APSS  Albert Pabin Science Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This is an annual award given to a full-time student enrolled in a science major.

Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a science major
• Must be a full-time student
• Must have completed a minimum of one semester
• Must be a New York State resident of Oneida or Herkimer County
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Education/work ethic

Application: General Application 
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

AVPMS  Albert V. Payne Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,000 (applied first in tuition, books, fees – less TAP)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award is given in memory of Albert V. Payne, the first President of the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences of Utica (later to become MVCC).

Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a MVCC STEM Transfer, STEM Career, or Graphic Design program
• Must be full-time (12 credits)
• Must have a GPA of 3.0
• Must be focused and motivated
• Preferential consideration will be given to the student’s performance of volunteer service, either on or off campus

Application: General Application 
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

ASS  Alfio Santucci Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $400 textbook credit
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship is made possible by Gloria Santucci, Alfio’s sister. Throughout Alfio’s 56-year career, he championed the field of land surveying.

Criteria: 

• Must be a full-time student
• Must have completed a minimum of 30 credits (by end of current term)
• Must have successfully completed either CT151 Surveying 1 or CT150 Introduction to GPS
• Must have a GPA of 2.50

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

ATMS  Anthony Torchia Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.0
Available to: Incoming, Returning
Duration: 1 Semester

Description: In memory of 19-year-old student Anthony Torchia whose life ended prematurely in a tragic car accident on May 6, 2000.  The scholarship has been established as a way to preserve Anthony’s memory by providing scholarship assistance to deserving students in the Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum.

Amount Awarded: $500 tuition credit

Criteria:

• Must be full-time student
• Must be enrolled in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical Service Technical program
• Must have a GPA of 2.0.
• Must be a Utica resident OR
• Must be a graduate from Utica City schools
• Preference will be given to students involved in extracurricular activities
• Preference will be given to incoming freshmen.  If no incoming students apply, then 2nd year students will be considered

Application: General Application
Selection by: Scholarship Review Committee

AMVAS  Association of Mohawk Valley Administrators (AMVA) Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00 
Duration: One semester
Amount Awarded: Up to $300
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award is given to an incoming freshman or to a continuing student who is enrolled full-time.

Criteria:

• Preference shall be given to sons and daughters of AMVA members; the AMVA selection committee may make an award to non-AMVA students based on academic achievement, college or community involvement, and financial need
• Must be full-time

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: AMVA Scholarship Review Committee

BFS  Ballou/Feldmeier Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is given to a student who has successfully completed either CT151 Surveying I or CT153 Introduction to GPS.

Criteria: 

• Must have successfully completed either CT151 Surveying I or CT153 Introduction to GPS

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

BCS  Bob Clarke Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No Requirement
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The award is given to a graduating student in the Graphic Design program.

Criteria: 

• Must be graduating from the Graphic Design program

Application: Department Nominated - No Application Required
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

BOHMCMFS  BOCES of Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Counties/MVCC Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.75
Duration: One semester
Amount Awarded: $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: It is hoped that the Vocational-Technical Scholarship and the MVCC Foundation Scholarship will help deserving graduates meet their financial obligations at MVCC.

Criteria:

• Must be a graduate of BOCES of Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Counties Vocational Technical School located at Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, N.Y., or
• A BOCES student enrolled in the New Visions Program located at Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, N.Y.
• Must be planning to attend MVCC full-time in the fall
• Based on academic excellence (90% attendance) and participation in vocational activities

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: BOCES of Oneida-Herkimer-Madison Counties Administrators

CGCMS  Carmen G. Caruso Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250 (less financial aid)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: The family of Carmen G. Caruso established this scholarship to assist students in the Culinary Arts program at MVCC. The scholarship includes an option of a two-week summer internship at Café Caruso located in Utica, N.Y.

Criteria: 

• Must be a full-time student in the Culinary Arts program (Baking and Pastry Arts Emphasis) who has completed two semesters or a minimum of 30 credit hours
• Must be a resident of Oneida, Herkimer, or Madison counties
• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA
• Education/work ethic
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Must demonstrate entrepreneurial skills, endeavors, and/or achievements

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Hospitality Program Faculty and Caruso Family Representatives

CANMSCJ  Cecil A. Nellenback Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Justice 

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $100 minimum (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship will be awarded to a current student who best exemplifies the ideals and qualities of Cecil A. Nellenback whose untimely and tragic death is mourned by family and friends.

Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in the Criminal Justice program
• Must be a senior student entering their final term
• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or greater
• Must be a full-time student
• Must be taking a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Will be given to students who are community oriented and/or
• Transferring to a four-year school and majoring in forensic investigation

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Public and Human Services Faculty

CALMLS  Charles A. and Laura M. Lupica Scholarship  

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester (scholarship is renewable; student must reapply each semester)
Award Amount: $600
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Charles A. Lupica and Laura Marie Nardozza Lupica were children of immigrants who grew up in Sherrill and Rome respectively during the Great Depression. The oldest in each of their families, they never had the opportunity to go to college. After they married and had children, they made it a priority that each of their four children would receive a college education.

When she was in her 60s and her children were grown, Laura wanted to take a few classes in writing, something she had dabbled in as a young wife and mother. She enrolled in MVCC Rome, took courses in English Composition, and was encouraged by the instructors who found that she had a talent for writing.

At age 75, she wrote and published a book called Up and Down the Street, which gives readers a glimpse of life growing up as an Italian immigrant in Rome, N.Y. in the 20s and 30s. Both Laura and Charles valued education, and for Laura, MVCC was the college she had the opportunity to attend.

Through her coursework and the inspiration of the instructors there, she went on to write a book that is her legacy to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In their loving memories, their children have established the Charles A. and Laura M. Lupica Scholarship to help a returning adult student, like their mother, become educated and inspired.

Criteria:

• Must be an adult student returning to school (age 25 and older)
• Must be a resident of Oneida or Madison county
• Must be a part-time or full-time matriculated student
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Education/work ethic
• Must demonstrate academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

CESMS  Charles E. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount Varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is given annually by the Utica Kiwanis Club in memory of former MVCC Business Management Department Professor Charles E. Schmidt.

Criteria:

• Must be from Oneida County (Utica-area preferred)
• Must be enrolled in one of MVCC’s business-related programs
• Must show financial need and have good academic standing
• Extra consideration to former high school Kiwanis “Key Club” students

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

CPCUS  Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: 250 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time, Part time

Description: This award is sponsored by the Utica Chapter of the Society of CPCU, a not-for-profit association that promotes continuing education, research, high ethical standards in insurance and risk management, and a commitment to community service.

Criteria:

• Must have at least a 3.00 GPA
• Must be enrolled in either the Business Administration or Business: Accounting program
• Must have an interest in insurance as a career
• Must demonstrate financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

CESF  Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $2,500/semester for two semesters (for tuition, books, and fees)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to full-time civil engineering technology students who have completed one year and who have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time Civil Engineering Technology student who is scheduled to enter their second year in the Fall
• Must be a New York State resident
• Must have at least a 3.00 GPA
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Education/work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

CESHSS  Civil Engineering Scholarship for High School Seniors

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,500 for tuition, books, and fees
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established to assist incoming students enrolled in MVCC’s Civil Engineering Technology program. This award is given to a student who has attained at least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent, is a NYS resident, has demonstrated a strong work ethic, financial need, and academic achievement.  

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled full-time in Civil Engineering Technology
• Must be a New York State resident
• Must have at least a 3.00 GPA
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Education/work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

CDJMFS  Congressman Donald J. Mitchell Family Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount Varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Upon leaving his congressional seat, Mitchell contributed the remainder of his campaign fund balance to the Community Foundation for the designated purpose of providing scholarships to those attending HCCC and MVCC.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student
• Must be a resident of Oneida, Herkimer, Hamilton, or Schoharie counties or selected townships in Montgomery, Schenectady, and Otsego counties
• Must have graduated from high school
• Must exhibit academic promise, demonstrate leadership potential, be involved in community affairs, and have financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

CDMAMTS  Coxwell-Davis Memorial Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: In memory of Jonathan E. Coxwell and Richard R. Davis, the Coxwell-Davis Memorial Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship was established by the Adirondack Foothills Rotary, the Mohawk Valley Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the Remsen Development Corporation (RDC), and other friends and organizations. Both men had a lifelong passion for all things aviation. This scholarship will assist a worthy student in the Airframe and Powerplant program by covering a portion of the cost of the final FAA Certification exam.

Criteria:

• Must be a student enrolled in the Airframe and Powerplant Technician certificate program
• Excellent attendance
• Work ethic
• Demonstrates a high degree of interest in and commitment to the aviation maintenance program/field
• Financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Airframe and Powerplant Staff Committee

DCAS  D’Arcangelo & Co. Accounting Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition, books, and fees)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Given annually to a second-year student with a minimum of 3.5 GPA in a School of Business program with preference to Accounting majors.

Criteria:

• Must have at least a 3.50 GPA
• Must be enrolled in a School of Business major, preference to Accounting majors; strong work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

DJPJMS  Daniel J. Pieloch, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: In memory of Daniel J. Pieloch, Jr., who was an MVCC 1985 Dean’s List graduate of the HVAC program, this scholarship provides assistance to an adult returning to college to change careers or start a new career in the HVAC curriculum.

Criteria:

• Must be a student enrolled in the HVAC – Heating / Air Conditioning program
• Must be a full-time or part-time or returning adult student (age 25 or older) who has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at MVCC
• Returning adult student looking to enhance their career/make a career change.
• Demonstrates a commitment to education/work ethic
• Must be a resident of Oneida, Herkimer, or Madison counties

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

DMJSMS  Daron Malik Jae Simpson Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: Up to four uninterrupted fall and spring semesters
Award Amount: $500/semester (tuition and fees). If tuition costs and fees are covered by financial aid or other resources, funds may be used for other educational expenses. Maximum award is $2,000 for qualifying applicants. Automatically renewed for recipients meeting enrollment and grade requirements (maintain 2.00 GPA).
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to young single mothers who are on the path to self-sufficiency and who have demonstrated a genuine interest in self-improvement. This scholarship is in memory of Daron Malik Jae Simpson, who lost his life due to an act of violence on Nov. 10, 2004. He was just over 2 ½ years of age at the time.

