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Distinguished Academic Scholarships 

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 Women
• Robert B. Betts Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship for Physically Challenged Students
• Berlin Family Foundation Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in Engineering and Applied Science
• Bertram D. Brettschneider Memorial Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Nelson DeMille Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship in English
• Dorothy and Adolph Eckhardt Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Fleet Bank Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Allan T. Gittleson Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarships
• 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
• George and Ann M. Mallouk Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Robert E. Myron Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Arnold A. Saltzman Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• 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 for Women
• President James M. Shuart Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Tambrands Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Henry Viscardi, Jr. Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Clifford R. Weidberg Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship
• Ziegler Memorial Endowed Distinguished Academic Scholarship

Undergraduate Endowed Scholarships

Donor endowed scholarships have been created by alumni and friends of Hofstra University. These scholarships are awarded annually according to various criteria established by the donor. Demonstration of financial need is determined by filing the FAFSA. Donor endowed scholarships are renewable according to University policy and academic standards as well as the criteria established for that particular scholarship. All or a portion of your academic scholarships/grants may be underwritten by the donor funds given by generous alumni and friends of the University. If this is the case, you will be notified.

• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 60th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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), has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and has financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the rec­ommendation of the Chairperson of the Drama and Dance Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Pat Adamski & Ted Burrows Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserv­ing student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 recipient must have successfully completed 25 undergraduate credits at Hofstra and achieved a minimum 2.0 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 Office for Alumni Affairs. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Chris Albrecht Endowed Scholarship for the School of Communication: awarded to a deserving student, studying in The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, 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 Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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. Contact the Sociology Department to apply.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 Lawrence Herbert School of Communication in consultation with the Chairper­son of the Radio, Television, Film Department. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Joseph G. Astman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified stu­dent(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Astoria Bank Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified undergraduate student who is a resident of Brooklyn, 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Stephen M. Balber Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving stu­dent selected on the basis of scholastic demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Baker Tilly/William J. Holtz and Paul Rubenstein Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more full-time students beginning the junior year at Hofstra and who are accounting majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater and/or demonstrate financial need. Recipients must be residents of Long Island and demonstrate civic contribution. Recommendations may be made by Scholarship Committee. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid. Contact the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• Edna T. and Henry Bang Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and finan­cial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Donald Nelson Barnes Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students who are majoring in Drama and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Drama and Dance Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Caryl J. Benjamin 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Richard T. Bennett Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Fi­nancial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Marvin I. Bernstein Endowed Communication Scholarship: awarded to a qualified senior student enrolled in The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations, and selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement of potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recom­mendation of the Dean of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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.
• Irene and Ralph Bettum Endowed Scholarship at the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: awarded to a qualified junior student enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Mark L. Bibi Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of superior academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a first year student from Westchester County (NY) or Long Island, in this order. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Mark L. Bibi ‘80 Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad: awarded to student(s) applying for the Hofstra University Study Abroad Program who have properly completed and submitted a scholarship application and supporting documents that show financial need and academic merit.  This application is to include a personal essay and letter of recommendation.  The scholarship application is submitted by the usual study abroad application deadline (early November for January programs, early March for summer programs.)  There will be an interview process for applicants.
• Ronald & Henrie (Honey) Blau Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Courtney Paige Boccio Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Preference will be given to a student studying pre-med and who also has been challenged in life dealing with a serious illness such Cystic Fibrosis or another debilitating disease (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• William 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Booster Alumni Endowed Spirit Scholarship: awarded to a returning student with a minimum 2.7 GPA who is an active member of the Spirit groups (Cheerleading, Dance Team, Mascots, and/or Pep Band) for at least one year. Recipient must have demonstrated school spirit, enthusiasm and participation in student spirit groups. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Booster Alumni Scholarship Committee. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Irene Urwiler Bossert Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) who is a Chemistry major and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement with preference given to women students to enhance the role of women in science. If no qualified Chemistry major can be identified, then the scholarship will be awarded to a qualified Biochemistry major with preference given to women students to enhance the role of women in science. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• S. Tapper Bragg II Memorial Endowed 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. 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. Contact the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• Dr. Eben Breed Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) se­lected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• John W. Brennan Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified physical­ly challenged student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement (3.0 G.P.A.) and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Advisement Office (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• David Brex and Grace Bayer Brex Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student(s) majoring in Mathematics and based on aca­demic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Of­fice of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Broadridge Financial Solutions Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and financial need, and upon the recommendation of the Director for the Center of International Financial Services and Markets and the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Professor Vincent Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student (s) studying Psychology and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon on the recommendation of the Chair of the Psychology Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Burghardt Family Endowed Scholarship for Women in Engineering: awarded to a deserving undergraduate female engineering student(s) enrolled in a BS or BE degree in the Department of Engineering, who is returning to college or starting college after delays for work or family, and who demonstrates (1) financial need and/or (2) academic achievement or potential and/or (3) contribution to the Engineering Department. Awarded upon the recommendation of the chairperson of the Engineering Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Barbara and Peter Bye Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and financial need (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 Systems and has a G.P.A of 3.0 or better. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• President Calkins Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving stu­dent(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Albert D. and Mildred Beckman Capuro Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of financial need and academic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Richard and Lynn Cardozo (Class of 1964) Endowed Scholarship for Business and Education: awarded to deserving students studying business or education. Preference will be given to alternating this scholarship between business and education majors. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Stephen B. Carlin and Walter W. Rudolph Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need and participation in co-curricular activities. First preference given to a direct descendent of an honorably-discharged “in country” Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Armed Services; second preference for a student who is, or is the direct descendent of, an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S Armed Services with “in-country” service in Afghanistan or Iraq since 1991; and third preference for a student who is, or is a direct descendent of, an honorably-discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Services. This award may be used for costs other than tuition and is awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the rec­ommendation of the Carlin/Rudolph Scholarship Committee. