The City University of New York was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1961 and thereafter the University was authorized to award the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. In 1969, the Board of Higher Education recommended that…
In Memory of Regina Matthews
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Regina Matthews, a beloved member of our CUNY Baccalaureate community who worked with us as Coordinator of Alumni Affairs, Scholarships, and Special Events. Her dedication to our program…
The Thomas W. Smith Academic Fellowship (Award for Academic Excellence)
Thomas W. Smith Academic Fellowships are funded through a donation by Mr. Thomas W. Smith to recognize academic excellence. Subject to maintenance of good academic standing, awards are renewable until the recipient completes their minimum degree requirements.
Barbara Price Scholarship (For First-Semester Students)
We are pleased to offer the Barbara Price Scholarship to support first-semester CUNY BA students. This is a one-time award of $2,500.
The Anne Duncan Somsen Memorial Fund (For First-Generation Students)
In memory of her mother, CUNY Baccalaureate alumna Pennell Somsen (B.A., 2015) established The Anne Duncan Somsen Memorial Fund to offer financial assistance to CUNY BA students who are the first in their families to pursue a college education.
The Memorial Scholarship (For Students in Social Work, Human Services, Health or Education)
This scholarship, made possible by Mary Beth and Richard Ketchum in memory of their parents, is for CUNY BA students studying, working in, or preparing for careers in health, human services, social welfare or education.
The Barbara Sproul Scholarship (For Students in Religious Studies)
In honor of Religious Studies Professor and CUNY BA faculty mentor Barbara Sproul, this scholarship has been established for CUNY BA students who are pursuing religious studies directly or an interdisciplinary field that includes religious studies.
Barbara Price Opportunity Fund (For All Students)
We are pleased to offer opportunity grants that support three types of high-impact experiential learning opportunities: study abroad, undergraduate research, and unpaid internships.
The Dina Arjani Scholarship
This scholarship, made possible by CUNY BA alumna Kayhan Irani and her family in memory of Ms. Irani’s grandmother, is for CUNY Baccalaureate students preparing for careers as teachers.
The S. Suthiana Impact Award
This award, made possible by CUNY BA alumnus and former Thomas W. Smith Academic Fellow Steven Suthiana (B.S., 2009; Psychology of Human Sexuality), is for a current CUNY BA student whose degree focuses on LGBTQ Studies or who is otherwise working to advance LGBTQ causes.