Sally Yaeger Wallace '53 Scholarship

Established by Robert Wallace ‘53 to honor the memory of his wife, Sally, an exceptional physical educator and a pioneer for women’s intercollegiate athletics at SUNY Cortland. Sally’s engaging personality, enduring spirit and consummate professionalism touched many lives and helped a generation of SUNY Cortland students to achieve fulfilling careers. Award will be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters. Funding is based on availability.

Selection Criteria

• awarded to a matriculated junior or senior level student in good academic standing at SUNY Cortland
• is majoring in physical education
• has a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• demonstrates the qualities that made Sally Yaeger Wallace ’53 a fabulous teacher and coach – commitment, involvement, empathy, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students
• enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester)
• student must have at least one full academic year remaining at the start of the fall semester of award year
• has demonstrated financial need per FAFSA

Renewal Information

• This scholarship is a one-time award and is non-renewable

Scholarship funding is determined by the Cortland College Foundation. Scholarship amounts and availability are subject to change.