African-Latino Society (ALS) Memorial Scholarship 2025-2026

Application

ALS Memorial Scholarship (*Please Read Carefully)

The ALS Memorial Scholarship is awarded to select students who exemplify leadership in programs with the Unity Center or other programs across campus at Ithaca College. This scholarship aims to honor students who have worked to influence and promote the academic, political, social, economic, and cultural welfare of students of color at IC and the greater Ithaca community. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

Submissions should be received before December 21 2025, 11:59pm. **No exceptions will be made after the application has closed in the spirit of fairness and consistency***

Only students returning for the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible for this scholarship.

1 (or more depending on pool) students will be initially selected to receive the African Latino Society Scholarship. Depending on your financial aid package, you may receive the full award or only be eligible for a portion of it.

Interested applicants do not need to be in an ALS/SOCC Exec or General Body to apply.
The scholarship is open to all full time matriculated students at Ithaca College.
You must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or greater to apply.

The monetary award of this scholarship ranges from $1,000.00-$1,200.00

Any questions about financial aid packaging should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Services.

All additional questions, concerns, and comments should be directed to Cliff-Simon Vital at the Unity Center at cvital@ithaca.edu or unitycenter@ithaca.edu

Last Name

First Name (as it appears on your IC ID)

Preferred Name

Phonetic Spelling of Your Preferred Name

Waka (wah-kah) Flocka (flah-kah)

IC Student ID #

IC Email Address

Major and Minor

Semester/ Cumulative GPA (Example: 3.0/3.3)

In the Fall of 2025, I will be a

I am applying for...

Please upload a PDF copy of your resume, professional headshot, and list of activities. Either a resume or a link must be provided for this application to be considered. You may also provide both.

Essay Question#1
How have you exemplified leadership within programs with the Unity Center or other programs across campus at Ithaca College that influence and promote the academic, political, social, economic, and cultural welfare of students of color on campus and in the greater Ithaca community?

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Thank you for your submission! We will be in contact with you regarding your candidacy after January 5th, 2026.

All questions, concerns, and comments should be directed to the Cliff-Simon Vital at cvital@ithaca.edu, (607)274-7777, or stop 3rd floor of Campus Center, Egbert Hall.