Criteria:

• Must be a single mother
• A high school graduate or matriculated MVCC student in good academic standing
• Must be matriculated in a degree or certificate program
• Enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours of courses in each qualifying semester
• Eligible applicants will be residents of Oneida County who demonstrate financial need, and who have taken the initiative to personally improve their lives, and the lives of their families, through education and/or training, employment or other avenues. Applicants should provide a statement describing their need and educational goals, and at least one letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, or member of the clergy which specifically addresses these issues, and verifies their status as a young single mother.
• Preference will be given to single, minority mothers under the age of 30.

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee 

DDMS  Darren and David Mathis Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition and fees). If tuition costs and fees are covered by financial aid or other resources, funds may be used for other educational expenses.
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established for the purpose of recruiting and attracting potentially deserving students to MVCC who have overcome adversity, a disadvantage, or other impediment to success in higher education. David Mathis is now a trustee of MVCC, has served as VP of the MVCC Foundation, is currently director of Employment & Training for Oneida County.

Criteria:

• Must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher
• Must be a student who has overcome adversity, a disadvantage, or other impediment to success in higher education
• Students must submit a brief essay describing how they have overcome adversity, a disadvantage, or other impediment to success in higher education and how this scholarship would help them achieve their educational goals
• Have demonstrated leadership qualities
• Have at least a moderate degree of financial need
• Must be a full-time student

Application: General Application
Selection by: Scholarship Review Committee

DEFMS  Dennis E. Finn Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Aug. 1, Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.75
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Dennis E. Finn was an engineer and consultant in the construction and engineering field for over 50 years and was a civic leader in the City of Oneonta. An avid pilot, Dennis was involved in the construction of the Oneonta municipal airport in the 1960s and most recently served as Chairman of the Planning Commission and Airport Commissioner. This scholarship was established in memory of Dennis, who passed away in May 2017. Scholarship winners are announced during Airframe and Powerplant Technology Completion ceremonies in December, April, and August.

Criteria:

• Must be a returning adult student (age 25 or older) enrolled in the Airframe and Powerplant Program
• Must be a full-time student
• Must show financial need
• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or better
• Education/Work Ethic
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Preference will be given to a returning adult student from Otsego County

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Airframe and Powerplant Staff Committee

DAS  Digital Animation Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $500 
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is given to a graduating student in the Digital Animation program.

Criteria:

• Must be a student in the Digital Animation program

Application: Department Nominated – No Application Required
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

DJBECS  Douglas J. Bauer Excellence-in-Chemistry Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Professor Douglas Bauer was an instructor in the Mathematics and Science Department in 1963. He was widely known for his “Magic of Chemistry” presentation at the College’s annual Open Houses.

Criteria:

• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or better 
• Must have had at least two years of college chemistry (completed at least three college chemistry courses with one additional college chemistry course in progress at the time of application)

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

DAJFMS  Dr. Armond J. Festine Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $100 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time

Description: Dr. Festine was a former Dean of Community Services at MVCC.

Criteria:

• Part-time students who have demonstrated superior scholarship in view of extraordinary financial, job, or family responsibilities will be eligible to receive the award

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

DCLSMSCE  Dr. Carmelita Lomeo-Smrtic Memorial Scholarship for Childhood Education

Deadline: April 1 
GPA: Top 20% of high school class
Duration of Award: Up to four consecutive semesters
Award Amount: Full tuition, less financial aid (including up to $500 Pell)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Dr. Carmelita Lomeo-Smrtic served MVCC as professor, education program coordinator, and director of education. In addition to serving as a teacher, she also acted as a consultant and presenter in her field. Throughout her career, she received multiple requests to present at conferences throughout New York State, which brought MVCC to the forefront of Childhood Education innovations and placed the College at the top of the field. She was widely cited in professional journals and served in leadership roles in numerous local, state, and national professional organizations.

Carmelita’s greatest passion was for her students and teaching. Her main objective was to help students attain excellence in their profession by teaching them the skills and giving them the opportunities to become teachers of the highest caliber. The Dr. Carmelita Lomeo-Smrtic Memorial Scholarship for Childhood Education was established in her memory by family, friends, and colleagues.

A limited number of full-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to students who graduate in the top 20% of their high school class, from an accredited New York State public or private high school. This award provides up to four consecutive semesters of full tuition to MVCC.

Criteria:

• Must be in the top 20% of high school, graduating class (must have a letter of verification from high school principal or guidance department)
• Must apply yearly for Pell and TAP awards
• An applicant is eligible to apply for the scholarship within one year following high school graduation
• Must maintain continuous enrollment in one of MVCC’s Liberal Arts & Sciences: Childhood Education programs
• Must be a full-time student
• Must maintain a minimum B (3.00) average for each semester in attendance to maintain the scholarship
• Eligible students will receive a scholarship award of full resident tuition, less amounts awarded by Pell and TAP
• FAFSA must be completed at the time of application
• Eligibility is limited to four consecutive semesters of attendance

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Childhood Education Faculty and Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

DFRDMS  Dr. Francis R. Dunning Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.0
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition, books, and fees)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was set up in memory of Dr. Francis R. Dunning who was a scientist and innovative educator. Dr. Dunning taught math and science at Madison Central, Frankfort and Herkimer Central School before starting his career at Mohawk Valley Community College where he was Professor in the Physical Science Department and Dean of the Division of Technology and Business. He taught from 1963 to 1995. He pioneered use of industry advisory committees, and led the creation of programs in Chemical Technology, Photonics and Solar Energy Technology. He won several prestigious National Science Foundation grants, and received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, in 1990. Professor Emeritus Dr. Francis R. Dunning was inducted into the MVCC Hall of Fame, in October 2003.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled full-time
• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Must be enrolled in a MVCC STEM Program
• Must be a resident of Herkimer County

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

 

DJDAES  Dr. Jim Dyer for Academic Excellence Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is granted to a Liberal Arts graduate with highest GPA.

Criteria:

• Must be a graduating student enrolled in a Liberal Arts program
• Must have a minimum of 30 MVCC credits
• Credits in the Liberal Arts curriculum only will be used in the calculation. December graduates will be considered among the May graduates

Application: No application required 
Selection Made By: Humanities Faculty

DJHRMS  Dr. Joanne Horn Rettke Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (two awards available)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: After receiving her doctorate in 1979, Dr. Joanne Horn Rettke accepted a position at MVCC as Director of Programs for Women and Senior Adults. In 1985, her title was changed to Director of Community Services. While at MVCC, she was one of the founding members of the Mohawk Valley Business Women’s Network, which is still in operation today. Dr. Rettke was best known for her mentoring and encouragement of women who transitioned from the home to the workforce. Her motto was: “That’s interesting, let’s give it a try.”

Criteria:

• Must be a returning adult student (age 25 or older)
• Must be a first-generation student struggling to earn a degree (example: working mom, etc.)
• Must be a resident of Oneida, Herkimer, or Madison counties
• Education/Work Ethic
• Must show financial need
• Must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher
• Must be a part-time or full-time matriculated student

Application: General Application
Selection by: Scholarship Review Committee

DLGS  Dr. Linda Gigliotti Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established by Dr. Linda Gigliotti for full-time returning adult students enrolled in a School of Business degree program.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time, matriculated, returning adult student (age 25 or older) enrolled in a School of Business degree program
• Student must submit two letters of recommendation from School of Business faculty
• Must have completed a minimum of 30 MVCC credit hours
• Must be a resident of Oneida or Herkimer counties
• Must show financial need
• Must demonstrate academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

DRJEAMPEMS  Dr. Ralph J. Eannace & Althea M. Phillips Eannace, J.D. Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15  
GPA: No requirement   
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (two awards available, for books and/or fees)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Ralph and Althea Eannace, from Utica and Tupper Lake respectively, held education in highest regard. Both were first generation college graduates. Dr. Eannace’s education brought him to the practice of podiatric medicine. He not only served on the Utica Board of Education for 16 years, but he also served for decades on the Board of Trustees of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Althea Eannace, J.D. graduated from Syracuse University College of Law and was one of the first women to practice law in Oneida County. Her community work included care for children and the elderly. This devoted couple not only saw to the education of their own four children, but they also encouraged the quest of many young people who sought to better their lives through higher education, providing guidance and financial support for these students as they earned undergraduate and graduate degrees. In keeping with this tradition, and in loving memory of Ralph and Althea Eannace, their children, family, and friends established this scholarship to aid MVCC students as they learn and achieve their educational goals.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time or part-time student
• Must be a student from Oneida County, Franklin County, or an International Student
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate a work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

EGHACS  Edward G. Hays Aviation Career Scholarship

Deadline: Aug. 1, Nov. 15
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: My purpose in creating an endowed scholarship for the MVCC Aviation and Technology program is to provide a continuation of my commitment to education and safety in aviation. As an FAA Designated Examiner privileged to issue licenses for commercial, instrument, and airline transport pilots, I am aware of the important role education plays in safety.

This scholarship is in recognition of commitment, dedication, and achievement to further your education in the field of aviation. As a flight instructor for more than 30 years, I am aware that education is expensive and requires commitment. It would be my hope that this will provide encouragement and assistance to the long road for a successful career in Aviation.

Edward G. Hays
CFI-SEL/MEL-I-G
GNS Inst. Basic, Advanced, Link Trainer
ATP ASEL and MEL 1314463
FAA Designated Examiner I-EA-23

Criteria:

• Must be a student enrolled in the Airframe and Powerplant Technician Certificate program
• Must demonstrate a work ethic
• Must demonstrate being a team player
• Demonstrates a high degree of interest in and commitment to the aviation maintenance program/field
• Must demonstrate financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Airframe and Powerplant Staff Committee

EGHACSSUASP  Edward G. Hays Aviation Career Scholarship – Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) Program

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One year
Award Amount: $250 (for two semesters)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is in recognition of commitment, dedication, and achievement to further your education in the field of aviation. As a flight instructor for more than 30 years, I am aware that education is expensive and requires commitment. It would be my hope that this will provide encouragement and assistance to the long road for a successful career in aviation.

Edward G. Hays
CFI-SEL/MEL-I-G
GNS Inst. Basic, Advanced, Link Trainer
ATP ASEL and MEL 1314463
FAA Designated Examiner I-EA-23

Criteria:

• Must be a student enrolled in the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Program
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate being a team player
• Demonstrates a high degree of interest in and commitment to the sUAS program/field
• Must demonstrate a financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Degree Program Staff Committee

EJMS  Edward Juergensen Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: Amount varies upon proof of enrollment to Syracuse University
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award provides a scholarship for a student who is continuing their education at Syracuse University.

