Burrell Diversity Scholarship
Description: The Dr. Anna P. Burrell Diversity Scholars Program is designed to enhance student diversity at Buffalo State College.
Requirements: Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen, New York State resident, have achieved a minimum of 85 percent high school average, completed the current year FAFSA form, submit an essay addressing how they will contribute to the diversity of their program or the college.
Semester(s) Awarded: Fall and Spring
Renewable: Yes, for up to 5 years total (10 semesters) if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. Students are encouraged to complete one community service activity per semester.
- Award
- $1,000
- Deadline
- 04/21/2023
- Supplemental Questions
- In 600 words or less, please describe how you’ve engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in your campus and/or local community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, student’s potential to contribute to enhancing diversity efforts in their academic programs at SUNY and campus communities; experiences overcoming economic, social, educational disadvantages, and/or other barriers.