Endowed & Special Category Scholarships
Unless otherwise noted, the following private, endowed scholarships are awarded as part of the existing financial aid package. Where no specific criteria is listed, the College reviews, in most cases, financial need, academic achievement, and participation in extracurricular activities on campus when awarding endowments or replacing institutional awards.
Liberal Arts
Archbold Charitable Trust Scholarship: Founded in 1991 by a gift from The Adrian and Jessie Archbold Charitable Trust to provide tuition assistance to undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Arts who demonstrate high scholastic achievement and who have financial need.
The Anna Bendernagel Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2005 by James ‘73 and Alicia Bendernagel to provide tuition assistance to women majoring in history who demonstrate financial need.
The Brian S. Broderick ’82 Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2001 by Mary and Michael Broderick in memory of their son. Financial aid will be provided to deserving undergraduates majoring in English and world literature or in history who are in need of tuition assistance to complete their degree programs.
The Brother James X. Collins Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 1993 by the family and friends of Brother James X. Collins, Lasallian teacher, scholar and tireless worker for Manhattan College, for the people of East Africa and for peace and justice. Tuition assistance will be provided to undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Arts who demonstrate high scholastic achievement and who have financial need.
The Don Dunphy ’30 Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 1999 by the family of Don Dunphy, broadcasting hall-of-famer, to assist undergraduates majoring in communications.
The Josephine and Dominic Laruccia Scholarship: Founded in 1999 by Stephen D. Laruccia ’67, in honor of his mother and in memory of his father to provide tuition assistance to academically qualified and deserving students enrolled in the School of Arts who have unmet financial need.
The James J. Lee, Jr. Scholarship: Established by the family of James J. Lee, Jr. The award of a four-year scholarship will be open to a student majoring in the liberal arts. Continuation of the scholarship requires that the student remains in good academic standing.
The Brian Francis McCarthy ’67 Memorial Scholarship: established in 2008 by Gerald ’65 and Lucile McCarthy to provide tuition assistance to financially needy students enrolled in the School of Arts.
The Brother Andrew O’Connor Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 1998 by the members of Sigma Beta Kappa Fraternity in memory of their founding moderator to provide tuition assistance to undergraduates enrolled in the School of Arts who are majoring in the humanities and who have financial need.
The Charles W. Secker ’52 Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2008 by a bequest from the estate of Aino Secker to benefit needy students enrolled in the School of Arts.
The Anne and George Skau ’59 Scholarship: Established in 2008 by Anne and George Skau to provide financial aid to students who transfer from community college and who enroll in the School of Arts. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in history or peace studies.
Science
The Angelo-Charles Castelli Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2000 and funded by The Barbariga Institute in memory of Angelo-Charles Castelli and in recognition of the educational vision of Angelo Dalle Molle, founder of The Barbariga Institute, San Pietro di Stra, Venezia, Italy. Financial aid will be provided in equal amounts to deserving undergraduates who are enrolled in the Pre-medical program of the School of Science and in the School of Engineering and who are in need of tuition assistance to complete their degree programs.
The Elinor A. Christopher Memorial Science Scholarship: Founded in 2004 to provide tuition assistance to young women who demonstrate financial need, and who are upper-level students enrolled in a science degree program or the Radiological and Health Sciences program for study in preparation for a career in health care.
The Colette Dans Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2004 by Peter Dans ‘57 to provide tuition assistance to upper-level women pursuing a career in science or science education.
The Joseph Dottino MD ’47 Scholarship: Founded in 2006 by Joseph Dottino MD ’47 to provide tuition assistance to needy students enrolled full-time in a science degree program in preparation for acceptance in medical school
The M. Martin and Alma Regina Maglio Scholarship: Founded in 1992 by M. Martin Maglio ’37 and Alma R. Maglio for tuition assistance to junior or senior chemistry majors.
The Magovern Family Scholarship: Founded in 2005 by members of the Magovern family to provide tuition assistance to upper-level students enrolled full-time in the School of Science as preparation for a career in medicine.