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• The Center for Civic Engagement Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who is selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the Center for Civic Engagement (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Keith Cerrato Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. The recipient must maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Matthew Chappell-Herman Goldberg Endowed Memorial Scholarship: award­ed to an undergraduate student(s) majoring in Psychology. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon recommendations made by the Faculty Committee of the Undergraduate Program in Psychology (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Laurence Charney ‘69 & Family Endowed Scholarship for Business: awarded to a deserving undergraduate/graduate business student(s), selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Cheerleading Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more members of the Cheerleading team who have been members for at least two years, 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Brian Christenson Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need, with preference given to a student(s) majoring in Radio, Television, Film, or Journalism. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid with input from the Office of Student Leadership & Activities (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Janet L. Churchill Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Emil V. Cianciulli 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dorothea S. Clarke Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student(s) enrolled in the Master of Science, Literacy Studies program and a student(s) 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) (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Class of 1951 “Continuing the Tradition” Endowed Scholarship: award­ed to a qualified undergraduate student(s) who is a child or grandchild of a Hofstra Graduate, and based on academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to grandchildren of the members of the Class of 1951 and based on demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. The scholarship may be renewed provided the recipient(s) maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Susan Marie Clyne Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserv­ing student(s) 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dorothy Cohen, PhD & Richard Buda, PhD 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• George and Adele Cohen Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Fi­nancial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Eugene B. Connolly Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more enter­ing freshmen, majoring in Business, with a B or C scholastic average (not an “A” student), selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Consolidated Freightways Rosalie Giannone Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a full-time, junior or senior, physically challenged student, or a full-time, junior or senior student who intends to pursue a career working with the physically challenged, and is selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Corporate Development Council Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified undergraduate students 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Corrado Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) studying business and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need, with preference to students majoring in finance or marketing. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Crown and Lance Alumni Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an under­graduate student(s) who is a descendent of a member of Crown and Lance fraternity 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Crown & Lance Alumni/Harry Royle Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student(s) who adheres to the mission of the Crown and Lance Alumni. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Crown and Lance Alumni Scholarship Committee. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Cultural Guerrillas Endowed Scholarship in the Fine Arts: awarded to one or more students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need, as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Preference will be given to students studying fine arts working in mixed media, who demonstrate interest in the role of women in art and create works addressing social justice issues. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• D’Addario Music Business Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a junior or senior who majors in Music Merchandising, is able to play at least one instrument, and has a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate their involvement in the advancement of their education by writing an essay on why they should receive this award based on academic and music-related achievements. This award is renewable provided the recipient maintains a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 and continues to major in Music Merchandising. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dance Team Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a member of the Dance Team who has been a member for at least two years, 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Roland H. Davis Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a meritorious student from a traditionally underrepresented community and selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Of­fice of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Solange D. & Frederick E. Davis, Jr. Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need, and who are dedicated to enhancing diversity in the learning community. Preference will be given to students majoring in Accounting, and who are from underrepresented communities and/or the following geographical areas: Hempstead, Hollis, Laurelton, Roosevelt, or Uniondale in NY, or Newark, NJ. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• DeDomenico Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more qualified students who are graduates of Hicksville High School and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Admissions Office (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dorothea Deitz Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to full-time incoming first-year women who are or plan to enroll in the Physical Education/Teacher Certification program at Hofstra University. Recipients 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 award to be applied to the amount for which the family is responsible and not part of a financial aid package, and is non-renewable. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Admissions Office and Physical Education faculty. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Michael and Marla Delaney Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need studying engineering. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Delta Chi Delta Sorority Alumnae Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student(s) who adheres to the mission of the Delta Chi Delta Sorority and/or Delta Chi Delta Alumnae. Student(s) must have completed a minimum of two semesters at Hofstra University at the time of the application and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. One or more awards will be apportioned among undergraduate and graduate students. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Delta Chi Delta Alumnae Scholarship Committee. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• DeMatteis Family Endowed Scholarship in the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science: awarded to one or more deserving students enrolled in the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential. The Dean of the School of Engineering may recommend students in keeping with the ability to attract and retain students of high caliber consistent with Hofstra’s vision of excellence for the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Financial need may be taken into account, provided significant consideration is first given to students’ demonstrated academic accomplishment.
• Homer and Maria Demetriou Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or two outstanding students, majoring in Mathematics, who have completed the sophomore year and who have taken at least one advanced Mathematics course. Recipients 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Peggy Deutsch Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving incoming or current student(s) majoring in Music and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated specific skill in composing original music as noted by a review of the student’s original music. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Music Department and a Music Department Professor of Composition (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Robert F. D’Esposito Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and is selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student(s) with an interest in going on to study medicine and/or is majoring in Biology. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• DiFrancisco Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Preference will be given to a student studying at Hofstra University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Sally Dojahn and Robert Sarafian Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified and deserving students pursuing studies in the liberal arts, selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dolan Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving juniors or se­niors, 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Kevin W. Donnelly Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to deserv­ing student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Donor Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
  • 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
  • Charles Calitri Scholarship
  • William H. Childs Scholarship
• Raymond Downey, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a de­serving student-athlete(s) who is a member of the Wrestling team and selected on the basis of outstanding wrestling achievement, academic achievement or potential, and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Head Wrestling Coach and the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Lillian & Charles G. Drayton Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified stu­dent(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential, and may be renewed. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Colonel Charles W. Dryden Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Preference will be given to students who are involved in Hofstra’s ROTC Program or who are honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Armed Services. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Charles R. Dyon, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps Endowed Scholarship: awarded to honorably discharged marines, their sons, daughters or grandchildren, selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scho­lastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid. To apply, submit verification of honorable discharge and relationship status to the Office of Financial Aid.
