Scholarships and Aid Programs

Ithaca Leadership Scholarship
Apply by January 15

Submit your completed Leadership Scholarship application and recommendation form to the Office of Admission by January 15 (transfer student deadline is February 15).

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Request print application

Use the online Common Application to apply for admission to Ithaca College by February 1 (transfer student deadline is March 1).

Common Application

Be a Campus Leader

Leadership scholars have accepted key positions on campus, including

  • admission magazine writer/editor
  • campus tour guide
  • charity fundraiser chairperson
  • dance festival director
  • editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper
  • orientation leader
  • student government senator
  • student trustee

Ithaca Leadership Scholarship

Are you a strong student who loves being a leader? Do you plan to make leadership a major part of your college experience?

If so, we invite you to apply for the Ithaca Leadership Scholarship.

Up to 60 incoming freshman and transfer students are selected to receive this competitive, renewable $7,000 scholarship and to participate in our comprehensive program promoting personal and professional growth throughout all four years at Ithaca.

The Program

As a leadership scholar, you’ll have diverse opportunities to explore your leadership potential, collaborate with other student leaders, and mentor and lead your peers in

  • campus leadership activities such as Leadership Weekend, the Cross-Cultural Leadership Retreat, the Women in Leadership Experience, and the Student Leadership Institute;
  • on-campus jobs that provide training and potential for advancement into managerial positions;
  • governance organizations such as the Student Government Association and the Residence Hall Association;
  • peer-to-peer mentoring roles such as peer career adviser, resident assistant, student leadership consultant, or Jumpstart program team leader;
  • and over 200 registered student organizations that provide direct links to academic interests; artistic pursuits; recreational, competitive, and intramural sports; community and volunteer services; social issue and peer education programs; cultural awareness; and career development.

You’ll also be challenged to put your skills, knowledge, and leadership philosophy into action. As you pursue your personal passions -- on campus and off -- you’ll collaborate with your peers on projects that will have a positive impact on the community.

Leadership Scholar Profile

To be considered for this scholarship, you must

  • rank in the top 30 percent of your high school class (minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA for transfer students) or have a combined (critical reading and math) SAT score of 1100 or better
  • and have a demonstrated record of leadership and community involvement.

For more information contact
Office of Admission
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850-7000
(607) 274-3124 or (800) 429-4274
admission@ithaca.edu

Office of Admission  |  Ithaca College  |  953 Danby Road  |  admission@ithaca.edu  |  (607) 274-3124 |  (800) 429-4274