You Are Welcome Here Scholarship

Submit a 500-1000 word essay describing your leadership skills in your school or community, and how you plan to continue applying your leadership skills at SUNY New Paltz.

Checklist

• Online application through the Commonapp.org or applySUNY
• $50 application fee
• Official high school transcripts and mark sheets*
• Local and state board scores, if available
• Admission essay (personal statement)**
• 1 letter of recommendation***
• Proof of English language proficiency

SUNY New Paltz is proud to offer the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, which recognizes promising international students with a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. SUNY New Paltz will select two first-year undergraduate international students starting in Fall semesters to receive an annual, renewable scholarship to cover 50% of their tuition.

Who is Eligible?

First-year undergraduate international applicants of any major

An international applicant is an individual who holds citizenship in a country outside the United States and who does not also possess US citizenship or permanent residency.

Must meet the admissions criteria & adhere to the deadlines of SUNY New Paltz

Must satisfy the SUNY New Paltz English proficiency requirement

Must demonstrate financial resources for the remaining expenses not covered by the scholarship

Must have demonstrated interest & initiative in promoting intercultural learning & exchange

The basic requirement for admission is a high school degree and a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or an 85% grade average or higher).