Commencement Awards

The awards listed below will be presented at commencement and are subject to confirmation of final grades. Graduating students may only apply for these awards if they have registered for commencement and must attend the ceremony on Wednesday June 5th, at 10:30am to receive the award. Students may apply for more than one award if eligible. Award availability is subject to continued funding.

The application deadline for all commencement awards is Monday May 6th, at 11:59pm. We expect awardees will be selected and notified by Monday May 27th. 

CUNY BA Alumni Fund Awards

Thanks to the generosity of CUNY BA alumni, we expect to give three to five $250-$500 awards to academically outstanding graduates who are going on to master's or doctorate programs at an accredited institution in the upcoming Fall 2024 semester. Graduates will be selected based on these criteria:

  • cumulative GPA and AOC(s) GPA
  • quality of answers to the application questions
  • proof of acceptance to an accredited graduate program
  • being registered to attend commencement

To apply complete the online application form here.

Lesley F. Hughes Health Sciences Award

In honor of Lesley F. Hughes, CUNY BA alumna Dr. Stacey Simons has made this $250 award possible for a student who has completed an area of concentration in the health sciences and will continue in the health sciences in either graduate school or a career. Graduates will be selected based on these criteria:

  • cumulative GPA and AOC(s) GPA
  • personal statement
  • being registered to attend commencement

To apply complete the online application form here.

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