An initiative established by President Deborah F. Stanley in 2009, SUNY Oswego's Possibility Scholars program supports students from New York State who are pursuing degrees in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. The program provides support for tuition, room and board, as well as hands-on research through the Summer Research program and international service learning through the Global Laboratory. This is a critical initiative because we realize how important our public mission is to educate thoughtful, well-prepared citizens in a globalized society. Unfortunately, for many students with less advantaged circumstances, a college education can prove too great a financial hardship or cultural leap. With the launch of the Possibility Scholarship, SUNY Oswego and our family of supporters can transform the lives of students, setting them on a positive trajectory. Who is eligible for the Possibility Scholarship? The scholarship program is designed to aid students from New York State who meet SUNY Oswego's admissions criteria, have an interest in pursuing a career in the STEM fields and have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to first-generation college students. How Can I Help? The Possibility Scholarship offers donors the opportunity to change the world, one life at a time. Every gift, no matter how large or small, moves us one step closer toward the possibility of a transformative educational experience for all students. Make a gift now or for more information contact the SUNY Oswego Office of University Advancement at 315-312-3003 or develop@oswego.edu.
ENDOWMENT NAMING OPPORTUNITIES: Endowment Gifts are prudently invested by the Oswego University Foundation, Inc., with only a portion of the annual income spent on the scholarship. These gifts provide a lasting and reliable source of support for the SUNY Oswego Possibility Scholar and perpetual recognition of the donor.
Program (40 Students) $10,000,000
Tuition $6,000,000
Summer Research Institute $1,750,000
Global Laboratory $2,250,000
Scholar (per student) $250,000
Tuition $150,000
Summer Research Institute $44,000
CURRENT USE SUPPORT: Support for current use is vital to the SUNY Oswego Possibility Scholar. These gifts allow the scholarship to cover operating costs on a yearly basis and fund students where the need is greatest.
Full 4 years - $40,000
4 years of Tuition $24,000
Summer Research Institute $7,000
Global Laboratory $9,000