Success Scholars

Invest in Success Scholarship

The Invest in Success Scholarship is awarded to first-year and transfer students in good standing who in their first semester completed 15 or more credits with at least a 3.75 grade point average (GPA).

For the scholarship to renew, students must complete a total of 30 credits each academic year (not including Summer/Winterlude) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.

What our Success Scholars are saying:

  • “It was a nice surprise to see that the work I put in during my first semester at Syracuse was recognized and rewarded. I feel more compelled to excel in the following semesters, knowing that my school supports my performance and has created a community of students who strive for excellence.”
    -Michael Jiang, Fall ’24 Success Scholar
  • “It made me feel proud of my hard work so far, and recognized for it, like it was all worth something.” -Maggie Odonnell, Fall ’24 Success Scholar
  • “Receiving this recognition for my hard work and achievements is incredibly motivating and reinforces my commitment to academic and personal growth. Beyond the acknowledgment, this scholarship helps with funding my education, allowing me to focus more on my studies and opportunities for professional development. I deeply appreciate the support it provides.” -Bruno Arriola Flores, Fall ’24 Success Scholar
  • “It made me feel as if all my hard work and perseverance through first semester was worth it and encouraged me to hold myself to the same standard for the rest of my years here at Syracuse. It also felt rewarding knowing that my effort was being accounted for and that I was being supported in my academic journey.”
    -Noelle Rivera, Fall ’24 Success Scholar
  • “I was very excited to receive this honor! Obviously, the money is nice, but being recognized in my first semester was very special.”
    -Mady Mohat, Fall ’24 Success Scholar

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Success Scholars at a spring reception (pictured above) are introduced to high-impact practices on campus, including: