The following 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 automatically considered by the University.
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
Monter Witthuhn Family Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship for Honors College
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
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 and University policy.
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 student majoring in Theater Arts, 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 GPA 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.
Bettina Palma Affisco Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student promoting education in Italian American culture and demonstrating academic achievement and/or financial need as well as service to school and community. First preference will be given to a qualified Music major. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
John Cranford Adams Endowed Scholarship: awarded to outstanding full-time students who have completed at least 58 semester hours; 50 hours 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 who is a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity International, with preference to a student with demonstrated financial need. The student must have successfully completed 24 undergraduate credits at Hofstra and achieved a minimum 2.5 GPA In addition, the student must demonstrate outstanding commitment to Sigma Pi Fraternity and Hofstra University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee.
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 and selected on the basis of academic potential or achievement in Organic Chemistry. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Natalie I. Allon Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified, deserving undergraduate students majoring in Sociology, and 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: granted to four qualified Drama majors or minors (to freshmen for their sophomore year, to sophomores for their junior year, to juniors 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 Alumnae Association.
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 Director of Alumni Relations and the Hofstra Alumni Organization Scholarship Committee.
Dr. Ronald J. Alvarez, P.E. Civil Engineering Endowed Scholarship: award to a deserving undergraduate student(s) enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, Civil Option, and who demonstrates (1) academic achievement or potential and/or (2) financial need and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Engineering Department and the Director of the Professional Engineering Review Program.
Paul D. Anderson Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student 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 Radio, Television, Film 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.
Association for a Better Long Island Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
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 Counties, and 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 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 student(s), majoring in Accounting, on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Bengt Barbaccia Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified junior or senior student-athlete who is a member of the Men’s Lacrosse team, and selected on the basis of active community service, leadership capacity, overall athletic and scholastic accomplishments, demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation by the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach.
Donald Nelson Barnes Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students by the Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Drama and Dance Department.
John F. Beiter Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student who is a member of the Wrestling team and has 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 Executive Director of the NOAH Program.
Joshua H. Bennett, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship: dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. Awarded to one or more qualified students who are 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 is 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 have or have had a personal challenge in dealing with cancer, through his/her own condition or that of a family member, or whose demonstrated service and commitment to the prevention and cure of cancer is exemplary. If no student meets these criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need as well as academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid with input from the Director of Student Leadership & Activities.
Marvin I. Bernstein Endowed Communication Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student enrolled in the School of Communication, Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations, and selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scho¬lastic 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 is 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 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 GPA at the time of application. A complete application form with up to three recommendations must be submitted as outlined on 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 student, majoring in Accounting, 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 challenged 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(s) majoring in Mathematics and based on academic achievement or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Kenneth Brodlieb Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more economically disadvantaged students 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 student who is a member of the Baseball team, and 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, enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, majoring in Information Technology and has a G.P.A of 3.0 or better. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Kenneth M. Caldwell 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.
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.
Stephen B. Carlin and Walter W. Rudolph Endowed Scholarship: granted to qualified students who are direct descendants of Vietnam War Veterans. Selection is based on scholastic average, participation in athletics, other extracurricular activities, and/or financial need. Applicants for and recipients of this scholarship must be residents of the greater New York metropolitan area. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Carlin/Rudolph Scholarship Committee.
Jason Cefalu Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who are 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 members of the Cheerleading team who have been members for at least one year, showing leadership and athletic skills which are exemplary, and are respected by peers. A minimum aggregate GPA of 2.5 is required. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Leadership & Activities.
Chronicle Endowed Scholarship: granted to one or more students who have exemplified the spirit and bond that can only be discovered through association with print media students. Recipient(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 GPA of 2.5 is required. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Leadership & Activities.
Charles and Janet Churchill Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more students involved with Spirit Support groups who will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid with input from the Office of Student Leadership & Activities.
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 Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Music: awarded to a qualified first year student, majoring in Music, selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or financial need. The award may be renewed annually by recipients maintaining scholarly standards. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Music Department.