Criteria:

• Must be a graduating student transferring to Syracuse University
• Awarded to a graduating students transferring to the Syracuse University program in Illustration
• The scholarship will be awarded only after the student provides evidence that they are actually enrolled at Syracuse University in the Illustration program

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

EMFHS  Elaine M. Falvo Healthcare Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Elaine M. Falvo has served on the Board of Trustees since her appointment in 1988, having been consecutively appointed by three governors. She has served as chair twice, from 1993-1996 and from 2010-2013, and was vice chair from 1991-1992. Prior to retirement, Elaine served as the chief financial officer and treasurer of H.J. Brandeles Corp. of Utica, a mechanical contractor. Through knowledge gained while employed there, Elaine was a leader in the building of three major facilities at MVCC. Elaine has been a member of several other local boards, including New Hartford Board of Education and the board of Faxton Hospital, from which she has been able to further MVCC’s mission of helping students succeed, especially in the area’s growing career fields. During her 35+ years as a trustee, Elaine has received several awards, including the Donald M. Mawhinney, Jr., Trustee Leadership Award, the Marvin A. Rapp Award for Distinguished Trustee Service, a Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Community College Trustees, and a 25-Year Leadership Award from the MVCC Board of Trustees.

This scholarship was established by Elaine M. Falvo to support students pursuing a career in healthcare. This award is given annually to a MVCC student who has attained high academic achievement, demonstrated a strong work ethic, and is committed to community involvement/service.

Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Herkimer, Madison, or Oneida counties
• Must be a full-time student enrolled in one of MVCC’s Health Sciences programs
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher
• Must have completed at least 12 credit hours
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and academic achievement
• Must demonstrate a commitment to community involvement and/or service

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty and Staff

ESMS  Elbert Stillwaggon Memorial Scholarship 

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: Up to two semesters
Award Amount: $500 (two awards available)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: The New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) sponsors this award to a second-year student in the Fire Protection Technology program.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time, second-year student enrolled in the Fire Protection Technology program who has completed a minimum of 24 credit hours (by end of current term)
• Must be a resident of New York State
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Education/work ethic
• Must show entrepreneurial skills, endeavors, and/or achievements
• Successful applicant(s) must write a legible, personalized thank you note to New York Propane Gas Association (NYPGA) prior to any disbursement of funds

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

ESCSS  Engineering Science & Computer Science Scholarship 

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $2,500/semester for two semesters (for tuition, books, and fees)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to full-time Engineering Science or Computer Science students who have completed one year and who have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Criteria:

• Must be full-time Engineering Science or Computer Science student who is scheduled to enter their second year in the Fall
• Preference given to students in Engineering Science
• Must be a New York State resident
• Must have at least a 3.00 GPA
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Education/work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career and STEM-Transfer Faculty

ESCSSFHSS  Engineering Science & Computer Science Scholarship for High School Seniors

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,500 (for tuition, books, and fees
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established to assist incoming students enrolled in MVCC’s Engineering Science or Computer Science program. This award is given to a student who has attained at least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent, is a NYS resident, has demonstrated a strong work ethic, financial need, and academic achievement. 

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled full-time in the Engineering Science or Computer Science program
• Must be a New York State resident
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Education/work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

ETS  Excellence in Trades Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award provides assistance to a full-time graduating senior majoring in trades education.

Criteria:

• Must be a graduating senior majoring in the Welding, CNC Machinist, HVAC, Carpentry and Masonry, Mechatronics, or Electrical Service Technician programs
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Education/work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

EBCBSS  Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield Scholarship 

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established by Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield for full-time students pursuing a degree in Health Information Technology.

Criteria:

• Pursuing a degree in Health Information Technology program
• Must have completed a minimum of one semester at MVCC
• Must be a full-time matriculated student
• Must be a resident of Oneida or Herkimer counties
• Must show financial need
• Must demonstrate academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

FDGLMS  Father David G. Looney Memorial Scholarship 

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.75
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Minimum of $250 (for tuition, fees, books, and supplies only)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Father Looney was chaplain at SUNY IT, the Utica Fire Department, and at the MVCC Newman Center until his passing in 1988.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student
• Must be a matriculated student in a degree or certificate program
• Must be a son or daughter of a Utica firefighter and will exemplify the ideals, qualities, and moral character of Father David G. Looney
• Scholarship is non-renewable

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

FHAAS  Faxton Hospital Alumni Association Scholarship 

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: Two semesters
Award Amount: $600 ($300 per semester, three awards available, dependent on funds)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The Alumni Association, organized in 1902, established from the contributions and generosity of alumni, continue to support education in the profession of nursing.

Criteria:

• Must be a nursing student entering Nursing 201
• Must demonstrate the potential for degree completion and success in the field of Nursing
• Preference will be given to students who would have difficulty continuing without support
• Must have a minimum 2.50 GPA each semester
• Must reside in Oneida or Herkimer counties

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

FAS  Fine Arts Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is given to a graduating student in the Fine Arts program.

Criteria:

• Must be a student in the Fine Arts program

Application: Department Nominated - No Application Required 
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

FSS  Fiore-Schaffer Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: James Fiore is a retired MVCC professor who worked at MVCC for over 40 years, sharing his love of science with his students. Both he and his wife, Karen Schaffer, have a passion for science and a love of endurance sports. Both are firm believers in the dictum of a sound mind in a sound body and encourage students along the same path. Upon Professor Fiore’s retirement, both he and his wife established this scholarship as a way to give back to students pursuing a career in engineering or computer science.

Criteria:

• Must be a New York State resident
• Must be a second-year final semester Electrical Engineering Technology student, or a student who has completed at least 48 credits toward the EET degree, who upon graduation from MVCC, will be transferring to a bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, or Computer Science
• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference will be given to students who participate in endurance sports such as distance running, cross-country skiing, triathlon, cyclocross, etc.

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty

FPSS  For Pete’s Sake Scholarship 

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for any scholastic purpose)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to an incoming high school student interested in studying engineering and STEM-Career programs.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering or STEM-Career program
• Must be a full-time student from Oneida County
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

FAWMASS  Francis A. Wilcox Memorial Adult Student Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount Varies – may be used for tuition, fees, and/or other educational expenses. Can be renewed for recipients meeting enrollment, financial and grade requirements (maintain 2.0 GPA).
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The Francis A. Wilcox Memorial Adult Student Scholarship was established to assist adult students (both incoming and returning students) who are attending MVCC and are working to complete a degree or a certificate program. 

Criteria:

• Must be an Adult Student (age 25 or older) enrolled in a degree, certificate or micro-credential program
• Must be a Resident of New York State
• Must show Financial Need
• Academic Achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Holistic Student Support Committee

FAWMESS  Francis A. Wilcox Memorial Exceptional Student Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: Top 10% of class
Duration of Award: Up to four semesters
Award Amount: Full tuition (less financial aid, including up to $500 Pell)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: A limited number of full-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to students graduating in the top 10% of their class from accredited New York State public or private high schools located outside Oneida County. Recipients may receive the award for four consecutive terms, less financial aid, provided they maintain a 3.00 GPA.

Criteria:

• Must be in the top 10% of high school class (must have a letter of verification from high school principal or guidance department)
• Must be from outside of Oneida County
• Must be enrolled at MVCC for a minimum of 12 credit hours
• Must complete the FAFSA prior to submission of scholarship application
• Applicant must also submit documentation of extraordinary extracurricular credentials, i.e. class or community leader, exceptional recognition and honors received in the arts and sciences, exceptional athletic skills, etc.
• Students who are selected as Francis A. Wilcox Memorial Exceptional Student Scholarship recipients have earned an invitation to apply for the Honors Program. Information and the application form may be found here. 
• A copy of a high school transcript and a letter of recommendation is needed

Application: Francis A. Wilcox Memorial Exceptional Student Scholarship Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

FAWMPS  Francis A. Wilcox Memorial Presidential Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling
GPA: Top 10% of high school class
Duration of Award: Up to four semesters
Award Amount: Full tuition (less financial aid, including up to $500 Pell)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Mr. Francis A. Wilcox was a decorated U.S. veteran who served in World War II. After serving in the U.S. Army, he became an electrical engineer with General Electric in both Syracuse and Utica. After retirement, he volunteered at the Utica Public Library and the Oneida County Historical Society, where he helped people from all corners of the United States research genealogy. The Francis A. Wilcox Presidential Scholarship was established in his memory by his family. It is awarded to students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class. This award provides up to four semesters of full tuition to MVCC.

Criteria:

• Must be an Oneida County resident who is a graduate of an Oneida County secondary school or
• An Oneida County resident who has graduated from a secondary high school outside of Oneida County within New York State or
• A resident from a contiguous county who has graduated from an Oneida County secondary school
• An applicant is eligible to apply for the scholarship within one year following high school graduation
• Must apply for admission to the College using the MVCC application for admission form
• Must be a full-time student
• Must apply yearly for the Pell and TAP awards
• Must maintain a minimum B (3.00) average for each semester in attendance to maintain the scholarship
• Eligible students will receive a scholarship award of full resident tuition, less amounts awarded by Pell and TAP
• Students who are selected as Francis A. Wilcox Presidential Scholarship recipients have earned an invitation to apply for the Honors Program. Information and the application form may be found here.
• Eligibility is limited to four consecutive semesters of attendance.

