Eileen Goss Whelley Scholarship for Student Leaders

Summer 2026
The recipients of the Eileen Goss Whelley Scholarship for Student Leaders shall be selected according to the following criteria:

The recipients of the Eileen Goss Whelley Scholarship for Student Leaders shall be selected according to the following criteria:

#Student must have at least junior standing.

  1. Student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
  2. Student must be pursuing an internship experience that takes place outside of Potsdam and the North Country community, in order to broaden the student’s perspective and experiences in their field.
  3. Whenever possible, the recipient shall be asked to reflect and share information about the experience with other students interested in pursuing an internship.
  4. Should the principal of said endowed fund grow large enough to accommodate additional scholarships, the College may choose to do so.
  5. A portion of the scholarship funds may be used for non-tuition expenses.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Internship Scholarships
Deadline
05/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe the internship opportunity you are participating in and why you need this funding.
  2. Is your internship outside of Potsdam and the North Country community?
  3. Is your internship a paid position?