The Dorothea S. Clarke Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student or students enrolled 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 are 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 Director of the Program for Academic Learning Skills (PALS).
Class of 1951 â¬SContinuing the Tradition⬠Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) who is the grandchild of a member of the Class of 1951. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee of Class of ⬔51 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: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s), enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, who is studying Human Resource Management or Marketing, and selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
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 student(s) who is majoring in Music and specializing in Voice with a concentration in Opera Performance. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson 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 â¬SA⬠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, upperclassman, physically challenged student who is pursuing a career working with the physically challenged and who is 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 student who is a member of the Football team, attending summer school, and is chosen annually on the basis of academic and athletic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Corporate Development Council Endowed Scholarship: two-thirds of the award is granted to a qualified full-time, undergraduate student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and one-third of the award is granted to a part-time, evening undergraduate student enrolled in Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Both recipients are 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 student(s), majoring in Engineering, who is 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 is 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 upon the recommendation of the Crown and Lance Alumni Association.
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.
Peter D⬔Albert Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student with demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Rita and Michael D⬔Amato Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) 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) selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Drama and Dance Department.
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 GPA of 2.5 is required. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Leadership & Activities.
John A. Danzi Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Albert I. DaSilva Memorial Endowed Scholarship: a minimum prize of $1000 will be awarded to an undergraduate student who has the highest GPA of all graduating seniors after the first semester of his/her senior year. The recipient will be invited to the Honors Convocation for the award presentation. 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, demonstrate qualities of leadership and community service (including membership in Leaders⬔ Clubs, Girls⬔ Athletic Associations or 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 Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of 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 Sorority, minimum of four semesters in residence at Hofstra, and a GPA of 2.5. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Delta Chi Delta Alumnae Association.
Homer Demetriou Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an outstanding student, majoring in Mathematics, who has completed his/her sophomore year and who has taken at least one advanced Mathematics course. 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-time 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 GPA Recipients preferably should demonstrate economic need. Recommendations will be made by the Dean of University Advisement in consultation with the donor and the Office of Financial Aid.
Jeffrey Dingle Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who are 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, and 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, majoring in Theater Arts, 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 are 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 student who is a member of the Wrestling team and 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.
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 student who is a member of the Football team. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director 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, and 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 Scholarship 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 enrolled 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 students who have served in a leadership capacity in fraternity/sorority affairs for a minimum of one year and maintains a minimum aggregate GPA of 2.4. The recipient(s) must be active in his/her organization and/or fraternal government. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid with input from the scholarship committee coordinated by the Office of Student Leadership & Activities.
James W. Ellis, Jr. Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more returning students who have or have had a personal challenge in dealing with cancer, through his/her own condition or that of a family member, or whose demonstrated service and commitment to the prevention and cure of cancer is exemplary. If no student meets these criteria, the Office of Financial Aid will award the scholarship to one or more members of the fraternity/sorority community. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid with input from a committee that includes the Director of Student Leadership & Activities and Dean of Students.
Marie Ellis Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) with a documented learning disability and who is involved in co-curricular activities. The recipient(s) must maintain a 2.4 GPA If no student meets these criteria, the Office of Financial Aid will award the scholarship to a deserving student based on demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid with input from the Director of the Program for Academic Learning Skills and a member of the Office of Student Leadership & Activities.
Sondra Solotaroff Enzer Endowed Music Scholarship: awarded to an incoming freshman pianist, majoring in Music, with demonstrated 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 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 GPA during his 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 Alumni Association.
Gunnar Esiason Endowed Scholarship: a full-tuition scholarship awarded to a deserving full-time undergraduate student who has or has had a personal challenge in dealing with cystic fibrosis, through his/her own condition or that of a family member, or whose service and commitment to the prevention and cure of cystic fibrosis is exemplary. An application is required. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of a committee from the Office of Student Leadership & Activities.
Estee Lauder Endowed Scholarship in Accounting: awarded to a deserving student who is an Accounting major, resides in the metropolitan area, and demonstrates academic achievement and/or financial need. Award recipients will have the opportunity to participate in an internship at Estee Lauder Companies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Accounting Department.
