LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — The Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation (WLNF), in collaboration with the SUNY Sullivan Foundation, announced the 2025 Transfer Scholarship for SUNY Sullivan students. 

This scholarship aims to support students from the Towns of Thompson and Mamakating in their pursuit of bachelor’s degrees at State University of New York (SUNY) institutions.

The scholarship was established to address the financial challenges faced by academically successful students who want to continue their education at a four-year institution.

“The uniqueness of the WLNF scholarship is that it addresses the financial need of students with a track record of academic success, reducing the financial challenges to furthering their education at a four-year school,” said SUNY Sullivan president David Potash.

Funding is provided by the WLNF, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2022. It is composed of Wolf Lake homeowners engaged in philanthropic activities in the towns of Thompson and Mamakating.

“The Wolf Lake Neighbors Scholarship is a proud example of how local communities can directly invest in the future of their students. It not only eases the financial burden of continuing their education but also inspires recipients to reach higher and give back,” said Jim Gleason, a co-founder and current board member of the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation.

The scholarship award is $5,000 for 2025. Interested students should complete the application and provide a brief essay on their career goals. To be awarded, a recipient must also:

Be a resident of Mamakating or Thompson;

Have graduated from SUNY Sullivan;

Be admitted to a SUNY institution as a transfer student (proof of acceptance required);

Demonstrate financial need (through FAFSA) that exceeds funds available from other sources;

Maintain a 3.0 GPA, and;

Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor.

For more information on how SUNY Sullivan students can apply, contact Klu Padu, career placement and transfer advisor, at 845/434-5750 ext. 4202.

The recipient will be selected by the SUNY Sullivan Foundation Scholarship Committee and formally approved by the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation.

To learn more about the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation, visit www.wolflakeneighbors.org or email wolflakeneighbors@gmail.