Salvation Army Advisory Board Scholarship

The recipient of the Salvation Army Advisory Board Scholarship will be eligible for up to one full year of tuition at Alfred State College.*   The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the field of nursing or human services. The donor will make payment directly to the institution.          

Qualifications   

Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, possess a GED, or currently be enrolled as a student at Alfred State College.         

Applicants must:

• Be admitted into either nursing or human services at Alfred State College.       
• Be ranked in the upper 50 percent of their class.       
• Demonstrate positive relationships with other students, contribute to the community, and demonstrate a good work ethic.        
• Demonstrate financial need.  

Application Requirements

• High school/college transcript or GED          
• Two letters of recommendation: one academic reference from a teacher/instructor and one character reference
• An essay not to exceed 500 words in which the student describes himself/herself and explains why he/she wishes to pursue a career in the chosen field of study. The essay should include a statement of need and any community volunteer service.

*A student receiving this award may reapply for a second year award by submitting a recommendation from a college adviser or an instructor in his/her major field and a transcript of his/her grades.

Selection Information          

The scholarship recipient will be determined by a committee consisting of the donor, a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and one of the commanding officers.          

Applications should be submitted to Alfred State College, Attn: Colleen Argentieri, Office of Institutional Advancement, 10 Upper College Dr., Alfred, NY  14802.  All applications must be submitted no later than May 1.                       

Non-Traditional Students 

Non-Traditional students may use a GED in place of a high school diploma and/or any transcripts from an academic institution he/she attended in and one character reference.  The applicant should submit the essay as described for high school seniors.           

If you have any questions, please contact Pat Reece at (585) 394-6242 or patcreece [at] rochester [dot] rr [dot] com.