out a short survey and find out which scholarships will work best for you!

You will be asked for your contact information, your academic information, and about 25 questions that we use to match you with the best scholarships for you. Log on to get started today!

More questions?
Contact Samantha Legere, Coordinator of Development
Elston Hall, Room 120
legeresr@sunysccc.edu
Phone: (518) 836-2801
Fax: (518) 836-2800

The SCCC Foundation thanks our generous donors who believe in SCCC and the success of its students. Thank you for making scholarships possible!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, May 19th
HONORS CONVOCATION, 9:00am-12:30pm in Taylor Auditorium
This is a celebration of scholarship recipients! From 9:00-11:15 we recognize each scholarship recipient in a brief program - students are called to walk across stage and receive their award. Following the program, recipients and donors are invited to convene in the student commons area for a light reception. This is a great opportunity for students and donors to meet and get to know one another. Attendance is mandatory for scholarship recipients; invitations will be sent out mid-April to donors and students.

SCHOLARSHIP LIST

BUSINESS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LAW DIVISION

SCCC Business, Criminal Justice and Law Division students returning for the Fall 2016 semester are invited to apply for the following scholarships. For additional scholarships, please refer to the list of general scholarships, which includes awards for graduating students. Please note that full-time students must be currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students for six. Unfortunately, students currently enrolled for less than six credits are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Name	2016-2017 Award Amount	Multiple Awards Available	Criteria	Application Process (if different from above)
Betty Carol and Lyle Barlyn Scholarships	$500	ü	Full-time student Enrolled in the Fire Protection Technology degree program with demonstrated participation as fire department volunteer; or Enrolled in the Hotel and Restaurant Management degree program with demonstrated work experience Minimum GPA of 3.25 Demonstrated financial need Special consideration given to members of National Guard or Reserve unit, or current members of the Armed Forces
Charles Mills and Irene Prazak Memorial Scholarships	$500	ü	Full-time student Enrolled in the Criminal Justice degree program Demonstrated financial need Resident of Schenectady County Preference given to residents of Hamilton Hill in Schenectady
Genevieve Stellato Scholarship	$500		Full-time student Enrolled in the Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or Paralegal degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0
Jason D. Woodward Scholarship	$150	ü	Part-time student Enrolled in the Paralegal degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need
John B. Loffredo Scholarship	$275		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in the Criminal Justice degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Full-time students must have completed at least 30 credits Part-time students must have completed at least six credits
Lois Smith-Law Memorial Scholarship	$250		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a Business, Criminal Justice, or Law degree program Minimum GPA of 2.5 Preference given to student with demonstrated financial aid
Melvin E. Bartlett, Sr. Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake Rotary Club	$400		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in the Fire Science or Fire Protection Technology degree program Completed 20 credit hours Resident of Schenectady or Saratoga County or bona-fide member of a fire company within these two counties	Must complete additional application.
Michael J. Della Rocco, Jr. and James Wilson Scholarship	$675		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in Criminal Justice or Fire Science degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Must be either a Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserve Unit, a current member of the Armed Forces, firefighter, police officer or child of a firefighter or police office Preference given to Schenectady County residents
Michael J. Della Rocco, Sr. Memorial Scholarship	$675		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in the Fire Protection Technology or Criminal Justice degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Demonstrated community service and/or service to the College in the spirit of those who served their country in the military service Preference given to Schenectady County residents who are children of Veterans, firefighters or police officers
New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship in Honor of Schenectady County Home Bureaus - Paralegal	$375		Full-time student Enrolled in the Paralegal degree program Demonstrated financial need Resident of Albany or Schenectady County One letter of recommendation from a faculty member U.S. citizen	Must complete additional application
Schenectady County Legal Aid Society Max and Betty Hershkowitz Awards	$1,100	ü	Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in the Paralegal or Criminal Justice degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Resident of the City of Schenectady for at least one year Preference given to residents of a Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority housing development (Steinmetz, Yates, MacGathan, Maryvale, Schonowee, Lincoln Heights or Ten Eyck)
Stuart J. Spitz Memorial Scholarship	$500		Full-time student Enrolled in the Business Administration degree program Minimum GPA of 2.5