• Patricia A. Dyon Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Broadcast Journal­ism: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student, majoring in Broad­cast Journalism, and 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 of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 maintain 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. Contact your Student Financial Services counselor for more information.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Endowed Scholarship: awarded annually to deserving first-year students with demonstrated financial need who generally are not eligible for merit based scholarships. Special consideration will be given to those demonstrating success in overcoming obstacles and challenges. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid. Contact your Student Financial Services counselor for more information.
• Arthur and Dorothy Engle Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• William Entemann Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Sondra Solotaroff Enzer Endowed Music Scholarship: awarded to an incoming first-year pianist, majoring in Music, with demonstrated mu­sical and academic achievement or potential. If a first-year 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 Dean of the Hofstra College of Arts & Sciences with input from the Chairperson of the Music Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Epsilon Sigma Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who is selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential, with preference given to an Epsilon Sigma fraternity member or descendant. This award may be used for costs other than tuition, and is awarded by the Office of Financial Aid. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Gunnar Esiason Endowed 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. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommenda­tion of a committee from the Office of Student Leadership & Activities. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 may 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, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department. Contact the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• Hofstra George M. Estabrook Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of superior academic achievement. Preference will be given to students from Long Island, Queens or Brooklyn, NY, and who demonstrate co-curricular and community involvement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Faculty Memorial Endowed Scholarships: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Paul F. and Carolyn T. Farinella Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and financial need, and who is a Biology major or a student with an interest in going on to study medicine (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Larry S. Feldman-Commercial Industrial Brokers Society Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) with an interest in real estate and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Leo A. Guthart Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students, selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, studying in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Joseph A. Ferriso Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student-athlete who is a member of the Men’s Lacrosse team and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential, with preference to a Catholic High School graduate. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics in consultation with the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Allan Felsen Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• David and Esther Filderman Endowed Scholarship in Philosophy: awarded to qualified and deserving students selected on the basis of academic excellence in Phi­losophy. Awarded by the Office of Fi­nancial Aid upon the recommendation of the Department of Philosophy (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dean Bernard J. Firestone Undergraduate Endowed Fellowship in Liberal Arts: awarded to deserving undergraduate students who are participating in research projects in the humanities or social sciences during the summer. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in conjunction with the chairs of relevant academic disciplines.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Florence Flegenheimer Memorial Endowed Scholarship of Hillel: awarded to a deserving and qualified student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, with preference given to a student(s) who demonstrates 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. Contact Hofstra Hillel for application details.
• Ira Flesch Endowed Memorial Scholarship: established in memory of Ira Flesch, a former trustee of Hofstra University and awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Harold H. Fogg Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Patricia and William Fowler, Jr. Athletic Endowment Program Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate lacrosse or football player, with preference to a Catholic high school graduate, 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Jeff Keller and Dolores Fredrich Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Steven and Neena Freiberg Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s), enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, studying Finance, and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Drs. Arno and Mindy Fried Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Gartland Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student who champions the causes of traditionally underrepresented communities and who is pursuing a degree in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business or pursuing a degree in Engineering or Computer Science. The student will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. If no such 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, and selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• General Athletic Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student athlete(s) who will be selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or poten­tial and/or need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Joseph Giacalone Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a senior majoring in Economics, Business or a course of study related to Economic Development, and who demonstrates financial need, academic excellence and a commitment to furthering the economic development of Long Island. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Jerry Giovaniello Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student enrolled in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• June E. Gittleson Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate female student who is selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Green Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, who majors in Economics, Engineering or Business, and maintains a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to a student(s) who is, in this order: 1) a member of the Alpha Theta Beta (AOB) Sorority or Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Fraternity, or 2) in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program, or 3) an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve or National Guard. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Adrienne & Charles E. Grodberg Endowed Memorial Scholarship of Hofstra Hillel: awarded to a deserving and qualified student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, with preference given to a student(s) who demonstrates 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. Contact Hofstra Hillel for application details.
