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.

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • be a first-generation college student - defined as neither parent has completed a higher education degree in the US or foreign country
  • be in good academic standing; not under academic review
  • applicants may be registered part-time or full-time

Award Details

Up to four awards in the amount of $750 will be awarded each Fall and Spring semester. This is a one-time award; previous recipients may not re-apply.

Application

Applications are accepted during the first months of the Fall and Spring semesters. Notifications of awards are sent out in the months of October for the Fall semester and March for the Spring semester. A link to the application will be posted on this page when the scholarship is open.

When submitting your application, please make sure your responses are substantial and well thought out. Answer each question as accurately as possible. Carefully consider your answers and make sure you proofread before submitting your application. Also please note the character limits on the form. You are encouraged to compose your responses in a separate document and copy and paste them into the online form.

Applicants are required to provide a recommender’s information in the online application. Your recommender should be a faculty member that knows you and your work well. Once the application is submitted your recommender will receive an automated online recommendation form that must be completed as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to follow up with your recommender and ensure that they submit the online recommendation form.  

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This opportunity is no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2024. The Spring 2025 application will be posted in January.

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