The Madelyn and Frank Medici Pre-Med Scholarship: Founded in 2006 by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Medici to provide tuition assistance to needy students enrolled full-time in a Pre-professional program in preparation for acceptance in medical school.
Evelyn and Jim O’Rourke Scholarship: Founded in 2005 by Dr. O’Rourke ’39 to provide tuition assistance to needy students enrolled full-time in a science degree program in preparation for acceptance in medical school.
Business
The Brother Raphael Cecchini Scholarship: Founded in 2007 by Rober M. Fink ’57 to gratefully acknowledge his former teacher. Available to full-time students enrolled in the School of Business who are in need of financial aid. To quality for this award the student must hold a part-time job during the academic year.
The Brother Francis Charters Memorial Scholarship: Founded by William P. Twomey of the class of 1967 in memory of Brother Francis Charters, dean of the School of Business from 1961-66.
The Dean James L. Fitzgerald Scholarship: Founded by alumni and students of Business of Manhattan College and friends of Dean James L. Fitzgerald.
The Forster Educational Foundation Scholarship: Founded in 1993 by The Forster Educational Foundation to provide tuition assistance to students with unmet financial need who are enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a degree in accounting.
The Joseph E. Hanlon ’58 Scholarship: Founded in 2000 by Joseph E. Hanlon, Class of 1958, in memory of his parents Joseph Hanlon and Anne J. La Cour. Financial aid will be provided to deserving undergraduates enrolled in the School of Business who are in need of tuition assistance to complete their degree programs and whose parents are not college graduates.
The Emmett P. Lynch ’66 Scholarship: Founded in 1998 by Emmett P. Lynch ’66 to provide tuition assistance to permanent residents of New York City who are enrolled in the School of Business and who have need of financial aid.
The Edward P. Lyons Phoenix Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 1999 by the family and friends of Edward P. Lyons of the class of 1950. Preferential consideration will be given to graduates of Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx, N.Y.
The Richard J. Mahoney ‘50 Scholarship: in Memory of Dennis R. Mahoney ’73. Established by Richard J. Mahoney, Class of 1950, in memory of his son, Dennis, Class of 1973. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the School of Business who is entering senior year. The student must have financial need and a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence.
The McGloine-Weidl Scholarship: Founded in 2006 by bequest to benefit needy students enrolled in the School of Business.
The Robert Charles McGrail Scholarship: Established in memory of Robert Charles McGrail by his family and friends. Open to a business junior or senior commuter who demonstrates academic achievement and manifests potential for leadership.
The Linda M. and Peter M. Musumeci, Jr. Foundation Inc. Scholarship: Established in 2004 to provide tuition assistance to students with demonstrated financial need, and who are upper-level students enrolled in the business degree program.
The Peter M. Musumeci, Jr and Linda M. Musumeci Scholarship: A full-tuition scholarship founded in 2007 by Peter M. Musumeci, Jr ’72 and Linda Musumeci to assist needy students enrolled in the School of Business during his/her junior and senior year.
The Virginia Casey O’Brien Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1997 by David J. O’Brien ‘47, members of the O’Brien family and friends of Virginia Casey O’Brien in recognition of her interest and achievements in the promotion of women’s participation in business and athletics. Available to women in need of tuition assistance who have participated in secondary school athletics and extracurricular activities, who are commuting from home to Manhattan College and who are enrolled in a degree program in the School of Business.
Professor Alfonse R. Petrocine Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2010 by Mona Petrocine in memory of her husband, Alfonse R. Petrocine to provide tuition assistance to students enrolled in a business degree progam who have maintained a B+ average.
Education and Health
The William J. Byron Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of William J. Byron, class of 1974, by his family and friends to honor his achievements as an educator and athlete. The scholarship is intended to assist a deserving student majoring in physical education with emphasis on work with handicapped children or special education children. The scholarship may be used by a handicapped student with promise of academic achievement.
