Edward J. Walsh Ed.D '42 Scholarship

The Edward J. Walsh, Ed.D. ’42 Scholarship was established by his daughters, Donna Walsh and Christine Walsh Rice, as well as other family, former players, and friends. This scholarship honors the life and career of Dr. Walsh and will recognize a non-traditional student majoring in physical education who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Award will be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters. Funding is based on availability.

Selection Criteria

  • awarded to a matriculated sophomore, junior or senior level student in good academic standing at SUNY Cortland
  • enrolled in physical education
  • non-traditional student (Adult Learner)
  • with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • 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
  • secondary preference: should there be no non-traditional student eligible, then the scholarship may be awarded to a traditional student

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.

Donor
Edward J. Walsh, Ed.D. '42
Award
Funding Amount Varies
Deadline
02/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a Non-Traditional student? SUNY Cortland defines Non-Traditional students as: at least 24 years or older OR those students who, regardless of age, have dependent children OR have had an interruption or delay in their education since high school