SUNY Cobleskill has several endowed funds in named in honor or in memory of friends of the college. To give to one of the following funds click here. More information is also available about creating a scholarship.
Harry Abrahamsen Scholarship: Continuing average student with high potential and a GPA of 2.5 or higher who demonstrates leadership ability and volunteer work.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Ackerknecht Scholarship: Continuing Equine major who has demonstrated financial need, academic promise and has been actively involved in student leadership initiatives. Preferred GPA of a least 2.5.
J. Roger Barber Scholarship: For incoming students majoring in a Agricultural or Natural Resources major. Students must be from a rural area of NY, and have excellent citizenship, scholarship, and leadership skills. Financial need will also be considered.
Cole Barnard Scholarship: Continuing Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism associates degree student with a 3.0 GPA or greater.
William (Bill) Barton Scholarship: For continuing Bachelor of Technology students majoring in Agriculture and Natural Resources with preference given to dairy students. Students must have a 3.25 or higher GPA, be an outstanding campus citizen and display potential for making a positive contribution to the agricultural community.
Andy Bates Scholarship: Continuing students in Agricultural Engineering or Turfgrass Management who have completed 30 or more college credits and have a 2.5 or higher cumulative average at SUNY Cobleskill. Awarded to students who display potential for making a positive contribution to the agricultural engineering and/or turfgrass industry. Possess a high interest in golf course equipment design, manufacturing, and use. Outstanding campus citizen.
Roger Becker Agricultural Scholarship: For incoming Associate or Bachelor of Technology students majoring in Animal Science or Agricultural Business.
Effie Bennett-Powe Scholarship: Early Childhood students who have:
• Completed at least 30 credits
• documented financial need
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Participate in a leadership experience in anti-bias/multicultural settings such as social agencies, clubs, letter writing campaigns, workshops, etc.
OR
• The course ECHD 251, Anti-Bias Strategies: A Human Relations Approach
Hector Boiardi Memorial Scholarship: For incoming Culinary Arts or Restaurant Management majors who have evidence of academic achievement and financial need.
Joanne Signor Braman Science Scholarship: Applicant must be a student in Biotechnology, Chemical Technology, Histotechnology or Health Science Studies who has completed two semesters with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must be active in college and civic activities.
William Brophy Scholarship: Scholarship will be awarded to a continuing student in the Business Division with 2.75 GPA or greater. The recipient should demonstrate academic promise.
Abe and Rebecca Chavin Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to incoming students who are pursuing Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Production & Management or an agricultural major. Preference is given to students from Rensselaer County with consideration given to Washington and Columbia County residents. Selection is based on high school academic performance and participation in school and civic activities.
Walter J. Clark College Foundation BT Scholarship: For continuing or internal transfer Bachelor of Technology students in an Agricultural and Natural Resources major. Students must have a 3.25 or higher college GPA and demonstrate active involvement in SUNY Cobleskill college and student activities. Student financial need will also be considered.
Donald & Susan Cohen Mathematics Scholarship: Continuing student having a major in mathematics and a B average in all mathematics courses taken at Cobleskill, including at least Calculus I. The student must also have an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
Bob and Holly Emmons Turfgrass Scholarship: Awarded to a continuing turf student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher with a good work ethic who is committed to the turf grass industry.
Garrett, Myers and Friends Scholarship: For incomining students from Middleburgh High School with financial need, and academic promise. Students must achieve a B average in regents' exams including English, History, Math, and Science.
Geerken-Ciminelli Scholarship: For incomining students from Worcester Central School with financial need, and academic promise. Students must achieve a B average in regents' exams including English, History, Math, and Science.
John T. Glover II Memorial Award: For students who participated in the Schoharie County Liberty Partnership Program who have good academic potential.
Greenlees Scholarship: Continuing student majoring in Business and Computer Technologies.
Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarship: For residents of Montgomery County (western Montgomery preferred) who show academic achievement and involvement in school and civic activities.
Marcia Hammond Germain Scholarship: Continuing students based on academic achievement, college and community service and financial need.
Albie Harris Scholarship: To a continuing student who is a resident of Schoharie County with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Recipient must demonstrate leadership and contributed time and service to the College and community.
William and Peter Haughton Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a continuing student pursuing an equine degree with concentration on work performed in the equine industry during the summer between freshman and senior year.
Gerald Hisert Scholarship: Awarded each year to a returning business student.
Helen and Bernard Horowitz Scholarship: Awarded to continuing students based on the applicant’s GPA.
Jack Ingels Scholarship: Awarded to a second year landscape contracting student, transferring into or continuing in the bachelor program. GPA of 2.5 or higher required. Subject to renewal for one year if the student remains in the program and retains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Albert "Nick” Iorio Community Service Scholarship: Continuing seniors who have completed a minimum of two semesters at SUNY Cobleskill. Awarded to students who by their actions and volunteer leadership, improve the quality of life on the college campus and in the Cobleskill community. Recipients shall be outstanding campus citizens.
Henrietta E. Kugler Bachelor of Technology Alumni Scholarship: Continuing BT student who has completed at least 30 credit hours of the BT program, exclusive of the required internship. Also based on character, academic achievement, financial need and taking into consideration activities, service and membership with the Alumni Association.
Loder Family Scholarship: Incoming students with working experience at an agricultural farm with both financial need and academic promise.
Ken & Betty Marshall Equestrian Scholarship: Continuing equestrian student with a 2.75 GPA or higher who participates in the campus community.