• Barbara and Norman Gross Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 academic achievement and/or financial need and/or 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Audrey Groepler Hauck Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving female student(s), majoring in History, in her junior or senior year, and based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Ulric Haynes, Jr. Endowed Scholar­ship in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 Lawrence Herbert School of Communication and who demonstrate financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• William Randolph Hearst NOAH Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) participating in the NOAH Program and selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential, financial need, and depart­mental recommendation. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of the NOAH Program (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 scholarship committee (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Hempstead for Hofstra/Hofstra for Hempstead Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who graduated from Hempstead High School and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Hennessy Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Fi­nancial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Hickman-Seiman Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science Entrepreneurship: awarded to an undergraduate student(s) studying Computer Science with a specific interest in Entrepreneurship. In the case that this scholarship cannot be awarded as such, preference should be given to a student with demonstrated financial need studying Computer Science. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Bettina D. Hindin ‘82 Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student(s) studying Elementary or Secondary Education, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or financial need.  The recipient will have demonstrated commitment to the activism and advocacy on behalf of LGBT individuals. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Elaine R. Hirsh Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of demonstrated need as well as scholastic achieve­ment or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dorothy B. Hoag Memorial Endowed Scholarship 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 in the fields of Music and/or Education. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dorothy B. Hoag Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Women’s Athletics: awarded to qualified students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need, with particular attention given to women student-athletes. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Hofstra Black/Hispanic Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving undergraduate students who are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic potential and/or financial need, and who have the ability to enhance diversity at the University, as demonstrated by diverse life experiences and/or previous experience bringing diverse people together.  To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Hofstra University Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship: awarded to the offspring of Hofstra alumni selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Senior Director of Alumni Affairs and the Hofstra University Alumni Organization Scholarship Committee. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• Hofstra University Employees Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Hofstra University General Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserv­ing student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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. In the event no student meets the above criteria, the award may be granted to a qualified music student who is a low-brass player, preferably trombone. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Nell B. Hudson Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a student(s) demonstrating leadership in the African American community and is a Hempstead High School 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. In the event that no student meets the above criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who dem­onstrates leadership in the African American community and is majoring in Education, with preference for a student residing in New York State (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Deanna Hunter Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need, and who has a history of advocacy and/or activism on behalf of under-represented communities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Kenneth A. Hutcheson Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need and scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Masaharu G. Inaba Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded annually to an undergraduate student who is a declared Global Studies and/or Geography major, and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential, and economic need may be considered, but not required. In the event that an eligible student cannot be identified, this scholarship a) may be awarded to a student based on academic achievement, or b) may be deferred until the following year at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid, in consultation with the Chairperson. In addition, the following criteria will be applied to this scholarship: a) A recipient must have successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of Global Studies and/or Geography courses. b) A recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 within the major. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid and upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Global Studies and Geography Department, in consultation with members of the department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Interdisciplinary Studies Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) pursuing Interdisciplinary Studies and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Philip and Beatrice Janvey 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• John Jenkins Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Tork Johansen Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to qualified undergraduate or graduate students 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Joanne & Robert Juckiewicz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a de­serving undergraduate student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Professor Robert Katz Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving and qualified student majoring in Accounting 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 upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Contact the Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• Florence and Robert Kaufman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Fi­nancial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Lainie Kazan Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified music or drama 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Larry Keigwin Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Preference will be given to an undergraduate dance major.  The scholarship will be awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Chair of the Dance Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Stanley J. Kendrick Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Physics: 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Stephen Kerekes Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a quali­fied student(s) 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to qualified students selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential, demonstrated economic need, service to the community or the University, 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 first-year students, but if no first-year students 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Roger and Terry Kleid Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an incoming undergraduate female student with demonstrated financial need and/or academic achievement, with preference for a student from the West Coast of the United States of America. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Max Kolb Endowed Scholarship: estab­lished to honor the memory of Max B. Kolb, Class of 2003 and an aspiring film student who demonstrated a keen enthusiasm and strong aptitude in his chosen major, and intended to assist other promising students in pursuing the Film Studies curriculum by lessening the financial burden of film production costs. Awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, with preference given to a student(s) who is majoring in Film Studies and Production. The Office of Financial Aid will award the scholarship in the form of cash grants (reimbursements) to defray film production costs for designated courses upon the recommendation of the Dean of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• Lee Koppelman 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• KPMG LLP Endowed Accounting Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students majoring in Accounting and selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential. Preference given to women, students with a demonstrated history of advocacy and/or activism on behalf of under-represented communities, and/or international students. Awarded by the Office of Fi­nancial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Contact the Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• Arthur J. Kremer Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving students in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Sidney Kreps Organizational Communication Endowed Scholarship in The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication: awarded to a qualified student majoring in Rhetorical Studies 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 Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• Jane Conway Kreusler ‘52 and Patricia Boyle Kane ‘53 Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 Public 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. Contact the Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Diana Lake Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) with an interest in going on to study medicine and dedicated to enhancing diversity in the learning community, and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented communities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Terry Lamantia Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving undergraduate students studying public accounting. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Kurt Lambert Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated history of advocacy and/or activism on behalf of underrepresented communities. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. If no student meets the above criteria, this scholarship will be granted to a deserving student based on academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Finan­cial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Student Leadership & Activities (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 a sorority. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Myron and Merle Levy 5th Year Accounting Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a fifth year accounting student (a student who has completed at least 128 credit hours but not the required 150 credits) completing his/her undergraduate or graduate studies and selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential 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. Contact the Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/academics/colleges/hclas/lgbt/lgbt_scholarships.html.