The Rose E. and Margaret A. Scala Scholarship: Founded in 2007 by Anthony J. ’75 and Mary Ellen Scala provides tuition assistance to students enrolled in the School of Education and Health who are pursuing a career in secondary school math or science education.
Teacher Preparation Financial Aid Program: Responding to the national challenge to improve both elementary and secondary levels of education, this program was established by the College to attract academically gifted students into the teaching profession. The program continues Manhattan College’s long tradition of preparing young people, especially those of modest means, for careers as teachers. It has been funded in part by a grant from the C.V. Starr Foundation as a memorial to their founder, the late Cornelius Vander Starr.
Engineering
American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship: Established in honor of Arthur J. Fox, Jr. ’47 and in memory of Joseph S. Ward ’46, who served respectively in 1976 and 1980 as National President of ASCE. This award provides tuition assistance to deserving undergraduates enrolled in the Civil Engineering program.
The John V. Avella ’64 Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 1996 by Mary Ann Avella in loving memory of her brother, John V. Avella, Class of 1964. Tuition assistance will be provided to deserving students who are enrolled in the Chemical Engineering degree program, who have unmet financial need and who are citizens of the United States of America. Nomination by the chair and faculty of the department of Chemical Engineering.
The Alexander Bette ’31 Civil Engineering Scholarship: Founded in 2000 by Michael F. Bette in memory of his father to provide tuition assistance to deserving minority students enrolled in the Civil Engineering degree program who are graduates of New York City secondary schools.
The Francis R. Burde ‘49 Scholarship: Founded in 2004 by a bequest from the estate of Francis R. Burde to provide tuition assistance to deserving students enrolled in the Environmental Engineering program.
The Brother C. Timothy Burris Scholarship: Founded in 2002 by alumni of the Chemical Engineering program in honor of the former department chairperson and dean of the School of Engineering. Financial aid will be provided to deserving undergraduates majoring in chemical engineering who are in need of tuition assistance and who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
The Brother Amandus Leo Call Scholarship: Established in honor of Brother Amandus Leo Call, dean of the School of Engineering from 1930 to 1961, from funds provided by the foundation established by James J. Wilson of the Class of 1955 and Robert T. Wilson of the Class of 1958 and supported by Edward J. McManus of the class of 1935. This scholarship provides financial aid to two students entering the junior class in engineering. The awards are made to students having manifest potential as engineers, provided they have achieved a creditable academic record and have financial need. Available for junior and senior years.
The Richard M. and Virginia T. Collins Scholarship: Founded in 1993 by Richard M. Collins ’44 and Virginia T. Collins to provide tuition assistance to undergraduate engineering students who demonstrate high scholastic achievement and who have financial need.
The Corr-Schmidt Scholarship for Engineering: Founded in 2007 by Mary Corr in memory of her husband, Dr. Francis Corr B.EE. ’54 and her father, John Schmidt B.E. ’29. Provides tuition assistance to upper-level engineering students who are first generation college students in need of financial aid.
The Tamara Branzo Dinh ’82 Memorial Scholarship: Endowed in 2007 by family and friends is available to needy women enrolled in the Civil Engineering program.
Dvirka and Bartilucci Scholarship for Environmental Engineers: Established in 2011 by Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers to benefit students in need of tuition assistance who are enrolled in the Environmental Engineering program.
The Thomas Alva Edison Scholarship: Founded by the Consolidated Edison Company for minority undergraduate engineering students who are resident in the company’s service area.
The William’67 and Mary Harkins Endowment for Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Projects: Established in 2011 for the express purpose of supporting the Mechanical Engineering program’s senior-class design projects.
The Edmund P. Hennelly Scholarship: Donated by Edmund P. Hennelly, Class of 1944. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a senior majoring in civil engineering who has maintained an above average academic record, who demonstrates promise of maintaining a high standard of professional ethics, and who has need of tuition assistance.
