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Scholarships for Undergraduates

Millions in Scholarships with Personalized Results

You are unique with your own accomplishments, abilities and career goals. CW scholarships and grants are designed to bring bright, motivated students to the CW Campus. However, you don’t have to be a straight-A student to earn a scholarship.

Get matched to scholarships and/or grants that are perfect for you:

Call: 1-833-768-2842 or 914-348-4308
Click: cw.edu/scholarships
Email: admissions@cw.edu

The CW Empower Award

(For High School Seniors)

This program provides scholarship funds to accepted first time freshman students based on both academic
merit and financial need. The CW Empower Award applies to direct tuition charges not covered by Federal Pell and SEOG grants, New York State TAP and ETA grants or other outside grant funding. Eligible students must have earned a high school diploma with the required GPA and possess a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 500 or lower in each award year. Students must be eligible for both Federal Pell and NYS TAP grants. (Residents outside of NY are not eligible) Students must maintain full time status and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to avoid loss of eligibility. Other academic and financial eligibility requirements apply and are detailed in The CW Empower Award Statement of Understanding and Agreement. For additional eligibility requirements,
please contact the Office of Admissions.

The CW Inspire Award

(Non-Current High School Students)

This award provides scholarship/grant funds to accepted students based on both academic merit and financial need. The CW Inspire Award applies to direct tuition charges not covered by Federal Pell and SEOG grants, New York State TAP and ETA grants or other outside grant/scholarship funding. Eligible students must demonstrate academic potential based on prior academic achievement, work/volunteer experience or other factors; and possess a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 500 or lower in each award year. Students must be eligible for both Federal Pell and New York State TAP grants. (Residents outside of New York State are not eligible) Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to avoid loss of eligibility. Other academic and financial eligibility requirements apply and are detailed in The CW Inspire Award Statement of Understanding and Agreement. Selected Inspire Award recipients may also qualify for Inspire Plus+ grant funds which covers costs for student fees and textbooks based on need. For additional eligibility requirements, please contact the Office of Admissions.

For more information: cw.edu/inspiregrant

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President’s Scholarship

(Freshman only)

(Day Division only)

The President’s Scholarships range up to half tuition for Associate and Bachelor’s Degree programs.
Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who are accepted to begin studies at The College of
Westchester in the fall immediately following high school graduation. Scholarships are awarded based on prior academic performance, future potential and financial need may be considered. Students may not use this scholarship with any other College of Westchester scholarship. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic term/semester in order to receive subsequent awards.

Joseph and Julia Sutkowaski Memorial Scholarships

(Freshman and Sophomore only)

Students who have graduated from high school with an 80% or better cumulative grade average or who have
completed a minimum of at least 24 credits at a prior college with a 3.0 or better GPA evidenced by an official transcript may be awarded up to $5,000 per year. Students must maintain 2.50 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic term/semester in order to receive subsequent awards.

Achievement Awards

This grant is awarded at the discretion of the Achievement Award Committee which carefully considers a
student’s academic promise and their financial need. Award amounts range up to $8,000 per year. Students
must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic term/semester in order to receive
subsequent awards.

CW Program Scholarships

The School of Business, Information Technology and Health Professions Scholarships ranging up to $8,000 per year. Scholarships are awarded based on prior academic performance, future potential and financial need may be considered. Students may not use this scholarship with any other College of Westchester scholarship. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic term/semester in order to receive subsequent awards.

Matching Scholarships

Students who have received an approved outside scholarship are eligible to have their awards matched by The College of Westchester. Each matching scholarship may not exceed $2,000 per year. If the approved outside scholarship is awarded each year, the matching scholarship will be credited to the student’s account in the same year. If the approved outside scholarship is awarded in the first year only, the matching scholarship will be matched in the student’s second year.

Institutional Grants

The College makes available a number of institutional grants for new and continuing students. Grants are
awarded based on financial need. Special consideration is given to students in critical need of assistance to
continue studies. Grants range up to $5,000 per year. Awards are evaluated each year. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic term/semester in order to receive subsequent awards. (See GPA Requirements)

CW Program Grants

The College offers grants to students enrolled in programs who are nearing the completion of their studies or have found it difficult to complete. CW Program Grants are designed to reward students’ persistence in their program of study.

The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation Scholarships

The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation (CWCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization which awards scholarships to students who demonstrate academic promise. The CWCF annually invites CW students to submit application for consideration.

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