• Peter Libman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) based on demonstrated academic achievement and/or potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Pauline and Hyman Lichtenstein Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who is selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Sharon Lieblich Endowed Music Scholarship: awarded to a deserving female student, majoring in Music, selected on the basis of achievement or po­tential and/or demonstrated economic need, and maintains an aggregate GPA of 3.0. Preference given to a woman who is returning to school after an absence in order to raise a family. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Doris and Bruce Lister Endowed Scholarship in Engineering: awarded to a deserving student(s) 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Doris and Bruce Lister Endowed Scholarship in Forensic Science: awarded to a deserving student(s) majoring Forensic Science and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Bruce and Doris Lister Endowed Fellowship in Chemistry Research: awarded to deserving students studying chemistry, biochemistry or forensic science who participate in science research projects during the summer, and are selected on the basis of high academic achievement, research potential and interest in a science career. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• Carl Lizza, Jr. Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Paul K. and Claire H. Lynner Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a de­serving undergraduate student(s) pursuing Interdisciplinary Studies and selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated fi­nancial need. Must maintain an aggregate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Mary E. Madden Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) majoring in Spanish and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Ann M. Mallouk Endowed Scholarship for Women in Science and Mathematics: awarded to one or two deserving, undergraduate female students who are selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need and academic achievement. Preference will be given to women who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Philip Henry Mark Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) who is a junior Chemistry major and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need with preference given to transfer students from Nassau Community College. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid and upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• James Marshall Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Richard F. Mason Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student actor/actress majoring in Drama and Theater Arts, and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chair of Drama and Dance (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Mathematics Department Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving incoming first-year students, who intend to major in Mathematics, selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential. The award may be applied to costs other than tuition. The scholarship may 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 Dean of the Hofstra College of Arts & Sciences with input from the Math­ematics Department faculty committee. This scholarship may be awarded for educational costs other than tuition (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Mark Matthews and Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student pursuing a degree in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Lillian McCadden Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or finan­cial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• David McCartney Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded equally to two deserving students, one who is a member of the Men’s Lacrosse program and one who is a member of the Women’s Lacrosse program, for the purpose of attending summer school. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid with input from the Director of Athletics and the Men’s and Women’s Head Lacrosse Coaches (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Barbara Carol McCluskey Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Mildred Elizabeth McGinnis Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) undergraduate student or students, studying Humanities, who will be selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need. If the aforementioned criteria cannot be met, the scholarship will be awarded to a deserving undergraduate student or students, studying Humanities, who has assisted the LGBT community, and is selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need. The recipient(s) must maintain an aggregate G.P.A. of 3.0. Awarded by the Office of Fi­nancial Aid upon the recommendation of the LGBT guidelines faculty committee. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/academics/colleges/hclas/lgbt/lgbt_scholarships.html.
• Bernard J. McKenna Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more de­serving students selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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/or demonstrated fi­nancial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recom­mendation of the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Stephen and Lois McSloy Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to an outstanding junior majoring in Rhetori­cal Studies. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommen­dation of the Rhetoric Department. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• Nelson Medina, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student studying creative writing and selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• John Meehan Athletic Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student-athlete(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recom­mendation of the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Charles J. Meixel Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• George and Catherine Melanthiou Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Preference will be given to a student studying pre-med or health sciences, who also demonstrates a commitment to advancing Greek culture. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Salvatore D. Mendolia Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student(s) engaged in the study of Italian language, culture, and history or Italian American history, and who demonstrates high academic ability and/or financial need. The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient(s) meets the renewal criteria set forth in the Hofstra University Bulletin. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, with input from the Queensboro UNICO Distinguished Professor of Italian American Studies in consultation with faculty teaching Italian and Italian American Studies (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Mendolia Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need studying pre-med with an interest in going on to study medicine. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• The Metzger-D’Innocenzo Endowed Scholarship for the Center for Civic Engagement: awarded to a deserving student, based on academic achievement and/or financial need, and who is serving as an intern in the Center for Civic Engagement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. Contact the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• 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. (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• John D. Miller Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 qualified student of Italian descent or qualified student who is physically challenged. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Donald H. Murphy Memorial Endowed Scholarship: was established in memory of the late Donald H. Murphy, Associate Professor of Engineering Science, to recognize excellence in the Engineering Department. Awarded to a deserving student(s) who is completing their junior year and studying engineering. Preference will be given to international students, biomedical engineering students, women studying engineering, and students who have provided service to the Engineering Department. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Engineering Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• NACORE-(Long Island Chapter) Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH) Endowed Scholarship: awarded to students enrolled in the New Opportunities at Hofstra (NOAH) Program, on the basis of academic achievement or potential, 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. Contact the New York Elks Lodge #1 for consideration.
