Ithaca College

The J.J. Whalen Staff Scholar Award Committee is currently accepting scholarship applications for the fall 2016 semester; the deadline for applying is Friday September 16, 2016.

Established in 1997 to honor president emeritus James J. Whalen, the award of up to $750 per semester, is granted to eligible staff members in a degree program at Ithaca College. The money can be used to pay for books and defray other educational costs. Candidates for the J.J. Staff Scholar Award must be full-time staff members of the College, matriculated in a degree program, have completed at least 60 credit hours toward graduation, or enrolled in a graduate degree program, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

To apply for this award, please fill out the on-line form located at:

J.J. Staff Scholar Award Application

For more information on the J.J. Staff Scholar Award, please contact Barbie Bargher,  Bernard Hogben, or Mary Knapp.