Impact of Scholarships
You have the opportunity to make an impact via a scholarship.
Keeping an ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ education affordable has been a historical strength of the University. It is thanks, in large part, to ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æâ€™s generous donors who create and support scholarships that ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ is able to build on this foundation and continue to open doors for its students.
For more than 100 years, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ has been a place of opportunity. Meet some of the grateful scholarship recipients who have been directly impacted by the ongoing and generous support of benefactors who are committed to ensuring ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ remains that way for years to come.
My mom and I cannot express our gratitude enough for the Student Foundation for Social Change Endowment. This support has eased financial stress for a single mom and enabled me to pursue my education at ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. The opportunity to further my education has been incredible, and I am forever grateful for this generous assistance.
Carolena Vicale '26, english major
Recipient of the Student Foundation for Social Change Endowment
I am sincerely honored and grateful to have been selected as the recipient of the Scott Storbo Memorial Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is a tremendous support that will allow me to focus on my studies and actively participate in clubs and organizations at ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, such as the Honors Student Council, Global Medical Brigades and the Biology Club. I am excited about my postgraduation plans at SUNY Upstate’s Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine, fulfilling my dream of becoming a physician.
Adam Ayroso,'24, biology major in the Honors College
Recipient of the Scott Storbo Memorial Endowed Scholarship
As a child of a deaf adult (CODA), witnessing the importance of access to quality healthcare within the deaf community significantly influenced my decision to pursue dentistry. Receiving this scholarship has served as a powerful affirmation of my abilities, reminding me that hard work and dedication are genuinely appreciated. This encouragement has given me the confidence to pursue my dreams relentlessly despite my family’s ongoing financial constraints.
Jasmine Badman ‘26, biology major
Recipient of the Loretta Cangialosi Scholarship
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my family, like many, faced financial hardship. However, through the generosity of selfless donors, I enrolled at ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ and I am diving headfirst into my premed studies. I am certain I made the right decision when I came to ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ.
Victoria Rodriguez ‘25, biology major
Recipient of the Women’s Giving Circle Scholarship