The Graduate Diversity Fellowship Program is designed to direct aid to graduate students who have demonstrated academic achievement and overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education. Candidates will contribute to the diversity of the student body by demonstrating their commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in their academic programs and campus communities.This program is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and are consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.
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Award Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be a United States citizen or permanent resident
- Candidates must be accepted for full-time graduate study (9 graduate credit hours per semester) at SUNY Oswego
- In the essay, candidates must (1) demonstrate how they have overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education (2) demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the diversity of the student body by facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in their academic programs and campus activities.
Required Materials:
- Resume
- Essay
Application and Selection Process
- Requests for consideration under this program should be directed to the Graduate Dean at each University campus where admission is sought.
- Applicants must be nominated by their academic department.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not yet enrolled in a University graduate program.
- Under all circumstances, the campus president or designee shall determine any final issues regarding eligibility and evaluation of applicants.
Preferential Disclosure Agreement: Preference will be given to candidates who are from a low income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have note earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.
Commitment to Inclusivity:
These scholarship programs are open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and are consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.