The John F. Hoban Memorial Scholarship: Founded in memory of John F. Hoban, Class of 1951 engineering, by the Society of American Military Engineers, New York City Post. Open to a deserving student in engineering.
The Raymond J. Hodge Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2000 by Lorraine Hodge Fox and Arthur J. Fox ’47 in memory of Raymond J. Hodge ’44 to provide tuition assistance to deserving students enrolled in the Civil Engineering degree program.
John E. Hogan ’40 Scholarship for Engineering: Founded in 2008 to provide tuition assistance to undergraduate engineering students who have demonstrated financial need.
Christopher F. Hughes ’74 Scholarship for Civil Engineering: Established in 2010 by Christopher F. Hughes’74 to provide tuition assistance to students enrolled in the Civil Engineering program.
The Robert J. Logan Scholarship: Available to students enrolled in the School of Engineering who have demonstrated need.
Stephen LePorisz ’06 Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2010 by family and friends to provide tuition assistance to students enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering program.
The Raymond M. Maliszewski ‘56 Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2008 by his wife, Jean to benefit financially needy students enrolled in the School of Engineering’s Electrical Engineering program.
The Robert G. McGrath ’52 Scholarship for Engineering: Founded in 2008 to provide tuition assistance to financially needy engineering students, with preference given to those who participate in community-service activities.
The Moles Scholarship: Founded in 1998 by members of The Moles to provide tuition assistance to deserving students enrolled in the degree program in Civil Engineering.
The Charles J. Moore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Charles J. Moore, Jr., class of 1970 engineering, by his family and friends. Open to a junior or senior in engineering who intends to pursue a career in electrical or mechanical engineering.
The James P. Moriarty ’54 Scholarship for Civil Engineering: Founded in 2006 by family and friends to provide tuition assistance to needy students enrolled in the Civil Engineering program, with preference given to those whose parent works in the construction industry.
The Charles D. Morrissey Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Charles D. Morrissey, class of 1949 engineering, by his family and friends. Open to a junior in civil engineering for two years if student remains in good academic standing.
The Patrick F. O’Leary ’58 Scholarship: Established in 2003 by his wife and children in memory of Patrick F. O’Leary ’58 to provide tuition assistance to needy students enrolled in the Civil Engineering degree program.
The James K. O’Neill ‘90 Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2000 by the family and friends of James Keating O’Niell ‘90. Tuition assistance will be provided to deserving undergraduates majoring in civil engineering who are in need of tuition assistance and who have demonstrated academic achievement worthy of recognition.
The Jerry Podell Scholarship for Excellence in Mechanical Engineering: Founded by Evelyn, Andrew (class of 1975) and Jay Podell, wife and sons of Jerry Podell. Awarded each year to a senior with the highest index who has provided service to the school, shows interest in graduate study and has indicated an interest in the field of mechanical engineering.
The Thomas J. Ray’54 Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2011 from the Estate of Thomas J. Ray to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the Electrical Engineering program.
The Professor Joseph P. Reynolds Scholarship for Chemical Engineering: Established in 2007 as a memorial by his family. The scholarship is available annually for a full-time chemical engineering student who demonstrates financial need and who maintains good academic standing.
The Patricia A. and Charles W. Sullivan’60 Scholarship: Established in 2011 by bequest from the estate of Charles W. Sullivan ’60 to provide tuition assistance to students enrolled in the School of Engineering .
Joseph Van Etten’57 Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2010 by family and colleagues in civil engineering and construction trades to provide tuition assistance to upper-level civil engineering students.
The Clarence J. Velz Scholarship in Environmental Engineering: Donated by Patricia O’Brien Velz in memory of her husband, the founder of the Environmental Engineering program at Manhattan College. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student majoring in environmental engineering who has maintained good academic standing, who demonstrates promise of a high standard of professional ethics, and who has need of tuition assistance.