Weeb Ewbank Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or two academically qualified scholar-athletes who demonstrate outstanding 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 and 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 and 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 Gray Wig Alumni Theater group.
David and Esther Filderman Endowed Scholarship in Philosophy: this annual award is competitive and based upon academic excellence in Philosophy and demonstrated 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 are 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 are 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 and 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 student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and 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 Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, who is a member of the Men⬔s Lacrosse or Football teams, and 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 an undergraduate student who champions the causes of traditionally underrepresented communities and who is pursing 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. The student will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. If no deserving student can be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student enrolled 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, and 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 is 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: awarded to a third-year student majoring in Economics, Engineering 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, and 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 other deserving student(s). The recipient(s) must remain in good standing while at Hofstra in accordance with University policy. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Hofstra Veterans Alumni Chapter and as 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 student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business who is completing his/her 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 student(s) enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and who demonstrates (1) academic achievement or potential and/or (2) financial need and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Engineering Department and the Director of the Professional Engineering Review Program.
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 Alumni Theater group.
Green Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a sophomore or upperclassman who is a member of 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 GPA of 2.5 or greater. If no student meets all of the 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. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Martin B. Greenberg Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s), enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, with demonstrated 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 Office of Financial Aid in consultation with the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
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: awarded 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. 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 female student, majoring in History, in her junior or senior year based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Grumman Corporation Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) majoring in Engineering or Computer Science and 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 is selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Ulric Haynes, Jr. Frank G. Zarb School of Business Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and 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. Sanford S. Hammer Professional Engineering Review Program (PERP) Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and who demonstrates (1) academic achievement or potential and/or (2) financial need and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Engineering Department and Director of the Professional Engineering Review Program.
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 Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of 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 qualified students participating in the NOAH Program and 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 honor society and in her junior or senior year. The student(s) is selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated community service. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Assistant Dean of the Business Development Center.
Hempstead for Hofstra/Hofstra for Hempstead Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students residing in the Village of Hempstead and 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 is 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, and who would be unable to continue his/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 B. Hoag Endowed Memorial Scholarships in Music: award will be granted to qualified students who are selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need, with particular attention to students majoring in Music and/or Education. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Emeritus Professors Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a first semester sophomore, enrolled 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. Awarded by Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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 are 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 students, majoring in Music, and selected on the basis of 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 students at Hofstra University, who are honorably discharged veterans, their children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, and selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need or scholastic achievement or potential. The recipients 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 majoring in Biology, demonstrates active participation in a band or orchestra, and selected on the basis of academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Holtz Rubenstein/William J. Holtz Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to one or more full-time students beginning the junior year at Hofstra and are Accounting majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and/or demonstrate financial need. Recipients must be residents of Long Island and demonstrate civic contribution. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Honors College Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving students enrolled in Honors College selected on the basis of academic merit. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of Honors College.
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, Health and Human Services will nominate three students based on the aforementioned criteria who will submit per¬sonal essays and resumes to a member of the Hudson family for review; however, this participation or lack thereof shall conform to University policy. In the event that no student meets the above cri¬teria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who demonstrates leadership in the African American community and is majoring in Education, with preference for a student residing in New York state.
Deanna Hunter Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) 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 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.
Institute of Real Estate Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in Business, who has an interest in Real Estate, and selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Abraham and Molly Janvey Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student residing in the Village of Hempstead and 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 Janvey Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student residing in the Village of Hempstead and 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 the Village of Hempstead and 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) 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 Head Basketball Coach.
Madeline Kahn Endowed Memorial Film/TV Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate film or television students(s), selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and talent, with preference given to a student(s) demonstrating financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Communication.
Douglas G. Karpiloff 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.
Professor Robert Katz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving and qualified student majoring in Accounting in the Zarb School of Business and selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. 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) 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 student(s) majoring in Music: Vocal and selected on the basis of academic excellence or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Music Department.
Barry Andrew Kearsley Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified freshman majoring in Drama and selected on the basis of the following priorities: 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 and Dance Department.