Robert D. Marshall Scholarship: Continuing BT Fisheries and Wildlife Major with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Good Community Citizen and dedicated to his/her field of study.
Merrill Family Foundation Scholarship: Continuing students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and active citizenship in the college and/or the community.
Steven A. Milavec Memorial Scholarship: Continuing Business student from Otsego or Schoharie Counties majoring/minoring in Technology or a technology-related field with a 2.5 or above GPA.
Sam Miner Alumni Livestock Scholarship: Incoming agriculture student or Bachelor student majoring in beef and livestock.
Edward Mott Scholarship: Incoming students pursuing Agricultural Engineering who have demonstrated academic potential, been involved in extracurricular activities and have financial need.
K. Delphena Nessle Scholarship: Continuing students who are enrolled in Early Childhood Division and demonstrates financial need and academic promise.
Stan & Pat Nevins Scholarship: Continuing student with proven academic skills of a 2.5 GPA or higher, pursuing a teaching career in any field, and shows financial need.
O'Connor Foundation Scholarship: For incoming students from Delaware County (contiguous counties also considered) who have demonstrated academic achievement and participated in extracurricular activities. Students must achieve and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher to renew scholarship.
Jane and Ken Olcott Scholarship: Continuing BT student in Agriculture Engineering with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Preference given to students with experience in Post Ag. Secondary Student. If eligible student with experience in PAS is not found, experience in other campus organizations is considered.
Meg Pearson Scholarship: A transfer scholarship, for students graduating from SUNY Cobleskill with an associates degree, who will be enrolled at another institution in an academic program resulting in a degree related to Math or Science. Preference shall be given to students graduating with an AS degree in Health Science Studies and enrolled in the Early Assurance to Medical School Program. The recipient of this scholarship must graduate with a 3.5 GPA or better. While at SUNY Cobleskill the recipient must have made a positive contribution to the campus community whether it be through participation in Student Government, sports or some other extracurricular activity. This is not a financial need based scholarship.
Kristen Peck Memorial Scholarship: For incoming and returning students who are pursuing an Agricultural and Natural Resources major. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit strong leadership qualities and have actively participated in FFA and/or 4-H.
Lt. Col. Leo A. Polinsky Memorial Scholarship: For continuing or internal transfer Bachelor of Technology students majoring in an Agricultural or Natural Resources major (preference given to internal transfers). Students must have a 3.25 or higher college GPA.
Hillary Rodham Clinton Scholarship: Continuing non-traditional BT majoring in Business Technology.
Rua and Sons Scholarship: Continuing business students from Schoharie County with a GPA of at least 2.5 who demonstrate financial need.
Frank Ryder Scholarship: Awarded to continuing students based on citizenship and leadership.
Gerald E. and Richard Schopinsky Scholarship: The awarding of this Foundation scholarship is based on academic performance and community service. A minimum of four scholarships up to a maximum of eight scholarships will be awarded each year. The four shall consist of a freshman and sophomore (two year program) and junior and senior (in a four year academic program). The remaining scholarships (up to four) shall go to second year students in a two year program, for which the college was founded and that which the Schopinsky family members attended.
Ingrid L. Shepard Scholarship: Continuing Plant Science student with at least a 2.5 GPA, academic promise and leadership skills.
Sidney-Gaffney Scholarship: Awarded to continuing students based on academic performance.
Elbridge M. and Edna W. Smith Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (PTK): This recipient of this scholarship shall be a continuing student who has demonstrated financial need and has earned a first semester or first year B (3.5+) average, thereby qualifying academically for Phi Theta Kappa membership.
Matt Tweedie Scholarship: Continuing Ag major in the AAS or Bachelors program who is an active and participating member of the American Animal Producers Club. Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to those with a financial need and to former or current 4-H and FFA members. A 500 word essay (stating ideals, goals, future endeavors and how degree at SUNY Cobleskill will be used for future growth) is also required.
VanDeusen/MacKay Scholarship: Upper level baccalaureate student who has demonstrated an interest in (passion for) sustainable agriculture. The student must have achieved a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Schoharie County residents and/or non-traditional age student.
Jean Webb Williams Scholarship: For incoming students who demonstrate academic achievement and participation in school and civic organizations. Students who have been dairy princesses are given preference.
Westfall Family Scholarship: Continuing senior who have completed a minimum of two semesters at SUNY Cobleskill. Awarded to students in the Agriculture Division. Recipients shall be academically successful and outstanding campus citizens who, by their actions, improve the quality of life on the SUNY Cobleskill campus.
Ray L. Wheeler Distinguished Scholarship: Recognizes and rewards incoming students with strong academic standing and leadership qualities. Should be in the top 10% of their high school graduating class and have a 90 or higher high school average. They should also have an SAT composite score of 1000 or higher or an ACT composite score of 21 or higher.
Peter Wilson Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to incoming Schoharie County high school graduates with demonstrated academic performance and financial need.
Kenneth E. Wing Scholarship: For incoming students in an Agricultural and Natural Resources major who are from a rural area of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or New England. Selection is based on citizenship, scholarship and leadership with extra consideration given to those with FFA or 4-H experience. Student financial need will also be considered. Established in honor of former SUNY Cobleskill President, Kenneth E. Wing.
Phyllis Winkelman Alumni Scholarship: Awarded to incoming students based on high school academic performance and participation in school and civic activities.
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