• Herbert Newman Professional Engineering Review Program (PERP) Endowed Scholarship:  awarded to a deserving undergraduate student enrolled in an Accrediting Board for Engineering Technology (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 academic achievement and/or financial need, and/or 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Susan Mary & Stanley J. Novak and Hofstra Entertainment Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need, with preference given to a student(s) who is involved in the arts, although the student need not be a Drama major. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Sue & Thomas Nunziata Athletic Endowment Program (AEP) Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate Women’s Lacrosse player 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Bernard Nussdorf Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserv­ing student(s) enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and selected on the basis of academic achievement and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommen­dation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• New York 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Richard O’Brien Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need, studying Psychology. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Mary L. Odum Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s), selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 MBA 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 MBA students. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommenda­tion of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Anne and Louis J. Paluska Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving under­graduate student(s) enrolled in the Advanced Course of the ROTC program, pursuing a degree in Political Science in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or pursuing a degree in Accounting in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. The student will be selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. The award may be used for tuition and other academically-related costs such as books, supplies, lab fees, and university and technology fees. The recipient(s) must maintain an aggregate GPA of 3.0. 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. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Professor Philip J. Panzeca Professional Engineering Review Program (PERP) Endowed Scholarship: awarded 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, Bachelor of Science in Industrial 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Ann Parry Multimedia Journalism Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) studying photojournalism, multimedia journalism or a related major, and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential. Preference will be given to a student with a demonstrated interest in civic engagement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• The Gray Wig Albert L. “Tank” 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Pep Band Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a student who has been a member of the Pep Band for a minimum of two (2) years, maintains a minimum aggregate GPA of 2.5, demonstrates 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Personal Enrichment in Retirement (PEIR) Endowed Scholarship: awarded annually to at least two outstanding students with a demonstrable interest in service to senior citizens upon the recommendations of the Dean of the School of Health Professions and Human Services and the Dean of the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Gregory P. Peterson Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified stu­dent(s) or students selected on the basis of demonstrated economic needs as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Constance Pizarro Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) studying Computer Technology. Preference will be given to a female student who will enhance the diversity of underrepresented groups in Computer Technology (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. Contact the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• Polimeni Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business who demonstrates academic achievement or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Julio Portalatin Endowed Scholarship for International Studies: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business for International Studies and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Biology Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Maria Pritchard Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student enrolled in the School of Education and 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 Education (SOE) in consultation with the SOE Student Affairs Committee (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Craig Capria Professional Engineering Review Program (PERP) Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student enrolled in an Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (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 academic achievement and/or financial need, and/or contribution to the Engineering Department. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Engineering Department and Director of the Professional Engineering Review Program (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Richard JensenProfessional Engineering Review Program (PERP) II Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student enrolled in an Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (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 academic achievement and/or financial need, and/or contribution to the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Preference will be given to women students to enhance the role of women in Engineering. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Engineering Department and Director of the Professional Engineering Review Program (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Richman and Edith Proskauer Endowed Memorial Scholarship: award­ed to a qualified undergraduate student(s) majoring in the Fine Arts. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Marcia Lifland Puglisi Endowed Scholarship in History in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: awarded to a 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Queensboro UNICO Foundation, Inc. Endowed Scholarship in Italian & Italian American Studies: awarded to a junior or senior selected on the basis of high academic achievement, with preference to a student with demonstrated financial need and who is studying the Italian language, Italian history, culture or art. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient meets the renewal criteria set forth in the Financial Aid section of the Hofstra Undergraduate Bulletin, and continues to meet the above criteria established by Queensboro UNICO, and enrolls in at least one course per semester in Italian & Italian American studies and maintains a 3.0 G.P.A. in that course. The scholarship may not be used for study abroad programs and expenses. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Queensboro UNICO Distinguished Professor of Italian & Italian American Studies to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Jill Rabin M. Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Audrey Lee Kurland: awarded to deserving premed students selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or financial need and who have a demonstrated commitment to the activism and advocacy on behalf of LGBT individuals. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Jill Rabin Endowed Scholarship for Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences: awarded to a deserving student(s) who is studying Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Lillian Rattner Endowed Memorial 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Reader’s Digest Foundation Endowed Scholarship: awarded to qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Reidlinger Endowed Academic Scholarship: awarded to a qualified junior or senior undergraduate student(s) majoring in Chemistry or Natural Science and selected on the basis of scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Marguerite Golden Rhodes Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving students interested in careers in education, who are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and financial need, and who have the ability to enhance diversity at the University, as demonstrated by diverse life experiences and/or previous experience bringing diverse people together. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• RLW Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need studying electrical engineering. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Tracy and Michael Roberge Endowed Scholarship in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: awarded to deserving student(s) studying business and who are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 Chair of the Music Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Jodi and Robert D. Rosenthal Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business: awarded to deserving students studying business and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Harry and Mary Royle Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student-athlete selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Preference will be given to a member of the Men’s Lacrosse team. This scholarship is awarded upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics in consultation with the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Teague William Ryan Endowed Wrestling Scholarship: awarded to a de­serving student-athlete who is a member of the Wrestling 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 junior or senior majoring in Engineering, who demonstrates excellent potential for success as a practicing engineer. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Chair of the Engineering Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Steven Salbu Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. The recipient will have a demonstrated commitment to activism and advocacy on behalf of the LGBT community. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Stephen P. Salzman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) who play the tuba or euphonium, major in Music or Music Education, and are 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 Chair of the Music Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Debra A. Sandler Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Irene and Emanuel Schaeffer Endowed Scholarship in the Arts: awarded to incoming or continuing students majoring in either dance, drama, fine arts, or music, who have demonstrated a record of scholastic excellence at Hofstra. The candidates will be selected by the Dean of the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on the basis of recommendations from the chairperson of the departments of Drama, Dance, Fine Arts, Design, Art History and Music. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Peter G. Schiff Endowed Scholarship for Entrepreneurship: awarded to one or more students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and financial need, who also participate in the Hofstra Center for Entrepreneurship and/or demonstrate involvement in entrepreneurial initiatives (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Edgar E. Schmidt Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• School of Communication Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student enrolled in The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication and selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or dem­onstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• School of Education Endowed General Scholarship: awarded to regularly admitted undergraduate and/or graduate students enrolled in the School of Education. Undergraduate candidates should demonstrate financial need (as per federal guidelines) and graduate students must present a statement of purpose. Continuing students who apply must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Education (SOE) in consultation with the school’s Student Affairs Committee, which 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Michael Seiman Endowed Scholarship: awarded to an undergraduate student(s) with demonstrated financial need and studying Engineering or Computer Technology. Preference will be given to students with a keen desire to start their own company. