Pioneer Leaders Nominations
Do you know a high school junior who is passionate, determined, capable and ready? Nominate up to two of your junior students to receive the Alfred State College Pioneer Leaders Award. You may select one student for a 2-year associate degree program and/or one student for a 4-year bachelor's degree program. This award honors top academic performers who have the passion and integrity needed to become successful leaders. Nominations accepted through Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
What is the Pioneer Leaders Award?
This is a pre-scholarship granted to high school juniors who demonstrate academic potential. High school counselors may nominate up to two deserving students who meet the requirements listed below. Selected students will receive a scholarship as long as they enroll at Alfred State College for the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation.
Students may also be considered for additional merit-based scholarships, federal aid, and other scholarship opportunities, presenting a high-value savings that recognizes hard work.
Benefits
Pioneer Leaders awardees receive:
- Free application.
- Pioneer Leaders Award (pre-scholarship).
- Preferred sign-ups for first-year housing.
- Invited to a special on campus event.
The pre-scholarship guarantees a minimum of $1,500 per year for students pursuing a 2-year associate degree and $4,000 per year for those seeking a 4-year bachelor's degree. While students may be considered for additional merit-based scholarships, the scholarship amount awarded at the time of admission will not exceed the maximum merit scholarship levels set by the college. Students may, however, still qualify for federal, state, and other non-merit based scholarship opportunities.
Requirements
Nominees must meet the following to be eligible:
- Current high school junior.
- New York State resident.
- Minimum GPA
- Seeking 2-year degree: 88 GPA
- Seeking 4-year degree: 92 GPA