Financial Aid
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Office: 202 Memorial Hall Telephone: (516) 463-6680
Hofstra makes financial aid available to many students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and jobs. Like other universities which subscribe to the policies of the Federal Student Aid Programs, we believe that eligibility for scholarship aid should depend on the student’s achievement and promise. Such aid may also depend on the relative financial need of the student and his or her family.
Prospective new full-time freshmen and full-time undergraduate students in good standing are eligible for awards ranging in value up to full tuition. These one-year renewable awards are granted on the basis of academic quality, personal merit, need and, in some cases, proficiency in a specialized area. Students have the responsibility to plan ahead, anticipate all costs, budget all resources, and request aid for the entire academic period. Anticipated costs include not only tuition and fees but a reasonable cost estimate for books and supplies, transportation, room and board where applicable, and personal expenses. Budgeted resources should include assistance from parents, student savings, summer earnings, term-time earnings, federal and state aid, and scholarships from community civic organizations.
The Financial Aid Office coordinates all sources of financial aid for which a student is eligible. Awards may require adjustment at any time if additional awards are received.
Students who are pursuing second undergraduate degrees may be eligible for Federal financial aid, however may not be eligible for institutional funds.
Hofstra University awards scholarships and other financial assistance on a racially nondiscriminatory basis.
Application and Reapplication Procedures
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Freshmen
Applicants for financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA determines eligibility for the federal financial aid programs: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work Study (FWS), Federal Stafford Loans and Federal PLUS Loans. The results of the federal need calculation may also be used to determine eligibility for other awards. Please note that February 15 is the priority application deadline for freshman awards.
Applications for continuing students must be received in the Office of Financial Aid by March 15 for the fall semester and by December 15 for the spring semester. The FAFSA is available online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.
New York state residents should apply for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) by completing the FAFSA. After completing the FAFSA, students will be directed to complete a TAP express application online at www.HESC.org.
Requests for financial assistance will not influence a candidate’s consideration for admission in any way. Financial aid decisions will be made after the student has been offered admission to the university, and the student will be informed by mail.
Transfer Students
All transfer students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Academic achievement and financial need will be considered. Completed applications must be in the Office of Financial Aid by May 1 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester. The FAFSA is available online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov.
Continuing Students
Recipients of financial aid must reapply each year. To receive consideration for renewal of institutional financial aid, full-time students must successfully complete at least 24 semester hours in residence each academic year with a minimum of 18 hours in which a letter grade is assigned until senior standing (88 hours) has been attained.
The grade point average necessary for renewal of a scholarship is listed in the description of that scholarship. The University reserves the right to change renewal criteria. Eligible entering freshmen may renew their scholarships for a maximum of six semesters; eligible sophomore transfers may renew for a maximum of four semesters; junior transfers for a maximum of two semesters.
- To be eligible for renewal of financial aid the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed by the parents and students. Upon request, a signed copy of the parents and/or student’s Federal Income Tax return and a signed verification worksheet may be required.
- The FAFSA is available at www.FAFSA.ed.gov beginning January 1. The deadline for filing FAFSA is March 15.
- Students who are residents of New York state can also apply for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) by completing the FAFSA. New York State Higher Education Service Corporation (NYSHESC) will mail a TAP Express Application for the student to review and return to Albany, New York.
Undergraduate Scholarships
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Full-Time Students
Academic Scholarships and Activity Grants are applied toward tuition only and do not apply to University fees, living expenses, tutorials, credit by examination or specified off-campus programs.
These scholarships are awarded annually to cover eight Hofstra semesters for entering freshmen, six Hofstra semesters for sophomore transfers, four Hofstra semesters for junior transfers and two Hofstra semesters for senior transfers and may not be applied to summer session attendance except as specifically authorized by the Scholarship Review Committee. Generally, a student is eligible for only one scholarship awarded by Hofstra University.
Distinguished Academic Scholar Program
A limited number of full-tuition scholarships are available to students with outstanding academic achievement, regardless of financial need. All applicants with superior high school records and standardized test scores are considered. The Admissions application deadline for consideration of this scholarship is February 15. Students not selected for one of Hofstra’s full-tuition scholarships may still qualify for one of the awards listed below. These scholarships may be maintained and renewed by recipients who meet the renewal criteria at the end of this section.
Presidential Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen who have achieved an excellent high school record and above average SAT or ACT score. These scholarships may be maintained and renewed by recipients who meet the renewal criteria listed at the end of this section.
Hofstra Achievement Scholarships
Hofstra Achievement Scholarships are awarded to entering freshmen who have achieved an outstanding high school record and above average SAT or ACT score. These scholarships may be maintained and renewed by recipients who meet the renewal criteria listed at the end of this section.
Assistance Grants
Assistance Grants are awarded to entering students and are an example of Hofstra University’s commitment toward meeting a student’s financial need as determined by submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A student must demonstrate financial need and academic preparation to be considered for this grant. The grants may be maintained and renewed by recipients who meet the renewal criteria listed at the end of this section.
Activity Grants
Activity Grants are awarded in recognition of ability in art, athletics, drama, communications, music and/or dance.
Each grant requires the recipient be an active participant in the area of specialization at Hofstra. Each applicant should write or call the appropriate department chairperson before January 15 concerning coming year awards. These grants may be awarded or renewed upon recommendation of the department provided the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. If the student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, appeals should be directed to the department chairperson in the respective specialization.
Academic Honors Transfer Scholarships
Academic Honors Transfer Scholarships may be awarded to incoming transfer students who have completed 24 credits at previous accredited institution(s) and have a superior cumulative grade point average. These scholarships may be renewed by recipients who meet the renewal criteria listed below.
Part-Time Students
Academic Honors Transfer Scholarships may be awarded to incoming part-time students who have completed 24 credits at other accredited institution(s). These scholarships may be renewed for recipients who meet the appropriate renewal criteria. Students must take a minimum of six credits each semester.
Renewal Criteria
- Academic scholarships may be renewed if the recipient maintains full-time status and meets the minimum academic average of 3.0 cumulative grade point average after enrollment at Hofstra for two consecutive semesters. The grade point average for renewal is based on grades earned only at Hofstra University.
- Assistance Grants and Hofstra Grants may be renewed if the student maintains a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. A FAFSA must be on file each year for renewal consideration.
- Activity Grants may be renewed if the student maintains a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Students whose Activity Grants are not renewed because their cumulative grade point average drops below 2.0 may appeal to their department chairperson.
- Recipients must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits each semester at Hofstra with a minimum of 18 hours of letter grades other than P. Recipients of Hofstra institutional funds must be enrolled for full-time credit (a minimum of 12 credits) each semester for maintenance of Hofstra institutional funds. Part-time student scholarships and grants require enrollment of no less than 6 credits each semester.
- Scholarships and grants are awarded to students with junior standing for a maximum of four semesters, with sophomore standing for a maximum of six semesters and to students with freshman standing for a maximum of eight semesters.
- With the exception of Activity Grants (see #4 above), students whose scholarships and grants are not renewed because their cumulative grade point average falls below the minimum required, may appeal in writing to the Scholarship Review Committee. Reinstatement of aid would be based on documented exceptional circumstances. Appeals should be directed to: The Scholarship Review Committee, Office of the Provost, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549.
Grants
FEDERAL PELL GRANTS currently ranging from $400 to $4,050 a year, are awarded to undergraduate students demonstrating need. The amount of the grant is based on a federal need analysis.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (FSEOG) are intended for students with great financial need who are Pell Grant recipients. They are awarded through the Office of Financial Aid from funds provided by the federal government and are subject to change based on availability.
Academic Competitiveness and National SMART Grants
In addition to the Pell Grant amount, up to $750 will be awarded to eligible first-year AC Grant students, and up to $1,300 to second-year AC Grant students. Up to $4,000 will be awarded to eligible National SMART Grant students for each year in addition to the Pell Grant funds.
For AC Grants and SMART Grants, students must:
- apply for financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have been determined to be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. Students who have not yet submitted a FAFSA may do so online at www.fafsa.ed.gov;
- be a U.S. citizen;
- be enrolled in a two- or four-year degree program; and
- be enrolled full time.
Additionally, for AC Grants:
- Students must be in their first or second academic year of a two- or four-year degree program;
- First-year students must have completed high school on or after January 1, 2006;
- Second-year students must have completed high school on or after January 1, 2005;
- All AC Grant students must have completed a rigorous high school program of study as designated by their state; and
- For a second-year AC Grant, students must have a grade point average (GPA) from their first year of at least 3.0.
Additionally for National SMART Grants, students must:
- Must be in their third or fourth academic year of a four-year degree program;
- Must be pursuing a major in mathematics, science (including physical, life, and computer sciences), technology, engineering, or a critical foreign language, such as Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Russian; and
- Must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.
Students and others can go to www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov or call 1-800-4FEDAID to learn more about these new student aid grant programs.
Loans
FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM: Full-time undergraduate students may borrow a maximum of $4,000 per year or no more than $20,000 for four years. Funding limitations are determined on an annual basis. No repayments are made while the student is still in school. Repayment begins six or nine (if borrower received first Federal Perkins Loan after July 1, 1987) months after graduation or termination of school attendance. During the repayment period, the student is charged five percent interest on the unpaid balance of the loan principal.
Payments may be deferred or cancelled under circumstances described in the Promissory Note. Borrowers may take as long as 10 years to repay. Funds for these loans are provided to the University by the Federal Government. The number of loans available is limited by the amount of money allocated by the government and students’ willingness to meet their repayment obligations.
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN: Students with eligibility may borrow from the Stafford Program to help meet their educational expenses. Two types exist: subsidized and unsubsidized. Need as determined by the federal needs analysis is required to borrow a subsidized loan, and to determine eligibility it is required that students file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Students must meet all other federal aid eligibility criteria to borrow.
Subsidized eligibility is always considered first because the interest is fully subsidized during periods of at least half-time attendance (6 credits for undergraduates, 4.5 credits for graduates). Repayment would begin six months after ceasing at least half-time attendance. Students must accept the awards offered on their award notification for processing to begin. A promissory note is required and may be completed on line at www.HESC.com. A list of our preferred lenders will appear in the drop down box but you are free to choose any eligible lender that participates in the FFEL program. The interest rate is fixed at 6.8%. Undergraduate students may borrow up to an aggregate limit of $23,000.