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School for Engineering and Applied Science (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Senko Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students from Hempstead High School selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need.  Preference will be given to students with an interest in the ability to enhance Eastern European or Polish culture, or taking coursework in the European Studies program at Hofstra. (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. Stanley Shanies Undergraduate Research Endowed Fellowship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) who is participating in medical or biological research projects during the summer, and may be used to offset costs associated with participating in research projects. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with input from the Chair of the Biology Department (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Leonard and Caryl Shapiro Endowed Scholarship in memory of Joseph G. Shapiro: awarded to qualified student(s) in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and financial need. The recipient must be eligible to receive federal financial aid. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• R. Shapiro Family Foundation 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Saul G. and Ethel P. Shapiro, Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a de­serving student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• James M. Shuart Endowed Scholarship for Men’s Lacrosse: awarded to a deserving student who is a member of the Men’s Lacrosse Team and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Marjorie Strunk Shuart Women’s Athletic Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving female student athlete(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement with preference given to a member of the Softball team. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Slomo and Cindy Silvian Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Barbara J. Simmons Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving first-year students, selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need, studying drama. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Jack and Jean Skodnek Endowed Scholarship: awarded to two or more qualified students selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Lawrence & Shirley Smolev Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student, majoring in Accounting and 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 Frank G. Zarb School of Business (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Salvatore F. Sodano Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) who is enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business as an Accounting major and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Arthur and Honey Sorin Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student selected on the basis of academic potential and financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Joseph Sparacio Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving under­graduate student(s) pursuing a BA in Rhe­torical Studies (in The Lawrence Herbert 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 Rhetoric Department. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Special Challenge Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a qualified student(s) selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Preference given to minority students. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Richard J. Spera and Winnie S. K. Ho Spera Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more deserving students selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement or potential and/or financial need. Preference given to a student who shows commitment to studying and promoting the prevention and cure of cancer (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Sport-Specified Endowment Scholarship Program: awarded to deserving student-athletes who will be selected on the basis of academic achieve­ment or potential and/or demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• C.V. Starr Endowed Scholarship in the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student(s) 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 recommendation of the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Contact the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Edna Litman Storch Endowed Memorial Scholarship: established in memory of Mrs. Storch by her family. An award, ranging up­ward from a minimum of $100, will be given based on demonstrated need, academic achievement and participation in co-curricular and civic activities, to a student(s) preparing for a career in the field of Elementary Education wherein Mrs. Storch, a teacher, served with distinction. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Robert E. Stuhler Professional Engineering Review Program Endowed Scholarship: awarded 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) financial need and/or (2) academic achievement or potential 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Robert P. Sulcer Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving freshman English majors who are selected on the basis of academic achievement or potential and/or financial need and have a demonstrated commitment to the activism and advocacy on behalf of LGBT individuals. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Sunrise Laurelton Lodge #1069 Free and Accepted Masons Endowed Scholarship: award­ed to three qualified student selected on the basis of demonstrated economic need as well as scholastic achievement or potential. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 and scholastic achievement, who intend to study in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Preference will be given to students whose parents are hourly paid employees of Pergament, Inc. or 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Gia Terrell Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified undergraduate or graduate student(s), full time or part time, selected on the basis of demonstrated activity in promoting the independence and abilities of students with disabilities. Preference given to a student(s) with economic need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Coordinator of the Program for the Disabled (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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; residents of other Long Island communities may be considered.  Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 recommendations of the Deans of the Schools listed below. Awards 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: Trustee Heger Scholarship to a student(s) enrolled in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Trustee Hauser Scholarship to a student(s) enrolled in either the HCLAS Division of the Natural Sciences or the School of Engineering and Applied Science; Trustee Weed Scholarship and Trustee Zinsser Scholarship to students enrolled in the HCLAS Division of the Humani­ties; and Trustee Newton Scholarship and Trustee Patterson Scholarship to students enrolled in the HCLAS Division of the Social Sciences (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Jack Tureen Endowed Memorial Scholarship: awarded to a qualified undergraduate student majoring in Speech and selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential as well as commitment and dedication to education. Awarded by the Office of Finan­cial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dr. E. Lynn Turgeon Endowed Scholarship: awarded to deserving women and minority students majoring in Economics and selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and/or demonstrated financial need, with preference to students who plan to focus their studies on Keynesian Economics and/or Comparative Systems. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Depart­ments of Economics and Geography (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Van Peebles Endowed Scholarship for Film Studies: awarded to a deserving student(s) majoring in Film Studies and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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: a) son or daughter of a New York City government employee, b) New York City resident, or c) son or daughter of any nationwide government employee. Awarded by the Office of Fi­nancial Aid upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Gloria and Bernard Vinson Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Theodore Walter Pusinelli: awarded to a qualified student or students from Hicksville High School 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Ann-Mari and Blair T. Wachter Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student selected on the basis of academic achievement and potential, who has completed at least two full-time years at Hofstra and has completed at least five courses in his/her major beyond the introductory year, and will be 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Courtney Walcott 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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. Contact the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department for application details.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Watson Family 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 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Weisbaum Family Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving student(s) majoring in Accounting, in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business and selected on the basis of demon­strated academic achievement and/or financial need. Awarded by the Of­fice of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Dean Arthur Dudley Whitman Endowed Memorial Scholarship: established by the Class of 1939 in honor of the first dean. 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• John Wollmers Endowed Scholarship in Photography: awarded to a de­serving Photography student 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Women in Engineering Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving, undergraduate female student(s) enrolled in a BS or BE 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Francis Frost Wood Memorial Endowed Scholarship: awarded to one or more junior or senior students, majoring in Public Relations, Journalism, or Media Studies, and selected on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement, proficiency, and interest in the area of public relations/community relations, and intent to pursue a career in public relations. The recipient(s) will be required to serve a six week internship at Newsday or a non-profit organization on Long Island that: a) furthers economic or business development, or b) promotes and supports educational or performing arts opportunities, or c) assists Long Islanders in need. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Patricia K. Zarb and Frank G. Zarb Endowed Scholarship: awarded to full time students who maintain a minimum 3.3 G.P.A. and are of good character, and will be awarded in the following order of preference: 1)  eligible students who are serving or have served honorably with a law enforcement agency or first-responder agency such as municipal police or fire departments or emergency medical services; 2) eligible students who have served on active duty in and are honorably discharged from the United States Armed Services or are still on active duty in the United States Armed Services and have records of good standing; 3) eligible Veterans who have served on active duty for at least three years; 4) children of Veterans who have served on active duty in the United States Armed Services and are honorably discharged.
