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 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.
B. Diane Gibson Memorial Fund (For Nontraditional Students)
Honoring CUNY BA alumna, B. Diane Gibson, this $1,000 scholarship is for students in good academic standing that embody Diane’s spirit.