The following are the annual limits that may be borrowed:
Freshman (0-23 credits earned) $3,500
Sophomore (24-57 credits earned) $4,500
Junior and Senior (58+ credits earned) $5,500
Unsubsidized eligibility is generally limited to remaining amounts of the above limits not covered by calculated need. Students borrowing unsubsidized funds must make interest payments while enrolled, or interest may be capitalized until repayment begins. Repayment begins 6 months after the student ceases at least half-time attendance. Undergraduate students meeting the federal definition of an independent student may borrow additional unsubsidized loan up to the following annually:
Freshman (0-23 credits earned) $4,000
Sophomore (24-57 credits earned) $4,000
Junior and Senior (58+ credits earned) $5,000
*Dependent undergraduates may also borrow this supplement if a parent is unable to obtain a PLUS loan.
Application procedure is similar to the subsidized Stafford. Also see “Title IV Refund Policy.”
FEDERAL PARENT PLUS LOANS: PLUS loans are available to parents of dependent undergraduate students to assist with educational expenses. These loans do carry a credit criteria and the lender has the final discretion on approval. Students must be enrolled at least half-time and meet all other federal eligibility criteria. The interest rate on PLUS is fixed at 8.5%. The annual limit is the student’s cost of attendance less any other type of financial aid and no aggregate limit exists.
Accepting PLUS offered on the award notification will allow processing of loans to begin. Repayment begins 60 days from the final disbursement for the loan period.
Work
FEDERAL WORK STUDY: various jobs are available for students who demonstrate financial need. Funds for these jobs are allocated to the University by the Federal Government.
Jobs are available during the regular academic year and for the summer. Entering students can apply for on-campus jobs for the summer prior to their initial year at Hofstra.
Federal Work Study positions can provide valuable experience relative to a chosen career or assistance in determining a career. For example: accounting majors can work for county comptroller or finance departments; premedical students, for hospitals; prelaw students, for consumer affairs or legally related nonprofit agencies; education students, for schools or day care centers and communications majors can work in educational TV and municipal cultural affairs agencies.
If Federal Work Study is listed as a form of financial aid on your award notification, you may report to the Office of Student Employment, Human Resources Center.
Outside Scholarship Policy
Scholarships from outside sources such as foundations, community organizations, and corporations are valuable resources to help fund your education. Our policy serves as a reward for your hard work and scholarship and will help you and your family to meet college costs more easily.
Students must notify the Office of Student Accounts of any outside awards from sources other than federal or state governments. All outside scholarships supplement the Hofstra University scholarship or grant you may be awarded as long as all sources do not exceed our total costs of education (as listed in our breakdown of college costs). Your total gift aid from all sources may not exceed our total billed costs. If this amount is reached with the inclusion of scholarships from outside organizations, we will begin to reduce federally regulated portions of your aid award (Federal Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, SEOG/Pell Grant, and Federal Work Study) dollar for dollar. Athletic grants-in-aid and tuition subsidies based on parents’ employment (tuition grant, tuition remission, tuition exchange) are considered to be exceptions to our outside scholarship policy, as we will reduce Hofstra Scholarship dollar for dollar if you receive any of these if we did not list them on your original award letter. Non-need based loans (Unsubsidized Stafford, PLUS, Alternative) will not cause a reduction in Hofstra Scholarship.
If the scholarship or stipend is reported on an IRS 1099 or W-2, it will be considered taxable income and not a resource against other assistance. If a “scholarship” has a repayment or employment obligation it will be considered a replacement of expected family contribution.
Funds from outside scholarships or other awards should be sent by the donor to Hofstra University. The funds are credited to the student’s University account and disbursed in the same way as Hofstra scholarships or grants. Unless otherwise specified, outside scholarships will be posted to the student’s account to reduce any outstanding tuition, room or board charges.
Outside award checks should be sent to: Office of Student Accounts, 205 Memorial Hall, 126 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York 11549-1260. The check should include the student’s full name, Social Security number, and any special instructions for disbursement on a letter or form accompanying the check. Make the check payable to Hofstra University, if possible. Indicate the donor’s name on the check.
Although checks are accepted year-round, outside awards should be sent before August 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester to appear as a “credit” on the student’s fee invoice.
Once a scholarship check is received and applied to the student’s account for the fall and spring semester, no changes will be made. Upon a student’s written request, the University will verify, a student’s enrollment and provide other data with an understanding that it is fulfilling a service to its students. The provision of that service does not indicate that the University is a recipient of the grant or scholarship received by the student or that it is in any way administering any portion of the external program, or that it is responsible for decisions made by outside donors.
AGIA Policy 2007
As a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Hofstra University awards athletic grants in aid to student athletes each year.
For the fully funded (head count) sports (men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and football), student athletes who receive both an athletic grant in aid and a Hofstra University funded merit/academic scholarship will have the Hofstra University Merit Award replaced completely by athletic grant in aid; be eligible, should the student lose his/her position on the athletic team, to request reinstatement of the academic scholarship (Hofstra University Merit Award). Re-awarding of this scholarship will be dependent upon the student’s demonstrated academic success.
Those students who participate in sports for which the University awards equivalency athletic grants in aid, and who receive both the athletic grant in aid and a Hofstra University-funded merit/academic scholarship, will maintain the full amount of the Hofstra University Merit Award; have the merit award supplemented by athletic grant in aid funds to ensure that the total amount of grant aid equals the amount specified in the student’s athletic grant in aid contract. Should the student not maintain the satisfactory academic progress demanded by the University for the maintenance of the merit/academic award, the student’s merit scholarship award will be replaced by athletic grant in aid up to the amount specified in the student athletic grant in aid contract.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Satisfactory academic progress is defined as proceeding toward successful completion of degree requirements. The Office of Financial Aid at Hofstra is required by federal regulation to determine if students are meeting the requirement. The official academic record of the university is reviewed to determine student compliance with this policy.
Student Aid Programs Under This Policy
Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, Smart Grants, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study (FWS), Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Parent Loan (PLUS) and Federal Grad Parent PLUS loans.
Components of Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Students are provided a maximum number of hours to complete their degrees;
- Students are required to maintain a cumulative, retention grade point average;
- Students must successfully complete at least 75% of the total, cumulative hours attempted.
Maximum Time Frame
At Hofstra the average number of hours required to complete a first bachelors degree is 124. Students are given 150% of the average time required to complete a degree in credit hours. Therefore students must complete their first bachelor’s degree within 186 hours.
Cumulative Grade Point Average
All undergraduates who have attempted less than 58 hours must maintain a 1.7 cumulative grade point average. Undergraduates who have attempted 58 hours or more must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Hours Successfully Completed
All students must complete 75% of the cumulative hours they attempt. This includes all hours attempted at any college or university that have transferred to Hofstra. For example, a student who has attempted 58 hours must have successfully completed 44 hours (58 x .75 = 43.5 rounded to 44).
Annual Review
Academic records are reviewed at the conclusion of the spring semester once grades are posted. Students who satisfy the conditions of the progress policy remain eligible to receive federal student assistance. Students who are receiving state grants, athletic awards, and/or other forms of scholarships must meet the retention requirements specific to those awards.
Failure to Maintain Academic Progress
Students who exceed the maximum number of hours allowed for degree completion become immediately ineligible for federal student assistance. However students have the opportunity to appeal and provide documentation to the financial aid office that explains why the student has exceeded the maximum hour threshold.
Probationary Status
Students who fail to meet either the cumulative grade point average requirement or the percentage of cumulative hours attempted criteria will be placed on probation for the following academic year. During the probationary period students must complete the necessary number of hours and/or increase their cumulative grade point averages in keeping with the satisfactory academic progress policy. Students who fail to do so will become ineligible for federal student assistance.
Appeal Opportunity
Students who are notified of their ineligibility may submit a written appeal and any supporting documentation to the Office of Financial Aid. An appeal form is included with the letter of ineligibility. The appeal and supporting documentation must be received by the deadline referenced in the ineligibility letter. An appeal if submitted should speak in detail to mitigating or extenuating circumstances that affected the student’s academic performance e.g., severe physical injury or mental trauma.
NEW YORK STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP): these are grants awarded by the state of New York to state residents who are in full-time attendance at colleges and universities located in the state of New York. The application process begins each year with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The next step is completing a TAP Express Application online at www.HESC.org. Hofstra’s TAP code is 0300.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress and program pursuit in order to renew a TAP award. These requirements are detailed on the Web site listed above. Hofstra uses the following chart to determine satisfactory academic progress.
Before being certified for this payment |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
7th |
8th |
9th |
10th |
Student must have accrued at least this many credits |
0 |
3 |
9 |
18 |
30 |
45 |
60 |
75 |
90 |
105 |
With at least this grade point average |
0 |
.5 |
.75 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Noncredit remedial instruction may be counted toward a full-time academic load. The number of credits in this chart refers to work (credit-bearing) completed toward the degree.
Program pursuit requires the student receive a passing or failing grade in a certain percentage of the full-time minimum course load of 12 credits. During the first year of study, a student must secure a passing or failing grade in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, (50 percent of the minimum full-time course load); during the second year, 9 credits per semester (75 percent of the full-time course load); and during the third and fourth years, 12 credits per semester (100 percent of the minimum full-time course load). Grades of W, UW and permanent INC are not acceptable in meeting the pursuit requirement.
A one-time waiver is available for students who fail these standards due to unforeseen circumstances. Examples of unforeseen circumstances are severe medical problems or change of major field of study. Further information about the waiver is available from the University Advisement Office.
STATE AID TO NATIVE AMERICANS: awards for full- and part-time study are available to members of the native American tribes located on reservations within New York State. For application forms and further information write to Native American Education Unit, New York State Education Dept., 471 Education Building Annex, Albany, NY 12234.
REGENTS AWARDS FOR CHILDREN OF DECEASED AND DISABLED VETERANS: a special application may be obtained from and filed with the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, Albany, New York 12255. Documentary evidence to establish eligibility is required with the application. Any high school counselor can provide assistance.
The applicant must be the child of a veteran who died, or who has a current disability of 50 percent or more, or who had such disability at the time of death as the result of U.S. military service during one of the following periods:
December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946
June 27, 1950-January 31, 1955
October 1, 1961-May 7, 1975
and a legal resident of New York state. Legal residence in New York state on the part of the parent is also required at the time of entry into military service, or, if the parent died as a result of military service, at the time of death.
The amount awarded is $450 per year, for up to five years, depending on the normal length of the program of study of full-time attendance in an approved post- secondary school in New York state.
REGENTS AWARDS FOR CHILDREN OF DECEASED POLICE OFFICERS OR FIREFIGHTERS: the awards provide a $450 grant per year, for up to five years, to children of police officers or firefighters who served in New York state and died after June 30, 1982, as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. A special application may be obtained from and must be filed with the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, Albany, New York 12255.
The student must be matriculated and enrolled full time in an approved postsecondary educational program in New York state.
WORLD TRADE CENTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: awards for families and financial dependents of innocent victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. For further information visit www.hesc.org.