The Michael A. Vivirito ’48 Memorial Scholarship: Donated by Anna and Fanny Vivirito in memory of their brother. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior majoring in engineering who is a graduate of a Catholic high school and has need of tuition assistance. The award will be renewed in senior year provided the student has maintained good academic standing and has need of tuition assistance.
The James J. Wilson Family Scholarship: Open to students in engineering who have completed two years of study, maintained good academic standing and are actively making a contribution to the life of the college through participation in athletics, student activities or cocurricular activities.
The Thomas B. Zoppo Scholarship: Founded in 1997 by the family of Thomas B. Zoppo. Tuition assistance will be provided to deserving students who are enrolled in a degree program in the School of Engineering and who have unmet financial need. Preference will be given to residents of the New England states.
General
The ABCO Peerless Sprinkler Corporation Scholarship: Founded in 1998 by William G. Bowe ’51 and Timothy W. Bowe ’81. Tuition assistance will be provided to students electing to concentrate in Catholic studies who are in need of financial aid.
The Myles J. Ambrose ’48 Scholarship: Established in 2009 by Myles J. Ambrose to provide financial aid to needy students. Preference will be given to graduates of State of Virginia Catholic High Schools.
The Carol and Michael Joseph Bernard Scholarship: Founded in 1997 for residents of the Highbridge section of the Bronx, New York and for residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This four-year scholarship will be awarded to newly-entering students who have need of tuition assistance and who maintain good academic standing.
Gerard ’63 and Susan Caccappolo Scholarship: Established in 2008 to provide financial aid to students of Hispanic origin with preference given to inner-city residents.
The Louis Calder Foundation Scholarship: Founded in 1993 by the Trustees of The Louis Calder Foundation to provide tuition assistance to deserving students residing in the City of New York who graduated from secondary schools located in the City of New York.
The Christian Brothers Scholarship: The Christian Brothers of Manhattan College sponsor scholarships for economically disadvantaged students for whom St. John Baptist de La Salle founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
The Class of 1949 Scholarship: Founded in 1999 as a 50th Anniversary Class gift to provide tuition assistance to deserving students who otherwise might be unable to attend Manhattan College.
Warren F. Donahue ’42 Scholarship: Established in 2010 via a bequest from the estate of Warren F. Donahue to provide tuition assistance to students who graduate from Catholic high schools with a preference given to graduates of Mt. St. Michael H.S., Bronx, NY.
The DeFeo Family Scholarship: Established in 2006 by Neil and Sandy DeFeo to honor the memory of Noah DeFeo provides financial assistance based on demonstrated leadership, academic excellence and financial need.
The DiMartino Family Scholarship: Founded in 1995 by Joseph S. DiMartino ’65 to provide tuition assistance to financially disadvantaged students.
The James Fennell Scholarship: Established by his family in memory of James Fennell, class of 1905. It is a four year tuition and board scholarship intended to provide a complete educational experience to worthy students with financial need.
The Frank A. Finnerty Scholarship: Established in 1989 by the Heckscher Foundation for Children in memory of their colleague, Frank Finnerty. The income from this fund is for scholarship assistance for worthy students at Manhattan College.
The Kevin J. Frawley ‘90 Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2004 by family and friends is available to graduates of local Catholic high schools who commute from home to Manhattan College and have a demonstrated need for tuition assistance.
The Ambassador Charles J. Gargano Scholarship: Founded in 1996 by the friends of Ambassador Charles J. Gargano, class of 1979, to provide tuition assistance to academically talented, financially disadvantaged students. Preferential consideration will be given to residence of Brooklyn, New York.
The Cornelius Heeney Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 1992 by the Brooklyn Benevolent Society to provide tuition assistance to an entering freshman who is a resident of Brooklyn, New York, and who demonstrates financial need. Annual renewal of the scholarship is contingent upon the awardee’s maintaining good academic standing.
