Harvard House Award

In thew-inter of 1985, several members of the faculty who taught in the sciences at Brockport along with science students and staff, established the Harvard House Award. The name for this award was a result of classroom interactions between then undergraduate student, Bob Baden ‘79 and Professor of Physics, Richard V. Mancuso. Dr. Mancuso coined the nickname ’Harvard’ for Bob Baden and future departmental gatherings were dubbed Harvard House. Over the years the individuals who participated in department’s functions collected funds ultimately leading to the original gift to start this fund in 1989.

The Harvard House Award is intended to further the education of a student at Brockport who is interested in the sciences or mathematics. In addition the student’s interest in science, the award seeks to foster constructive participation in social and intellectual activities in the many areas represented in the Brockport campus community and fostered by Harvard House. Thus, breadth of interests and intensive pursuit of some specific interest(s) will be regarded as significant pointers to applicants the Harvard House Award is intended to nourish.

Eligible students must

1. Have successfully completed one year of study at SUNY Brockport in the Department of Physics or be an entering transfer student who has completed at least one year of study in Physics as another institution of higher education.
2. Demonstrate academic excellence as judged by the Department of Physics selection committee with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Physics at the time of selection.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to a career in Physics as judged by the Department of Physics selection committee.
4. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance as judged by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) minus any other awarded scholarships or grants.

This scholarship will be credited to the recipient’s bill in the form of a non-tuition educational expense grant. It must be used for educational expenses and may not be received as cash.