#YOUAREWELCOMEHERE Scholarship

#YOUAREWELCOMEHERE Scholarship

the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, which recognizes promising international students with a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding


FALL #YOUAREWELCOMEHERE SCHOLARSHIP

SUNY New Paltz is proud to offer the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, which recognizes promising international students with a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. SUNY New Paltz will select two first-year undergraduate international students starting in Fall semesters to receive an annual, renewable scholarship to cover 50% of their tuition.

Who is Eligible?

  • First-year undergraduate international applicants of any major
    • An international applicant is an individual who holds citizenship in a country outside the United States and who does not also possess US citizenship or permanent residency.
  • Must meet the admissions criteria & adhere to the deadlines of SUNY New Paltz
  • Must satisfy the SUNY New Paltz English proficiency requirement
  • Must demonstrate financial resources for the remaining expenses not covered by the scholarship
  • Must have demonstrated interest & initiative in promoting intercultural learning & exchange

Application Process

  1. Apply online for undergraduate admission by May 1st: Apply SUNY or Common App
  2. Submit the following admission documents with your admission application:
    1. Official Transcripts
    2. Personal Statement
    3. Letter of Recommendation
    4. Application Fee ($50 USD)
    5. SAT (optional)
    6. Proof of Language Proficiency
      • TOEFL iBT: 80
      • IELTS: 6.5 (No band score below 6.0)
      • PTE Academic: 58
      • SAT (Reading & Writing): 550
  3. Submit a 500-1000 word essay describing your leadership skills in your school or community, and how you plan to continue applying your leadership skills at SUNY New Paltz.
  4. If awarded, students must confirm their enrollment at SUNY New Paltz by June 15 by paying the pre-enrollment deposit. (Information on how to pay this will be received after admission.)

 

TIMELINE

Admission Application Deadline: May 1, 2024

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 15, 2024

Pre-enrollment deposit due: June 15, 2024 (if offered the scholarship)

 

NEED HELP?

If you have questions or if you need help with your application process, please contact:

Shanice Benoit
Assistant Director of Transfer & International Admission
intadmissions@newpaltz.edu

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The scholarship applies to SUNY New Paltz tuition only. It does not cover other expenses such as university fees, room and board, books or supplies, etc. Students must demonstrate the ability to pay for the remaining expenses by submitting a bank statement from themselves or their sponsor.
  • This scholarship has no cash exchange value and is non-transferable.