NEW YORK STATE AID FOR PART-TIME STUDY (APTS): awards up to $2,000 per year are available for undergraduate students registered for 3 to 11 credits per semester. Applications are available in the Office of Financial Aid, second floor, Memorial Hall. The last day to submit APTS applications is October 1 for the fall semester and March 5 for the spring semester.
OTHER STATE GRANTS: many states have state grants that are available for use at both in and out-of-state colleges and universities. Consult your local high school guidance counselor for further information.
Other Sources of Aid
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OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION: OVR provides funds for educational purposes to persons who have physical or mental disabilities which are handicaps to employment. Contact your local Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, whose telephone number can be located in your telephone directory under State Agencies.
VETERANS GI BILL BENEFITS: funds for educational purposes are available to veterans of the Armed Forces. Contact the Veteran’s Representative at Hofstra (516) 463-6838 for individual information.
PRIVATE AGENCIES such as religious organizations, unions, foundations and social, civic and cultural groups may make awards to students. Consult your guidance counselor. Check any organization in which you or your parents participate. Check Web site: fastweb.com.
MILITARY SCIENCE awards in the amount of $16,000 plus $250-$400 stipend per month based on Military Science level, plus $300 per semester for books are available to qualified students. Students must participate in ROTC programs leading to a commission in the United States Army. For further information write or call Hofstra University Army ROTC, Hempstead, NY 11549, (516) 463-5648.
UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AID TO NATIVE AMERICANS Awards are available to undergraduate students, and based on available funds to graduate students, who are at least one-fourth American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut and are enrolled members of a tribe, band, or group recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. For further information contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office, Federal Building, Room 523, 100 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13260.
STUDENT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS: Full-time students enrolled at Hofstra University may apply to the Dean of Students Office for financial assistance should a personal emergency arise which impacts a student’s ability to pay for expenses other than tuition. All information will be verified by the Dean of Students Office. Monies may be allocated in the form of a gift (no repayment) or a loan (repayment).
Distiguished Academic Scholar Program
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Full-tuition scholarships are available to students with outstanding academic achievement, regardless of financial need. All applicants with superior high school records and standardized test scores are considered.
Arthur N. Abbey Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Robert B. Betts Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship for a Physically Challenged Student
Robert B. Betts Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship for a Minority or Female Student
Bertram D. Brettschneider Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in Law
Bertram D. Brettschneider Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in New College
Barbara and Maurice A. Deane Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in the School of Law
Nelson DeMille Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in English
Dorothy and Adolph Eckhardt Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Fleet Bank Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarships
Allan T. Gittleson Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarships
Commissioner Monica Gollub Memorial Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in Law
Leo A. Guthart Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in International Business in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Provost Sanford S. Hammer Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Joseph A. and Nancy Gittleson Iannotti Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Hofstra Health Dome Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Law School Alumni Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
George and Ann M. Mallouk Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Robert E. Myron Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
John J. Regan Memorial Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Arnold A. Saltzman Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Lawrence C. Schoen Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in the School of Law in memory of Howard H. Born
Marlene Meiselman Schoen Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in memory of Howard H. Born
Libby and Joseph Shapiro Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Marjorie Strunk Shuart Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
President James M. Shuart Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Tambrands Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Julia Vane Memorial Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in Graduate Psychology
Henry Viscardi, Jr. Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Clifford R. Weidberg Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Monter Witthuhn Family Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship for Honors College
Eugene M. Wypyski Memorial Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Harold E. Yuker Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in Graduate Psychology
Ziegler Memorial Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Undergraduate Endowed Scholarships
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Donor scholarships have been created by alumni and friends of Hofstra University. These scholarships are awarded annually according to various criteria established by the donor. Renewal of donor scholarships and awards may vary with the conditions established for that particular award.
For a listing of annual scholarships, please visit the Hofstra University online Bulletin at bulletin.hofstra.edu.
1-800-flowers.com Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Frank W. Abrams Endowed Scholarships: awarded to qualified students selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Nathalie Ackerman Endowed Theater Arts Scholarship: awarded to a deserving Theater Arts major entering his or her senior year who has exhibited great talent on stage or off (performance or writing) in his or her first three years, has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, and has financial need. Preference will be given to graduates of Great Neck South High School. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Drama and Dance Department.
Paul D. Anderson Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving students selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dean Anthony Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving undergraduate Audio/Video/Film (AVF) majors who have expressed a genuine interest in radio broadcasting and who will be selected based on academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Communication in consultation with the Chairperson of the Radio, Television, Film Department.
John Cranford Adams Endowed Scholarship: is presented to outstanding full-time students who have completed at least 58 semester hours; 50 must be in residence. This scholarship, established by the Hofstra Alumni Association to honor President Emeritus John Cranford Adams, may be renewed. Each recipient is named a John Cranford Adams Scholar. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Louise and Joel Adams Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student planning a premed course of study or studying in the biological sciences. Selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement and potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Pat Adamski & Ted Burrows Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving students selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Joseph Ades Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a Hofstra student in the Sigma Pi Fraternity International, with preference to a student that demonstrates financial need. The student must have successfully completed 24 undergraduate credits at Hofstra and achieved a minimum 2.5 grade point average. In addition, the student must demonstrate outstanding commitment to Sigma Pi Fraternity and Hofstra University.
Dr. Eugene J. Agnello Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry: awarded to a student(s) in his/her junior year who has declared a major in chemistry based on academic potential or achievement in organic chemistry.
Natalie I. Allon Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified deserving undergraduate students majoring in sociology. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Sociology Department.
Alpha Psi Omega Honorary Endowed Scholarship: will be granted to four qualified drama majors or minors (to a freshman for their sophomore year, to a sophomore for their junior year, to a junior for their senior year, and to a student in the area of theater production in honor of Dr. Swinney). Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation made by graduating seniors of Alpha Psi Omega, contingent on the approval of the faculty adviser.
Alpha Theta Beta Alumnae Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified undergraduate student who has completed three semesters as an active sister of the Sorority and is based on academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Alpha Theta Beta.
Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship: awarded to the offspring of Hofstra alumni who will be selected on the basis academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Executive Director of Alumni Relations.
Dr. Ronald J. Alvarez, P.E. Civil Engineering Endowed Scholarship: award to a deserving undergraduate engineering student(s) enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, CIVIL OPTION, who demonstrates a (1) financial need and/or (2) academic achievement or potential and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department.
Joseph G. Astman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Astoria Federal Savings Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified undergraduate student who is a resident of Queens, Nassau or Suffolk County, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Stephen M. Balber Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, or students, who will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Ballweg Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Recipient(s) must maintain an aggregate grade point average of 3.0. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Edna T. and Henry Bang Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
BDO Seidman Endowed Scholarship in Accounting: awarded to a deserving accounting student(s) on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need.
Bengt Barbaccia Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified junior or senior lacrosse athlete, selected on the basis of active community service, leadership capacity, overall athletic and scholastic accomplishments and demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement of potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation by the Head Lacrosse Coach.
Donald Nelson Barnes Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Drama Department to the Office of Financial Aid.
John F. Beiter Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a member of the men’s wrestling team with a B+ (3.3) cumulative grade point average. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Caryl J. Benjamin Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, residing in Hempstead, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Eugene Bennett NOAH Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students on the basis of demonstrated financial need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the NOAH Program.
Joshua H. Bennett, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship: dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country. Awarded to one or more qualified students who will be selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Richard T. Bennett Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Herman A. Berliner Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as academic achievement. Preference given to student(s) from Hawaii. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Harriette and Bernyce Berman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more returning students who are suffering from cancer or who have a parent that is suffering from or has died of cancer. If no student(s) meet these criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Ms. Anita Ellis, Director of Student Activities at Hofstra University and Mr. Gary Berman will select the recipient(s) of the scholarship and notify the Office of Development of their
selection.
Paul Bernon Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student entering their sophomore or junior year in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation by the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Marvin I. Bernstein Endowed Communication Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student in the School of Communication, Department of Journalism, selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement of potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Communication.
Irene and Ralph Bettum Endowed Scholarship at the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: awarded to a qualified junior student selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Bogart’s/Prince Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student athlete, selected on the basis of overall athletic and scholastic accomplishments and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Athletic Department.
Bonomo Endowed Scholarship: this sport-specific endowed scholarship will be awarded to a member of the men’s basketball team. Selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team and the Director of Athletics.
Booster Alumni Endowed Spirit Scholarship: awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior who must be an active member of one of the following groups for at least one academic year: Cheerleading Squad, Kickline/Dance Team, Mascots, Pep Band or Twirling Corps. Applicants must have at least a 2.7 grade point average at the time of application. A complete application form with up to three recommendations must be submitted as outlined by the scholarship application. Additional criteria include school spirit, enthusiasm, and participation in the student spirit groups. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee of the Booster alumni.
S. Tapper Bragg II, Endowed Memorial Scholarship for the Physically Challenged: awarded to qualified physically challenged student selected on the basis of demonstrated need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the Program for the Higher Education of the Disabled.
Robert M. Braun Endowed Scholarship in Accounting: awarded to a qualified accounting student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Dr. Eben Breed Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified students selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
John W. Brennan Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified physically disabled student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Advisement Office.
David Brex and Grace Bayer Brex Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student or students majoring in mathematics based on academic achievement or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Kenneth Brodlieb Endowed Scholarships: awarded to one or more economically disadvantaged student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Lou Bronzo Endowed Baseball Scholarship: awarded to a deserving baseball player who has been selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Julia Cagnazzi Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a junior or senior woman student in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, who is majoring in business computer information systems and has a GPA of 3.5 or better. The recipient will also be eligible for a paid internship with ISG. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business Scholarship Committee.
Kenneth M. Caldwell Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
President Calkins Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Mary Beth Carey Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an entering freshman selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Stephen B. Carlin and Walter W. Rudolph Endowed: granted to qualified students who are offspring of Vietnam War veterans. Selection is based on scholastic average, participation in athletics, other extracurricular activities, and financial need. Applicants for and recipients of this scholarship must be undergraduate students and residents of the greater New York metropolitan area.
Jason Cefalu Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Cheerleading Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more member(s) of the Cheerleading team who has been a member at least one year, showing leadership and athletic skills which are exemplary, and is respected by peers. A minimum aggregate grade point average of 2.5 is required. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Activities.
Chronicle Endowed Scholarship: granted to one or more student(s) who has exemplified the spirit and bond that can only be discovered through association with print media students. Student(s) must have served for a minimum of one year in a leadership or significant capacity of the publication and viewed as a respected and admired leader by the student staff. A minimum aggregate grade point average of 2.5 is required. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Activities.
