The GSA sponsors a Merit-Based Scholarship Opportunity for Graduate Students!
Applicants must be a full-time or part-time, matriculated graduate student with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 at SUNY Buffalo State (Students in their first semester are NOT eligible to apply for the scholarship).
Applicants must submit:
An essay of no more than 1000 words explaining why you deserve to be considered for the scholarship AND how the scholarship will contribute to your academic development.
Two (2) letters of recommendation testifying to your ACADEMIC accomplishments and ACADEMIC potential for graduate success at SUNY Buffalo State. Letters must be authored by members of faculty, administration, or staff at SUNY Buffalo State.
Application available November 13, 2024. All materials must be submitted online by February 14, 2025.
Details:
The Graduate Advisory Council will review applications to choose a limited number of student recipients.
The Scholarship is Merit-Based, meant to be given to high-achieving students. Only academic ability and academic potential will be considered in awarding the scholarship.
The total number of scholarships and the amount to be awarded for each scholarship will be determined by the 2024-2025 GSA Senate in fall 2024 semester.
Students may only receive the scholarship once during their course of study.
Money is paid directly to the student.
Past Winners
2024
- Amani Al-Karkhi, Conflict Analysis & Resolution
- Mimi Byrne, Biology
- Amber Crittenden, Career & Technical Education
- Darcy Conley, Music Education
- Angelina Cruzal, English
- Uttam Lakshmi Mounika Goruganthu, Data Science & Analytics
- Kaitlyn Hyers, Speech-Language Pathology
- Sarah Jackson, Childhood & Early Childhood Curriculum, and Instruction
- Jennifer Kelly, Science Education-Biology
- Taylor Morris, Social Studies Education
- Anuoluwapo Olatunji, Public Relations
- Shenese Patterson, Higher Education and Student Affairs
- Madison Whitesell, Conservation of Art & Cultural Heritage/Science & Imaging
- Samantha Wild, Biology
2023
- Rumana Akter, Childhood & Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction
- Lorna Brundrett, Conservation of Art & Cultural Heritage/Science & Imaging
- Clivens Fresnel, Creativity & Changed Leadership
- Lara Hargrave, Great Lakes Environment Science
- Chukwunonso Ilogu, Data Science & Analytics
- Shaniah Irving, Multidisciplinary Studies
- Eric Lipps, Science Education
- Beth Meh, Childhood & Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction
- Mikaela Sessler, Adult Education
- Ke Shi, Multidisciplinary Studies
- Saira Siddiqui, Multidisciplinary Studies
- Michelle Riggio, Criminal Justice
- Angelica Tennant, Childhood & Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction
- Natalie White, Special Education Childhood
- Nynasia Williams, Special Education Early Childhood
- Julia Witherell, Public Admin In Public & Nonprofit Mgmt-Public Admin
- Miggie Wong, Creativity & Change Leadership
- Melique Young, Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration
2022
- Claire Castiglia, Criminal Justice
- Felicia DeAngelo, Literacy Specialist
- Rebecca Farszmil, Childhood Education
- Stephen Fiore, Data Science & Analytics
- Jennifer Greene, Childhood Education
- Solomon Joseph, Higher Education Administration
- Caitlin Kazmierczak, Curriculum & Instruction
- Casey Kremblas, Students with Disabilities
- Jacqueline Larocque, Art Education
- Koheun Lee, Creativity and Change Leadership
- Shania Mitchell, Childhood Education
- Michelle Riggio, Criminal Justice
- Nicole Wagner, Creativity and Change Leadership
- Andrea Whitney, Students with Disabilities
2021
- Rakia Akter, Curriculum & Instruction
- Alexis Ciehomski, Special Education: Childhood Education
- Gena Elliott, English
- Kelsey Emmerson, Urban Education
- Jillian Goodwyn, Data Science & Analytics
- Tracie Groves, Adult Education
- Kimberly Kruder, Science Education
- Deanna Grace Luckman, Childhood Education
- Tatiana Ortiz Pradilla, Creativity & Change Leadership (GRCT)
- Andrea Rashad, Students with Disabilities
- Melissa Sullivan, Educational Leadership (CAS)
2020
- Megan Bruce, History
- Amy Cavanaugh, Biology
- Kathryn Layer, Literacy Specialist
- Danielle Murray, Music Education
2019
- Abigail Donegan, Students with Disabilities: English Extension
- Allison Gunkler, Special Education: Early Childhood
- Colin Griffin, Science Education
- Alexander Zorychta, Creative Studies
2018
- Lauren Rothschild, Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration
- Adam Barnes, Museum Studies
- Grace Walters, Art Conservation
- Aileen McCluskey, Childhood & Early Childhood Education
2017
- Jennifer Jackson, Biology
- Felicia DeLibero, English
- Chelsea Kettle, Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration
- Stephanie Novo, Students with Disabilities
2016
- Ashley Weselak, English Education
- Molly Holinger, Creative Studies
- Crystal Holmes-Smith, Literacy Specialist
- Andrew Roberts, Physics Education
2015
- Annie Connors, Higher Education & Student Affairs Administration
- Dolores Langsenkamp, Creative Studies
- Denise Fleming, Literacy Specialist
- Ashley Nans, Speech Language Pathology
