A Word from Albany
Since 1987, the State University of New York has offered competitive fellowships to students of diverse social backgrounds in graduate and professional school studies.

In reaction to the decision of the State University Board of Trustees in 2006 and pursuant to appropriations contained within the New York State Budget, the State University of New York offers graduate fellowships to students who have been admitted to graduate or professional study and who will contribute to the diversity of the student body, especially those who can demonstrate that they have overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education. In awarding fellowships, programs may give consideration to students who are of a race or ethnicity that is underrepresented in its graduate and professional programs but may not make awards solely on that basis.

Jacqueline Davis Ohwevwo
Assistant Vice Chancellor for
Diversity and Affirmative Action