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SUNY Sullivan announces new Presidential Scholars program.

 

SUNY Sullivan's interim president, Dr. William Murabito, announced today the introduction of a new Presidential Scholars program aimed at making a college education more accessible and more affordable for high-achieving students graduating from Sullivan County high schools.

"A combination of financial factors has made it more difficult for high school students to get the college education they both deserve and need," said Dr. Murabito. "Our new presidential scholars program, which will begin with this fall's incoming class, will cover full tuition and fees for two years at SUNY Sullivan for qualifying candidates. It doesn't get much better than that."

SUNY Sullivan's Presidential Scholars funds will be awarded to the top 10% of graduates who are residents of Sullivan County who will attend the college full time. Recipients must be in the graduating class preceding the start of their first fall semester of study.

The Presidential Scholars award is a maximum continuous two-year scholarship for the fall and spring semesters. No stop outs in study are permitted and qualifying students must apply for financial aid to be considered for the award.

After the first year, continuation as a Presidential Scholar is based upon the achievement of an overall 3.25 GPA for the first year of study.

"With all that SUNY Sullivan has to offer, from a quality education to a great athletics program," Dr. Murabito added, "our new Presidential Scholars program will make a decided difference in the future of the county's best and brightest high school students."

SUNY Sullivan offers 40 academic programs. The college has added new programs in wind turbine technology, simulation and game development, and this fall expects to begin offering degree programs in respiratory care and psychology.

To learn more about the Presidential Scholars program and other scholarships for qualified incoming students, call Sari Rosenheck, the Director of Admissions, at 845-434-5750, ext. 4200.