Charles and Janet Churchill Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more students involved with the Spirit Support Group who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated financial need.
Christopher V. Cianciulli Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Emil V. Cianciulli Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s), selected on the basis of scholarship achievement or potential and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Peter B. Clark Endowed Memorial Music Scholarship: awarded to a qualified first-year music student on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. The award may be renewed annually by recipients maintaining scholarly standards. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
The Dorothea S. Clarke Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student or students in the Master of Science, Literacy Studies and Special Education program and to a student or students enrolled in the Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS). Recipients selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need and scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Literacy Studies Department and the Director of the Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS).
Class of 1951 “Continuing the Tradition” Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student or students each of whom must be a grandchild of a member of the class of 1951. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee of class members.
Susan Marie Clyne Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dorothy Cohen & Richard Buda, Ph.D. Endowed Memorial Scholarship: award will be granted to a deserving undergraduate student(s) in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business who is studying human resource management or marketing and will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need.
George and Adele Cohen Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student or students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need and scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Goldie Falcoff Cohen Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving music student(s) specializing in voice with a concentration in opera performance. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Music Department.
Kevin Colbert Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a walk-on member of the football team who will be selected on basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the head football coach and the Director of Athletics.
James and Mary Condon Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student athlete selected on the basis of overall athletic and scholastic accomplishments and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Athletic Department.
John J. Conefry, Jr. Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student or students, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Eugene B. Connolly Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more entering freshmen, majoring in business, with a B or C scholastic average (not an “A” student), selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Consolidated Freightways Rosalie Giannone Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a full-time, upper-class, physically disabled student who is pursuing a career working with the physically disabled who will be selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Advisement Office.
Hope R. Conte Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a female student(s) pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Richard Cooney Athletic Endowment Program (AEP) Summer School Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate football player attending summer school who will be chosen annually on the basis of academic and athletic achievement.
Corporate Development Council Endowed Scholarship: two-thirds of the interest earned will be granted to a qualified undergraduate Frank G. Zarb School of Business student and one-third of the interest earned will be granted to a part-time night undergraduate Frank G. Zarb School of Business student. Both recipients selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Corva Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s), selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Kathy and Christopher Corva Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Nicholas C. Croce Engineering Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate engineering student(s) who will be selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Should the Engineering Department at Hofstra University cease to exist, this endowed scholarship should be re-designated upon the wishes of the donor at that time. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Crown and Lance Alumni Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student(s) who is a descendent of a Crown and Lance member and will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential. In the event that an eligible student cannot be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to a student based on academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid and Academic Records upon the recommendation of the Crown and Lance Alumni.
Michele and James Cusack Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Rita and Michael D’Amato Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dance Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential
Dance Team Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a member of the Dance Team who has been a member for at least one year, shows leadership and dance skills that are exemplary and is well respected by peers. A minimum aggregate grade point average of 2.5 is required. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Activities.
John A. Danzi Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
David Datlof Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in American or European 20th Century History. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the History Department.
Roland H. Davis Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, residing in Hempstead, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dorothea Deitz Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to full-time incoming freshmen women who are enrolled in the Hofstra University Physical Education/Teacher Certification program. Applicants must be New York State High School graduates, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, demonstrate financial need, exhibit character, physical education competence, participation in athletics, qualities of leadership and community service (including membership in Leaders’ Clubs, Girls’ Athletic Associations and similar organizations). Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the candidate’s abilities are required. This scholarship is non-renewable. Awarded by the Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences.
Delta Chi Delta Sorority Alumnae Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate Delta Chi Delta sorority sister or the child or grandchild of a Delta Chi Delta alumna. Eligibility requirements include membership in Delta Chi Delta, a minimum of four semesters at Hofstra, and a grade-point-average of 2.5. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Delta Chi Delta Alumnae.
Homer Demetriou Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an outstanding mathematics major who has completed his/her sophomore year and who has taken at least one advanced course toward mathematics major. The recipient should intend to have a professional career related to mathematics. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Mathematics Department.
Dr. Robert F. D’Esposito Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Peggy Deutsch Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified full or part time student(s) residing on Long Island who has overcome or dealt with a mental illness. The student(s) must have successfully completed at least one year of college work and achieved a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average. Recommendations will be made by the Dean of University Advisement in consultation with the Donor and the Office of Financial Aid and Academic Records. Recipients preferably should demonstrate economic need.
Jeffrey Dingle Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Gail Dobert Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to one or more upper-class women, majoring in Political Science or International Affairs selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dolan Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving junior or senior theater arts majors selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Gray Wig Alumni Theater Group in consultation with a representative of the Dolan Family.
Kevin W. Donnelly Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Donor Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Harry Busch Scholarship
Howard Drucker Scholarship
Samuel Eskin Scholarship
Alan Faber Scholarship
J. Vincent Fagan Scholarship
Alexander Martin Fraser Scholarship
Lorraine White Godfrey and Patricia O’Keefe Godfrey Scholarship
J. O. Keller Scholarship
Sibilla E. Kennedy Scholarship
Ray Miller Scholarship
Harmon Newell Scholarship
Charles Walter Paul Scholarship
Bruce Pfeffer Scholarship
Dick Schwarzwaelder Scholarship
Jeffrey Sheets Scholarship
Raymond Downey, Sr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving wrestler who will be selected on the basis of outstanding wrestling achievement, academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the head wrestling coach and the Director of Athletics.
Charles G. Drayton Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
The James J. Duffy Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student participating in intercollegiate athletics who has been accepted into or is already enrolled in a full-time baccalaureate program and has demonstrated through superior academic and athletic performance, the potential for outstanding achievement at Hofstra. Preference given to a football player. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Directors of Athletics.
Lyman (Bud) Dunnell Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Charles R. Dyon, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps Endowed Scholarship: awarded to honorably discharged marines, their sons, daughters or grandchildren selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Patricia A. Dyon Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Broadcast Journalism: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student, majoring in Broadcast Journalism, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations.
EAB Endowed Scholarships in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: awarded to one or more deserving students participating in the summer exchange program with Erasmus University or to students in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business who are participating in other recognized study programs in The Netherlands. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the Coordinator of the Erasmus Program.
Anita Ellis Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving student(s) who has served in a leadership capacity in fraternity/sorority affairs for a minimum of one year and maintains a minimum grade-point-average of 2.4. The student(s) must be active in his/her organization and/or fraternal government. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Anita Ellis.
James W. Ellis, Jr. Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more returning student(s) who is suffering from cancer or who has a parent that is suffering or has died of cancer. If no student(s) meets this criteria, the scholarship is then awarded to one or more members of the fraternity or sorority community Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Anita Ellis.
Marie Ellis Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student with a documented learning disability who is involved in co-curricular activities. The recipient must maintain a 2.4 grade point average. If no student meets these criteria, the committee will award the scholarship to a deserving student based on academic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. A committee consisting of the donor and a member of the Office of Student Activities will select a recipient(s) and notify the Office of Financial Aid.
Sondra Solotaroff Enzer Endowed Music Scholarship: awarded to an incoming freshman pianist music major(s) based on musical and academic achievement or potential. If a freshman candidate cannot be identified, the scholarship shall be awarded to a continuing music major of any level. This scholarship shall be renewable provided the recipient(s) meets the renewal criteria set forth in the Hofstra University Bulletin and various department requirements. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Music Department.
Epsilon Sigma Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an active Epsilon Sigma member, either as an undergraduate or as an alumnus, for a period of one year. The recipient should have maintained a 2.7 grade-point average during his/her studies at Hofstra and be an active participant in extra-curricular activities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a Scholarship Committee of Epsilon Sigma.
Gunnar Esiason Endowed Scholarship: a full-tuition scholarship awarded to a deserving full-time undergraduate student(s) whose service and commitment to the prevention and cure of cystic fibrosis is exemplary or to a student who has cystic fibrosis or who has a family member stricken with the disease. An application is required. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Activities.
Weeb Ewbank Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or two academically qualified scholar-athletes who demonstrate out-standing athletic ability, exceptional qualities of sportsmanship, participation in co-curricular activities and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Faculty Memorial Endowed Scholarships: awarded to one or more qualified students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Charles Calitri Scholarship
William H. Childs Scholarship
John W. Fager Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified students who are graduates of Hempstead High School selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
The Gray Wig Jim Fellman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student majoring in music selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Gray Wig.
David and Esther Filderman Endowed Scholarship in Philosophy: this annual award is competitive and based upon academic excellence in philosophy and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Department of Philosophy.
Andrew Fisher Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Richard Fitzsimons Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Florence Flegenheimer Endowed Memorial Scholarship of Hillel: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need and dedicated commitment to strengthening Jewish life at Hofstra University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Hofstra Hillel Scholarship Committee.
Ira Flesch Endowed Memorial Scholarship: established in memory of Ira Flesch, a former trustee of Hofstra University. Awarded to qualified students selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Harold H. Fogg Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving Frank G. Zarb School of Business major selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Patricia and William Fowler, Jr. Athletic Endowment Program (AEP): awarded to a deserving lacrosse or football player selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Preference given to a catholic high school graduate. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Jeff Keller and Dolores Fredrich Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Gartland Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving African American or Hispanic undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business or pursuing a degree in Engineering or Computer Science in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. If no deserving African American or Hispanic undergraduate student can be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business or pursuing a degree in Engineering or Computer Science in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
General Endowed Athletic Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student athlete(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Director of Athletics.
Kathleen Gerla Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Joseph Giacalone Endowed Memorial Scholarship: established to honor Joseph Giacalone. Awarded to a third-year student majoring in economics, engineering, regional planning or business and who demonstrates financial need, academic excellence and a commitment to furthering the economic well-being of Long Island. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Florence M. Glaser Endowed Scholarship Fund: awarded to academically qualified and/or deserving students at Hofstra University who are honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their children, grandchildren, or great-children, selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need or scholastic achievement or potential. In the event that there are no such deserving recipient(s), the University shall award the Scholarship(s) to another deserving student(s). The recipient(s) must remain in good standing while at Hofstra in accordance with the University’s policy. The recipient(s) of the Scholarship(s) shall be recommended by the Hofstra’s Veterans Alumni Chapter and determined by Hofstra University based on such recommendation.
Lionel M. Goldberg/Alexander & Alexander Endowed Scholarship in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: awarded in the spring of each year to a Frank G. Zarb School of Business student who is completing their sophomore year in the business program, is in good standing, and displays an interest in the insurance field. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Matthew Chappell-Herman Goldberg Endowed Memorial Fund: awarded to undergraduate students majoring in psychology. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon recommendations made by the Faculty Committee of the Undergraduate Program in Psychology.
