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At SUNY Potsdam’s virtual Legacy Series last fall, Nancy Castro ’00 could not help but notice the similarities between Garcia Oscar ’20 and Lloyd DeShawn Osborne ’00, despite the twenty-year gap between their class years. Both served as Resident Assistants on campus, volunteered to help those in need and advocated for justice and equity.

The SUNY Potsdam Graduate Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance upon admission to those high-achieving students intending to pursue their first graduate degree at SUNY Potsdam. This scholarship is available to entering matriculated graduate students applying for full-time summer, fall or spring admission (at least 9 credits). The successful applicant will receive the scholarship in equal installments in the first two semesters. The scholarship committee will consider cumulative undergraduate GPA and essay.

SUNY Potsdam engages in several revenue generating activities. Revenues from tuition are the college’s primary form of financial support, but many other revenue streams play an important role in enabling Potsdam to fulfill its mission in a more meaningful way. The source of the revenue determines where the revenue is required to be deposited and managed.

SUNY Potsdam is proud to offer the College in High School "CHS" Program for area high schools and their students. Through the CHS Program participating high schools partner with Early College Programs to award college credit for the successful completion of approved courses offered by the participating high school.

SUNY Potsdam’s fundraising staff is eager to connect with you and aid you as you accomplish your philanthropic goals. Below you will find some fun facts about the members of our team, as well as their email addresses. If you are not sure whom to contact, call Jason Ladouceur ’94 at (315) 267-2123 or email giftplan@potsdam.edu.

Explore a full range of possibilities with 130 programs of study at the campus that’s as eclectic as you are. Find yourself at SUNY Potsdam.

SUNY Potsdam is located in New York’s beautiful North Country—smack dab between the scenic Adirondack Mountains and the Canadian border.

SUNY Potsdam received Student Aid funding under the CRRSAA section 314(a)(1) program. This program, with some changes, provides supplemental funds to the CARES Act section 18004(a)(1) program. SUNY Potsdam signed and returned to the Education Department a Certification and Agreement as required under the CARES Act section 18004 (a)(1) program.

SUNY Potsdam’s Department of Public Health and Human Performance offers many programs and experiences for students that would not be possible without your support. From scholarships to internships, your generosity provides opportunities for students to excel as scholars and citizens of the world. You can make a difference in the lives of our students!

SUNY Potsdam awards over $3,000,000 in scholarships annually to incoming and returning students. The majority of these awards are provided through the generosity of the alumni and friends of the College who wish to help students achieve their potential. To ensure fairness among applicants and recipients and comply with donors’ wishes, SUNY Potsdam has established the following policies. By accepting an award, students agree to comply with these policies.