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 Fellowship (For First-Semester CUNY BA Students)
We are pleased to offer the Barbara Price Fellowship to support first-semester CUNY BA students with demonstrated financial need. This is a one-time award of $2,500.
The Anne Duncan Somsen Memorial Fund (For First-Semester CUNY BA 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 first-semester 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
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.
The Dina Arjani Scholarship for Students Planning Careers in Teaching/Education
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.
The Sheila and Helena O’Donoghue Award
This award is for a current CUNY BA female international student who is working toward social justice.
Scholarship Applications
There are no scholarship applications open at this time. Check back here in Summer 2021 for our next cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scholarships
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