Eugene and Judy Goldman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student or students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dr. Stanley P. Goldstein Professional Engineering Review Program (PERP) Endowed Scholarship: award to a deserving undergraduate engineering student(s) enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering who demonstrates (1) financial need and/or (2) academic achievement or potential and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department.
Kermit Gordon and Morton Beroza Directors of Inter-County Wholesalers Association Endowed Scholarship: awarded to two deserving undergraduate students and one deserving graduate student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Gray Wig Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified technical drama student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Gray Wig.
Green Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a sophomore or an upperclassman who is a member of the Alpha Theta Beta (AOB) sorority or Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity and is majoring in economics, engineering or business. The student must have demonstrated financial need and maintain a 2.5 GPA or greater. If no deserving AOB or TKE student can be identified as per the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore or upperclassman who meets the criteria and serves in the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) Program.
Martin B. Greenberg Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) in the School of Business who demonstrates financial need and academic achievement or potential and an entrepreneurial spirit. This scholarship is renewable provided the recipient(s) meet the renewal criteria set forth in the Financial Aid, Honors & Awards section of the Hofstra Undergraduate Bulletin. Awarded by the Dean of the School of Business in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid.
Michael and Linda Greenseid Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Adrienne & Charles E. Grodberg Endowed Memorial Scholarship of Hofstra Hillel: award to a deserving and qualified student on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated financial need, and dedicated commitment to strengthening Jewish life at Hofstra University. The scholarship will be awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Hofstra Hillel Scholarship Committee.
Audrey Groepler Hauck Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving history major who is a female student(s) in her junior or senior year based on academic achievement and/or financial need.
Grumman Corporation Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified engineering or computer science student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Steve Gutman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student or students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
James and Karli Hagedorn Endowed Scholarship: Awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need.
Ulric Haynes, Jr. Endowed Frank G. Zarb School of Business Scholarship: awarded to a qualified Frank G. Zarb School of Business student on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
HBO Endowed Scholarship for the School of Communication: Awarded to undergraduate students from ethnic, cultural or national backgrounds that add to the diversity of the student population of the School of Communication and who demonstrate financial need. Awarded by the Dean of the School of Communication.
Paul Hearne Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student or students with a disability. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the Program for the Higher Education of the Disabled.
William Randolph Hearst NOAH Endowed Scholarship: awarded to participants in the NOAH Program selected on the basis of superior academic achievement, financial need, and departmental recommendation. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the NOAH Program.
Carly Jo Heller Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving female student(s) who is a member of Beta Alpha Psi and is in her junior or senior year. The student(s) will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated service.
New York Elks Lodge #1 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student, on the basis of academic achievement and financial need, who is a resident of the New York Lodge #1 jurisdiction. The New York Elks Lodge #1 Scholarship Committee will recommend a student recipient to the Office of Financial Aid by June 1.
Hempstead for Hofstra/Hofstra for Hempstead Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving student(s), residing in the Village of Hempstead, selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
The Hennessy Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Paul Hermansen Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student or students with economic need, someone who would not be able to continue his or her education at Hofstra University without assistance. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Elaine R. Hirsh Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of demonstrated need as well as scholastic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dorothy Hoag Endowed Memorial Scholarships: awarded to students on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential, with particular attention to students in the fields of music and/or women’s athletics.
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Emeritus Professors Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a first semester sophomore, majoring in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, selected on the basis of academic excellence and good character and who has completed at least 30 hours of course work at Hofstra. Recommendation by the Dean of the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to the Office of Financial Aid.
Hofstra Cultural Center Judaic Studies Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student or students selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Judaic Studies faculty members of the Department of Comparative Literature and Languages.
Hofstra University Employees Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Hofstra University Endowed General Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Hofstra University Endowed Music Scholarship: awarded to deserving music majors based on academic and musical achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Music Department.
Hofstra Veterans Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more matriculated student(s) at Hofstra University who are honorably discharged veterans, their children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need or scholastic achievement or potential. The recipient(s) must remain in good standing while at Hofstra University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Hofstra Veterans Alumni Chapter.
Lew & Ruth Hollinger Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who is a biology major and demonstrates active participation in a band or orchestra. The student will also be selected on the basis of academic achievement.
Holtz Rubenstein/William J. Holtz Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to one or more full-time students majoring in Accounting, beginning their junior year at Hofstra and is a resident of Long Island selected on the basis of demonstrated civic contribution and financial need. The recipient must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Honors College Endowed Scholarship Fund: awarded to a deserving Honors College student(s) based on academic merit. Awarded upon the recommendation of the Dean of Honors College in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid.
Nell B. Hudson Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a student(s) demonstrating leadership in the African American community and is a Hempstead High School senior or graduate, who plans to attend Hofstra University as an education major. The student(s) must also demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and a commitment to community service. Annually, the dean of the School of Education will nominate three students based on the aforementioned criteria who will submit personal essays and resumes to a member of the Hudson family for their recommendation; however, this participation or lack thereof shall conform with University policy. In the event that no student meets the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who demonstrates leadership in the African American community and is an education major, with preference to a student residing in New York.
Deanna Hunter Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Joseph Hunter Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Kenneth A. Hutcheson Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need, scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Abraham and Molly Janvy Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, residing in Hempstead, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Philip and Beatrice Janvy Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, residing in Hempstead, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Tork Johansen Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, residing in Hempstead, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Joanne & Robert Juckiewicz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Elliott S. Kahn Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student who is an active member of the basketball team. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the basketball coach.
Madeline Kahn Endowed Memorial Film/TV Scholarship: award will be granted to a deserving undergraduate film or television students(s) who will be selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and talent, with preference to a student(s) demonstrating financial need. Awarded by the School of Communication.
Douglas G. Karpiloff Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Robert Katz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified Frank G. Zarb School of Business student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Florence and Robert Kaufman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Lainie Kazan Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified music student(s) majoring in vocal who will be selected on the basis of academic excellence or potential need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Music Department.
Barry Andrew Kearsley Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified freshman majoring in drama based on the following criteria: the recipient is a stage management major or has a strong interest in stage management; or a design-tech student; or an acting major who has demonstrated an exceptional contribution in the area of design-tech. This award may be renewed for the same recipient for a period of four years. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Drama Department.
Joseph A. Kelly Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Vincent M. Kelly Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who is a member of the Hofstra Intramural Hockey Team, based on academic achievement and/or financial need. The coaches of the Intramural Hockey Team will recommend a scholarship recipient to the Office of Financial Aid.
Stanley J. Kendrick Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to qualified students who demonstrate financial need, outstanding qualities of perseverance, and academic dedication and effort in physics. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Physics
Department.
Stephen Kerekes Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student majoring in the field of English selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Eric Kertzner Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and will not be used in conjunction with any athletic scholarship. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship: candidates considered on the basis of academic achievement or potential, demonstrated economic need and on the promise they show in making significant contributions in carrying on the ideals to which Dr. King was dedicated. Service to the community or the University will be one of the principal criteria used in screening candidates for the honor. First consideration given to entering freshman applicants, but if no suitable freshman candidate is available, well-qualified upper-class students may be considered. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Executive Director of the NOAH Program.
Richard B. Kipling Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a deserving member of the Men’s Football Team who meets the criteria for scholarship aid as outlined by Hofstra University and the Office of Athletics. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Max Kolb Endowed Memorial Scholarship: This Scholarship is established to honor the memory of Max B. Kolb, Class of 2003, an aspiring film student who demonstrated a keen enthusiasm and strong aptitude in his chosen major. It is intended to assist other promising students to pursue the film studies curriculum by lessening the financial burden of film production costs. This Scholarship is awarded in the form of cash grants (reimbursements) to deserving undergraduate Film Studies and Production majors, to defray film production costs in courses designated by the Dean of the School of Communication. Candidates will be selected by the Dean on the basis of demonstrated financial need, talent in film studies, and academic achievement.
Lee Koppelman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Koster-Zarb Endowed Scholarship for the Reading/Writing/Learning Institute in the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center: awarded to deserving client(s) with demonstrated economic need in the Reading/Writing/Learning Institute of the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center. Recommendation by the Scholarship Committee of the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center.
Koster-Zarb Endowed Scholarship in the Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute: awarded to a child or children with demonstrated economic need in the Diane Linder-Goldberg Child Care Institute. Recommendation by the Scholarship Committee of the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center.
KPMG LLP Endowed Accounting Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving accounting students. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business in consultation with the Chairperson of the Accounting Department.
Jeffrey C. Kraus Endowed Radio Scholarship: awarded each spring to two students based upon their demonstrated talent in and commitment to radio. A minimum grade-point average of 2.5 is required. Recommendation by the Hofstra Radio Alumni Association’s Scholarship Awards Committee to the Office of Development.
Sidney Kreps Organizational Communication Endowed Scholarship in the School of Communication: awarded to a qualified student majoring in speech selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean’s Office of the School of Communication.
Robert G. Kuchner ‘76 & Phyllis Bernstein Kuchner ‘77 Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a BBA in Accounting or a graduate student pursuing a MBA in Accounting. Preference shall be given to students who intend to enter a career in public accounting. The ideal candidate must be a member of Beta Alpha Psi, demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and community service, be civic minded and willing to share his/her time with others. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business in consultation with both the Accounting Department and Robert & Phyllis Kuchner.
Emily and Charles W. Kuhns Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded equally to one deserving male and one deserving female student selected on the basis of high academic standing and all-around ability. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
William Lawrence Endowed Scholarship: awarded by the Office of Financial Aid to qualified students upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and/or the recommendation of the Chairperson and full-time faculty members of the Music Department.
Thomas F. Lackmann Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) who demonstrates academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Ira Leibowitz Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student who is a member of the Hofstra University Cheerleading Team and will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, with preference to a stsudent demonstrating economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Student Activities.
Hudson Leick Humanitarian Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) with strong integrity and a willingness to learn, who have completed service in their community or abroad. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Anita Ellis (Director of Student Activities) and Hudson Leick.
George B. Levey Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student in the Frank. G. Zarb School of Business who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Alisha Levin Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a full-time undergraduate female student who has earned a minimum of 24 credits completed in residence at Hofstra University. Candidates must present a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average, should show an interest, ability, or appreciation for the arts, and should be a member of the Greek community.
Neil D. Levin Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Preferences will be given to students from Long Island. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
George Morton Levy Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified children of former employees of Roosevelt Raceway, Inc., or to qualified students who are residents of Long Island. Noteworthy records in curricular and non-curricular areas are part of the criteria. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Senator Norman J. Levy Endowed Government Internship Scholarship: awarded to a student enrolling as an intern in the Washington Semester Program, the Albany Legislative Internship Program, or another department approved governmental internship on the basis of academic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Political Science Department.
