Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship

This scholarship was created to support students from a broad range of backgrounds who will contribute to the diversity of the student body in their campus or academic program. Eligible students must be

• undergraduate students who are incoming freshmen or incoming transfers or continuing students who are enrolled in a degree granting program,
• demonstrate high academic achievement,
• a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien and a New York State resident, and
• demonstrate the commitment and potential to the diversity of the student body in their program or school, primarily by overcoming a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education.

Diversity indicators may include, but are not exclusive to physical or other disabilities, first-generation college student status, and non-English speaking background. Membership in a racial/ethnic group that is underrepresented in a program or school for which the student is applying may serve as a plus factor in the selection, but may not form the sole basis for selection and every student applicant shall be evaluated on his or her own merits.

Funding is provided equally from the State University of New York and from the Brockport Foundation.

This is an Apply-To Opportunity. Applicants will need to submit one or more additional items to be considered for this award after submitting the General Application.

The financial assistance is in the form of a non-tuition educational expense grant that may be used to cover educational costs such as room, board or college fees. The award will be credited to the recipient’s bill during the semester(s) of the award period. The student must use this award for educational expenses at the College and may not receive the award in cash.