Dan Griffin '92 M'00 Second Chance Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Bernstein Family (Brad ’89 and Liz Bernstein, their daughter Sara Bernstein ’18 M’19, and son Matthew Bernstein ‘24) to be awarded to a deserving Accounting major as a “second chance” award. The scholarship is in honor of Dan Griffin ’92 M’00, who worked in admissions at SUNY Oswego for more than 27 years, including as the director for six years, and who recognized the role that SUNY Oswego could play in transforming the lives of prospective students. Dan saw the potential and believed in young people and their abilities to improve and make the most of opportunities afforded them. To qualify for this award, a student must:
a. Be a declared accounting major.
b. Maintain a 2.5 GPA.
c. Apply in junior year, (having completed 57-86 credits, including transfer) for an award to be received in the subsequent academic year.
d. Get a C or higher in Intermediate Accounting and receive a grade of a B or higher if/when they retake the class again the following semester.
e. Write an essay describing why you are passionate about pursuing a career in accounting.

Award
$217.81
Deadline
02/05/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Write an essay describing why you are passionate about pursuing a career in accounting.