Sonja S. Maguire Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Awards
Swiss Benevolent Society of New York
Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
To provide financial support to college seniors or graduate students who are in need. Qualifications: Applicant must be college senior or graduate student who demonstrates continuous academic excellence (cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.8) in a demanding study program. Selection criteria: Recipients are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials. How to apply: Application forms can be downloaded at the SBSNY web site; must submit the following required documents general and scholastic pages of application packet; official transcripts of all high school, college and graduate grades when applying for the first time, official updates thereafter; SAT or GRE results when applying for the first time; proof of Swiss citizenship of applicant or one parent when applying for the first time; proof of U.S. citizenship or visa status when applying for the first time; two letters of recommendation from professors in the applicant's major area of study, on official letterhead. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA: 3.8