Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies

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Graduate Student Research and Creative Projects Award (RCPA)
The RCPA is an internal grant program for matriculated graduate students. The purpose of the program is to support and encourage research and creative projects that enhance graduate students' professional development as they pursue their master's degree or Certificate of Advanced Study. All matriculated graduate students in good standing (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher) are eligible to apply for this grant. The maximum award is $400 per annum. 

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

The deadline for Fall applications is October 1, and the deadline for Spring/Summer applications is March 1.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Be prepared to upload the following items during the online application process:

1. Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
2. RCPA Faculty Sponsorship Letter.
3. Documentation indicating HREB approval (if applicable).
4. Detailed Budget for how you plan to use the RCPA award. NOTE: This award may not be used towards the purchasing of alcohol, books, hazardous materials, equipment for personal use, gift cards, or labor expenses/honorariums. Additionally, all travel expenses must adhere to our Travel Policy & Procedures.

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Congratulations on receiving a Graduate Student Research and Creative Project Award (RCPA)! Official award notifications are emailed to reach the recipient and contain information regarding the award parameters and amount. Please complete the following form to accept your award: RCPA Award Confirmation.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND BOOKMARK THE PAGE FOR FUTURE USE:

The purchasing procedures of the State of New York must be followed when expending your award.  Failure to follow these procedures may result in a partial loss of funding. If you have questions regarding the reimbursement process, contact the Office of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies to make an appointment to meet with Vika Shock.

TRAVEL

Grant-approved travel expenses will be reimbursed after the trip.  The cost of airline tickets will be reimbursed at the end of the trip with a paid original airline receipt and boarding passes.

Travel will neither be reimbursed at a rate higher than the State's published rates, nor will travel expenses to North Carolina or Mississippi be reimbursed until the travel ban is removed. Please visit our travel website at: http://www.newpaltz.edu/travel/ for general information, per diem rates, and reimbursement forms.  Meals are not reimbursable under this award.  

Travel will require the completion and submission of the following forms:

1. Travel Requisition (Need instructions? Click here to view Travel Requisition Sample.)
2. Travel Expense Report (Need instructions? Click here to view Travel Expense Report sample.)
3. Statement of Automobile Travel (if applicable) (Need instructions? Click here to view Statement of Automobile Travel Sample.)
4. Appropriate original paid receipts
5. Copy of the RCPA Award letter

Under the "Purpose of Travel" section of the travel voucher and the travel requisition, a statement of the nature of your project is required. Please note across the top of your travel requisition "Graduate Student RCPA Award" and submit completed forms to the Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies Office (OM 127). 

PURCHASES

Submission of a purchase requisition and standard voucher is required for reimbursement for any approved purchases. Remember that:

• Any equipment purchased with RCPA funding becomes the property of the student's academic department.
• Reimbursement for conference registration may be incorporated into your travel and listed on the travel requisition and expense report.  However, if you are planning to attend a workshop that requires participants to purchase materials at an additional fee in order to participate or rent equipment, submission of a purchase requisition and standard voucher for reimbursement of these expenditures are required.

Reimbursement for purchases will require the completion and submission of the following forms:

1. Purchase Requisition (Need instructions? Click here to view Purchase Requisition Form Sample.)
2. Standard Voucher (Need instructions? Click here to view Standard Voucher Form Sample.)
3. Original vendor receipts/invoices
4. Copy of RCPA Award letter

Please note across the top of your purchase requisition "Graduate Student RCPA Award."  Please gather and submit the following documents to Vika Shock in Academic Planning & Learning Innovation (OM 127A)

This fellowship opportunity is designed to recognize the academic excellence of incoming students matriculated in our MS in Electrical Engineering program. Students receive a 3-credit tuition waiver in exchange for 10 hours of research assistance per week. It is available to eight students on a competitive basis. 

The Graduate Diversity Fellowship Program, known locally as the Sojourner Truth Fellowship, is designed to direct aid to graduate/professional students who have demonstrated academic achievement and overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education. Sojourner Truth Fellows contribute to the diversity of the student body at SUNY New Paltz by demonstrating their commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in their academic programs and activities.
 
To participate in Sojourner Truth Fellowship, candidates are required to:
·  Be matriculated in a graduate program at SUNY New Paltz with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0,
·  be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status,
·  demonstrate how they have overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education, and
·  demonstrate a commitment to contributing to the diversity of the student body by facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in their academic programs and campus activities.