• Patricia Koster Zarb Endowed Scholarship: awarded to a deserving undergraduate student who is selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and scholastic achievement or po­tential. Preference is to be given to a qualified first-year student with a high school G.P.A. of B+ or better. If no freshman can be identified, this scholarship may be awarded to a qualified sophomore. Awarded by the Office of Finan­cial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• Patricia Koster Zarb Endowed Scholarship in Journalism: awarded to a deserving student(s), selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need, who is studying Journalism and has a demonstrated commitment to fair and unbiased reporting. Preference will be given to a student(s) who is a rising sophomore. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid at the recommendation of the Dean of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/SOC/soc_scholarship.html.
• 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 “C” (2.0) average. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 deserving students in the Zarb School of Business selected on the basis of scholastic achievement or potential and demonstrated financial need. Awarded by the Office of Finan­cial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).
• 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 Offi ce of Financial Aid (no separate application, awarded automatically to eligible students).

Honors, Prizes and Awards

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. 

• Donald Everett Axinn Humanities Endowed Award: award is used to support the Humanities, which may include supporting faculty, students, and/or programs.
• 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 recommended 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, or (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.  
• Jeffrey C. Kraus Radio Memorial Endowed Award: award will be granted to a deserving student(s) who has a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 and has been actively involved with radio studies or radio production. Preference will be given to a Radio major and/or a student(s) who has demonstrated involvement at WRHU-FM for a minimum of two years. Award recipients must be enrolled at Hofstra University during the semester following the announcement of their awards. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the Hofstra Radio Alumni Association’s Awards Committee. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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. 
• The Rhoda Pinsley Levin Endowed Award for Excellence in Musical Performance, presented annually, is named in memory of the celebrated pianist, teacher and music patron, who was active in the Hofstra community.  It honors accomplished senior undergraduate performing musicians, provides financial assistance for related scholarly or vocational pursuits, and enables recitals featuring the award recipients each year. The award was created by Mrs. Levin’s husband, the late Harvey J. Levin, a longtime Hofstra economics and research professor and pioneering, internationally influential economist.
• Allison Kim Levy Continuing Acts of Kindness Endowed Memorial Award: Through a generous donation from the family and friends of alumna Allison Kim Levy, two annual awards are available in recognition of outstanding community activity and good works performed by students, faculty and staff of the University in behalf of their communities. 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. 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 PsyD 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 of their selections.  
• Irving and Ina Markowitz Endowed Prize in Asian History: a prize of $200 made through the Department of History and awarded for outstand­ing performance in Asian History. 
• James A. Moore Endowed Memorial Award: awarded to a student, majoring in Physics, with the highest quality performance excelling in course work, individual research and service to the Physics community as recommended by the faculty of the Physics and Astronomy Department. 
• 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. 
• Q-8 Alumni Association Walter A. Klein Memorial Endowed Award: granted to a Hofstra University student with a minimum 2.5 GPA, who is an active member of the Pershing Rifles Company Q-8 in good standing as verified by the Military Science Department and/or the Pershing Rifle Company Q-8 Alumni Association. Preference will be given to non-scholarship ROTC cadets. This award is renewable as long as the student remains in good-standing and may be applied to housing and/or books. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/alumni/support/support_scholarships.html.
• 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. Awarded upon the recommendation of the Chairpersons of these departments.  
• Robert Sobel Endowed Award for Excellence in Business, Finance and Economic History: awarded every other year, beginning in 2009-2010, to a junior or senior student(s) who has written a substantial essay on a subject related to the business, financial, or broader economic history of the United States. 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 Chairperson of the History Department. 
• Manya and Max Tenenbaum Endowed Memorial Prize in Economics: awarded to undergraduate students for outstanding honors papers in Eco­nomics or Social Science Geography, with equal weight given to substantive content and to presentation and language. 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: established in 1950 by Hofstra Trustee Leroy J. Weed in memory of his daughter, this prize is awarded annually to two deserving students who have been named Junior Man of The Year and Junior Woman of The Year. Awarded by the Office of Financial Aid upon a recommendation from the Office of Student Affairs. The selection of recipients is part of the Bovenaan Award process. The final decision will be made by Hofstra University. This prize is not renewable.
• 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. To apply, please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/studentaffairs/studentactivities/stdact_events_leadershipawards.html.