Application: Francis A. Wilcox Memorial Presidential Scholarship 
Selection by: Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

FPTMSMMP  Frank P. Tobiasz Memorial Scholarship for Mechanical and Manufacturing Programs

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: In memory of Frank P. Tobiasz, who passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 31, 2008. The scholarship has been established as a way to preserve Frank’s memory by providing scholarship assistance to deserving students in mechanical and manufacturing programs. Through his 37-year tenure, Frank served under every president in the College’s existence. He served as department head for three years in the Mechanical-Civil Engineering Technology Department.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student
• Must be enrolled in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related programs (CAD, Machining, CNC, Manufacturing, Automation)
• Must have a GPA of 3.00
• Financial need will be considered

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

AFS  Arthur Friedberg Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established by Professor Emeritus, Arthur Friedberg who served Mohawk Valley Community College for 47 years. Arthur began his career at MVCC as an Instructor in 1970 in the Liberal Arts Department and later transferred to Department of Business in 1975. Over the next several years he rose through the academic ranks, achieving the title of Professor in 1985. As a recognized pedagogue in the area of Economics, he worked with at least 10 different publishing companies to review all aspects of Economics textbooks. Specifically, Professor Friedberg served as lead reviewer for the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th editions of Economics by McConnell-Brue for McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. This textbook has been the national best seller in the field for all business students taking courses in macro and microeconomics for many decades. Professor Friedberg was also instrumental in creating a business internship option for business students in 1985 at the College. He continued to teach and assist in that program helping students gain valuable work experience with area companies through 2016. The internship option has since expanded to include students in programs such as accounting, business administration, computer studies and office technology. Arthur’s hard work of nearly 50 years did not go unnoticed in the academic community. In 1995, Arthur was chosen to receive the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and in 2015 he received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award in Faculty Service. Arthur Friedberg was inducted into MVCC’s Hall of Fame in 2018.

Criteria:

• Must be matriculated as a full-time student in Accounting, Business Administration, or Liberal Arts and Sciences-International Studies
• Must have earned at least 30 credits
• Must have a GPA of 3.00
• Must submit two letters of recommendation. Letters must be from either two full-time MVCC faculty members or one from a full-time MVCC faculty member and one from an adjunct faculty member who the student has had for class.
• Write a one-page essay on the importance of international trade to society and business

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

GAMS  George Abdoo Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Electrical Engineering Technology and Electrical Service Technician students may apply for and/or be nominated for this scholarship.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Technology or the Electrical Service Technician program
• Need; self-improvement, interest, attitude and academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

GSMS  George Scala Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is given to an incoming freshman who is matriculated in the physical education or recreational leadership program.

Criteria:

• Must be an incoming freshman
• Must be matriculated in the physical education or recreational leadership program
• Award is also based on proficiency and leadership qualities, demonstrated financial need and academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

GEGMS  Gerald E. Griffin Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: Two semesters
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: The shareholders of Varflex Corporation wished to honor their brother, Gerald E. Griffin, former shareholder and president of the company, by creating a scholarship to be awarded to a full-time student in an engineering and STEM-Career program at MVCC.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering or STEM Career program
• Candidates must have been residents of Rome, New York at the time of their graduation from Rome Free Academy
• Must be a full-time student
• Written recommendation by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET Coordinator and at least one other member of the faculty who has instructed the candidate in a classroom setting

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

HTPMS  Harold T. Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description:  This award is given in memory of Harold Fitzpatrick, Math Department faculty member from 1968 until 1973.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student, regardless of academic major
• Must have completed two math courses here at MVCC; one must be a credit-bearing course, MA105 or above
• Must have two letters of recommendation from MVCC faculty members (one must be from a Math instructor)
• The following criteria also will be considered:
  • Demonstrated individual growth
  • Overall scholastic achievement
  • Potential for further achievement
  • Demonstrated financial need
• Please attach an additional piece of paper explaining why you should be considered for this award. Keeping in mind the criteria for this award, providing any information about yourself that you feel would be helpful to the selection committee. Be sure your response is well-written and gives a clear picture of your goals and abilities.

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Mathematics Faculty

HHS  Hattie Hillard Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student in the School of Art who has overcome adversity, a disadvantage, or other impediment to success in higher education.

Criteria:

• Must be a student enrolled in a School of Art degree program
• Must be a student who has overcome adversity, a disadvantage, or other impediment to success in higher education

Application: Department Nominated - No Application Required 
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

HWS  Henry Wester Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition, fees, or books)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was created by MVCC alumnus Brian Wester, who enrolled at MVCC as a returning adult student at the age of 35 and graduated in 1983 with a degree in Biology. He continued his education at SUNY ESF with a degree in Paper Science and Engineering and was employed by Hammermill Paper Co., Thilmany Paper, Weyerhaeuser, and Domtar. Working in pulp and paper mills, he provided technical support and worked in research and development and holds 18 U.S. Patents. Brian’s mother immigrated from Germany in 1922 when she was nine years old. She did not graduate high school, but went on to become self-educated and spent many years working as an assistant librarian. She was very involved in her community. She founded her children’s school PTA and served as a cub scout leader, volunteer election worker, and on the library board and local cultural committee. Brian’s father was a pattern maker, making patterns for metal castings and wooden models. Henry did not attend college but provided for his family and community as a boy scout leader, part-time policeman, volunteer firefighter, and fire chief. Brian and his brother were the first generation of their family to attend college. This scholarship honors the values and lessons Brian learned from his parents and supports the needs of current MVCC returning adult students by providing scholarships for tuition, fees, and books.

Criteria:

• Must be a returning adult student (25 or older)
• Must be enrolled full-time
• Must have a GPA of 2.00
• Must be enrolled in a STEM-Career program
• Must show financial need
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service 
• Preference will be given to those applicants who are first-generation college students, immigrant students, or children of immigrants
• Preference also may be given to students transferring to SUNY ESF

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

HLMMS  Honorable Leon Marketos Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $200 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to full-time students in the Human Services and Psychology departments or who are of Greek heritage enrolled in any MVCC academic program.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student in the Human Services and Psychology program or
• Must be a full-time student who is of Greek heritage enrolled in any MVCC academic program (must show proof of Greek heritage)
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50
• Must provide a listing of their community service volunteer work

Application: General Application
Selection by: Scholarship Review Committee

JPVS  James and Phyllis Vashio Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (one award/semester, for tuition or fees)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: The James and Phyllis Vashio Scholarship was established by their daughter, Valerie Vashio, in gratitude for their support and encouragement to pursue a career in the health sciences.

Criteria:

• Full-time student enrolled in MVCC’s Health Sciences programs
• GPA of 2.00 or higher
• Must be a resident of Oneida County; preference given to students from the Utica area
• Must demonstrate strong work ethic
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

IDMS  Irene DeFazio Memorial Scholarship in Nursing

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,500 for tuition, books, and fees
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Irene M. DeFazio. Irene was a 1991 graduate of the MVCC Nursing program and returned to the college as a clinical instructor in 2003. Irene demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the nursing profession and a strong dedication to helping others. In 2005, Irene was the recipient of MVCC’s Adjunct Award for Excellence in Teaching. This scholarship will support MVCC nursing students who have the desire to become an oncology nurse and aspire to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

Criteria:

• Full-time student
• Must be enrolled in MVCC's Nursing Program
• Must have successfully completed Nursing 101 and 102
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Resident of Oneida County
• Preference given to Returning Adult Students (age 25 or older)
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Must submit a 500-word essay on:
  What draws you to the idea of becoming an oncology nurse? What are your personal or professional reasons/motivation for choosing this specific nursing specialty? Do you have plans to continue your education beyond MVCC to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree?

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty and Staff

JESMSS  James C. Sheaffer Memorial Science Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,000
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Professor James C. Sheaffer (aka Doc) was a professor at MVCC for 33 years, sharing his love of chemistry while teaching many chemistry-related courses to science, nursing, and criminal justice students. After the passing of Professor Bauer, he continued the tradition of Bauer's “Magic of Chemistry” presentation at the college’s annual Open Houses and occasionally at local elementary schools. The James C. Sheaffer Memorial Science scholarship was established in his memory by his family.

Criteria:

• Must have completed one semester, and currently enrolled in the Engineering Science or Engineering Technology programs, or accepted into a transfer program in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics at an accredited four-year college or university
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student
• Must be a New York State resident currently residing in Oneida or Herkimer counties
• Must include two letters of recommendation
• Must write a 500-word essay on career plans and science-related goals
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate work ethic
• Must demonstrate academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

JJINMS  James J. & Isabel Nackley Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Mr. James J. Nackley was a prominent insurance and businessman in the Utica area. For more than 40 years, he owned and operated Nackley Agency, Inc. This memorial scholarship is the legacy that will continue to assist students interested in the insurance field.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student
• Must be majoring in a Business program
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.50
• Must reside in Oneida County, and provide evidence of financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

JOLPS  James O’Looney Photography Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to a full- or part-time matriculated student in the Photography program who will be graduating in the Spring term.

Criteria:

• Must be a student enrolled in the Photography program who will be graduating in the spring term
• Must demonstrate academic excellence based on overall GPA and grades in photography courses, by contributions in the photography program, in classes, the studio, in shows, and in the labs, or by community service through promise as a professional photographer

Application: Department Nominated - No Application Required 
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

JVWMS  Jean V. Wagner Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.5
Duration: One semester
Amount Awarded: $500 (for tuition, books, and fees)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Jean L. Wagner, Professor Emerita of Biology at MVCC, dedicated over two decades to teaching in the Life Science Department. Jean found immense fulfillment in her career, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of her students. She was passionate about ensuring her students not only learned the course material but also embraced the values of integrity, fairness, life skills, and perseverance in the face of challenges.

To honor Jean’s love of education and to extend her passion to future MVCC students, the Jean L. Wagner Memorial Scholarship was established. Thanks to the generosity of Jean’s husband, Robert M. Wagner, her family, friends, and colleagues, this scholarship supports students pursuing a degree in MVCC’s STEM Transfer Program in Liberal Arts & Sciences with a concentration in science. The award is given annually to an MVCC student who has achieved high academic success and demonstrates a strong work ethic.

Criteria:

• Must be a Resident of New York State
• Must be a full-time or part-time student enrolled in one of MVCC’s STEM Transfer Programs in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Mathematics and Science:
  • Biology Transfer
  • Chemistry Transfer
  • Environmental Sciences – Biophysical Transfer
  • General Science Transfer
  • Geology Transfer
  • Physics Transfer
• Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA or higher
• Must have completed at least 12 credit hours.
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and academic achievement.

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

JMRAMS  Jeremy Merry, Resident Assistant Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Jeremy Merry, who passed away at the age of 24 from Leukemia. He graduated from MVCC in 2008 with a degree in Graphic Communication/Graphic Design. Jeremy was very proud of being a Resident Assistant at MVCC. His kindness and thoughtfulness touched the hearts of everyone.

Criteria:

• Must be a current Resident Assistant who has completed one semester at MVCC (successful performance as a Resident Assistant based on performance appraisals from student and staff recommendations)
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Education/work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Jeremy Merry, Resident Assistant Memorial Scholarship Committee

JAKMS  Jill A. Korrasik Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Up to $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is given in memory of Jill A. Korrasik, 21, who was a second-year nursing student when her life ended tragically as a result of a car accident.

