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πŸ’° State University of New York at Oswego Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
10
In-State Awards
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

State University of New York at Oswego awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$6,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $16,980, students receiving the largest award pay about $10,980 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at State University of New York at Oswego

Tuition & fees
$16,980
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Largest annual award
$6,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$10,980/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $16,290), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on State University of New York at Oswego's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at State University of New York at Oswego β€” no separate application

10 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Dean’s
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
Β» $2,500/yr Dean’s or $6,000/yr Presidential
Eligibility: Whether you're from in-state, out-of-state, or international, you're automatically considered for these scholarships.
πŸ“‹ See scholarship policy for continuation/renewal and on-campus residency requirements for some Presidential/Dea Source β†—
Destination Oswego Scholarship
Β» Up to $15,000 Annually Destination Oswego Scholarship: $9,000 per year for Bahamian and Washington D.C. students Merit Scholarships: Up to $6,000 per year Total Scholarship Value: Up to $15,000 per year
Eligibility: SUNY Oswego makes a respected New York public education more affordable and accessible for students from The Bahamas and Washington, D.C. Eligible students are automatically considered for scholarships worth up to $15,000 per yearβ€”no separate application required.
How to apply: ["eligibility based on geographic residency (Bahamas or Washington, D.C.)"]
πŸ“‹ Destination Oswego and related awards are automatically considered for eligible applicants per admissions and Source β†—
First-Year Online Merit
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
Β» $1,000 Annually First-Year Online Merit Scholarships offer $500 per semester to first-year students who are accepted into a fully online undergraduate major.
Eligibility: In-state, out-of-state and international residents may qualify. Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester. "Eligibility highlights: 90 GPA"
How to apply: ["enroll in a fully online undergraduate major", "enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
Go Oswego Award
Award
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Β» $4,000 Annually The Go Oswego Awards offer $2,000 per semester to first-year or transfer students who are accepted full-time and are from out-of-state or international locations.
Eligibility: The Go Oswego Awards offer $2,000 per semester to first-year or transfer students who are accepted full-time and are from out-of-state or international locations.
How to apply: ["accepted full-time", "must be non-New York State resident (out-of-state or international)"]
πŸ“‹ Flagship Match and Go Oswego scholarships have on-campus residency requirements for recipients per scholarship Source β†—
Merit Scholarships (for Destination Oswego applicants)
Β» Up to $15,000 Annually Destination Oswego Scholarship: $9,000 per year for Bahamian and Washington D.C. students Merit Scholarships: Up to $6,000 per year Total Scholarship Value: Up to $15,000 per year
Eligibility: SUNY Oswego makes a respected New York public education more affordable and accessible for students from The Bahamas and Washington, D.C. Eligible students are automatically considered for scholarships worth up to $15,000 per yearβ€”no separate application required.
How to apply: ["eligibility based on geographic residency (Bahamas or Washington, D.C.)"]
πŸ“‹ Destination Oswego and related awards are automatically considered for eligible applicants per admissions and Source β†—
Possibility Scholarship / Possibility Scholars program
The Possibility Scholars program makes an exceptional academic program available for first-year applicants to Oswego’s fall term. When combined with existing need-based aid, Possibility Scholars will receive a substantial scholarship, enabling scholarship recipients to study abroad, engage in research and graduate with little or no debt after an exceptional undergraduate experience.
Eligibility: Only New York state students entering STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) are eligible for consideration, with priority given to high-achieving students with significant financial need.
How to apply: ["New York state residency", "entering STEM field", "priority given to high-achieving students with significant financial need"]
πŸ“‹ Program appears to combine merit and need-based criteria; see program page for further details. Source β†—
Presidential
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
Β» $2,500/yr Dean’s or $6,000/yr Presidential
Eligibility: Whether you're from in-state, out-of-state, or international, you're automatically considered for these scholarships.
πŸ“‹ See scholarship policy for continuation/renewal and on-campus residency requirements for some Presidential/Dea Source β†—
Total Scholarship Value (cap)
Β» Up to $15,000 Annually Destination Oswego Scholarship: $9,000 per year for Bahamian and Washington D.C. students Merit Scholarships: Up to $6,000 per year Total Scholarship Value: Up to $15,000 per year
Eligibility: SUNY Oswego makes a respected New York public education more affordable and accessible for students from The Bahamas and Washington, D.C. Eligible students are automatically considered for scholarships worth up to $15,000 per yearβ€”no separate application required.
How to apply: ["eligibility based on geographic residency (Bahamas or Washington, D.C.)"]
πŸ“‹ Destination Oswego and related awards are automatically considered for eligible applicants per admissions and Source β†—
Transfer Achievement
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Transfer Merit Scholarships provide $500 per semester β€” renewable for up to 6 semesters or graduation β€” whichever occurs first. Transfer Achievement Scholarships provide $750 per semester β€” renewable for up to 6 semesters or graduation β€” whichever occurs first.
Eligibility: Eligibility highlights: 3.00 to 3.49 GPA (Transfer Merit); Full-time transfer students; 24+ college credits. Eligibility highlights: 3.50 GPA+ (Transfer Achievement); Full-time transfer students; 24+ college credits.
How to apply: ["full-time transfer students", "24+ college credits"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
Transfer Merit
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Transfer Merit Scholarships provide $500 per semester β€” renewable for up to 6 semesters or graduation β€” whichever occurs first. Transfer Achievement Scholarships provide $750 per semester β€” renewable for up to 6 semesters or graduation β€” whichever occurs first.
Eligibility: Eligibility highlights: 3.00 to 3.49 GPA (Transfer Merit); Full-time transfer students; 24+ college credits. Eligibility highlights: 3.50 GPA+ (Transfer Achievement); Full-time transfer students; 24+ college credits.
How to apply: ["full-time transfer students", "24+ college credits"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—

Common questions about State University of New York at Oswego scholarships

How much merit aid does State University of New York at Oswego give?

Published awards range $1,000-$6,000/yr. State University of New York at Oswego lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at State University of New York at Oswego?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does State University of New York at Oswego give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$6,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at State University of New York at Oswego?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 35% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at State University of New York at Oswego?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with State University of New York at Oswego's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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