The Student Government Association Scholarship was created to recognize and support students with excellent academic performance, and who are involved with student organizations or other leadership-oriented activities on campus. Involvement in extra-curricular activities is a vital part of one's growth as a person, and can lend unique experiences that accent and add to work done in the classroom. It is in the spirit of leadership and involvement, and the great things that can be accomplished with their proper application, that this scholarship is given.

Below are the specific criteria for the award.

1. Demonstrate student leadership and/or active involvement in campus life. Some examples are Student Government, the Residence Hall Association, the Student Activities Board, the Bureau of Concerts, Athletics, Theatre, Teaching Assistant, Resident Assistant, or other clubs or organizations on campus.

2. Have a grade point average of 3.6 or above as of March 18th, 2005.

3. Be a current student with at least 30 credit hours from Ithaca College by March 18th, 2006 and not graduating in May 2006.

4 . Have good judicial standing as determined by the Office of Residential Life and Judicial Affairs.

5. Financial need as demonstrated by the Office of Financial Aid. Please note that you do not need to be currently receiving financial aid to be considered for the award.