Scholarship Criteria

Alfred University has always been considered "Outside of Ordinary." Not only were we one of the first higher education institutions in the United States to admit women into programs where they took courses alongside men, but our commitment to inclusivity continues to be part of our mission to this day. Life at AU is far from ordinary and we invite you to introduce one of your extraordinary students to what we can offer.

The selected recipient will receive $30,000 per year (or $18,000 per year for NY State students attending our Art & Design or Materials Engineering programs receiving SUNY support) while attending AU. 

Scholarship Qualifications:

• Student must have achieved an overall 3.0 GPA, or equivalent, at the time of nomination.

• We recommend nominating a student who would be interested in programs offered by Alfred University. We have a wide breadth of majors to choose from.

• Student must be taking a course of study that is college preparatory in scope.

• Student must complete and submit their Alfred University application by December 1st of their senior year.

Mission Statement

Vision

Alfred University will be an innovative leader in the delivery of academic excellence and enduring educational value, preparing all students for success in their studies and throughout life.

Mission

The mission of Alfred University is to provide excellent quality and enduring value through academic and co-curricular programming that is both intellectually challenging and practically relevant. We are culturally diverse and student-centered, and aim to serve an ever-changing student population. We seek students with the aspiration and dedication to do well for themselves and for their greater communities. Thus, we prepare our students with the knowledge, skills, and life-habits that will enable them to succeed, and to live lives of continuous personal growth and service to others. These outcomes are achieved through a commitment, by the entire Alfred University community, to teaching and research, the pursuit of scientific and technical expertise, artistic creativity, and humanistic learning.

Values

At Alfred University, we value:

• A learning environment that promotes open exchange of ideas, critical thinking, global awareness, technological literacy, intellectual honesty, and community involvement;

• A work environment that promotes open communication, recognition of achievement, and the development of personal potential;

• Research and scholarship that advance the frontiers of knowledge, contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, and demonstrate creativity in all fields of endeavor;

• Diversity in people and cultures, ideas and scholarship;

• A campus that is safe, attractive, and promotes health and wellness;

• A caring community that respects each individual, fosters intellectual curiosity and growth, promotes and models good citizenship, and encourages enlightened leadership.