Joseph A. Kelly Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students who are 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 and selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Coaches of the Intramural Hockey Team.
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 and Astronomy Department.
Stephen Kerekes Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student majoring in the field of English and 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 not to 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 toward 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 freshmen meet these criteria, 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 was 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 in pursuing 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 students, majoring in Film Studies and Production, 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) of the Reading/Writing/Learning Institute in the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center, with demonstrated economic need. 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 who are clients of 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 students majoring in Accounting. 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, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business 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 GPA of 2.5 is required. Awarded upon the 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 and 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 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 an MBA in Accounting. Preference shall be given to students who intend to enter a career in Pub¬lic Accounting. The ideal candidate must be a member of Beta Alpha Psi honor society, 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 the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department and Robert & Phyllis Kuchner.
Emily and Charles W. Kuhns Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded equally to one deserving male student and one deserving female student who are selected on the basis of high academic standing and all-around ability. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
William Lawrence Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified students by the Office of Financial Aid 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.
Lehman Brothers Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and selected on the basis of 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 selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, with preference to a student demonstrating economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Student Leadership & Activities.
Hudson Leick Humanitarian Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) with strong integrity and a willingness to learn, who has completed service in his/her community or abroad. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Student Leadership & Activities.
George B. Levey Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student enrolled in the Frank. G. Zarb School of Business and who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Alisha Levin/World Trade Center Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a full-time, undergraduate female student(s) who has earned a minimum of 24 credits completed in residence at Hofstra University. Recipient(s) must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA, and show an interest, ability or appreciation for the arts. Preference given to a qualified member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. In the event that no student meets these criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to a qualified member of the fraternity/sorority community. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Neil D. Levin Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving students selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Preference 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, Albany Legislative Internship Program, or another department-approved government internship, and 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 transgender (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 student, majoring in Music, who is returning to school after an absence in order to raise a family. Recipient is selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential, and must maintain an aggregate GPA of 3.0. If no female student fulfills these criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving female student majoring in Music and 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 and Dance Department and a committee of his/her choice.
Sorgi T. and Margaret Benizzi Liotti Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student, majoring in Political Science, with preference given to a student with a demonstrated history of advocacy and/or activism on behalf of the Italian-American community and who is selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. The recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall, and a minimum GPA 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 and selected on the primary criterion of scholastic excellence as well as academic achievement or potential. Financial need is 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 a deserving student majoring in Engineering and selected on the basis 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.
Anthony A. Lombardi ⬔87 and Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving junior/senior student-athlete (any men⬔s/women⬔s sport program or intramural), majoring in Business, who demonstrates strong work ethic, exceptional leadership skills, social/community responsibility through volunteer work, participation in an internship/job related to the student⬔s field of study, and maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0. Application materials must include two letters of recommendation from fellow students/peers and two letters from professors/coaches/administrators as to why the student should receive this scholarship. If no student meets these criteria, the Office of Financial Aid will award the scholarship to a deserving undergraduate student majoring in Business and based on academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.
Allard K. Lowenstein Memorial Civil Rights Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified upperclassman selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, and has an undergraduate record which demonstrates a history and commitment to advancing the cause of equality and civil rights for all Americans. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
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 who 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 GPA 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 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, and selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
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 student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and 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 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 student who is a member of the Football team and 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 major in Mathematics, selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential. The scholarship shall be renewed provided the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA 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 the Mathematics Department Scholarship Committee.
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 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: awarded to a deserving student with documented history of (or significant potential for) activism and advocacy on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community and who is an undergraduate student studying Humanities. The student will be selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need. If no student meets these criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student studying Humanities who has assisted the LGBT community; the student will be also selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need. The recipient must maintain an aggregate G.P.A. of 3.0. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the LGBT Scholarship Committee.
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 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, Rhetoric and Performance 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 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 student majoring in Accounting and selected on the basis of academic achievement. Need may also be considered. The scholarship will be awarded by the Office of Financial Aid 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) 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 student-athlete who is a member of the Wrestling team 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 are graduates of a Long Island high school and residents of Levittown, NY. Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need and 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 students 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 students 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 athletes 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, with 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/her 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 and 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.
