Council/Foundation Award
The Council/Foundation Award for service to the University is the combined award of the Binghamton Council and the Binghamton Foundation presented annually to individuals from the University community. Nominations should be submitted electronically with the nomination form, available on the Council/Foundation Award website.
SUNY Opportunity Programs: Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) And Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study (EDPS)
The Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) is available to students who were former participants in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) or the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program. GOP provides partial tuition scholarships to qualified students enrolled in a graduate degree program. The Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study (EDPS) is available to EOP, HEOP or SEEK Program graduates who are entering the PharmD program.
You must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Records by the appropriate deadline. Submit this Graduate Opportunity Program/Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study Application and your personal statement to the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@binghamton.edu by June 30 each year to be considered for funding for the following academic year.
GOP and EDPS opportunity programs are available exclusively to New York state residents.
University Women Female Graduate Student Scholarship
Established in 2003 by the University Women's Club, this scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, female graduate student in her first year of graduate studies, entering her second year, who demonstrates academic merit and a GPA of at least 3.7. Other criteria considered include overall financial need; a recent or current demonstrated commitment to community service; and a clear vision of intended career goals. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.
To apply, complete and submit the University Women Female Graduate Student Scholarship Application before the May 15 deadline. Email completed application forms to the Graduate School at graduate@binghamton.edu.
Elizabeth A. Knapp Scholarship For Adult Women
Established in 1985 by colleagues of Elizabeth A. Knapp to honor her 19 years of service to the University, this scholarship assists non-traditional female students with demonstrated financial need who have experienced delays pursuing their education. The scholarship is awarded to women at least 25 years of age who are admitted to or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, with planned enrollment of at least 6 credits per semester.
To apply or for more information, see the Financial Aid webpage and
Benjamin R. Surovy Endowed Scholarship
The Benjamin R. Surovy Endowed Scholarship aims to give back to 黑料视频 by enabling deserving students to earn a graduate degree while honoring the memory of Surovy's parents, who emigrated from Czechoslovakia and lived in Broome County for the rest of their lives. Surovy earned his master's degree in 1972 after retiring from the Air Force and spent the next 20 years serving in various capacities on the professional staff at the University.
The scholarship is awarded annually and the following conditions apply for eligibility:
- First preference will be given to incoming students who are residents of Broome County in good academic standing.
- Second preference will be given to incoming graduate students from Slovakia, Czech Republic or other eastern European countries.
No additional application is necessary for this scholarship; eligible applicants are automatically reviewed and a recipient is selected during August of each year.