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πŸ’° SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
Automatic
8
In-State Awards
$1,500-$8,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$8,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$250 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry offers 9 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,500-$8,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $20,030, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,030 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Tuition & fees
$20,030
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Largest annual award
$8,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,030/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $18,080), 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 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry β€” no separate application

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

ESF 1911/Asimov Scholarship - up to $3,000
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Up to $3,000 per year.
Eligibility: Awarded to students from NY State based on total family income.
How to apply: ["First-year and transfer application submitted by February 1"]
πŸ“‹ May be based on total family income. Renewal requirements may apply. Source β†—
ESF Mighty Oaks Scholarship - up to $3,000
Award
$3,000/yr out-of-state
Up to $3,000 per year.
Eligibility: Awarded to outstanding students from outside NY State. Recipients are selected based on academic records, recommendations, and academic program requirements.
How to apply: ["First-year application for admission submitted by February 1"]
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ESF National Scholarship - up to $8,000
Award
$8,000/yr out-of-state
Up to $8,000 per year.
Eligibility: Awarded to outstanding full-time students from outside NY State. Recipients are selected based on academic records, recommendations, and academic program requirements.
How to apply: ["SUNY ESF Admissions Application submitted by February 1", "Secondary school transcripts showing grades, rank in class, and, if available, SAT or ACT scores"]
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ESF Presidential Scholarship - up to $3,000
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Up to $3,000 per year.
Eligibility: Awarded to outstanding full-time students from NY State. Recipients are selected based on academic records, recommendations, and academic program requirements.
How to apply: ["SUNY ESF Admissions Application submitted by February 1", "Secondary school transcripts showing grades, rank in class, and, if available, SAT or ACT scores"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source β†—
Eustace B. Nifkin Scholarship - $250/semester
Award
$250/semester in-state
$250/semester out-of-state
Eligible students receive Legacy Scholarships worth $250 per semester for up to ten semesters of full-time undergraduate study at ESF.
Eligibility: ESF awards Eustace B. Nifkin Scholarships to incoming freshmen and transfer students who are the children or grandchildren of ESF alumni (including alumni of the ESF Ranger School). Applicants must indicate their alumni connection by completing the alumni question found in the College’s application for admission.
How to apply: ["Indicate alumni connection by completing the alumni question on the College's application for admission"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source β†—
National Merit/Recognition - up to $8,000 combined
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
Combined ESF Presidential and Merit Scholarships totaling up to $8,000 per year.
Eligibility: Semifinalists or finalists in any of these three national scholarship programs. SUNY ESF automatically will award Merit Scholarships to students who have been recognized as semifinalists or finalists in any of these three national scholarship competitions.
How to apply: ["Semifinalist or finalist status should be indicated on the records submitted for admission"]
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - $1,500
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
These are valued at $1,500 per year.
Eligibility: Many transfer students qualify for Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships at ESF. Proof of PTK honor society membership must be provided along with ESF’s application for admission.
How to apply: ["Proof of PTK honor society membership submitted with application for admission"]
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Tuition Match (varies)
Award amounts vary and are contingent on the annual ESF non-resident tuition rate and the established tuition rates at identified flag-ship institutions in the student's home states.
Eligibility: Awarded to selected out-of-state first-year students in some years based on program status within the SUNY system and voluntary participation by ESF.
How to apply: ["Residency in an annually identified participating state (varies by year)"]
πŸ“‹ Availability contingent on SUNY approval and ESF participation; amounts subject to change based on other insti Source β†—

Other scholarships at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Haudenosaunee Scholar Award - $5,000 per year (two awards)
$5,000/yr
This prestigious four-year scholarship provides $5,000 per year for two Haudenosaunee students with strong potential as environmental leaders.
Eligibility: Students are selected based on their high school or college academic records, leadership potential, and recommendations from teachers and community members. Scholarship eligibility also requires student citizenship in one of the historic Haudenosaunee nations and admission to full-time undergraduate study at SUNY ESF.
How to apply: ["File a FAFSA", "Complete Haudenosaunee Scholar Award Application by May 1", "Be a certified citizen of one of the historic Haudenosaunee nations", "Be an admitted first-year or transfer student"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry scholarships

How much merit aid does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry give?

Published awards range $1,500-$8,000/yr. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

Does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$8,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 40% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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