Making a Donation

Thank you for choosing to make a donation to the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. As a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, the Foundation will acknowledge your contribution as a tax-deductible charitable gift. Your donation will support the Foundation in its mission to assist the college with enhanced technology, academic and cultural programs, and to provide scholarships to SUNYUlster students.

Through the generosity of the many friends of the Foundation and the College, and under the auspices of the Foundation Board of Directors, the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. has developed into a thriving organization with four million dollars in assets. The scholarship funds constitute the most significant part of the endowment, making Ulster's scholarship program one of the most prominent among community colleges in New York Sate. In 2004, the scholarship committee awarded more than $120,000. This could not be possible without donations such as yours.

You may make a gift to the scholarship program or other Foundation initiatives by printing the 2010 Annual Fund card (Click here for a PDF version.), then mail the completed card with your check made payable to Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc. Cottekill Road, PO Box 557, Stone Ridge, NY 12484. If you would like to make a gift via Mastercard or VISA (debit or credit), please call (845) 687-5283 to speak to a Foundation representative, or click here to submit your contribution through the Foundation's Secured Giving Site.

The Foundation currently manages more than 180 scholarship funds. To view the list of current scholarships with their criteria and descriptions, click here.

The profile of SUNYUlster scholarship recipient:

• 58 % attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• ranges in age from 17 to 60
• many have served in the military
• 60% have completed community service
• 60% of recipients work to support their families and educational expenses
• each year an average of 20% of recipients are the first in their family to attend college
• some recipients received their education through homeschooling and
• a number of recipients are international students who are not eligible to receive financial aid.

Their career goals include becoming an actor, art teacher, attorney, certified public accountant, dentist, elementary school teacher, environmental scientist, FBI agent, forensic scientist, high school teacher, human resource manager, nutritionist, New York State Trooper, pediatrician, photographer, psychologist, radio broadcaster, registered nurse, special education teacher, theater producer and writer.

Here are some excerpts from scholarship application essays to give you a snapshot of who the recipients are, how much they have accomplished, and what being a student at SUNYUlster means to them:

"Four years ago, I believed that I was 'too old' to pursue a teaching degree, but many friends, colleagues, and the school administrator where I worked urged me to advance in my career because of the experience and 'talent' I exhibit while working with children.
After attending Ulster County Community College for the past four years, I have found that I love the challenge that the courses give me - and that your are never too old to learn! I work as hard as I can to achieve the highest goal, and it gives me great satisfaction when I do so.
Not too long ago, I believed that I had missed my chance at ever becoming a teacher. But, now, I have turned that belief around and I am hoping to achieve a professional degree in teaching."

"As a non-traditional student who has overcome many challenges, I am finally in the position where I can achieve my dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. This is something that I never though could possibly happen. But here I am, attending Ulster County Community College, and loving every minute of it. I have to give credit to the wonderful teachers and advisors at Ulster who helped me through it all."

"Having completed most of my graduation requirements by the end of my junior year in high school, I decided to attend SUNY Ulster as an Early Admission student. This year has been challenging; adjusting to being at campus, taking more difficult courses, and still being involved at high school. In addition to college and extra-curricular activities, I also have a part-time job. I have achieved these accomplishments with hard work, dedication, and with the support of my family and friends. After completing my Associates Degree, I plan on continuing at a 4-year college. I am very grateful for the scholarships that will help me achieve this goal."

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Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc.
Clinton Building Room 204
Cottekill Road ~ P.O. Box 557
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Phone: (845) 687-5283
Fax: (845) 687-5275
Email: foundation@sunyulster.edu