The Horan Family Scholarship: Founded in 1999 by Julie and John J. Horan ’40 to provide tuition and fees assistance to students in need of financial aid, with special emphasis on the children of parents who did not attend an institution of higher education.
Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Scholarship: Established in 2007 by Michael J. ’58 and Aimee Rusinko Kakos to provide financial aid to graduates of Cardinal Hayes High School who have demonstratable financial need.
The Junius Kellogg Scholarship: Established by classmates, alumni and friends, to honor Junius Kellogg, class of 1953, for his honesty and courage as a man and as an athlete. The scholarship is intended to assist capable students whose financial need goes beyond family and personal resources, and federal and state grants. Recipients must maintain a total cumulative index of 2.00 at the end of the Spring semester of each of the four years of study to retain scholarship funding.
The Jeanne-Marie LaBlanc Memorial Scholarship: Established in 1993 by Elizabeth and Robert E. LaBlanc ’56 in memory of their daughter, Jeanne-Marie, to provide tuition assistance to graduates of New Jersey high schools who have need of financial aid to secure their college education. Continuation of the scholarship requires that the student remain in good academic standing.
The John A. MacMillan Scholarship: Founded by John S. MacMillan in memory of his father. Open to any needy student attending the College.
The Thomas E. McEntegart ’10 Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 2000 by Eileen F. McEntegart, Trustee Emerita, in memory of her father, to assist economically disadvantaged students achieve their baccalaureate degrees.
The Joseph and Marie McGovern Scholarship: Founded in 2004 by a bequest from the estate of Joseph McGovern to provide tuition assistance to young women with demonstrated need.
Kenneth and Helene Orce Scholarship: Founded in 2006 by Kenneth Orce ’65 to provide tuition assistance to needy students. Preference given to residents of the City of Yonkers.
The O’Rourke Family Scholarship: Founded in 1998 by John J. O’Rourke, Class of 1966, in memory of his parents, William and Catherine O’Rourke. Tuition assistance will be provided to students who are permanent residents of New York City and who have unmet tuition costs.
The Brother Luke Salm, FSC Scholarship: Founded in 2009 by William F. Zucker ’79 to benefit financially needy students enrolled in either the School of Arts or the School of Engineering.
The Ernest E. Stempel ’38 Scholarship: Founded in 1996 by the Ernest E. Stempel Foundation to provide tuition assistance to financially disadvantaged students.
The Valeggia Family Scholarship: Established in 2008 by Ronald R. Valeggia ’69 to provide tuition assistance to needy students. Preference will be given to graduates of Msgr. McClancy Memorial H.S., East Elmhurst, NY.
The John Vigiano, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2002 by the Travelers Foundation in memory of John Vigiano, Jr., FDNY, who perished in the World Trade Center disaster. Scholarships will be awarded annually to students enrolled in a full-time baccalaureate degree program who are deemed in need of tuition assistance.
The Joseph Vigiano Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2002 by the Travelers Foundation in memory of Joseph Vigiano, NYPD, who perished in the World Trade Center disaster. Scholarships will be awarded annually to students enrolled in a full-time baccalaureate degree program who are deemed in need of tuition assistance.
Minority
The Frederic V. Salerno Scholarship: Founded in 1995 by Frederic V. Salerno ’65 for minority students who are residents of New York City and are in need of financial aid.
The William Randolph Hearst Scholarship: Founded in 1996 by William Randolph Hearst Foundation to provide tuition assistance to academically talented, financially disadvantaged minority students who intend to reside in the United States of America upon completion of their degree program.
N.S.S.F.N.S.: Manhattan College in cooperation with the National Scholarship Service and the Fund for Negro Students will offer several scholarships to students whose application comes through N.S.S.F.N.S. to stimulate the attendance of Black youth at the college. Value: Total value of all scholarships not to exceed $3000 per year.