Criteria:

• Must be a Nursing student who has successfully completed Nursing 101 and 102 and is currently enrolled in Nursing 103 at the time of application
• Must be a member of the Student Nurses’ Organization  
  The winning candidate chosen will be considered most improved, academically, and clinically 

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

JGTMS  Jim Gifford Theater Major Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies (scholarship will apply to all associated college expenses: tuition, books, on-campus room and board, and fees)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is enrolled as a theater major. 

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student enrolled as a theater major
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA

Application: Department Nominated - No Application Required
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

JLALS  John “Laddie” and Alice Leitz Scholarship

Deadline: Aug. 1, Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This Airframe and Powerplant Scholarship honors John “Laddie” and Alice Leitz’s commitment and contributions to the aviation community. “Laddie” was one of the early pioneers in the Mohawk Valley who afforded hundreds of individuals the opportunity to fly and/or to become aircraft mechanics, through their endeavors at Frankfort Highland Airport.

Scholarship winners are announced during Airframe and Powerplant Technology Completion ceremonies in December and August.

Criteria:

• Must be a student enrolled in the Airframe and Powerplant program
• Must have successfully completed two semesters
• Must have at least a 3.00 GPA
• Education/work ethic
• Must demonstrate excellent Attendance
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Demonstrates a high degree of interest in and commitment to the aviation maintenance program/field

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Airframe and Powerplant Staff Committee

JHMMS  John H. McMillan Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,000 (up to two awards)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: The family of John H. McMillan, MVCC Department Head/Professor Emeritus, has established the scholarship in his memory for students who are majoring in Civil and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Criteria:

• Must be a student majoring in Civil and Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Must be a New York State resident
• Must be full-time student who has completed two semesters
• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Education/work ethic
• Must demonstrate academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty Committee

JSMS  John Stratton Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is given in memory of Professor John Stratton who exemplified academic excellence and potential for professional integrity in both character and performance.

Criteria:

• Awarded to an outstanding graduate of the Human Services and Psychology program

Application: No application required
Selection Made By: Public and Human Services Faculty

JAMS  Joseph Asselta Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Up to $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is made to a deserving student enrolled in a business program.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in a Business program
• Academic achievement, financial need, community service and a demonstrated aptitude for a business career

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

JNKMS  Judith N. Kelly Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition, books, and fees)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Judith N. Kelly, MVCC Class of 1959. Judith was a native and lifelong resident of Constantia, N.Y.  She worked for 10 years for Walters Chevrolet and retired from Royal Insurance Company following 26 years of service as a Senior Casualty Underwriter.

This scholarship will support MVCC students enrolled in a School of Business degree program.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in a School of Business degree program
• Must be a full- or part-time student
• Must be a resident of New York State
• Scholarship may be used for tuition, books, or fees

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

LCBAOMS  Lance Corporal Blaise A. Oleski Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,000
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Lance Corporal Blaise A. Oleski, who died at age 22 during combat in Afghanistan. The scholarship will honor his dedication and exceptional moral character and will support future students who demonstrate these qualities. Full-time or part-time students are eligible to apply.

Criteria:

• Current or past U.S. military service, including delayed entry program
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

LBNARPASS  Larry Brinker, NUAIR Alliance, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Larry Brinker is the former CEO of the NUAIR Alliance, a New York-based not-for-profit coalition of more than 200 private and public entities and academic institutions working together to operate and oversee Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) testing in New York, Massachusetts, and Michigan. Headquartered in Syracuse, N.Y., the NUAIR Alliance supports the New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y., one of just seven FAA-designated UAS test sites in the United States. They are at the forefront of public policy development, commercialization, and integration of UAS technology. Under Larry’s leadership, the Central New York and Mohawk Valley regions are leading the research and deployment technologies for safe UAS operations in the nation’s airspace, including launching the nation’s first 50-mile corridor for UAS testing. It has always been a priority of Larry and the NUAIR Alliance to provide students with the opportunity to work as pilots, operators, and/or mission team members of UAS while fully understanding the operational and safety environments of the National Airspace.

Criteria:

• Must be a New York State resident
• Must be enrolled in the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems degree Program
• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits or more)
• Must have entrepreneurial skills, endeavors, and/or achievements
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Education/work ethic
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Degree Program Staff Committee

LMLMS  Liberty and Mary Leo Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: Automatically renewed for up to four semesters (student need not reapply if they continue to meet eligibility requirements)
Award Amount: $250/semester
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: The family of Liberty and Mary Leo have established a scholarship in honor of their parents for a New Hartford High School graduate who will be attending MVCC.

Criteria:

• Must be a New Hartford High School graduate at the end of the current school year and enter MVCC
• Must be a resident of Oneida County
• Must be a full-time matriculated student
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Must have entrepreneurial skills, endeavors, and/or achievements
• Education/Work Ethic
• Must be a first-generation student
• First-Generation Student

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

LCUS  Lions Club of Utica Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Lions Club of Utica was founded in 1924 and is dedicated to serving people with impairments and to serving youth through education.

Criteria:

• Must be a Nursing, Human Services, or Biology major
• Must have at least a 2.50 GPA
• Must be from the City of Utica
• Must be in second year at MVCC and be of good character, civic-minded

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

LAPCMBSHS  Lisa A. Parlato & Clark M. Brown Scholarship in Health Services

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies (for tuition, fees, or books)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship was established to support the efforts of adult students in any Health Services field – whether they are beginning for the first time or working toward completion of a previously launched degree program.

Criteria:

• Must have a minimum 2.50 GPA
• May be full-time or part-time
• Must be at least 30 years of age at the time of application
• Must receive a recommendation from a faculty member in Health Sciences

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

LAFJMS  Louis A. Falvo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $1,000
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Louis A. Falvo, Jr. was born and raised in Utica. He attended Utica-area schools and graduated from L.C. Smith College of Engineering at Syracuse University and received his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering in 1959. Louis was a true gentleman, family man, and successful businessman who contributed much to his community. Giving back to the community was extremely important to Louis. He believed that philanthropic pursuits would allow him to contribute to the success of society. Louis passed away in March of 2012, and in his memory, his family has established this scholarship to be awarded each year to a graduating student who is pursuing further study for an advanced degree in engineering or construction management.

Criteria:

• Must be a resident of Oneida, Herkimer, or Madison counties
• Must be a full-time MVCC graduating senior who is pursuing further study for an advanced degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must have entrepreneurial skills, endeavors, and/or achievements
• Education/work ethic

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

MBPTBCFNCS  M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund New Career Scholarship  

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA:2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning students
Registration Status: Part time

Description: The M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank established this fund to assist returning adult students who are attending MVCC part-time and are working to complete a degree program.

Criteria:

• Must be a part-time returning adult student (age 25 or older) who has completed a minimum of six credit hours at MVCC and is registered for a minimum of six credit hours at MVCC
• Must be a resident of New York State
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Holistic Student Support Committee 

MEMMS  M. Eustelle McMillan Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One year
Award Amount: $1,000 (for tuition, fees, and books only)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The family of Eustelle McMillan, led by her husband, John H. McMillan, MVCC Department Head/Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, has established this scholarship in her memory to celebrate her lifetime of nurturing and caring for others.

Criteria:

• Must be scheduled to enter their second year of the Nursing program in the Fall
• Must be in good standing and demonstrate the potential for degree completion and success in the field of Nursing
• Preference given to students who would have difficulty continuing without support

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

MRCMS  Maryann Riggalls Coyne Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Minimum of $250
Enrollment Status: Returning Students
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award will be given to a student majoring in a a School of Business program.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled a School of Business program
• Must reside in the Mohawk Valley (Oneida, Herkimer, or Madison counties)
• Must be a full-time student
• Must maintain at least a 3.00 GPA during her freshman year
• Must demonstrate involvement in efforts to better their community and exhibit drive, determination, and the entrepreneurial spirit

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

MRM  Maynard Roman Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.75
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Maynard T. Roman was born and raised in New York Mills. He taught classes in criminal law enforcement here at MVCC and was the golf coach at New York Mills and Notre Dame High Schools. Maynard was truly dedicated to helping others. One award will be given to a graduate of Notre Dame High School and one award will be given to a graduate of New York Mills High School. Graphic design majors will be considered second for scholarship after criminal justice major.

Criteria:

• Must be planning to enroll full-time
• Must have a GPA of 2.75 and major in Criminal Justice. Graphic Design majors will be considered second.
• Must be a graduate of either Notre Dame High School or
• Must be a graduate of New York Mills High School
• A brief essay stating why you should be considered for this scholarship is required

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

MFS  McCarthy Family Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.75
Duration of Award: Two semesters
Award Amount: Full tuition, less aid
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Part time, full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student from Holland Patent High School. This scholarship will be awarded for the student’s first year (two semesters).

Criteria:

• Must be a senior graduating in good standing from Holland Patent High School

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Holland Patent High School

MJBMS  Michael J. Burke Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award is given in memory of Michael J. Burke, former Department Chair and faculty member in the Business and Information Sciences Department. 

Criteria:

• Must be matriculated full-time in either the Accounting or Business Administration programs
• Must have earned at least 27 credits towards either of these two degrees
• Must have earned a grade of an A in both ACC115 Financial Accounting and ACC116 Managerial Accounting and have a GPA of 3.50
• Must submit two letters of recommendation from School of Business faculty
• Must write a short essay describing the academic and collegial reasons that the scholarship should be awarded to them

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

MBS  Mike Briggs Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 80 or 2.50
Duration of Award: Two semesters
Award Amount: $1,000 for one year ($500 for Fall Semester, $500 for Spring Semester) as tuition credit, books, and fees only, less aid
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award was established by Mike Briggs ’63, to help attract high caliber, well-rounded students to MVCC. Recipients of this scholarship can be justifiably proud because in addition to being excellent students, they will also personify many of the other attributes including diligence, loyalty, generosity, and an appreciation of one’s roots that have helped make Mike’s career (Region Manager – Vice President, Corporate Headquarters, United Parcel Services) so successful.