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

SCCC students returning for the Fall 2016 semester are invited to apply for the following scholarships. There are also some scholarships available for SCCC students graduating in May 2016. Please note that full-time students must be currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students for six. Unfortunately, students currently enrolled for less than six credits are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Name	2016-2017 Award Amount	Multiple Awards Available	Criteria	Application Process (if different from above)
Ainslee B. and Alice S. Allen Scholarship	$2,100	ü	Full-time student Enrolled in a degree or certificate program Demonstrated financial need Single parent (must be included on FAFSA)
Broughton Fellowship Program for Excellence	Full tuition and fees		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.2 Expected graduation date of May 2016 U.S. citizen Three letters of recommendation
Dr. Alexander T. LaRocco Memorial Scholarship	$500		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Graduate of Linton High School or Schenectady High School
Dr. Erma Ruth Chestnut Scholarship	$1,500		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in an A.A. or A.S. degree program Minimum GPA of 3.2 Demonstrated financial need Graduate of Linton High School, Mont Pleasant High School or Schenectady High School Preference given to female students
Ethel Harder Steiner Memorial Scholarship	TBD		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 2.8 Graduate of Linton High School, Mont Pleasant High School or Schenectady High School
Faculty Association Scholarship	$1,000		Full-time or transfer student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.2
Faculty Student Association Scholars Award	FT: $1,000 PT: $500	ü	Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Earned at least 12 credits
First New York Federal Credit Union Education Scholarship	TBD		Full-time student Minimum GPA of 3.0 Graduate of a Schenectady County high school
Fred and Alice McChesney Memorial Scholarship	$750		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Demonstrated financial need Resident of Schenectady County
Friendship Baptist Church Award	TBD		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Resident of Schenectady County Preference given to members of an underrepresented community
Harold F. Lewis Scholarship	$300		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Demonstrated financial need
Karen Brown Johnson	$2,200		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Resident of the City of Schenectady
KeyBank Scholarship	$2,000		Full-time or part-time student Minimum GPA of 2.5 Permanent resident of Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie or Washington County History of community involvement Not a member of a household of a director, officer or employee of KeyCorp or any of its affiliates for five years prior to completing the scholarship application
Marion J. Jones Memorial Scholarship	$1,300		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need
Maude H. Dunlap Scholarship	$875		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.5 Demonstrated financial need Single parent (must be included on FAFSA) Earned 24 credits Resident of Schenectady County
Mohawk Valley Kennel Club, Inc. Scholarship	$250		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Resident of Schenectady County or graduate of a Schenectady County high school Must have experience in working with dogs as demonstrated by dog-related volunteerism, participation in dog sports or other dog-related activities
Randall B. Flint Scholarship	$375		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Age 25 or older (by September 1, 2016)
Rising Stars Scholarship	$1,000		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program GPA between 2.5 and 3.19 Letter of recommendation	Additional essay required
Robert F. Case Memorial Scholarship	$1,400		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need
Rotary Club of Schenectady Foundation Scholarship	$700		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Displayed leadership in promotion and support of community and/or College activities
SCCC Alumni Scholarship	$1,100		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 2.7 Earned at least 30 credits by the end of the Spring semester Preference given to a child or spouse of an SCCC graduate
SCCC Student Government Association - College Service Award	TBD		Graduating student Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated outstanding service and leadership on our College campus
SCCC Student Government Association - Community Service Award	TBD		Graduating student Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated outstanding service and leadership to the community
SCCC Student Government Association Merit Scholarship	TBD		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Actively involved in SGA-related activities
SCCC Student Government Association - President's Award	TBD		Graduating student Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated outstanding service and leadership to both the College community and our community at large
SCCC Spanish Club Scholarship	$250	ü	Full-time or part-time student Minimum GPA of 3.2 Completed either Elementary Spanish I, Elementary Spanish II or Intermediate Spanish I at SCCC and is continuing Spanish course work at SCCC	Additional 300-500 word essay in Spanish and English
Schenectady Hispanic Heritage Committee Scholarship	FT: $1,000 PT: $500	ü	Full-time student of Latino/Hispanic background Minimum GPA of 2.5 Preference given to those with financial need	Additional essay required
Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority Scholarship in Honor of Sharon Jordan	$650		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in a degree program Demonstrated financial need Resident of a City of Schenectady housing development (Steinmetz, Yates, MacGathan, Maryvale, Schonowee, Lincoln Heights or Ten Eyck)
Soroptimist International of Schenectady - Beatrice Hocking Award	$2,000		Full-time or part-time female student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Earned at least 30 credits
The Give Back Scholarship	$550		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need
The Golub Scholarship Sponsored by Price Chopper's Golub Foundation	$1,000		Full-time student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Active in College or community organizations
The Women’s Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship	TBD	TBD	Full-time or part-time female student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 2.75 Demonstrated financial need Re-entered higher education after a period of absence Earned at least 24 credits at the end of the Spring 2015 semester Resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady or Schoharie County
Zonta Club of Schenectady - Florence Kudernatch Memorial Scholarship	$1,000		Full-time female student Enrolled in a degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Earned at least 30 credits Age 25 or older by September 1, 2016