R.O.T.C., Veterans and Children of Past/Present Servicemen
Air Force R.O.T.C. College Scholarship Program: Scholarships are available to qualified undergraduate students. Four, three, and two year scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Applications for four-year scholarships are due by December of the senior year in high school. Applicants are selected on the basis of SAT scores, quality of academic work, and the results of a personal interview.
Current college students may also apply for three, two, or one year scholarships, depending on their major. College applicants are selected on the basis of cumulative GPA, physical fitness tests, and standardized test scores. All of these scholarships pay a range from $9,000 per year to full tuition, books, and fees. In addition, students enrolled in ROTC receive a subsistence allowance of $450-500 per month in their final two academic years and can be eligible for a $2,000 per year POC incentive scholarship if they do not qualify for other AFROTC scholarships. For further information, contact the ROTC admissions officer at (718) 862-7201or go to www.afrotc.com.
American Legion, Riverdale Memorial Post 1525 Scholarship: Established in 1986 by the American Legion Riverdale Memorial Post. The income from this scholarship fund will provide financial assistance, preferably to an individual who is serving or has served in the U.S. Armed Forces or for his/her dependent.
The Lieutenant Anthony John Turtora Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Lieutenant Anthony John Turtora, USMC, D.F.C., class of 1940, lightweight varsity crew stroke, by the Albert M. and Lyda M. Green Foundation and his classmates to honor his patriotism, loyalty and self-sacrifice. The scholarship is intended for students who demonstrate qualities of patriotism, leadership and academic ability. Preference will be given to students who have had past, or have present, honorable service with the U.S. military, including participation in an R.O.T.C. program. Past or present membership on the crew team is a preferential, but not a mandatory criterion. Lieutenant Turtora was killed in action in the Guadalcanal area on October 15, 1942 and was awarded posthumously the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement.
The Charles J. Wanzel III, USAF Scholarship: Established in 1992 by Charles J. Wanzel, class of 1934, and Julia K. Wanzel in memory of their son, Captain Charles J. Wanzel III, USAF. Awarded to an entering freshman who is a U.S. citizen and the child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who was killed in action during military conflict or in the line of duty. This four-year scholarship is available to students majoring in engineering, the physical sciences or mathematics.
Special Awards
The Brother Albert Paul Gladhill Scholarship: Founded by Roger J. Goebel of the class of 1957 in memory of Brother Albert Paul Gladhill. Awarded to a graduate of De La Salle Collegiate, Detroit, Michigan.
The Brother Gregory Hunt Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 1998 by the friends and former students of Brother Gregory, a member of the Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame, to provide tuition assistance to exceptional student-athletes. Preferential consideration will be given to members of the men and women’s track teams.
The Donald R. Broderick Memorial Scholarship: Established in memory of Donald R. Broderick, class of 1986 by his family and friends. The recipient will be a person of high ethical and moral standards who manifests superior effort in college preparatory studies and is in the top half of their high school class. In the event there is more than one highly-qualified candidate preference may be given to a student from Archbishop Stepinac High School or from the Metropolitan Catholic High School League who has participated in high school athletics.
The Charles P. Covino ‘51 Scholarship: Founded in 1998 by Dr. Charles P. Covino ‘51 to provide tuition assistance to members of the men’s and women’s track and field team who compete in field events.
The Stephani Kopalik-Diaferia Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to a Mt. St. Ursula graduate entering college as a freshman. The student must have letters of recommendation from two teachers and a guidance counselor. Financial need may be considered but is not a requirement.
The James and Mary Houlihan Scholarship: Established in 2003 by their children to honor their parents and members of the Houlihan Family who were student athletes. Tuition assistance will be provided to deserving student-athletes upon recommendation of the director of athletics.
The Carl H. Johnson III Memorial Scholarship: Founded in 1987 in memory of Carl H. Johnson III, the 1986 president of the Manhattan College sophomore class, by his fellow students, friends, associates and family. This fund provides a partial scholarship award to a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, New Jersey, entering as a freshman who best exemplified the scholarship, talents and spirit of Carl H. Johnson III, with preference given to a student entering Business.