New York Elks Lodge #1 Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one undergraduate student selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, who is a resident of the New York Elks Lodge #1 jurisdiction and/or a person committed to the mission of the Elks organization. The Scholarship Committee will have an opportunity to recommend qualified students to the Office of Financial Aid by June 1st; however, final selection will be made by Hofstra University. If no qualified student can be identified, the scholarship will be awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH) Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a participant in the New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH) Program, Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity 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 Executive Director of the New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH) Program.
Northern California Alumni Chapter/Richard W. Harper Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student 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 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: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student-athlete selected on the basis of academic and athletic achievement. Preference given to a member of the Football team (backfield position). Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Bernard Nussdorf Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business majors and 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.
O⬔Neill Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Order Sons of Italy in America Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student with a demonstrated history of advocacy and/or activism on behalf of the Italian-American community and 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.
Barbara Paley Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a full-time undergraduate student selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student who is a Political Science major and is a sophomore, junior or senior. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Political Science Department.
Anne and Louis J. Paluska Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in the advanced course of the ROTC program, majoring in Political Science or Accounting, and selected on the basis of academic achievement (3.0. minimum GPA) 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 GPA of at least 3.0.
Professor Philip J. Panzeca Professional Engineering Review Program (PERP) Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering or an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and who demonstrates (1) academic achievement or potential and/or (2) financial need and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Engineering Department and the Director of the Professional Engineering Review Program.
Parents Annual Fund Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) 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. â¬STank⬠Passuello Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student majoring in Drama and 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 Gray Wig Alumni Theater group.
Bernard E. Patterson 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.
Pep Band Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student who is a member of the Pep Band and has been a member a minimum of two (2) years, maintains a minimum aggregate GPA of 2.5, demonstrates exemplary leadership and musical skills, 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 Leadership & Activities.
Edward Perrotta 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.
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 students who play string instruments and are members of the Hofstra University Symphony Orchestra. Recipients need not be Music majors. Awards defray the cost of private string study during the fall and spring semesters for recipients. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Conductor of the Hofstra University Symphony Orchestra.
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 student who is a member of the Football team. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
William J. Plander Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a student who is a member of the Baseball team and 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. Recipient(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) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School for University Studies and Director of the Program for Academic Learning Skills.
Marilyn Serota Plotz & Alan R. Plotz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Dr. Ralph S. Polimeni Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Accounting and selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department.
Dr. Ralph S. Polimeni Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Accounting and selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Accounting Department.
Sarah B. Press Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student, majoring in Biology, whose interests lie in the general field of Medicine and Biology, and who is headed toward postgraduate training in these areas, and 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 qualified student enrolled in the School of Education, Health and Human Services and based on academic achievement and need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Education, Health and Human Services (SOEHHS) in consultation with the SOEHHS Student Affairs Committee.
Anthony Procelli Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student who is a member of the Men⬔s Golf team and selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Richman and Edith Proskauer Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to qualified students majoring in the Fine Arts. Awarded by the Office of Fi¬nancial Aid upon the recommendation of the Fine Arts, Art History, and Humanities Department.
Marcia Lifland Puglisi Endowed Scholarship in History in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: awarded to woman student majoring in History and 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 incoming freshmen who are financially disadvantaged and who demonstrate 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.
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. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
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) 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 Clinic. Recipients are 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 Clinic.
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Reidlinger Endowed Academic Scholarship: awarded to a qualified junior or senior undergraduate student or students majoring in Chemistry or the Natural Sciences and selected 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, who are enrolled at Hofstra University. 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 and 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 Gray Wig Alumni theater group.
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 perform in a concert in the spring of each year. Recipient is 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 student majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry and 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 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 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 Director of Athletics.
Teague William Ryan Endowed Wrestling Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student-athlete who is a member of the Wrestler program, and 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 Director of Athletics.
Horst K. Saalbach Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving 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 Engineering Department.