SCHOOL OF HOTEL, CULINARY ARTS AND TOURISM

SCCC School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism students returning for the Fall 2016 semester are invited to apply for the following scholarships. For additional scholarships, please refer to the list of general scholarships, which includes awards for graduating students. Please note that full-time students must be currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students for six. Unfortunately, students currently enrolled for less than six credits are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Name	2016-2017 Award Amount	Multiple Awards Available	Criteria	Application Process (if different from above)
Betty Carol and Lyle Barlyn Scholarships	$500	ü	Full-time student Enrolled in the Fire Protection Technology degree program with demonstrated participation as fire department volunteer; or Enrolled in the Hotel and Restaurant Management degree program with demonstrated work experience Minimum GPA of 3.25 Demonstrated financial need Special consideration given to members of National Guard or Reserve unit, or current members of the Armed Forces
Brown-O'Connell Tourism Scholarship	$500		Full-time student Enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Scholarship	$1,000	ü	Full-time student Enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0
Hector Boiardi Scholarships	FT: $500 PT: $250	ü	Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in the Culinary Arts degree program Minimum GPA of 2.8 Demonstrated financial need Currently employed in the hospitality field or have been employed within last two years
Joan R. Dembinski Follow Your Dream Scholarship	$750		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in the Culinary Arts degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Preference given to those who are working in the industry
LeGrande Serras Scholarship	$625		Full-time student Enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management degree program Minimum GPA of 2.5 Employed in the food industry while a student at SCCC Letter of recommendation from current employer
Mary Regina Gioia Scholarship	$1,000		Full-time or part-time female student Enrolled in the Culinary Arts degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need
Mazzone Hospitality	$2,000		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Mazzone Hospitality employee
New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship in Honor of Eleanor Jenks	$250		Full-time student Enrolled in the Hotel and Restaurant Management degree program Demonstrated financial need Resident of Albany or Schenectady County One letter of recommendation from a faculty member U.S. citizen	Must complete additional application
Prescott A. Brown Memorial Scholarship	$675		Full-time or part-time student Enrolled in the Hotel and Restaurant Management or Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Preference given to those working in the hospitality industry
Saratoga Casino Award for Excellence	$2,500	ü	Full-time student Enrolled in the Casino and Gaming Management degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Earned at least 30 credits by the end of the Summer 2016 semester
Yono's Scholarship	TBD		Full-time student Enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need

LIBERAL ARTS DIVISION

SCCC Liberal Arts Division students returning for the Fall 2016 semester are invited to apply for the following scholarships. For additional scholarships, please refer to the list of general scholarships, which includes awards for graduating students. Please note that full-time students must be currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students for six. Unfortunately, students currently enrolled for less than six credits are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Name	2016-2017 Award Amount	Multiple Awards Available	Criteria	Application Process (if different from above)
Allen and Anna Slaterpryce Family Scholarship	$1,400		Full-time student Enrolled in the Humanities and Social Sciences degree program or any Music degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need Age 25 or older (by September 1, 2016) Resident of Albany, Saratoga or Schenectady County
Dr. Georgetta Dix Scholarship	$1,000		Full-time student Enrolled in the Early Childhood degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated involvement in service and/or community organizations Preference given to single parents and non-traditional students
Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties Scholarship	$500		Full-time female student Enrolled in the Human Services degree program Demonstrated financial need Resident or Schenectady or Saratoga County Intention to seek employment in Schenectady or Saratoga County
Maple Leaf Childcare Center Scholarship	$1,000		Full-time student Enrolled in the Early Childhood degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0
New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship in Honor of Schenectady County Home Bureaus - Human Services	$375		Full-time student Enrolled in the Human Services degree program Resident of Albany or Schenectady County One letter of recommendation from a faculty member U.S. citizen	Must complete additional application

MATH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH DIVISION

SCCC Math, Science, Technology and Health Division students returning for the Fall 2016 semester are invited to apply for the following scholarships. For additional scholarships, please refer to the list of general scholarships, which includes awards for graduating students. Please note that full-time students must be currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students for six. Unfortunately, students currently enrolled for less than six credits are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Name	201-2017 Award Amount	Multiple Awards Available	Criteria	Application Process (if different from above)
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Schenectady Branch Scholarship	TBD		Graduating female student (May 2016) Minimum GPA of 3.0 Age 25 or older Accepted into a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) program at a four-year college
Clinton A. Braidwood Memorial Scholarship	$675		Full-time student Enrolled in the Science or Mathematics and Science degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need
Dr. John S. Krempa Scholarship	$950		Full-time student Enrolled in the Mathematics and Science or Science degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need
New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship in Honor of Betty S. Igler	$375		Full-time student Enrolled in the Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or Business Administration degree program Minimum GPA of 2.5 Demonstrated financial need Resident of Albany or Schenectady County One letter of recommendation from a faculty member U.S. citizen	Must complete additional application

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

SCCC School of Music students returning for the Fall 2016 semester are invited to apply for the following scholarship. For additional scholarships, please refer to the list of general scholarships, which includes awards for graduating students. Please note that full-time students must be currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students for six. Unfortunately, students currently enrolled for less than six credits are not eligible for scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Name	2016-2017 Award Amount	Multiple Awards Available	Criteria	Application Process (if different from above)
The Porter-Robbins Music Scholarship	$575		Full-time student Enrolled in the Performing Arts: Music degree program Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrated financial need

Scholarship Name

2016-2017 Award Amount

Multiple Awards Available

Criteria

Application Process

(if different from above)

The Porter-Robbins Music Scholarship

$575

Full-time student
Enrolled in the Performing Arts: Music degree program
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Demonstrated financial need