The Michael ’58 and Aimee Kakos Scholarship: Founded in 2002 by Michael and Aimee Kakos to encourage young Americans to understand and appreciate other cultures and peoples. Tuition assistance will be provided to deserving undergraduates who have been approved for a foreign study program.
Kate Anne McNeil’10 Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2010 by family, friends and classmates to honor her memory. The scholarship is intended to enhance the cultural experience of students enrolled in a Study Abroad program.
The Bob Otten ’55 Basketball Scholarship: Established in 2007 to provide tuition assistance to members of the men’s basketball team who are in need of financial aid.
The Pascal Family Scholarship: Founded in 1994 by John H. Pascal ’54 in memory of the deceased members of the Pascal Family. Tuition assistance will be awarded annually to a member of the men’s basketball team upon recommendation of the director of athletics.
The Robert P. Ronan Memorial Scholarship: Founded by devoted friends of Robert P. (“Red”) Ronan of the class of 1957 whose generous nature, gracious spirit and unending vitality can continue to be embodied by this memorial tribute. Awarded annually to a member of the baseball team on the basis of academic achievement and need for tuition assistance, with preference given to a student graduating from Good Shepherd School, Inwood, or a Christian Brothers’ school.
The Frederic V. Salerno Inner City Scholarship: Founded in 1999 by Frederic V. Salerno ’65 to provide tuition assistance to graduates of the Inner City Scholarship Program.
The Father Erwin H. Schweigardt ’61 Scholarship: Founded in 1998 by Neva Mahoney. Tuition assistance will be provided to students who are permanent residents of the Capital District of New York State and who have unmet tuition costs.
Academic Achievement
The Brother Berard O’Leary Scholarship: Established by Dr. and Mrs. Carl E. Miller only for ending sophomores who have made the greatest academic progress over their freshman year.
The ’41 Jaspers Scholarship: Founded by members of the class of 1941, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a senior who has maintained an above average academic record, who has demonstrated loyalty to the College through extra-curricular activities and community service, and who has need of tuition assistance.
Tuition assistance awards are provided annually to students with financial need in memory of the following alumni and friends:
Anthony Albanese
Brother Aubert
Anthony Barbieri
Robert P. and Elise S. Barry
Jonathan Bednarek
Brother Phillip Beirne
Colonel George J. Beyer, Jr.
Joseph A. Boehmer
John F. Brennan
Charles A. Buckley
John Byrne
Dante Thomas Carota
Domenick Joseph Carota, MD
Brother Honeste Celestine
John and Mary Charters
John P. Chemidlin
Mary and Patrick Courtney
Robert and Ramon DeCastro
Catherine De Naouley
George DeNaouley
Thomas F. De Naouley
Most Rev. Joseph P. Donahue
Warren and Edna Dornhoeffer
Catherine Murray Doyle and Sisters
John J. Duffy
William J. Dwyer
John K. Edgley
William and Henry Eipel
Mary Fennelly
Catherine and George Favareau
John O’Donnell Feeks
Brother Defendant Felix
Mary T. Finn
Howard and Maxine Floan
John Fuller Gordon
Daniel F. Gordon, Jr.
George and Helen Hochschwender
Edward Holub
Sarah A. Hundemann
Edward O. Hynard
Fergus C. Kennedy
Br. Adrian Lewis
Ambrose ’34 and Margaret Lorne
Joseph A. Mahoney
Charles J. Mauro
Elizabeth Broch Milone
William J. Moffett
William F. Morris
Edward J. Moylan
Julette O’Rorke
Owen O’Rorke
Brother Adelphus Patrick
Ellen A. Rooney
Michael G. Rooney
Arthur V. Sheridan
Charles D. Vanier
McGloine-Weidl
Brother Bernard Alfred Welch
John J. and Anna C. Witmer
Catherine Wren
Anthony N. Zock ’36
James L. Zock ’38