LGBT Endowed Scholarship: awarded to students with a strong scholastic record and a documented history of (or significant potential for) activism and advocacy on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) persons with a goal of improving the visibility and acceptance of these groups within the Hofstra community. Open to all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Recipients must maintain a good scholastic record and a strong level of LGBT activism throughout the school year for renewal. Applications will be confidential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Provost’s Office in consultation with the LGBT Scholarship Committee.
Sharon Lieblich Endowed Music Scholarship: awarded to a qualified female music student who is returning to school after an absence in order to raise a family. The recipient will be selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. The recipient must maintain an aggregate grade average of 3.0. If no female student fulfills these criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving female music student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Ruth Liebson Endowed Memorial Scholarship in the Dramatic Arts: awarded to a deserving student based on seriousness of commitment to an acting career, financial need and a demonstrated capability in the dramatic arts. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Drama Department and a committee of his/her choice.
Sorgi T. and Margaret Benizzi Liotti Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified political science major with preference given to a student of Italian-American descent, selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. The recipient must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 overall, and a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in his or her major. First preference will be given to an active participant in the R.O.T.C. program. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Political Science Department and Professor Emeritus Herbert D. Rosenbaum.
Gerald & Mary Light Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student majoring in Business. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Doris and Bruce Lister Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry: awarded to a qualified junior or senior majoring in chemistry selected on the primary criterion of scholastic excellence as well as academic achievement or potential. Financial need considered if there is more than one qualified candidate for the scholarship. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in consultation with the Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry.
Doris and Bruce Lister Endowed Scholarship in Engineering: awarded to deserving Engineering majors based on academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Engineering Department in consultation with the Engineering faculty.
Carl Lizza, Jr. Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Long Island Business News Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving MBA and/or EMBA students on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Virginia Kane Lundeen Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Karen L. Lutz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Karen L. and Charles B. Lutz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential, and scores just above the criteria for financial assistance. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Paul K. and Claire H. Lynner Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student pursuing a degree in New College based on academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 3.0) and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of New College.
Noell C. Maerz Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Ann M. Mallouk Endowed Scholarship for Women in Science: awarded to a deserving undergraduate female student majoring in biology, chemistry, or physics, selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by Financial Aíd, upon the recommendation of the Dean of HCLAS.
Amelia H. and Raymond H. Malone Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Manpower Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified Frank G. Zarb School of Business student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Bernard and Roberta Marcus Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Edward Mardovich Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Joseph M. Margiotta Endowed Football Scholarship: awarded to a qualified football player who meets all the scholastic and financial criteria of the University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Mathematics Department Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving incoming freshman who intends to be a mathematics major based on academic achievement or potential. The scholarship shall be renewed provided the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 and enrolls in at least one mathematics course per semester. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee made up by the Mathematics department.
Lillian McCadden Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Justin McCarthy Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
David McCartney Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving football or lacrosse player. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the head football coach or head lacrosse coach in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
Barbara Carol McCluskey Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Mildred Elizabeth McGinnis Endowed Scholarship: the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender undergraduate student(s), studying Humanities, who will be selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need. If the aforementioned criteria cannot be met, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) studying Humanities, who has assisted the GLBT community. The recipient(s) must maintain an aggregate grade point average of 3.0. The GLBT Committee will recommend a recipient to the Office of Financial Aid.
Bernard J. McKenna Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic excellence. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Robert F. McKeon and Cathy L. McKeon and Mark Wei Endowed Athletic & Scholarship Fund: awarded to a deserving student-athlete who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Stephen and Lois McSloy Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to an outstanding junior majoring in Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies Department.
John Meehan Endowed Athletic Scholarship: awarded to a qualified athlete selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Meenan Oil Company Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student athlete selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Alok Mehta Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Charles J. Meixel Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. First preference will be given to a student in New College. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Salvatore D. Mendolia Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student(s) engaged in the study of Italian language, culture, and history or Italian American history who demonstrates high academic ability and financial need. A recommendation will be made to the Office of Financial Aid by the Queensboro UNICO Distinguished Professor of Italian American Studies in consultation with faculty teaching Italian and Italian American Studies. The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient(s) meets the renewal criteria set forth in the Financial Aid, Honors, and Awards section of the Hofstra Undergraduate Bulletin.
E. Dorothea Meyer Endowed Scholarship in Accounting: awarded to a deserving accounting student on the basis of academic achievement. Need may also be considered. The scholarship will be awarded upon the recommendation of the Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business.
Leonard D. Meyers Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund: awarded to a student majoring in music or music education. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Music Department.
John D. Miller Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Stephen A. Molello Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an entering or returning wrestler or wrestling coach. This individual should demonstrate an academic, administrative, or athletic work ethic worthy of reward. Other criteria may include financial need, dedicated service to the wrestling program, or outstanding achievement in a selected area of wrestling. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Head Wrestling Coach and the Director of Athletics.
Honorable Joseph N. Mondello Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more full-time students at Hofstra who is a graduate of a Long Island
high school and is a resident of Levittown, New York. The recipient(s) are selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential with preference given to male or female intercollegiate athletes. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid in consultation with Mrs. Linda Mondello.
Joseph and Mary Ann Monticciolo Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving student(s), selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Preference given to a student of Italian descent or to a physically challenged student. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Murley-Henderson Endowed Science Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving student(s) whose field of study or concentration is in the field of science, consisting of either physics, chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or mathematics as well as demonstrated high academic standing and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Donald H. Murphy Endowed Memorial Scholarship: in memory of the late Donald H. Murphy, Associate Professor of Engineering Science, to recognize excellence in the Engineering Department. Awarded in the spring of each year to an international student completing his/her junior year of the engineering program. The student must be in good academic standing and must have made a contribution to the Engineering Department and/or the international student community. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Engineering Department.
Howard M. Myers, Jr. Endowed Athletic Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified student athlete(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential, as well as financial need and athletic accomplishment. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
NACORE-(Long Island Chapter) Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated economic need. Preference given to Long Island residents. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Nassau Academy of Medicine Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a premedical student for his junior and senior years. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Premedical Advisory Committee.
Nassau Academy of Medicine Paramedical Projects Fund for Nursing Endowed Scholarships: awarded to pre-nursing students or female students interested in medicine. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Premedical Advisory Committee.
New College Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified New College student based on academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of New College.
Newsday Endowed Music Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student majoring in music who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Music Department.
NOAH Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a participant in the NOAH program on the basis of superior academic achievement, financial need, and departmental recommendation. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the NOAH Program.
Northern California Alumni Chapter/Richard W. Harper Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) from the Northern California region selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Susan Mary & Stanley J. Novak and Hofstra Entertainment Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving Hofstra University student who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, with preference to a student with demonstrated financial need. Student need not be a drama major, but should be involved in the arts. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the producers of Hofstra Entertainment.
Sue & Thomas Nunziata Athletic Endowment Program (AEP) Scholarship: an undergraduate student athlete will be chosen annually on the basis of academic and athletic achievement (preferably a football player backfield position).
Bernard Nussdorf Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving Frank G. Zarb School of Business majors who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business Scholarship Committee.
NY Jets Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student based on academic achievement, with preference to a student with financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Marcus C. Old Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a student or students holding senior status and majoring in biology. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation made by the biology faculty through the Chairperson of the Biology Department.
William Olsten Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more junior or senior students enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business who will pursue an M.B.A. degree. Recipient(s) must demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities as evidenced by an interest and participation in the life and activities of the University. Selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and potential, as well as financial need. If there is no qualified junior or senior candidate, this scholarship can be granted to one or more M.B.A. students. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Order Sons of Italy in America Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student of Italian descent selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Thomas A. Orphanos Endowed Scholarship: awarded to students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Preference will be given to students preparing for a career in fine arts. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Fine Arts faculty.
The Bettina Palma Affisco Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student demonstrating leadership in the Italian American community; academic achievement; financial need; and, service to school and community. First preference will be to a qualified music major.
Anne and Louis J. Paluska Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in the advanced course of the ROTC program pursuing a degree in Political Science or Accounting. Selected on the basis of academic achievement (minimum grade point average of at least 3.0) and demonstrated financial need. If no deserving student in the advanced course of the ROTC program majoring in political science or accounting can be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to a student in the advanced course of the ROTC program (regardless of major) with a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0.
Professor Phillip J. Panzeca Professional Engineering Review Program (PERP) Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate engineering student(s) enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Eng. or an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering who demonstrates (1) financial need and/or (2) academic achievement or potential and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department.
Parents Annual Fund Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
The Gray Wig Albert L. “Tank” Passuello Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student majoring in drama selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Gray Wig.
Bernard E. Patterson Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
PEIR Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Gerontology Department.
Pep Band Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a member of the Pep Band who has been a member a minimum of two (2) years, maintaining a minimum aggregate grade point average of 2.5, shows leadership and musical skills which are exemplary, and is well respected by his/her peers. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Activities.
Edward Perrotta Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Gregory P. Peterson Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student or students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic needs as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Sylvia and Valentine Piccirilli Endowed String Scholarship: awarded to two string instrument students who are members of the Hofstra University Symphony Orchestra upon the recommendation of the Conductor. Students need not be music majors. Awards defray the cost of private string study during the fall and spring semesters for recipients.
Thomas T. Pierce Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a student participating in intercollegiate athletics who has been accepted into or is already enrolled in a full-time baccalaureate program and has demonstrated, through superior academic and athletic performance, the potential for outstanding achievement at Hofstra. Preference given to a football player. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
William J. Plander Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a member of the men’s baseball team who has been accepted into or is already enrolled in a full-time baccalaureate program and has demonstrated, through superior academic and athletic performance, the potential for outstanding achievement at Hofstra. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Alan R. Plotz & Marilyn Serota Plotz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who has been accepted into the Program for Academic Learning skills (PALS), a division of the School for University Studies. The student(s) must have documented learning disabilities and submit all materials describing their specific learning disabilities along with their application for admission. The student(s) will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and scholastic potential. If no deserving student can be identified as per the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) who will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the Program for Academic Learning Skills and the Dean of the School for University Studies.
Dr. Ralph S. Polimeni Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate accounting major(s) in the Zarb School of Business who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated economic need.
Polimeni Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) in the School of Business who demonstrates academic achievement or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Sarah B. Press Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified Biology major whose interests lie in the general field of medicine and Biology and who is headed toward postgraduate training in these areas. Selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Biology Department.
Marvin & Blossom Price Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Maria Pritchard Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a matriculated student in the School of Education and Allied Human Services based on academic achievement and need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Education and Allied Human Services in consultation with the SOEAHS student affairs committee.
Anthony Procelli Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a member of the Men’s Golf team. Preference will be given to Frank G. Zarb School of Business majors. The recipient will also be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Richard and Edith Proskauer Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to qualified students majoring in fine arts. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Fine Arts Department.