Criteria:

• Preference is given to students residing out-of-county in keeping with Mr. Briggs’ interest in helping to promote a diverse student body
• Must maintain an GPA of 2.50 or better
• Must be studying full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours)
• Incoming freshmen or freshman-eligible transfers
• Preference given to students with exceptional extracurricular activities
• Preference given to students planning to live in the dorms

Application: General Application
Selection by: Scholarship Review Committee

MMS  Millar Memorial Scholarshipb

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $200 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is an annual Nursing student scholarship given to a second-year student from MVCC's Nursing program.

Criteria: 

• Must be scheduled to enter their second year in the Nursing program in the Fall
• Award is based on need, academic achievement, and potential in a nursing career

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

MRS  Milton Richards Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: Highest in the School of Art
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is given to a student with the highest GPA of a graduating student in the School of Art.

Criteria:

• Scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest GPA of a student graduating in the  School of Art

Application: No application required
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

MRWFS  Mitchell R. Williams Family Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship was created to support and empower Remsen High School and Adirondack Central School graduates in the pursuit of their educational goals at MVCC.

Criteria: 

• Must be a graduate of Remsen High School in Remsen, N.Y., or Adirondack Central School in Boonville, N.Y. (preference given to graduates of Remsen High School)
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be full-time or part-time student
• Must be a resident of Oneida or Herkimer counties
• Scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee 

MBOTS  MVCC Board of Trustees Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Established by the MVCC Board of Trustees, this scholarship will assist a student who has demonstrated active engagement in student government at MVCC. To be considered for this scholarship, a student must provide a copy of their co-curricular transcript and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a member of the MVCC Student Outreach and Engagement Staff who can confirm the student’s participation in student government.

Criteria:

• Must have a GPA of 2.50 or better
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 MVCC credit hours
• Must be a full-time student
• Must be an active and engaged member of student government
• Student must provide a copy of their co-curricular transcript along with the application
• Student must submit two letters of recommendation; one letter from a member of the MVCC Student Outreach and Engagement Staff who can confirm the student’s active participation in student government, and one letter from an MVCC faculty member

Application: General Application
Selection by: Scholarship Review Committee

MCS  MVCC Class of ‘53 Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award is funded and sponsored by members of the Class of '53.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student who is scheduled to enter their second year in the fall
• Must have a 3.00 GPA
• Must demonstrate academic promise and financial need
• A 125-word essay on how you meet this criterion is required

Application:General Application
Selection by: Alumni Association Committee

MFIRSTS  MVCC FIRST® Scholarship 

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: Up to two semesters
Award Amount: $1,000 for one year ($500 for Fall semester, $500 for Spring semester) for tuition, fees, and books only
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: FIRST^® inspires young people to be innovators and team players by engaging them in exciting ways building science, engineering, and technology skills, inspiring invention, and experimentation, and fostering self-confidence, perseverance, communication, and leadership. Students experience the application of real-world STEM concepts and achieve hands-on computer programming and rapid-prototyping experience. This scholarship is available to incoming or returning students who have participated on a FIRST^® Tech Challenge (FTC^®) Team or a FIRST^® Robotics Competition (FRC^®) Team during high school.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student
• Must have participated on a FIRST^® Tech Challenge (FTC^®) Team or a FIRST^® Robotics Competition (FRC^®) Team during high school
• A letter of recommendation from an adult mentor/coach on your FIRST^® team, including their email and phone number
• Must provide a copy of high school transcript or your most recent college Transcript
• 400-word essay describing what you learned through your involvement on a FIRST^® Tech Challenge (FTC^®) Team or a FIRST^® Robotics Competition (FRC^®) Team in high school and how it shaped what you wish to accomplish

Application: FIRST^® Scholarship Application
Selection Made By: MVCC FIRST^® Scholarship Committee

MFMPS  MVCC Foundation Meal Plan Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Free 14 meals per week
Enrollment Status: Incoming 
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award provides two incoming full-time students with 14 meals per week in the MVCC Dining Hall for one semester of their freshman year.

Criteria:

• Must have maintained at least a 2.00 GPA in high school
• Students are selected on the basis of their participation in student and/or community activities prior to admission to MVCC
• Must complete and submit this application with a high school transcript and a letter of recommendation

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

MHPS  MVCC Hospitality Program Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00 (Full time), 3.25 (Part time)
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250 (Full time), $150 (Part time)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated, through academic achievement and through leadership in the furtherance of hospitality education and the learning environment, dedication in the pursuit of their professional and personal growth in the hospitality industry.

Criteria:

• Full Time:
  • Must have at least a 3.00 GPA
  • Must be full-time matriculated students enrolled in a hospitality degree program
  • Must have completed at least two semesters in the hospitality programs
• Part Time:
  • Must have at least a 3.25 or higher GPA
  • Must have completed 50 credit hours of study in hospitality at MVCC

Students will have demonstrated community involvement in relation to the hospitality field and demonstrated intra- and extracurricular college commitments related to the advancement of the hospitality programs' learning environments. Financial need may be considered

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Hospitality Program Faculty

MIS  MVCC Impact Scholarship

Deadline: April 1

GPA: 3.00

Duration of Award: One semester

Award Amount: $500

Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning

Registration Status: Full time, Part time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student who has experienced challenges, a disadvantage, or other obstacles to success in higher education.

Criteria:

• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be a New York State resident
• Students must submit a brief essay (600 words or less) describing how they have experienced challenges, a disadvantage, or other obstacles to success in higher education.
• Application: General Application
• Selection Made By: MVCC Impact Scholarship Committee

MPAS  MVCC Professional Association Scholarship  

Deadline: Dec. 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,000
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: True to their motto of “United for Excellence in Education,” the PA awards a scholarship to a currently enrolled MVCC student.

Criteria:

• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours at MVCC at the time of application
• Must submit a current MVCC transcript reflecting a 3.00 GPA
• Must include two letters of recommendation
• Must write a 500-word essay on one of the following topics:
  • The Importance of Labor Unions in American Society
  • The Value of a Community College Education

Application: Professional Association Scholarship Form
Selection Made By: Professional Association Committee

SPHSS  MVCC School of Public and Human Services Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $300 (two awards available, for any type of educational expense)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship will be awarded to two students enrolled in a School of Public and Human Services degree program. The purpose of this scholarship is to help students meet their financial needs while completing their course requirements. Preference will be given to students who are single parents. This scholarship fund was established in 1995 with the support of MVCC faculty and staff from the former Social Sciences Department.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in a School of Public and Human Services degree program
• Must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours
• Must have achieved at least a 3.00 GPA
• Preference will be given to students who are single parents. Please indicate if you are a single parent on your scholarship application form.

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Public and Human Services Faculty

MFTS  MVCC Foundation Textbook Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (two textbook credit scholarships per semester)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award provides two students with a $500 textbook credit for one semester. The textbook credit can be awarded as either a book voucher that can be used for purchases in the bookstore or it can be applied to book bundle charges on the student’s account.

Criteria:

• Must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher
• Must be full-time or part-time student
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Education/work ethic
  

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

MVRLS  MVCC Retiree Legacy Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One year (two semesters)
Award Amount: : Full-tuition for one year (two semesters), Less financial aid (including up to $500 of Pell)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: : The MVCC Retiree Legacy Scholarship was established and endowed through the generosity of MVCC Retirees. For at least eight decades, the legacy and impact of MVCC Faculty & Staff have supported, educated, and inspired thousands of students, creating an alumni network of over 55,000 individuals. In alignment with MVCC’s vision of transforming lives through learning, this full-tuition scholarship was created to eliminate financial barriers to education. This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving MVCC Returning Adult Student who meets the eligibility criteria and exemplifies dedication and academic excellence. Through this scholarship, MVCC Retirees continue to support the institution’s mission and the success of its students.

Criteria:

• Must be a Returning Adult Student (age 25 or older)
• Must be a Resident of Oneida or Herkimer County
• Must be a Full-Time student (12 credit hours or more), who has completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at MVCC (by end of current term)
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must apply yearly for PELL and TAP Awards
• Recipient will receive a scholarship award of full resident/in-state tuition, less amounts awarded by TAP and PELL
• Recommendation letter must be from a MVCC Faculty Member who the student has had for class
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and academic achievement
• Preference shall be given to a relative of a MVCC Retiree

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

MRHMS  Mychal Robert Harris Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The Mychal R. Harris Memorial Scholarship was established to honor and preserve the memory of one of MVCC’s most promising students. The scholarship is to help other students to follow in Mychal’s footsteps and to ensure a lasting legacy to him.

Criteria:

• Must be an African-American student
• Must be an incoming freshman
• Must be a resident of the City of Utica
• Financial need is given preference

Application: General Application
Selection by: Scholarship Review Committee

NCNS  Nancy Caputo Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.85
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: The Nancy Caputo Nursing Scholarship was established in May 2011 by the Caputo Family, colleagues, and friends in celebration of her retirement as the Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health. This scholarship is the legacy that will continue to assist a Nursing student who demonstrates a caring heart, healing hands, and the intellectual ability and determination to become a registered nurse.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student who has completed their first semester in Nursing (Curriculum Code 45) and successfully completed Nursing 101 (NU101) and Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BI106)
• Must be a resident of Oneida County
• Must have a minimum cumulative 2.85 GPA
• Student must submit letter addressing:
  • why they want to be a nurse
  • their long-term professional goal
  • why they feel they should be selected to receive this
    scholarship
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Education/work ethic
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Must have entrepreneurial skills, endeavors, and/or achievements

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

NTS  NYSTEC Technology Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: Four semesters
Award Amount: $500 per semester for four semesters for tuition and fees (maximum award: $2,000). If tuition costs and fees are covered by financial aid or other resources, funds may be used for other educational expenses. Automatically renewed for recipients meeting enrollment and grade requirements.
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: NYSTEC is a not-for-profit technology consulting company, advising organizations, agencies, institutions, and businesses since 1996. The NYSTEC Technology Scholarship is open to full-time students majoring in cybersecurity, with preference given to students taking classes on the Rome Campus.

Criteria:

• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Must be enrolled in the Cybersecurity program
• Must be a full-time student
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must have entrepreneurial skill, endeavors/achievements
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Preference given to students taking classes on the Rome Campus

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

OCFACS  Oneida County Foster & Adoptive Child Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: Two semesters
Award Amount: Full-Time Students: Full tuition less financial aid, plus $500/semester for books, fees, and other educational expenses

Part-Time Students: Full tuition less financial aid, plus $250/semester for books, fees, and other educational expenses

Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The Oneida County Foster and Adoptive Child Scholarship was established in the mid-1980’s to assist those individuals who had spent any period of time in the custody of the Department of Social Services with the costs of a MVCC education.

