Scholarships for Incoming Students (Through Admissions)
A number of scholarships are available for incoming undergraduate new students for various award amounts. Some of the scholarships are one-time and some are renewable annually, as indicated. Application scholarships are awarded through the Office of Admissions. These scholarships are awarded for four years (eight semesters); unless otherwise noted as one time.
ACE FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a full-time freshman student who suffers from or has a family member that suffers from a chronic or life-threatening illness. The student must have demonstrated financial need.
ALUMNI LIFETIME SCHOLARSHIPS: Graduation for Molloy students is truly a commencement. Former students with Molloy degrees and no longer pursuing a program of study as matriculated students may return as nondegree auditors as often as they choose on a space available basis, to audit courses at the level in which the degree was awarded. With the payment of general, registration and course fees, alumni are forever welcome at Molloy. Growth, recreation and enhancement of the person are lifelong endeavors, totally congruous with Molloy’s “Lifetime Scholarships.” Courses that have been audited will be recorded and listed on the student's transcript as part of the academic record. Registration will be on a space available basis after the term begins and after add/drop is over for the continuing students. At no time will credit be granted for audited courses. Auditing is not allowed in the professional courses, such as those involving fieldwork or clinicals or courses such as Study Abroad, internships, capstones or other courses where it is not appropriate. See Registrar for more information.
AMANDA ROSE KANOWITZ SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time incoming freshman. The student must demonstrate financial need and have a cumulative index of at least 2.8.
BARBARA ELLEN BLACK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually for four consecutive years to a full-time, incoming freshman who has demonstrated financial need. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.
BIOLOGY FOUNDING FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to an incoming first year student majoring in Science. Award amounts vary.
BISHOP JOHN R. MCGANN SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming freshman student. Preference given to a graduate of a Diocesan High School. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.
BOGNER LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a senior at a Catholic High School in the Diocese of Rockville Centre who is applying to Molloy College. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership and commitment to their community and have achieved high academic standards. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.
BRADY LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP - Will be awarded to an applicant who is a child of a Molloy Nursing alumnus pursuing a degree at Molloy College and has demonstrated leadership and commitment to their community.
CLASS OF 1968 SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to an incoming freshman who has established financial need and has a GPA of 3.0. It is desirous of the donors, that when possible, this award will be given to an incoming female freshmen as a dedication to their time at Molloy from 1965-1969 when it was Molloy Catholic College for Women.
COMMUNICATION SCHOLARSHIP AND FUND: Awarded to an incoming freshman or transfer student and demonstrated financial need. Essay is required.
DR. ALLEN RAUCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in Education with a Science concentration, who has demonstrated financial need and has a cumulative index of 3.0.
EVELYN AND THOMAS BARRY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to incoming first year students majoring in Education. Applicants must have a high school index of 3.0. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.
F. HENRY BENACK SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time incoming freshman having graduated from a Catholic High School and demonstrating financial need.
F. LIDDELL MEMORIAL MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman whose major is Music Therapy and demonstrates financial need. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.
JOAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a full-time incoming freshman who majors in theatre-arts; including screen writing, playwright, music compositions, and dramatic arts. This student must demonstrate financial needs and have a cumulative index of at least 3.0.
LEIDNER SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first year student. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.
LEONA C. MASON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a full-time freshman or sophomore undergraduate nursing major of African American ethnicity; must take a minimum of six credits per semester; must maintain a 3.0 GPA average and demonstrate financial need. Scholarship to be used for tuition and fees only, not available for living expenses. Transfer students may be considered.
LISA LIEBMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Started by Austin Williams, this scholarship is available to assist BIPOC students pursue careers in media production, public relations, and advertising. The scholarship will provide an annual $2,500 tuition scholarship, which is renewable for four years. Along with financial support, the program will offer recipients mentorships and the possibility of future internships at Austin Williams to gain professional experience during their junior and senior years at Molloy.
LOUIS AND PAULINE CESTARI SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman with the strongest qualifications weighted on the merits of scholastic achievement (50%) and community service (50%).
MARY ALICE PLISCO MISSION SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a full-time freshman and continuing students on the basis of their community service, academic achievement, and financial need in order to foster the Dominican Sisters’ commitment to mission. It is renewable annually for a maximum of 8 semesters.
MARY GAY MCGRATH MEMORIAL FUND: Is used to supplement the half tuition discount awarded to students involved in the partnership between Marianist Community at Kellenberg Memorial and Molloy College. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.
MAURA V. BEATTIE SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a student majoring in math and demonstrates financial need.
ROBERT CATELL SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a student who has an interest in pursuing course work leading toward a career in sustainable and environmental issues.
S. PATRICIA A. MORRIS, O.P. SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a full-time freshman student who has demonstrated financial need. The student must be a Modern Language or Political Science major and have a cumulative index of at least 3.0.
THERESE M. HUGHES FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a Biology major who is facing hardship or difficulties in achieving their degree and to a student who is a parent or caregiver returning to school and facing financial hardship to receive a Nursing degree.