Salvatico Family Athletic Endowment Program (AEP) Summer School Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student-athlete selected on the basis of academic and athletic achievement for the purpose of attending summer school. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Stephen P. Salzman Endowed Scholarship:awarded to qualified students who play the tuba or euphonium and majoring in Music or Music Education, and selected on the basis of musical ability and scholastic achievement.If no student meets 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), enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, who demonstrates academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
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.
The Schloss Scholarship: In Memory of Mervin Livingston and his parents Lillian and Herman Schloss: awarded to qualified students selected 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 student majoring in Business and 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 student enrolled in the School of Communication and 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, Health and Human Services (SOEHHS) Endowed General Scholarship: awarded to regularly admitted undergraduate and/or graduate students enrolled in the SOEHHS. 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 GPA of at least 3.0. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the SOEHHS in consultation with the SOEHHS Student Affairs Committee (SAC). The SOEHHS SAC will call for nominations during the fall semester for scholarships to be granted for the following spring semester.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Milton H. Seeley Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student who is a member of the Baseball team, 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.
Seirup-Pincus Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student(s) who has completed at least 30 credits at Hofstra University with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and demonstrates no prior history of receiving an academic scholarship or award from Hofstra University. In the event no student meets these criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Saul G. and Ethel P. Shapiro, Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student residing in the Village of Hempstead and 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 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 who have demonstrated academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
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 deserving student who is a member of the Football program and 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. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Marjorie Strunk Shuart Endowed Women⬔s Athletic Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified women student-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-athletes 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) 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 student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and 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 student, majoring in Accounting and 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 student majoring in History who has expressed an interest in Business History and/or Finance and who will be selected primarily on academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the History Department.
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), selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and 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, Rhetoric and Performance 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.
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 GPA. 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 Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: awarded to deserving undergraduate students enrolled in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and selected on the basis of academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Adele & William Stein Gray Wig Endowed Scholarship for Acting: awarded to deserving students majoring in Theater Arts and 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 enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business who is a member of Beta Alpha Psi honor society and selected on the basis of academic excellence and co-curricular involvement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recom¬mendation of the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business 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 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 students who are direct descendants of Hofstra alumni and selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and/or financial need, 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 student majoring in Marketing and who is inclined to enter the retail business upon graduation. The recipient will also demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. In the event that a qualified student cannot be identified, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student majoring in Marketing. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb 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, will be given 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 Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving undergraduate students enrolled in an ABET-accredited degree program leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and who demonstrates (1) academic achievement or potential and/or (2) financial need and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Engineering Department 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, Health and 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 and 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 Men⬔s Lacrosse Coach.
The Honorable Arthur Wellesley Thompson Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, majoring in Communications, and selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need as well as academic achievement and potential. Preference is given to a resident of Freeport, NY. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Cynthia Earl Toddings Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student majoring in Music, 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 Chairpersons of the departments listed below; 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 student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business (Trustee Heger); one award to a student enrolled in the Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering (Trustee Hauser); two awards to students enrolled in the Division of the Humanities (Trustees Weed and Zinsser); and two awards to students enrolled 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/Geography.
Van Peebles Endowed Scholarship for Film Studies: awarded to one or more deserving student(s) majoring in Film Studies and 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. Recipients also 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 student-athlete who is a member of the Men⬔s or Women⬔s Soccer team, selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and has a minimum 2.7 GPA Preference will be given to the son or daughter of a New York City government employee, New York City resident, or 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, and 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 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-Mari and Blair T. Wachter Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, and awarded annually and alternate between Philosophy and Chemistry majors. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, in consultation with the Philosophy and Chemistry Departments.
Courtney Walcott Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserving African-American 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.
Lawrence J. Waldman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student majoring in or specializing in Accounting and 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 student majoring in Mathematics, who has completed his/her junior year with at least two full-time years completed 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. In the event that more than one student seems qualified to receive this scholarship, the faculty will consider over-all GPA, quality of the liberal arts courses completed, and level of participation in mathematical activities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson 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 the specific learning disabilities along with the application for admission, and 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 Dean of the School for University Studies and Director of the Program for Academic Learning Skills.