Criteria: 

• Must be a graduate of an Oneida County High School
• Must be an Oneida County Resident
• Must either be currently or formerly in custody of Oneida County’s Department of Social Services.
• Must provide proof of adoptive or guardianship status.
• Must be a Full-time or Part time students enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
• Must maintain a minimum of 2.0 G.P.A.
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to submission of scholarship application.

Application: General Application 
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

 

OJSS  Olive J. Spargo Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Established on the premise that there can be no improvement in the quality of life without and individual effecting change, the Olive J. Spargo Scholarship has been endowed to reward two human qualities which continually transform our world: hard work and leadership ability.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in MVCC’s Hospitality program
• Must be a full-time student
• Must be hardworking and diligent in their work and studies
• Exhibits leadership qualities in and out of the classroom
• Student must be in good standing
• Preference given to students from the City of Rome
• Candidates will be reviewed based on their leadership qualities in and out of the classroom and on the diligence with which they pursue their education

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Hospitality Program Faculty

OCS  Oranzo Cellamare Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $100
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is given annually to a Criminal Justice program student.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in the Criminal Justice program
• Must demonstrate financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

PTSS  Pathway to Success Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition, books, and fees)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Endowed by the Fiori-Blanchfield family, the Pathway to Success Scholarship was created by William Blanchfield, Ph. D. and Joan Fiori Blanchfield, Ph. D. who love learning and teaching. The couple believes in the power college education has to open doors for those who have the opportunity to complete.

This bi-annual award is given to one incoming or returning student who is enrolled full or part-time in any degree seeking program.

Criteria:

• FAFSA must be completed at the time of application.
• Must create a short essay on how the scholarship would help the student reach their educational goals.
• Preference given to students who have maxed out their financial aid or are at risk of leaving MVCC short of graduating to complete their studies by assisting with tuition, fees, or books

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

PDEES  Patrick Duegaw Electrical Engineering Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: In memory of Patrick Duegaw, who was an MVCC (classes of ’64 and ’65, respectively) graduate of the engineering program. This scholarship provides assistance to a student enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Technology program.

Criteria:

• Must be an MVCC student enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Technology program
• Must be a full-time student
• Demonstrates a commitment to education/work ethic
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be a resident of New York State

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Electrical Engineering Faculty

PARMS  Pauline A. Ryan Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250 Minimum
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is given annually in honor of Mrs. Ryan, who formerly headed the Business Department at MVCC.

Criteria:

• Students from Accounting, Business Administration, and Administrative Assistant programs
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours
• Must have shown progress toward an academic degree

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

RWBMS  Reverend William S. Baker Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition, fees, or books)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Reverend William S. Baker was raised and educated in Rome, NY and was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and St. Bernard's Seminary in Rochester, NY. In 1955, Fr. Baker was Ordained a Catholic Priest at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, NY, and for 50 years, Fr. Baker dedicated his life to serving numerous parish communities. This scholarship was established in his memory and will support students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who have demonstrated a commitment to community involvement and/or service. Preference will be given to a graduate of Notre Dame Junior Senior High School.

Criteria: 

• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be enrolled full-time or part-time
• Student must demonstrate a commitment to community involvement and/or service
• Preference given to a graduate of Notre Dame Junior Senior High School  
• Scholarship award may be used for tuition, books, or fees

Application: General Application 
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

RGECVMS  Robert G. & Emelia C. VanDerWarker Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One year
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Robert G. and Emelia C. VanDerWarker. Robert, a former mayor of Holland Patent, passed away in 1990, and Emelia, an active member of her community, passed away in 2008.

Criteria:

• Must be a graduate of any Mohawk Valley high school
• Pursuing a degree in an oFccupational or trade program
• Shows financial need and/or family hardship

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

RASS  Rudolph A. Schatzel Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $700
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from MVCC who has been accepted into a transfer program in mathematics, engineering, or one of the physical sciences at an accredited four-year college or university.

Criteria:

• Must be a graduating MVCC senior
• Must be accepted into a transfer program in mathematics, engineering, or one of the physical sciences at an accredited four-year college or university
• Award is based on the student’s academic achievements, financial need, and potential for leadership

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

RJSJGAPTS  Rudolph J. and Shirley J. Goebel Airframe and Powerplant Technology Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This Airframe and Powerplant Technology Scholarship honors Rudolph J. and Shirley J. Goebel’s love of aviation and also their long friendship with John ‘Laddie’ and Alice Leitz who fostered and supported their common interest. Having worked hard their entire lives while building their own homes and raising and educating their children, Rudy was finally able to embrace flying after their own ‘birds’ had fledged. Shirley always was there to assist and support and spent many pleasant hours with Alice and Laddie while Rudy earned his wings at the Frankfort-Highland Airport. After retiring, Rudy built two airplanes and continued his interest in the airplane ‘communities’ in other parts of the country.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate program
• Must be a resident of New York State
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Work ethic
• Must show a genuine interest in aviation and ability to work with all races, genders, and ethnic backgrounds

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee (in consultation with the Airframe and Powerplant program director)

SDMS  Salvatore (Sam) Drogo Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,000
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: For his entire 36-year career at MVCC, Professor Sam Drogo (Mr. D) was the heart and soul of anatomy and physiology instruction. Because of his dedication to teaching and mentorship, countless of his students have gone on to stimulating and productive careers in healthcare, medicine, science, and education. This $1,000 scholarship in his memory is intended to recognize and reward a student who has excelled in the College’s Anatomy and Physiology course sequence. It is open to students who have successfully completed 30 credits of study with at least a 3.00 GPA and who have also completed both semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology with at least a grade of B. In addition, applicants must submit a short essay of 500-1,000 words detailing the role and value of Anatomy and Physiology in their academic preparation and career plans and goals. Applications must be accompanied by two faculty letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an Anatomy and Physiology instructor.

Criteria:

• Must be part-time or full-time matriculated student
• Must have completed two semesters or a minimum of 30 credit hours of study with at least a 3.00 GPA and who have completed both semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology with at least a grade of B
• Must submit a short essay of 500-1,000 words detailing the role and value of Anatomy and Physiology in their academic preparation and career plans and goals
• Must submit two faculty letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an Anatomy and Physiology Instructor
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Education/work ethic
• Community involvement and/or service

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Natural Sciences Faculty

SJTMS  Sammy John Troia Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship was created in memory of Sammy John Troia, 22, who was in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree in business with the goal of being an entrepreneur when his life ended tragically as a result of a car accident. His family established the Sammy John Troia Memorial Scholarship in his memory.

Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Business program
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Must demonstrates financial need
• Must have entrepreneurial skills, endeavors, and/or achievements

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

SLTMS  Samuel L. Troia Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Samuel L. Troia graduated from Marcy School of Nursing in 1976 and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years in various settings. He felt strongly about nursing programs being accessible to all types of students, such as MVCC students, and was a supporter of community colleges. His family established the Samuel L. Troia Memorial scholarship in his memory.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in the Nursing program
• Must be a resident of New York State
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic
• Must demonstrate financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

SJHDMS  Senator James H. Donovan Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Senator Donovan who passed away in 1990. He was a New York State Senator and represented Oneida, Herkimer, and Lewis Counties from 1966 until 1990.

Criteria:

• Must be a high school graduate or
• Must be a matriculated student
• Must be a full-time student
• Must be a resident of Oneida, Herkimer, or Lewis counties
• Based on academic promise, community involvement, and financial self-help

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee 

SCCSMS  Sgt. Christopher Curtis Simpson Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Sgt. Christopher Curtis Simpson, who died at age 23 during combat in Baghdad, Iraq. He has been posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his courageous service to our country.

Criteria:

• Full-time or part-time student working toward a degree
• Must demonstrate financial need beyond any educational GI benefits for which they may be eligible
  Special consideration shall be given to applicants who:
• Have a military or ROTC background. An honorary discharge is required unless illness (medical discharge) is the reason.
• Are applying with GED diplomas
• Plan to study education, especially with the hope of becoming a junior or senior high school teacher, or who are interested in human services
• Have overcome a personal challenge or faced a difficult life experience (such as a disability, illness, accident, family crisis, etc.)

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee, and at least one or two of Sgt. Simpson’s family members/friends shall also serve on the committee

SHSS  Spire Honor Society Scholarship

Deadline: Varies—Check with Spire Advisors
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Spire is a national honor society that recognizes the unique achievements of adult students (defined as 25 or older) and other nontraditional students enrolled in associate degree programs who have overcome significant obstacles to achieve academic success. Being part of the Spire Honor Society is more than a special designation, but a symbol of great academic achievement, and a place to make connections and grow your personal and professional network. This scholarship will be awarded to current members of Spire who demonstrate leadership, persistence, and future promise.

Criteria:

• Must be a current member of Spire
• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
• Must be within 12 months of graduation
• Involved in at least three campus or community activities
• Must demonstrate leadership, persistence, and future promise
• Most recent college transcript (request an “unofficial” transcript from Office of Records and Registration)
• Letter of recommendation from an MVCC faculty member or advisor
• Completed application form
• Include an essay answering the following questions:
  • What motivated you to attend college for the first time or return to school as an adult learner?
  • How will earning a college degree change your life?

Application: Spire Application
Selection Made By: MVCC Spire Advisors

SFCJMS  Stanley F. Cornish Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.75
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This is an annual award given to a student who shows a high level of academic achievement in General Biology for two semesters. It is open to students who have successfully completed 30 credits of study with at least a 2.75 GPA and who have also completed both semesters of General Biology with at least a grade of B (by end of current term). In addition, applicants must submit a short essay of 500-750 words detailing the role and value of the biological sciences in their academic preparation. Students should also include their future goals and career plans. Applications must be accompanied by one faculty letter of recommendation.

Criteria:

• Must be a part-time or full-time matriculated student
• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Must have completed two semesters or a minimum of 30 credit hours of study (by end of current term)
• Must have completed both semesters of General Biology with at least a grade of B (by end of current term)
• Must submit a short essay of 500-750 words detailing the role and value of General Biology in their academic preparation.

