The following scholarships are specifically offered to students in the Recreation and Leisure Studies degree program. In addition, students may be eligible for other scholarships offered through the Admissions Office.
 

Joyce A. Gaus '60 Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Merit/Need-based.

Eligibility Criteria: Admitted freshmen majoring in the area of recreation, outdoor education, or a closely related field who demonstrates high academic achievement, leadership ability and has financial need.

Award: Annual award of $1,000 is available to freshmen for four years.

Continuation of Funding: Satisfactory academic progress.

Availability: Check on availability.

Application: Available in Admissions and Financial Aid Offices. Along with the application, interested students must submit a 500 word essay describing their interest in the outdoor recreation field and career educational goals. In addition, candidates must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available from the Financial Aid Office.

Thomas L. Goodale '61 Community Service Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Merit/Need-based.

Eligibility Criteria: Awarded to an admitted freshman or transfer student majoring in the area of recreation who has demonstrated a strong record of community or school service activities and high academic achievement. Financial need may also be considered.

Award: Renewable award of up to $1,000 is available to a freshman for four years or a transfer student for two years.

Continuation of Funding: Based on student remaining a recreation major, showing evidence of active involvement in the Cortland community and maintaining high academic achievement.

Availability: One available each year.

Application: Available in the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices. In addition, candidates must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available from the Financial Aid Office.

John B. Knox Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Merit/Need-based.

Eligibility Criteria: Admitted freshmen or transfer student who reside permanently in Hamilton county with an interest in recreation studies and outdoor education who demonstrates high academic achievement, leadership qualities outside the classroom, and has financial need. Secondary consideration will be given to permanent residents of the Adirondack Park.

Award: Award of $1,000 is available to freshmen for four years and transfer students for two years.

Continuation of Funding: Satisfactory academic progress.

Availability: Check on availability.

Application: Available in Admissions and Financial Aid Offices. In addition, candidates must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available from the Financial Aid Office.

John A. Macphee Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Merit-based

Eligibility Criteria: Juniors and seniors with high academic achievement and professional promise may qualify.

Award: One-time award of $1,000 is available to support off-campus field work or attendance at a national professional conference devoted to the leisure services profession.

Continuation of Funding:

Availability: One available

Application: Contact the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department

New York State Home Bureau Award (The New York State Federation of Home Bureaus established this scholarship program in honor of Phyllis Doe, a past president of the organization)

Scholarship Type: Merit-based

Eligibility Criteria: Presented to a student majoring in therapeutic recreation.

Award: One-time award of up to $500.

Availability: One available.

Application: Contact the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department

Theta Phi, Alpha Chapter Marjorie Dey Carter '50 Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Merit-based

Eligibility Criteria: Available to a female junior or senior SUNY Cortland student majoring in Education or Recreation majors with a concentration or minor in Outdoor Recreation Management & Education. Candidates must have maintained a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities.

Award: Annual renewable award of $1,000.

Continuation of Funding: Based on student maintaining a 3.0 GPA beginning with the end of the first year and monitored annually.

Availability: One recipient per year. Scholarship funding will expire in 2009.

Application: Available in Financial Aid. Deadline: March 15, notification mid-April.
 

Jay '66 and Bettie Lee Yerka Award for Excellence in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Award Type: Merit-based

Eligibility Criteria: Available to a SUNY Cortland student majoring in Recreation, preferrably with concentration in Therapeutic Recreation and a non-traditional student. Candidates must have maintained a 3.0 GPA , demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities, have high moral/ethical character, and have completed their sophomore year.

Award: Annual award of $250.

Availability: One recipient per year.

Application: Available in the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department. Deadline: March 15, notification mid-April.

Other Awards

The following awards require that the student has completed 80 semester hours. The opening of nominations will be announced and descriptions will be posted early in the spring semester.

• John "Jack" MacPhee Award to a RLS scholar/athlete.
   
• Ralph S. Mauro Award for significant contributions in the area of therapeutic recreation.
   
• Harlan "Gold" Metcalf Award to a student exemplifying Metcalf qualities of "good scholarship, interest in many activities, high moral/ethical character, and dedication to serving people."
   
• Marcia K. Carlson Award for dedication to fostering high regard for people and the natural world through outdoor education.