Weingrow Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien, and demonstrates financial need and academic merit, with preference given to a student majoring in the Sciences and who has maintained a 3.2 GPA The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient meets 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.
Jack Weisbaum ⬔64 Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) majoring in Accounting and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid.
Rita and Stan Weinstein Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and 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) 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 students 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 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 student majoring in Photography and selected on the basis of academic achievement. Need may also be considered. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Fine Arts, Art History and Humanities Department.
Women in Engineering Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving, undergraduate female student(s) enrolled in a B.S. or B.E. degree program 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 student majoring in Engineering. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Engineering Department and the Director of the Professional Engineering Review Program.
Francis Frost Wood Memorial Endowed Scholarship/Newsday Internship: granted to a junior or senior student, majoring in Public Relations or Mass Media Studies with a Public Relations concentration, and 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 is given to a scholarship candidate who has been a long-time resident of Nassau and/or Suffolk County (6 years or more). Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations. The selection of the scholarship/internship recipient will be subject to Newsday⬔s review. 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 Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the Zarb School of Business, selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. 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 student(s) enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and 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 GPA of B or better; demonstrated qualities of leadership, ethical behavior, compassion and respectful treatment of others; and three letters of recommendation from teachers and/or community leaders. The scholarship is renewable. 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 student, majoring in business and selected on the basis of 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 â¬SC⬠(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 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.
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 the German culture. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the faculty of the Comparative Literature and Languages Department.
Harold E. Clearman Endowed Memorial Award: awarded to a student majoring in Physics who has achieved meritorious performance in coursework, along with an outstanding individual research project, as judged by the faculty of the Physics and Astronomy 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 faculty of the Mathematics Department.
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 which 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.
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) GPA in German courses, (2) cumulative Hofstra GPA, (3) potential for success in the field of German Studies (4) demonstrated financial need, and (5) 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 award will be granted upon the recommendation of the Director of the German Program in consultation with the Chairperson of the Comparative Literature and Languages Department.
History Department Endowed Award: awarded to a deserving student studying Greek and Roman History, and 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, who was 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.
Rhoda Pinsley Levin Endowed Memorial Award in Musical Performance: assists promising senior undergraduate students, who are 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.
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 for Development.
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 student, majoring in Physics, with the highest quality performance excelling in course work, individual research and service to the Physics community as judged by the faculty of the Physics and Astronomy Department.
Anne Noonan Drama Award: established in honor of Anne Noonan on the occasion of her retirement after 28 years of dedication to Hofstra and the Drama & Dance Department. Awarded to a student majoring in Drama who is enrolled in his/her final semester and who has served in the Drama and Dance Department as a student aid. If more than one student is eligible, secondary attributes for consideration will include academic achievement and/or financial need.
Robert L. Payton Endowed Prizes in History: two $200 prizes awarded; one prize for the outstanding senior History major and one prize for outstanding achievement in a History seminar.
Pro Health Care Associates Endowed Student Athlete Senior Award: awarded to two senior student-athletes, one male and one female, who have maintained a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 and who are not receiving full athletic scholarship aid from the University. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Herbert D. Rosenbaum/Pi Sigma Alpha Endowed Political Science Award: awarded to a student, majoring in Political Science, who has written the best paper during the academic year as determined by the faculty of the Political Science Department.
Donald M. Rowe Merit Award for Performing Excellence as a Piano Accompanist: an honorarium of $250 granted to a student majoring in Music or Music Education, which, if possible, is presented in conjunction with the recipient⬔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, Jewish Studies, and Music.
Nancy P. Schnader Poetry Award: in conjunction with the Academy of American Poets Award Program, $125 is awarded to a student for the prize poem, or group of poems, as recommended by a committee of judges from the English Department.
Eugene Schneider Fiction Award: $125 awarded to a student for the best work of fiction as 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 will be made 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. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Economic/Geography Department.
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 Leadership & 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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