Background
The Metellus Leadership, Service & Impact Scholarship is intended to recognize a student who combines strong academic performance with meaningful leadership, service, advocacy, mentoring, civic engagement, or contributions to the SUNY Old Westbury community.

Leadership and service were central to Kalief Metellus' experience at SUNY Old Westbury, including serving two terms as Student Government Association President and advocating for the campus community. This scholarship is intended to recognize students who use leadership not simply as a title, but as a means of serving others, creating meaningful change, and leaving the Old Westbury community stronger.

Proposed Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a currently enrolled SUNY Old Westbury undergraduate student.

• Must be enrolled full time.

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.

• Must be in good academic standing.

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of application.

• Must demonstrate meaningful leadership, service, advocacy, mentoring, student organization involvement, civic engagement, or community service.

• Must submit a brief statement describing the applicant's leadership or service, the individuals or community served, the impact of that work, and future leadership goals.

Selection Emphasis
Selection should consider demonstrated impact and service, not simply whether the applicant holds an elected or formal leadership title.