Lehman College Academic Scholarship
Lehman College offers Academic Scholarships to entering students with outstanding records of scholastic accomplishment. Freshmen do not need to file a separate application. Prior to admission, all entering freshmen are evaluated as potential scholarship recipients. However, transfer students must submit an application.
Eligibility: Lehman College offers Academic Scholarships to entering students with outstanding records of scholastic accomplishment.
How to apply: ["transfer students must submit an application"]
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NY State Native American - full-time
$2,000/yr
Awards range up to $2,000 per year for full-time study (or $85 per credit part-time)
Eligibility: The New York State Education Department offers scholarships to New York State residents who are enrolled members of a New York State Native American tribe.
How to apply: ["be enrolled member of a NY State Native American tribe", "demonstrated financial need (program dependent)"]
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NY State Native American - part-time
Awards range up to $2,000 per year for full-time study (or $85 per credit part-time)
Eligibility: The New York State Education Department offers scholarships to New York State residents who are enrolled members of a New York State Native American tribe.
How to apply: ["be enrolled member of a NY State Native American tribe", "demonstrated financial need (program dependent)"]
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Provider scholarships - typical range
$500-$5,000
Many study abroad program providers offer their own scholarships and grants. Awards typically range from $500 to over $5,000 and may include need-based, merit-based, diversity, or location-specific funding.
Eligibility: Must be accepted into a study abroad program offered by the provider; Additional eligibility criteria vary by scholarship.
How to apply: ["some awards require a separate application; others are automatic upon program application"]
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SCPS partial tuition assistance
Thanks to our generous donors, Lehman College offers partial tuition assistance (50% to 60%) for select programs within the School for Continuing and Professional Studies.
Eligibility: Reside in the tri-state area; Demonstrate financial need.
How to apply: ["demonstrate financial need", "reside in the tri-state area"]
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ASSET - partial tuition assistance
For Adult Student Success in Educational Transition Scholarship (ASSET), sign up and attend a program or financial assistance information session here: Info Session Sign Up. Once you attend you will get a link to the scholarship application.
Eligibility: Reside in the tri-state area; Demonstrate financial need.
How to apply: ["attend an information session to receive application link", "demonstrate financial need", "personal statement", "commitment to coursework"]
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CLS - fully funded program
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers fully-funded, intensive summer language instruction and cultural immersion for U.S. students in 13 critical languages.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen; Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. institution; Must be enrolled at the time of application.
How to apply: ["application (external)"]
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Excelsior - tuition coverage
The Excelsior Scholarship is a New York State funded grant program, when combined with other grants/scholarships, will allow eligible full-time students to attend Lehman College, tuition free.
How to apply: ["application (via NY state HESC)"]
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The Fund for Education Abroad provides scholarships of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students who are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a U.S. institution; Applying to a credit-bearing study abroad program; Preference given to students with financial need and those participating in longer programs.
How to apply: ["application (external)"]
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Freeman-ASIA awards
$3,000-$7,000
The Freeman-ASIA Scholarship provides financial support of $3,000 to $7,000 for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need; Enrolled in a credit-bearing study abroad program in East or Southeast Asia; Program must be at least 8 weeks in length.
How to apply: ["application (external)", "demonstrated financial need"]
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Gilman - base award
$5,000
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students with financial need to study or intern abroad. Students pursuing critical need languages may be eligible for an additional $3,000.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen; Current recipient of a Federal Pell Grant; Applying to or accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program; Program must take place in a country with a Level 1 or Level 2 Travel Advisory (Level 3 with approved petition).
How to apply: ["application (external)", "Federal Pell Grant recipient", "accepted into credit-bearing study abroad or internship program"]
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Gilman - critical need language supplement
$3,000
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students with financial need to study or intern abroad. Students pursuing critical need languages may be eligible for an additional $3,000.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen; Current recipient of a Federal Pell Grant; Applying to or accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program; Program must take place in a country with a Level 1 or Level 2 Travel Advisory (Level 3 with approved petition).
How to apply: ["application (external)", "Federal Pell Grant recipient", "accepted into credit-bearing study abroad or internship program"]
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IPCE Global Scholars Award - standard
$1,000
The IPCE Global Scholars Award provides $1,000 to support Lehman College undergraduate students participating in approved exchange and partner study abroad programs.
Eligibility: Must be a matriculated undergraduate student at Lehman College; Minimum GPA of 2.7; Accepted into a Lehman-approved exchange or partner program; Funds must be used within the academic year of application.
How to apply: ["Completed application submitted to the IPCE Office by November 24", "Personal statement (prompt provided in application)", "Participation in one IPCE Global Program event", "Participation in one community engagement activity", "Final approval by the Lehman College Scholarship Office"]
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The Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship awards $1,000 and a travel backpack to support U.S. students studying abroad for a semester.
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or student visa holder; Full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing; Accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad program for a fall or spring semester; First-time participant in a study abroad program.
How to apply: ["application (external)"]
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