First-Year Scholarships and Criteria for Accepted Students
In order to be considered for Fredonia scholarships, all first-time First-Year applicants must complete the admission application process (complete and submit either a SUNY Application or The Common Application).
Scholarship recipients will be notified of awards on a rolling basis from time of acceptance until May 1. Many of the scholarships require students to live on campus. If SAT scores are required, the score used is the math and critical reading sections combined. Such specific requirements will be noted in each description below.
The Office of Admissions awards the following scholarships to full-time, first year students, at time of acceptance.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities for Accepted First-Year Students
The following First-Year scholarship opportunities may require a separate scholarship application to a specific grant program or an academic department.
Yunghans-Mirabelli Science Achievement Award - renewable $8,000/year
This $8,000 scholarship will be offered to students entering as a first-year student in the Fall. This award is renewable up to three additional years for a full-time student maintaining a 3.25 GPA. Available to Biology and Molecular Genetics majors. Minimum qualifications for consideration are a 92% unweighted high school average, along with strong Regents test scores in both Science and Math. Summer research opportunities may also be available.
James J. Kaminski Scholarship Endowment - renewable $8,000/year
This $8,000 scholarship will be offered to a limited number of students entering as a first-year student in the Fall. This award is renewable up to three additional years for a full-time student maintaining a 3.25 GPA and reside in a university residence hall or townhouse. Available to Bio-Chemistry and Chemistry majors. Minimum qualifications for consideration are a 92% unweighted high school average, along with strong Regents test scores in both Science and Math. Summer research opportunities may also be available.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
Kelly Family Scholarship Endowment - renewable $5,000/year
This $5,000 scholarship will be offered to a limited number of students entering as a first-year student in the Fall. This award is renewable up to three additional years for a full-time student maintaining a 3.25 GPA and reside in a university residence hall or townhouse. Available to Bio-Chemistry and Chemistry majors. Minimum qualifications for consideration are a 92% unweighted high school average, along with strong Regents test scores in both Science and Math. Summer research opportunities may also be available.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
Keeper of the Dream Scholarship - renewable $4,000/year
Renewable $4,000 award given to high school students who graduate in the top 10% of their class. Minimum requirements are a 87 unweighted high school average, involvement in multicultural activities, and demonstration of leadership and community service, as well as a commitment to pluralism. Once the student is enrolled they must achieve a minimum of 3.0 GPA to retain this award. A separate application and essay is required. For more information contact the Intercultural Center at 716-673-3398. To apply for this scholarship, please visit FREDscholar.
Fredonia Commuter Scholar Award - renewable $1,000/year
This $1,000 renewable award is designed for first-year students who plan on living at home, who have received one of the following scholarships: President's Award for Excellence, Fredonia Scholar Award, or the True Blue Scholar Award, AND you are planning on living at home.
If you were awarded one of the above scholarships and NOT living on campus, the Commuter Scholarship will replace any of the above awards.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office at financial.aid@fredonia.edu with your name and Fredonia ID. This scholarship is targeted to support "non-tuition" related expenses of the recipient including fees, books, personal, travel, along with other expenses related to special experiences like study abroad, etc. Once enrolled the student must achieve a minimum 2.8 GPA to retain this award.
Carnahan-Jackson Scholarship
This scholarship is a one-time award offered to incoming first-year students who demonstrate academic promise with preference given to qualified students from the Jamestown, NY area. Students who have a minimum unweighted high school average of 92 are eligible.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
School of Music Scholarships
School of Music Scholarships are awarded to qualified new students. Factors considered in awarding scholarships are music talent and accomplishments, academic achievement, and service to the School of Music. Prospective students must audition prior to March 1 for fall semester scholarship consideration. Questions regarding music scholarships should be directed to the Dean of the School of Music, Mason Hall, Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063.
Alumni Scholarships
The Fredonia Alumni Association awards scholarships yearly to students who are children or grandchildren of Fredonia Alumni. Interested persons should contact the Alumni Affairs Office at 716-673-3553 for more information or visit www.fredonia.edu/alumni/alumni-association-scholarships
Costello Scholarship
This scholarship will be offered to students entering as a first year student in the Fall. This award is renewable up to three additional years for a full-time student maintaining a 3.0 GPA and must remain in an approved science major.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
Dennis and Jan Hefner Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship will be offered to students entering as a first year student in the Fall. Available to those who are academically high achieving with high financial need. This award is renewable for up to three additional years provided that the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
Evelyn Lawson Coleman President’s Scholarship
This scholarship will be offered to students entering as a first year student in the Fall. Available to those who have a 95% or higher high school average and high financial need. This award is renewable provided that the student maintains at least a 3.25 GPA.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
FSA President’s Scholarship
This scholarship will be offered to students entering as a first year student in the Fall. Available to those who are academically high achieving. This award is renewable provided that the student maintains at least a 2.80 GPA and is enrolled full-time.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
Maytum Family President's Scholarship
This scholarship will be offered to students entering as a first year student in the Fall. Available to those who have a 95% or higher high school average. This award is renewable provided that the student maintains at least a 2.8 GPA.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
Fredonia FSA Scholarship Award
This scholarship will be offered to students entering as a first year student in the Fall. This award is renewable up to three additional years for a full-time student maintaining a 2.8 GPA, living in a university residence hall/townhouse who also maintain a full board meal plan.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
Charles Notaro Family Scholarship
This scholarship will be offered to students entering as a first year student in the Fall who graduate from Fredonia High School. This scholarship is based on merit and financial need. This award is renewable up to three additional years for a full-time student maintaining a 3.25 GPA.
The Admissions Office will award this scholarship on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded. Students do not directly apply for this scholarship.
FastWEB (web based private scholarship search)
FastWEB is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of private scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans. Used by colleges across the United States, fastWEB is now available at www.fastweb.com courtesy of Fredonia and fastWEB.com, L.L.C.