Financial support. Faculty-mentored research. International learning.
The Possibility Scholarship supports high-achieving first-year students from New York state who have significant financial need and plan to pursue an eligible science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) major at SUNY Oswego.
In coordination with other grants and scholarships, the program provides financial support for tuition, mandatory fees, room and board for four years. Possibility Scholars also complete rigorous summer research with a faculty mentor and receive support for an international learning experience.
The program is designed to expand access to STEM education while preparing scholars for advanced study, meaningful careers and leadership in their fields.
The Possibility Scholar experience
Four years of financial support
The scholarship works in coordination with other grants and scholarships to provide support for undergraduate tuition, mandatory fees, room and board for four years at SUNY Oswego.
Faculty-mentored summer research
Scholars receive a stipend plus room and board while completing rigorous, hands-on research on the Oswego campus. Each student works closely with a faculty mentor matched to their academic interests and career goals, gaining research experience, strengthening critical-thinking skills and building valuable professional relationships.
International learning experience
Scholars receive support for an academically purposeful international experience. Through research, fieldwork or other structured learning, students develop cultural competence, broaden their perspectives and apply STEM knowledge in an international setting.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Possibility Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a resident of New York state.
- Apply to SUNY Oswego as a first-year student entering in the fall.
- Be admitted to an eligible STEM major.
- Complete the FAFSA and demonstrate significant financial need.
- Obtain a nomination or letter of recommendation from an educator at their school. The recommendation should address the applicant’s STEM accomplishments, special projects and potential to succeed in a college-level STEM field.
- Demonstrate strong potential for success in STEM through academic performance and application materials.
- Live in a SUNY Oswego residence hall for all four years.
Preference is given to first-generation college students.
Eligible STEM majors
The following majors qualify for Possibility Scholarship consideration:
- Adolescence Education Biology
- Adolescence Education Chemistry
- Adolescence Education Earth Science
- Adolescence Education Mathematics
- Adolescence Education Physics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Geochemistry
- Geology
- Information Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics, Applied
- Mathematical Economics, Applied
- Meteorology
- Physics
- Software Engineering
- Technology Education
- Technology Management
- Zoology
Start your journey
Apply to SUNY Oswego as a first-year student for the fall, complete the FAFSA and obtain a nomination or letter of recommendation from an educator at your school.