Marcia Lifland Puglisi Endowed Scholarship in History in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: awarded to woman majoring in history selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the History Department in consultation with the History Department Faculty.
Diane and James Quinn Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an incoming freshmen who are financially disadvantaged and who demonstrates academic achievement. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipients meet the renewal criteria set forth in the Financial Aid, Honors and Awards section of the Hofstra University Undergraduate Bulletin. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Enrollment Services.
Donald R. & Loyce C. Raber Athletic Endowment Program (AEP) Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student athlete, who is a member of the football team, on the basis of academic and athletic achievement.
Nancy and Stuart Rabinowitz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Lillian Rattner Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Reader’s Digest Foundation Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified students selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Reading Clinic Endowed Scholarship: awarded to clients who require the services of the Reading/Writing/Learning Institute. Recipients selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the Reading/Writing/Learning Institute.
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Reidlinger Endowed Academic Scholarship: awarded to a qualified junior or senior undergraduate student or students majoring in chemistry or natural science on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chemistry or Natural Science faculty.
Republic Aviation Endowed Scholarship Fund: awarded to children of former employees of the Republic Aviation Corporation, regardless of place of residence, and other students who reside in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department.
The Gray Wig Janet Fraser Rosano Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student majoring in drama or music selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Gray Wig.
Olive P. Rose Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving undergraduate or graduate women selected solely on the basis of demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
William Rosencrans Endowed Music Scholarship: awarded to a qualified junior or senior student majoring in music with preference given to a vocal major who will be required to provide a concert in the spring of each year. Selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential, with preference to a student demonstrating financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Music Department.
Howard Rosman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving sophomore or junior chemistry or biochemistry major selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Chemistry Department.
Harry and Mary Royle Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified students selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as financial need and athletic accomplishment. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Adam Ruhalter Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Teague William Ryan Athletic Endowment Program Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student athlete who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the head wrestling coach and the Director of Athletics.
Teague William Ryan Endowed Wrestling Scholarship: awarded to a deserving wrestler who will be selected on the basis of outstanding wrestling achievement, academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the head wrestling coach and the Director of Athletics.
Horst K. Saalbach Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department.
Salvatico Family Athletic Endowment Program (AEP) Summer School Scholarship: an undergraduate student athlete will be chosen annually on the basis of academic and athletic achievement.
Stephen P. Salzman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified tuba or euphonium players majoring in music or music education selected on the basis of musical ability and cholastic achievement. If no student is available under these criteria, preference will be given to a student(s) enrolled in the School for University Studies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Music Department.
Thomas Sanzone ‘82 & Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student(s) who demonstrates academic achievement and/or financial need.
David Schector Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
John C. Schmitt Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate business major who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
School of Communication Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving School of Communication major who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Communication.
School of Education and Allied Human Services Endowed General Scholarship: awarded to regularly admitted undergraduate and/or graduate SOEAHS majors. Undergraduate candidates should demonstrate financial need (as per federal guidelines) and graduate students must present a statement of purpose. Continuing students who apply must present with a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the SOEAHS [in consultation with the SOEAHS Student Affairs Committee (SAC)]. The SOEAHS SAC will call for nominations during the fall semesters for scholarships to be granted for the following spring semesters.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need.
Milton H. Seeley Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a member of the men’s baseball team who has been accepted into or is already enrolled in a full-time baccalaureate program and has demonstrated, through superior academic and athletic performance, the potential for outstanding achievement at Hofstra. Preference given to the child of a Hofstra University alumnus. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Holly J. Seirup and Clifford Pincus Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Saul G. and Ethel P. Shapiro, Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, residing in Hempstead, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Margaret A. Shields Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
The William Shiver Memorial Endowed Students Award for Minority Students: awarded to undergraduate students from ethnic, cultural or national backgrounds that add to the diversity of the student population at Hofstra University and have demonstrated academic achievement.
James M. Shuart Endowed Academic Scholarship: awarded to qualified student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
James M. Shuart Endowed Football Scholarship: awarded to a football player who meets all the scholastic and financial criteria of the University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Scott Skodnek Endowed Scholarship in Honor of R. Lowenfeld & S. Rabinowitz: awarded to an undergraduate student(s) who demonstrates academic achievement and/or financial need.
Marjorie Strunk Shuart Endowed Women’s Athletic Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified women athletes who meet all the scholastic and financial criteria of the University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Alan M. Siegel Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified student(s) from the field of sports and athletics selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Sigma Delta Tau Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Jack and Jean Skodnek Endowed Scholarship: awarded to two or more qualified students in need of financial assistance. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Scott Skodnek Endowed Scholarship: granted to deserving students selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Howard I. Smith Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving Frank G. Zarb School of Business majors who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business Scholarship Committee.
Lawrence & Shirley Smolev Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving Accounting major in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Terence E. Smolev Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student or students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Robert Sobel Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Business History and Finance: awarded to a junior or senior history major who has expressed an interest in business history and/or finance who will be selected primarily on academic achievement. The Chairperson of the History Department will make recommendations to Mrs. Carole Sobel, Murray Henner, and Leonard Thon, who will notify the Office of Financial Aid of their
decision.
Arthur and Honey Sorin Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Joseph Sparacio Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) pursuing a B.A. in Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies (in the School of Communication) based on academic achievement or potential, demonstrated financial need, and involvement (co-curricular or extra-curricular) in the Hofstra community. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies department.
The Sparberg-Braun Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need as well as scholastic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Natural Science faculty of the Chemistry
Department.
Special Challenge Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Preference will be given to minority students. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Joel M. Spiro Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Randall W. Hoffmann: awarded to an undergraduate student with demonstrated economic need and a 2.0-2.5 cumulative grade point average. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Sport-Specified Endowment Scholarship Program: awarded to deserving student-athletes who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
C.V. Starr Endowed Scholarship in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: awarded to a deserving undergraduate(s) student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated economic need.
Adele & William Stein Gray Wig Endowed Scholarship for Acting: awarded to deserving theater arts major who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Gray Wig Alumni Theater Group.
Arthur Stein Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business who is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, selected on the basis of academic excellence and co-curricular involvement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Accounting Department of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business in consultation with the Stein Family.
Andrew J. Stern Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Adelaide H. Sternfeld Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship: award to undergraduate direct descendants of Hofstra alumni based on financial need and/or the basis of scholastic achievement and outstanding participation in extracurricular activities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Alumni Organization Scholarship Committee.
Sy Stewart Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate Marketing student who is inclined to enter the retail business upon graduation. The student will also demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. In the event that an eligible student cannot be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Marketing major. Awarded by the Dean of the School of Business.
Edna Littman Storch Endowed Memorial Scholarship: established in memory of Edna Littman Storch by her family. An award ranging upward from a minimum of $100 based on demonstrated need to a student entering the field of elementary education. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Robert E. Stuhler Professional Engineering Review Program (PERP) Endowed Scholarship: award to a deserving undergraduate engineering student(s) enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering who demonstrates (1) financial need and/or (2) academic achievement or potential and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department.
Robert E. Stuhler Professional Engineering Review Program Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving undergraduate engineering students enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Recipients selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Department of Engineering and the Director of the Professional Engineering Review Program.
Sunrise Laurelton Lodge #1069 F. & A.M. Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Support Our Scholarships Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Seymour and Arlene Tankleff Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Donald Tattenbaum Endowed Memorial Scholarship in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: awarded to one or more qualified undergraduate students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential and whose parents are hourly paid employees of Pergament, Inc. The student(s) must also intend to study in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. If no candidates meet the requirements stated above, preference will be given to students who will participate in the exchange program with the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Marguerite & Leigh T. Rhodes/Teachers of Tomorrow Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving minority students in the School of Education and Allied Human Services in the Teachers of Tomorrow Program. Recipients selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the Teachers of Tomorrow Program.
Gia Terrell Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as demonstrated activity in promoting the independence and abilities of students with disabilities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Coordinator of the Program for the Disabled.
The Tewaaraton Trophy Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving member of the men’s lacrosse team who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics in consultation with the head lacrosse coach.
The Honorable Arthur Wellesley Thompson Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving communications student selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need as well as academic achievement and potential. Preference is given to a resident of Freeport, Long Island. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Cynthia Earl Toddings Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a music student, preferably an instrumentalist, revealing unusual musical ability, academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Music Department.
Trustee Memorial Endowed Scholarships: these scholarships were established to honor deceased members of the Hofstra University Board of Trustees:
Trustee George H. Hauser
Trustee Emil R. Heger
Trustee Arthur E. Newton
Trustee Alicia Patterson
Trustee LeRoy J. Weed
Trustee Rudolph Zinsser
Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the chairperson of the department, awards of at least $500 each are made to students with the highest cumulative average entering their senior year with at least 50 hours completed at Hofstra in each of the following areas: one award to a major in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business (Trustee Heger) one award to a major in the Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering (Trustee Hauser) two awards to majors in the Division of the Humanities (Trustees Weed and Zinsser) two awards to majors in the Division of the Social Sciences (Trustees Newton and Patterson).
Jack Tureen Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Department.
E. Lynn Turgeon Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving women and minority students majoring in Economics. Preference will be given to students who plan to focus their studies on Keynesian Economics and/or Comparative Systems. Recipients selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Department of Economics.
Van Peebles Endowed Scholarship for Film Studies: awarded to one or more deserving student(s) majoring in film studies selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Frederick T. Varacchi Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student-athlete who is a declared business major. Candidates will also be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Sergio Villanueva Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a member of the men’s or women’s soccer team based on demonstrated financial need with a minimum 2.7 grade point average. Preference will be given to the following: the son or daughter of a New York City government employee, a New York City resident, or the son or daughter of any nationwide government employee. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Gloria and Bernard Vinson Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Theodore Walter Pusinelli: awarded to a qualified student or students from among three Hicksville High School students who will be attending Hofstra University the following fall. Selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need and scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Joshua Vitale Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Courtney Walcott Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving African-American students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Lawrence J. Waldman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student majoring in or specializing in Accounting selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Wallach Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving students studying Entrepreneurship in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Azelle Waltcher Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an outstanding mathematics major who has completed his/her junior year with at least two full-time years at Hofstra and has completed no fewer than five advanced courses in mathematics. The mathematics faculty will determine a single recipient solely on the basis of academic achievement. Since this scholarship is never to be divided between two or more equally qualified students, the faculty will consider over-all grade point averages, the quality of the liberal arts courses completed, and the level of participation in mathematical activities in the event that more than one student seems qualified to receive this scholarship. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Mathematics Department.