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Natural Sciences Faculty

SJKMS  Stanley J. Kolasz Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $300 (for tuition and books)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding full-time student entering their second year of study in the Criminal Justice curriculum who displays a sincere desire to enter the field of law enforcement. This scholarship is in memory of Undersheriff Stanley J. Kolasz who served as a member of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department for over 20 years, performing the duties of his office with the highest degree of professionalism and served as an inspiration to all who believed in principles of justice and the integrity of our law enforcement officials.

Criteria:

• Full-time second-year Criminal Justice student who has not transferred from another curriculum while at MVCC
• Must have a 3.00 or higher cumulative GPA at the end of their first year
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate involvement in Criminal Justice extracurricular activities (e.g. Criminal Justice Club, field trips, career seminars, etc.)
• Must write an essay (50 words or less) on the following question:
  • Why are you interested in a career in Criminal Justice?

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Public and Human Services Faculty

SCCS  Stephen C. Casakos Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $100 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a School of Business major.

Criteria:

• Student must be entering their last semester with the highest GPA in the School of Business

Application: Department nominated— No application required.
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

SDSMS  Steven Daniel Smallen Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $600 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship fund was established in memory of Steven Daniel Smallen, who passed away in 1992. Steve was a multi-talented and intelligent individual who was determined to overcome whatever obstacles came his way with his characteristically gentle manner, quick smile, and a keen sense of humor.

Criteria:

• Must be a graduate from Clinton Central School
• Must have plans to attend MVCC on a full-time basis. The award is based on a combination of academic promise, financial need, and community service.

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

SQCMS  Susan Q. Chapin Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $200 or higher
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Susan Q. Chapin by her parents, Mary and Ed Chapin, to pay tribute to their daughter’s short yet accomplished life.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours
• Must be a female
• Must have a minimum 2.50 GPA
• Must be working up to her ability and have demonstrated financial need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee 

TKAAS  Theodora (Teddie) Kowalczyk Alumni Association Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Criteria:

• Preference given to students who are children, parents, siblings, spouses, grandparents, grandchildren, step-parents, step-children, or step-siblings of MVCC Alumni Association members
• Must have and maintain a 2.50 GPA

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Alumni Association Committee

TMMS  Theodore “Ted” Moore Memorial Scholarship   

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 2.30
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $1,500 tuition credit (up to four awards available)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Associate Professor Moore joined MVCC in the Mathematics Department as an Instructor in 1981. Ted was admired and respected by his students and peers; he was genuinely trying new techniques, involving all aspects of the educational process and always making himself available for counsel. In December 1996, he was tragically taken from his family, friends, students, and colleagues through the actions of a drunk driver.

Criteria:

• Must be matriculated
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 credits
• Must have a GPA of 2.30 or higher
• Students must give supportive evidence of why they qualify for this award and submit an essay showing how they demonstrate a broad range of activities and commitment to their community

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Theodore “Ted” Moore Memorial Scholarship Committee

TABS  Thomas A. Blanchfield Scholarship

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Tom Blanchfield, retired Professor and Department Head of Criminal Justice, can be defined as an icon in the MVCC family. His dedication and devotion to the College has had a lasting positive effect on our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Tom is deeply missed but greatly appreciated at MVCC.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time Criminal Justice major
• Must be a resident of New York State
• Must demonstrate academic achievement
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Public and Human Services Faculty

TSRCS  Tuthill Scholarship in Respiratory Care

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.50
Duration of Award: One Year
Award Amount: $5,000 for one year ($2,500 for Fall semester, $2,500 for Spring semester)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The Tuthill Scholarship in Respiratory Care was established in March 2021 by Mr. and Mrs. William Tuthill. As the Tuthills watched the events of the COVID-19 pandemic unfold, they wanted to help the future generation of first responders and front-line healthcare workers with their education. This scholarship is for returning adult students majoring in the Respiratory Care program who have a passion for this field and who demonstrate a caring heart.

Criteria:

• Must be a returning adult student (age 25 or older) who has completed at least one semester in the Respiratory Care program
• Must have a minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA
• Student must submit letter addressing:
  
  • Why they want to be a respiratory therapist
  • Why they feel they should be selected to receive this scholarship
• Must demonstrate community involvement and/or service
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference will be given to students from the Rome, N.Y., area

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Respiratory Care Faculty Committee

UCBS  Utica Credit Bureau Scholarship 

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: Top 25% of high school class
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (for tuition, fees, and books only)
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Established by the Trustees of the Utica Credit Bureau and the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, this scholarship supports incoming students pursuing a degree in Business Administration or Business: Accounting.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in the Business Administration or Business Accounting program
• Must be a full-time student
• Must be a resident of New York State
• Applicant must be in the top 25% of their high school class, having graduated no more than one year prior to applying (must have a letter of verification from high school principal or guidance department)
• A copy of a high school transcript and a letter of recommendation

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

UNIGS  Utica National Insurance Group Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One year
Award Amount: Full tuition, less aid (scholarship will not exceed full resident tuition)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Utica National Insurance is a strong presence in the community thanks to one of their leaders, Jack B. Riffle, who served as president from 1974 until his death in 1986. Mr. Riffle became a widely respected as a perceptive thinker and articulate communicator, with both the spoken and written word. Mr. Riffle’s sudden death brought a remarkable career to a premature close, and it is in his memory that this scholarship is dedicated.

Criteria:

• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or better
• Must be a full-time student who is scheduled to enter their second year in the Fall
• Must be enrolled in a School of Business major
• Must have an interest in the field of insurance
• A moderate need and a potential for leadership

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

UNIS  Utica National Insurance Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: Utica National Insurance is a strong presence in the community thanks to one of their leaders, Jack B. Riffle, who served as president from 1974 until his death in 1986. Mr. Riffle became a widely respected as a perceptive thinker and articulate communicator, with both the spoken and written word. Mr. Riffle’s sudden death brought a remarkable career to a premature close, and it is in his memory this scholarship is dedicated.

Criteria:

• Must have a GPA of 3.00 or better
• Must be a full-time student who is scheduled to enter their second year in the Fall
• Must be a major in Business Accounting or Business Administration
• Have a moderate need and a potential for leadership

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Business and Hospitality Scholarship Committee

UPSS  Utica Plumbing Supply Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The fund awards members of the Heating and Air Conditioning program.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in the Heating and Air Conditioning program
• Must be resident of Oneida County
• Have potential in their field
• Must have moderate need

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

VPS  Video Production Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: N/A
Award Amount: $500 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Graduating
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This award is given to a graduating student in the Video Production program.

Criteria:

• Must be a student in the Video Production program

Application: Department Nominated - No Application Required
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

VJS  Virginia Juergenson Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $250
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to the best freshman Graphic Design student.

Criteria:

• Must be a student in the Graphic Design program

Application:Department Nominated - No Application Required
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

WDCMS  W. Dennis Copeland Memorial Scholarship  

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Full time

Description: This scholarship fund was established by Robert Copeland, Dennis’s brother, and his parents, Jane and Warren, in memory of Dennis, who passed away in 1980 from cancer.

Criteria:

• Must be a full-time student
• Financial need is given preference

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee 

WFDMS  Walter F. Davis Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies
Enrollment Status: Incoming
Registration: Part time, Full time

Description: This award is given to a first-year electrical service technology candidate.

Criteria:

• Must be a first-year student in the Electrical Service Technology program
• Selection based on need, improvement, interest, attitude, and academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

WFFS  Wilcox Family Fund Scholarship  

Deadline: Nov. 15, April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies (for tuition, fees, and/or other educational expenses)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: The Wilcox Family Fund scholarship was established to assist students working on career advancement or a change in occupation. Students must be New York State residents, who are enrolled full- or part-time in an MVCC certificate, microcredential, professional development, or non-credit program. Students must complete the general scholarship application and submit a brief essay explaining financial need and why they should receive this scholarship.

Criteria: 

• Available to full- or part-time students enrolled in a certificate, microcredential, professional development, or non-credit program. (Students enrolled in associate degree programs are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.)
• Must be a resident of New York State
• Students must submit a brief essay explaining financial need and why they should receive this scholarship

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Scholarship Review Committee

WSS  Willard Sauter Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: No requirement
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: $500
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This scholarship is awarded to the best freshman Drawing student.

Criteria:

• Scholarship will be awarded to the best freshman Drawing student

Application: Department Nominated - No Application Required
Selection Made By: Art Scholarship Committee

WBWS  William and Bonnie Waldron Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 3.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Amount varies as tuition credit
Enrollment Status: Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: William and Bonnie Waldron and their family have always felt the responsibility of being members of their community. After raising their children, Bonnie returned to MVCC where she received a degree in Nursing. Bonnie went to work for Hospice Care where she spent 16 years in a “labor of love,” nurturing and caring for the terminally ill and their families. Established this scholarship as a way to say “thank you” for all the bounty and blessings of their lives. Through it, they hope to make a real difference in the lives of future caregivers. This award is given to a Nursing student who has completed their first year in the Nursing program.

Criteria:

• Must be a Nursing student who is scheduled to enter their second year in the Nursing program in the Fall
• Must be in good standing and
• Must demonstrate the potential for degree completion and success in the field of Nursing
• Preference will be given to students who would have difficulty continuing without support
• Must be a resident of Oneida or Herkimer counties

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: Health Sciences Faculty

WRPS  William R. Pulhamus Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: 500 tuition credit
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: Professor Emeritus William R. Pulhamus came to MVCC in 1951 as an instructor in the former Electrical Technology Department. Before his retirement in 1979, he had served as Electrical Technology Department Head, Associate Dean of the former Division of Mathematics, Science and Technology, and as acting Dean of Academic Affairs. Among programs introduced in the Electrical Technology Department under his leadership were curricula for the electrical service technician program, television repair, refrigeration and electrical maintenance, and early development of the electrical engineering technology program. William R. Pulhamus was inducted into the MVCC Hall of Fame in 1998.

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in a MVCC STEM Career program
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate academic achievement

Application: General Application
Selection Made By: STEM-Career Faculty

WCAUS  Women’s Christian Association of Utica Scholarship  

Deadline: Nov. 15
GPA: 2.00
Duration of Award: One semester
Award Amount: Minimum of $250 (tuition credit)
Enrollment Status: Incoming, Returning
Registration Status: Part time, Full time

Description: This Association annually supports a number of scholarships for students, full-time or part-time, attending MVCC.

Criteria: 

• Preference is given to Oneida County residents

Application: General Application
Selection by: Scholarship Review Committee