Eligibility

The Stay on Long Island Initiative Scholarship Application

The Stay on Long Island Initiative scholarship application is now CLOSED for fall 2024 entry!

The spring entry application opens Friday, August 30, 2024. The Spring entry application will include offers from St. John's University, St. Joseph's University, Pace University and Vaughn College.

Explore each school for details about its specific awards and offerings

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduating Suffolk County Community College in the semester you are applying
• Cumulative GPA of 3.75 or greater
• Apply to SoLII Partner School(s)
• Must attend partner school full-time, 12+ credits per semester

Application Requirements

• Apply to SoLII Partner School ( Partner school Application Fee waiver might be available. Email solii@sunysuffolk.edu to find out more)
• SoLII Scholarship Application
  • Complete contact and academic information page
  • Essay 1
  • Essay 2
  • Essay 3
  • Essay 4
  • Activities Resume (optional)
  • Authorization and Release for Use of Name, Voice, and Likeness
  • Authorization to Release Education Information
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

The SoLII Scholarship Application Process

Choosing a limited group of SoLII Scholarship recipients out of our many qualified applicants is very difficult task; therefore, the process is long and has many steps. The dates provided below serve as a general outline of our process, and are subject to change.