Even though financial need is not a requirement for program eligibility, applicants may utilize economic disadvantage as a basis for eligibility. 

Preference will be given to candidates who are:
From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans. 

This scholarship program is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Awards
Only applications meeting the minimum eligibility criteria are considered for participation in the Sojourner Truth Fellowship program. Successful applicants will receive their stipends two weeks after the 100% tuition liability deadline for the term of funding. See the Student Accounts website for more information: https://www.newpaltz.edu/student_accounts/

To apply: 

1. Fill out the online application below by May 1 for Fall classes, or December 1 for Spring classes.
2. Upload your application essay: 
   

   New Applicant Essay (600 words) 
   Please describe how you’ve engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in your campus and/or local community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, student’s potential to contribute to enhancing diversity efforts in their academic programs at SUNY and campus communities; experiences overcoming economic, social, educational disadvantages, and/or other barriers. 

   Continuing Student Essay (600 words) 
   Please describe how you’ve engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts during the last academic year. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, student’s direct experience that contributes to enhancing diversity efforts in their academic programs or campus communities; experiences overcoming economic, social, and educational disadvantages, and/or other barriers. 

3. Upload evidence of your full-time registration. 

New Applicants may upload a copy of their schedule of classes. 
Continuing Students should upload a copy of their progress report illustrating their enrollment and GPA. 

Decisions are made after academic standing is updated at the end of each fall or spring term, which is typically done by the end of May and the beginning of January. 

The Graduate Opportunity Tuition Waiver Program (GOPW) provides a tuition waiver for up to nine credits of graduate tuition to former EOP/HEOP/SEEK students meeting the eligibility requirements outlined below.

To apply,

1. Complete the appropriate online application below by May 1 for Fall or December 1 for Spring.
2. Upload a transcript indicating your GPA and course enrollment.
3. Upload a completedCertification of Participation Form - EOP, HEOP, SEEK
4. Decisions are made after academic standing is updated at the end of each fall or spring term, which is typically done by the end of May and the beginning of January.

• NEW students: click to apply for initial GOPW funding 
• Current GOPW students: click to apply for continued support

Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are historically scarce in the mental health workforce. This under-representation is one of the key drivers of mental health disparities among marginalized populations. Providers from under-represented groups are more likely to have the experience and cultural competence necessary to understand and effectively meet the needs of these underserved populations. A diverse workforce has proven to result in greater patient/client satisfaction, engagement, and retention in care. To address this diversity issue, the Office of Mental Health, in partnership with the SUNY Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and SUNY schools, has created the SUNY/OMH Mental Health Scholarship Program for Underrepresented and/or Multilingual Students, a seamless pipeline that will attract, retain, and graduate underrepresented students, and multilingual students, in the various mental health professions.

Components of the program include:

• Scholarships
• Paid Internships
• Professional/Career Development Workshops
• Advising and Mentoring
• Fee waivers for students applying to professional programs

To learn more and apply online, visit  https://www.suny.edu/diversity/mentalhealth-scholarship/ 

To recognize academic excellence and to prepare future administrators and public accountants, SUNY New Paltz offers a limited number of scholarships to highly qualified applicants. Consideration will also be given to financial need. Submit your MBA Scholarship Application today!

This $2000 award is given to an entering MFA Art Studio Student with a preference in Printmaking.  Recipients of the scholarship will be selected by the Graduate Art Program faculty, consisting of the Printmaking area head and the MFA coordinator.  Students will be selected based upon merit as seen through the candidate's MFA application and portfolio.  Financial need will guide the selection and preference would be given to a candidate from an underserved community.  

In order to encourage a diverse population of graduate students, SUNY New Paltz offers a one-year out-of-state tuition waiver to all incoming MFA students who are not residents of New York State.  This allows non-resident students to pay regular in-state tuition rates, saving approximately $9,800 a year.  MFA students must seek and be granted New York State residency during their first year to continue to receive the in-state tuition rate.  This program is available to international students who are not US citizens enrolled in one of our MFA programs.  These students may receive the MFA Scholarship rate for two years without applying for New York State residency. See the Tuition & Fees Chart for rate.

This scholarship was established through the generosity of Mary's family and friends to support Music Therapy students at SUNY New Paltz. The recipient will be a full-time matriculated student majoring in Music Therapy. Recipients should demonstrate good clinical and leadership skills and a dedication to the field of Music Therapy. Matriculated students may apply for this scholarship via my.newpaltz.edu 

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