Watson Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student who has been accepted into the Program for Academic Learning skills (PALS), a division of the School for University Studies. The student must have documented learning disabilities and submit all materials describing their specific learning disabilities along with their application for admission. The student will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and scholastic potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the Program for Academic Learning Skills and the Dean of the School for University Studies.
Weingrow Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien, demonstrates financial need and academic merit, with preference given to a student majoring in the sciences who has maintained a 3.2 grade point average. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient(s) meet the renewal criteria set forth in the Financial Aid, Honors and Awards section of the Hofstra University Undergraduate Bulletin. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Rita and Stan Weinstein Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified Frank G. Zarb School of Business student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Elma K. White Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dean Arthur Dudley Whitman Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Glenn E. Wilkinson Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
John Wollmers Endowed Scholarship in Photography: awarded to a deserving photography student on the basis of academic achievement. Need may also be considered. The scholarship will be awarded upon the recommendation of the Fine Arts, Art History and Humanities Department.
Women in Engineering Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate female engineering student(s) enrolled in a B.S. or B.E. degree in the Department of Engineering, who is returning to college or starting college after delays for work or family, and who demonstrates (1) financial need and/or (2) academic achievement or potential and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department. In the event that an eligible student cannot be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving female engineering major.
Francis Frost Wood Memorial Endowed Scholarship/Newsday Internship: granted to a junior or senior majoring in Public Relations or in Mass Media Studies with a Public Relations concentration. Selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement, proficiency in the area of public relations, demonstrated interest in community relations/public affairs, and the desire for a career in public relations. The recipient will be required to serve a six (6) week internship in the public affairs/community relations department at NEWSDAY. The internship will be composed primarily of assignments related to the newspaper’s responsibility to the community it serves and/or explaining newspaper policies, practices, etc. to its readership. For the above mentioned reasons, priority given to a scholarship candidate who has been a long-time resident of Nassau and/or Suffolk county (6 years or more). Selected by the Senior Professor of the Public Relations program and the Journalism Program Coordinator, as selected by the Chairperson of the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations, who will notify the Office of Financial Aid. The selection of the scholarship/internship will be subject to NEWSDAY’s approval. In connection therewith, the candidate shall be required to attend a personal interview with NEWSDAY.
The Edward and Lillian Woycik Big Brothers Big Sisters Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) who are or have been members of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Long Island and have been accepted for admission to Hofstra University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.
Yuletide Greetings Endowed Scholarships: awarded to one or more undergraduate and/or graduate students on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. This award is not renewable. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Frank G. Zarb School of Business Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified Frank G. Zarb School of Business student selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need as well as academic achievement and potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Frank G. Zarb School of Business Emeriti Faculty Endowed Scholarships: in honor of emeriti faculty of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Awarded to continuing business students based on service to the School scholarship and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Frank G. Zarb School of Business Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified Frank G. Zarb School of Business student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Patricia Koster Zarb Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified freshman student with economic need and scholastic achievement or potential, a high school grade point average of B or better, and who has demonstrated qualities of leadership, ethical behavior, compassion and respectful treatment of others, and three letters of recommendation from teachers and/or community leaders. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation made by Mrs. Patricia K. Zarb.
Zarb Family Endowed Scholarship in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: awarded to a deserving undergraduate business major based on demonstrated financial need and academic achievement who has shown both leadership and initiative. The scholarship is renewable until graduation provided the recipient maintains at least a “C” (2.0) average. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Julie Lynn Zipper Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to children or spouses of victims of the September 11, 2001, tragedies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Honors, Prizes and Awards
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A number of special prizes and awards are presented to Hofstra students by organizations, friends of the University and members of the University community. These prizes and awards are in addition to the regular forms of financial aid available to students.
American Association of University Women Merit Award: awarded to a graduating senior woman based on high character, academic standing, and leadership. Potential recipients meet with the American Association of University Women Awards Committee for an interview before final selection is made.
Lilo and Peter Buehrle Endowed Award: granted to two (2) or more deserving students who have demonstrated excellence in either advanced German language or in research on Germanic. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the German Department.
Harold E. Clearman Endowed Memorial Award: awarded to a physics major with meritorious performance in coursework, along with an outstanding individual research project, as judged by the Physics Department.
Faculty Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Education: one or more prizes of $100 granted to qualified student(s) who have completed at least three semesters at Hofstra University, including at least one 100-level mathematics course. Recipient(s) are selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and their intention to enter teaching at the elementary or secondary level. Awards may be granted annually at the discretion of the Mathematics Department. The Mathematics Department will forward the name(s) of the recipient(s) to the Office of Development who will furnish the check(s).
Michael Gordon Prize in the Fine Arts: awarded to one or more students whose paintings, drawings or sculptures best exemplifies Professor Gordon’s view that form is the essence of art. The winning work(s) will be non-ideological in content; its importance will inhere in its form, not in a message of any kind. If, in any given year, the committee finds that no work is suitable, the award will not be granted. A recipient(s) will be selected by a faculty committee, whose members will be appointed by the Director of the Hofstra Museum, based on work(s) entered into competition. The faculty committee will notify the Office of Financial Aid who will award this prize.
Guru Nanak Interfaith Endowed Prize: to be awarded to individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions in promoting religious dialogue; made efforts to end religious and ethnic violence; and/or who have the ability to use the prize to further the cause of religious dialogue.
Hair Express/Anita Ellis Friendship Award: awarded to a deserving student(s) or student group(s) who have demonstrated financial need other than for tuition. Recommendation by Anita Ellis, Lisa Abbey, and Richie Rubenstein to the Office of Development.
Thomas Hetzel Endowed Memorial Award in German Studies: awarded to a deserving student studying abroad in Germany through a Hofstra sponsored program or other accredited American university program approved by the Director of the German Program. The recipient will be selected based on the following criteria: (1) grade point average in German courses, (2) cumulative Hofstra grade point average, (3) potential for success in the field of German Studies (4) demonstrated financial need and (5) a demonstrated commitment to public service. If for any academic year, no student elects to study abroad, the award will be presented as a tuition scholarship to the most outstanding student selected from the following pool of candidates - German majors, German minors, and students taking German classes based on the same criteria as stated above. The Development Office will prepare the award check for the recipient upon the recommendation of the Director of the German Program in consultation with the Chairperson of the Comparative Literature Department.
History Department Endowed Award: awarded to a deserving Greek and Roman history student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential.
Adele Leonard Endowed Prize for Excellence in Linguistics: in memory of Adele Leonard, the Director of the Nassau County Civil Service Commission for 26 years. This prize is awarded to a student for excellence in linguistics, in particular for innovative approaches to the analysis of language as judged by the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences linguistics faculty.
The Rhoda Pinsley Levin Endowed Award for Excellence in Musical Performance assists promising senior undergraduate performing musicians in their scholarly or vocational pursuits. The Award was established by the late Hofstra Economics Professor Harvey J. Levin as a memorial to his wife, who was a highly regarded pianist, teacher and music patron active in the Hofstra community. The Award’s annual recipients are featured in the Rhoda Pinsley Levin Recitals. differentdrummusic.com/Rhoda_Pinsley_Levin_Award.htm
Allison Kim Levy Continuing Acts of Kindness Endowed Memorial Award: Hofstra University, through a generous donation from the family and friends of Hofstra alumna Allison Kim Levy, offers two annual awards in recognition of outstanding community activity and good works performed by students, faculty, and staff of the University in behalf of their communities. Examples of service include the development of community programs (e.g., initiating food distribution programs for the elderly, tutoring programs for underachieving children, case management for the mentally ill, etc.), volunteer service in community programs (e.g., coordination of other food volunteers, helping community residents learn about divorce mediation services through public announcements, etc.), or direct service in the community to individuals with special needs (e.g., in home behavior modification with an autistic child, reading to the blind, etc.). All members of the Hofstra community are eligible for this award, including undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and members of the faculty. Each award includes a certificate of recognition and a $1000 prize. Nominations for the award must include a written description of no more than 500 words of the nominated individual’s contributions to the community, and corroborative letters from two members of the community. The program is administered through the Department of Psychology and awards are made on a yearly basis. The call for nominations will be announced in early February for work conducted during the previous calendar year and awards will be announced at the annual awards ceremony of the National Honor Society in Psychology each May. A committee consisting of the Director of the Psy.D. Program in School-Community Psychology, a secretary from a doctoral program in Psychology, and the undergraduate student president of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, will designate winners and notify the Office of Development of their selections.
Irving and Ina Markowitz Endowed Prize in Asian History: a prize of $200 made through the Department of History and awarded for outstanding performance in Asian History.
James A. Moore Endowed Memorial Award: awarded to the physics major with the highest quality performance excelling in course work, individual research and service to the physics community as judged by the whole department.
Robert L. Payton Endowed Prizes in History: two $200 prizes awarded, one for the outstanding senior history major, the other for outstanding achievement in a history seminar.
Pro Health Care Associates Endowed Student Athlete Senior Award: awarded to one senior male student-athlete and to one senior female student-athlete with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 who is not receiving full athletic scholarship aid from the University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid to one male student-athlete and to one female student-athlete upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Herbert D. Rosenbaum/Pi Sigma Alpha Endowed Political Science Award: awarded to a political science major who has written the best paper during the academic year as determined by the Political Science Department.
Donald M. Rowe Merit Award for Performing Excellence as a Piano Accompanist: an honorarium of $250 granted to a music or music education major, which if possible, is presented in conjunction with the awardee’s senior recital. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the faculty of the Music Department.
Isidore and Helen Sacks Memorial Awards: four awards given to students of at least junior standing who have achieved distinction in each of the following areas: Spanish, English, Judaic Studies and Music. In the event that the respective departments do not have any qualified students for this annual award, the amount not used will be devoted to promoting a recital, reading or performance in the musical or dramatic field.
Nancy P. Schnader Poetry Award: in conjunction with the Academy of American Poets Award Program, $125 is awarded for the prize poem or group of poems selected by a committee of judges from the English Department.
Eugene Schneider Fiction Award: $125 awarded for the best work of fiction done by a student recommended by a committee of judges from the English Department.
Manya and Max Tenenbaum Endowed Memorial Prize in Economics: awarded to undergraduate students for outstanding honors papers in economics or social science geography. Should no paper be sufficiently meritorious, no award will be made that year. Recommendation by a committee consisting of two members of the Economics/Geography department selected by the Department Chairperson (the Chairperson may be one of those selected) for the lucidity and grace of their writing. The Chairperson of the Economics Department will then notify the Office of Financial Aid.
Betty Weed Endowed Prize: awards of $500 each are presented to an outstanding junior man and woman. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Activities.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges: this national recognition award is given to seniors who have made an outstanding contribution to co-curricular activities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Office of the Dean of Students.
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