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Scholarships

Scholarships provide vital support for tuition, textbooks, and college fees—helping students stay on-track and reach their goals.

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Scholarships Change Lives

Each year, the Suffolk Community College Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship support to current and prospective students. Thanks to the generosity of alumni, faculty, staff, community members, and corporate partners, these scholarships help remove financial barriers and open doors to a brighter future.

SUNY Suffolk offers hundreds of scholarships for new and continuing students.

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How Scholarships Are Awarded

At Suffolk, many students rely on financial aid to attend or continue their education. Scholarships are available for a wide range of students and are awarded based on a variety of criteria, including:

  • Financial Need – Supports students who face financial barriers to completing their education.
  • Academic Performance – Recognizes students who excel in the classroom and demonstrate academic dedication.
  • Community Service – Rewards students who give back through volunteer work and civic engagement.
  • Extracurricular Involvement – Honors students active in athletics, clubs, or leadership outside the classroom.
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Meet the students whose lives have been transformed by scholarship support.

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Name Your Own Scholarship

Did you know you can create your own scholarship in your name or in honor of a loved one? It's a meaningful way to reflect your values, celebrate someone special, or support a cause close to your heart—while making a direct and lasting impact on a student’s future.

With a renewable annual gift—starting at $1,000—you can help open doors, remove barriers, and be part of a student’s journey to success.

Your named scholarship will be awarded each year to students who meet the criteria you define, such as financial need, academic performance, or area of study. Naming a scholarship is a personal and powerful way to make higher education more accessible—one student at a time!

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