Auxiliary Services supports the campus community by offering scholarships to students. Currently, we provide two: the William R. Tucker Scholarship and the Craig D. Traub Student Employee Scholarship. These scholarships recognize hard work and dedication, helping students achieve their academic and professional goals.
Scholarships & Program Funding
William R. Tucker Scholarship
In April of 1984 Auxiliary Services, State University of New York at Oswego, Inc.'s Board of Directors established these scholarships to encourage students who maintain good academic standing while making, or demonstrating the potential to make, outstanding contributions to the college community. It was named in honor of William R. Tucker, who served the Auxiliary Services Corporation in an exemplary fashion for 22 years.
Incoming Students
To apply for this scholarship, please click on the link below and fill out the application.
The application process will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Deadline is March 19th, 2026.
Criteria For Eligibility
- Minimum average of 85.
- Appropriately typed application and letter of recommendation submitted to the Scholarship Committee, Auxiliary Services, Room 507 Culkin Hall, postmarked not later than March 19, 2026.
- High school graduate, or equivalent, accepted at the State University of New York College at Oswego.
Criteria for Selection
Leadership - to be determined from the data submitted by the student and the letter of recommendation.
Awards Presentation
Recipients of the William R. Tucker Scholarship will be notified during the spring semester. The amount of the award ($500) will be deferred from each recipient's fall bill for applicable on-campus living expenses including fees, books and supplies.
The Auxiliary Services Scholarship Committee is comprised of members of the Board of Directors; students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Transfer Students, Previous Recipients, and Returning Students
To apply for this scholarship, please click on the link below and fill out the application.
The application process will begin on Monday, January 26th, 2026. Deadline is March 19th, 2026.
Criteria For Eligibility
- Minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average.
- Appropriately typed application submitted to the Scholarship Committee, Auxiliary Services, Room 507 Culkin Hall, not later than March 19th, 2026.
- Sophomore or Junior at SUNY Oswego enrolled on a full-time basis.
Criteria for Selection
Leadership - to be determined from the data submitted by the student.
Awards Presentation
Recipients of the William R. Tucker Scholarship will be notified during the spring semester. The amount of the award ($500) will be deferred from each recipient's fall bill for applicable on-campus living expenses including fees, books and supplies.
The Auxiliary Services Scholarship Committee is comprised of members of the Board of Directors; students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Craig D. Traub Student Employee Scholarship
The application opens Monday, January 26, 2026. Deadline is March 19th, 2026.
Craig Traub served the campus community with distinction throughout his 39.99 years with Auxiliary Services. During that time, he demonstrated an unwavering passion for serving students, delivering great food, and being a trusted and valued colleague across the campus community.
In his role, Craig was a determined negotiator who consistently pursued the highest quality for our dining program. He was a pioneer in local and sustainable purchasing and a steadfast advocate for his team, recognizing and championing the hard work they performed each day in service to our students and campus.
Most importantly, Craig remained deeply committed to creating opportunities for students. Whether through expanding student employment, introducing innovative programs, or enhancing student wellness, his impact was lasting. He helped lead the implementation of the first full-time registered dietitian on staff at a SUNY campus, advanced transparency by posting menus and nutritional information online, and created many service initiatives, including the student favorite Late Night program.
Craig’s legacy is reflected not only in the programs he built, but in the generations of students and staff whose experiences were shaped by his leadership and dedication.
Criteria for Eligibility
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Appropriately typed application sent to the Scholarship Committee, Auxiliary Services, Room 507 Culkin Hall. The Committee must receive the application no later than March 19, 2026.
- Be a current employee of Auxiliary Services and have worked a minimum of 120 hours with Auxiliary Services at the time of the application deadline of March 19, 2026.
Criteria for Selection
- College involvement
- Work record
- Academic performance
Awards Presentation
Recipients of the Student Employee Scholarships will be notified during the spring semester. Recipients will receive $500 at the end of the spring semester.
The Auxiliary Services Scholarship Committee is comprised of members of the Board of Directors; students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Auxiliary Services Program Fund Application
Thank you for sharing an interest in providing quality programs for the SUNY Oswego campus community. Please pay close attention to the Program Fund Guidelines. These are the criteria by whereby all funding applications will be evaluated. Please note that funding for a prior year does not automatically ensure funding for this year. This year, the committee will allocate approximately $40,000 for campus programs. Partial funding is frequently awarded because of the limited funds available or because certain items do not comply with the guidelines. In 2025, we received 48 applications, totaling over $87,291.75. We allocated $40,000 for these programs.
The completed application must be submitted by April 10, 2026, for Fall 2026. Applications for Spring 2027 are due by October 28, 2026. All applications will be submitted through the application portal.
Questions should be directed to Stephen McAfee, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Auxiliary Services. We look forward to reading your application.
Guidelines for Submission
The following guidelines are offered in the hope of encouraging well-planned proposals for students, faculty, and staff of the College. The proposals that meet one or more of the following criteria will be considered for funding:
- Proposals that benefit the students of SUNY Oswego by making it more feasible for their participation, or provide an experience that will benefit them academically, professionally, or developmentally.
- Proposals that promote student engagement or involvement in SUNY Oswego.
- Proposals that are consistent with the SUNY Oswego Strategic Priorities and the University Strategic Plan. These must be identified in this document.
- Proposals that support innovative initiatives.
In addition:
Proposals, if previously funded, must include a summary report.
Auxiliary Services will not consider funding for:
- Honorariums or speakers
- Capital expenditures (equipment purchases, building renovations, etc.)
- The compensation of college faculty, staff, or students
- Travel
- Conferences
- Programs that celebrate religious events due to exclusivity.
Further, in the interest of fairness, the Board will not fund proposals that:
- Are incomplete, unsigned by the requester, or do not provide specific budget data as requested.
- Are from a recognized student organization unless, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, it is a new idea that can be marketed to appeal to a broad campus demographic and has the potential to have an educational impact on the entire campus community.
- Are submitted by a member or members of the Board of Directors of Auxiliary Services.
- Are submitted from someone who is not a member of the SUNY Oswego campus community.
- Are of a duration that goes beyond the fiscal year (June 1 to May 31), for which the funds are approved.
- Are contrary to the policies of SUNY, SUNY Oswego, or the Auxiliary Services Program Guidelines
Other Instructions
A summary report must be returned to Auxiliary Services upon completion of the program or before application for subsequent funding, whichever occurs first (see summary report).
Credit to Auxiliary Services for funding must appear in publications, advertising, and announcements for events. Auxiliary Services reserves the right to cancel any award for a program that is conducted in violation of the Program Fund Guidelines. Recipients of the grant assume, as a condition of the application and notice of the award, liability for reimbursing Auxiliary Services for any funds expended in violation of the Program Fund Guidelines. Following Auxiliary Services Board approval, all expenditures of program funds will be reviewed by the Executive Director to determine if they meet the intent of the proposal and are consistent with Auxiliary Services Guidelines. If circumstances warrant a change in the justification, rationale, description, budget, or the administration of the program, it must be resubmitted to the Board for approval. In the event that such a program is executed without prior approval by the Board of Directors, the requester will be held liable for funds expended.