Madama Family Scholarship

This fund was established by Mr. Patrick S. Madama, an alumnus from the classes of 1977 (Bachelor of Science) and 1987 (Master of Science), to support an incoming transfer student majoring in Sociology. Mr. Madama established this fund to honor his parents and their encouragement of his college education. As a first-generation college graduate, Mr. Madama also established this fund in appreciation of SUNY Brockport’s regional accessibility and academic quality at the baccalaureate and graduate levels.

Mr. Madama transferred after earning an Associate of Science degree in Liberal Arts at Monroe Community College where he discovered his interest in Sociology. As a student leader he enjoyed applying his understanding of social behavior to the organizations he served to improve.

Mr. Madama enjoyed a career spanning more than forty years in higher education administration at Monroe Community College, SUNY Brockport, York College of Pennsylvania, CUNY New York City College of Technology, CUNY York College and Middlesex County College. He was a leader in many not-for-profit and political organizations where he enjoyed volunteering his time and talents.

Eligible students must

1. Be accepted for admission at SUNY Brockport at the undergraduate level.
2. Have a declared intent to major in Sociology.
3. Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from their former institution(s).

Preference will be provided to applicants who have or who are on track to complete a two-year degree from an accredited community college at the time of enrollment.

Incoming students are considered for scholarships based on their admissions application – they should not apply through the scholarship portal. For best consideration, students are encouraged to submit their application by February 15th.