Graduate Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships
Theresa P. Ahlstrom / KPMG Scholarship Fund: Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in accounting, at or above the undergraduate level, who has demonstrated financial need and has an overall accounting cumulative of at least 3.3.
Dr. Charles Callahan, Graduate Studies in Psychology Award: Awarded to a graduating Psychology major undergraduate student from Molloy University who has been committed to pursuing their full-time graduate studies in Psychology at an accredited college/university. A 500-word essay describing their commitment to advanced graduate study in Psychology, and how they anticipate using this education to advance their long-term career goals is required.
Kiran and Anil Chaturvedi MBA Leadership Award: Awarded annually at Graduate Class Night to a student graduating from Molloy's MBA Program. The recipient will have demonstrated strong leadership skills and a desire to become an outstanding leader in their chosen business field and has maintained a cumulative index of 3.7.
Edlind Family Scholarship: This scholarship is created in loving memory of Ruth Edlind ’78, Ralph Edlind and Laurence Edlind ’96. Their combined years of service to Molloy University spanned nearly 40 years. This scholarship shall be awarded to a graduate student who has demonstrated unmet financial needs and has maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Dr. Kathleen Kilkelly Graduate Nursing Fellowship Award: Awarded to a graduate nursing student. To be eligible for this one-time only award, matriculated students must have earned 12 credits in our Master of Science Nursing Program with a minimum 3.5 GPA and submitted a completed FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Recipients are selected by School of Nursing Scholarship Committee.
William J. and Margaret Kirincic O'Brien Scholarship: Awarded to a Graduate Education student, with preference given to a Molloy graduate. The student must have demonstrated financial need and maintain a cumulative index of 3.75 in their graduate studies.
Norina McCarthy Memorial Family Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time student majoring in Education. The student can be fulfilling undergraduate or graduate studies and have demonstrated an active role in community service to the Molloy University or Long Island community at large.
Jean M. Metallo Endowed Part-Time Education Student Scholarship: Awarded to a part-time student enrolled in undergraduate study to become a classroom teacher or to a part-time graduate student with initial certification, enrolled to earn a Master's degree for continued employment in teaching. The student must maintain a minimum of 6 credits per semester, maintain a cumulative index of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship can only be used for tuition and fees.
Richard T. Murray Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time student(s) who achieved junior level status at Molloy University, majoring in Accounting or as a graduate student in Molloy's MBA program. Student(s) must maintain a 3.0. No person funded by an employer or eligible for funding by an employer can be considered.
Dr. Rose Ann Naughton Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time nursing student pursuing a master's degree in nursing. The student should be taking at least 9 credits per semester and no less than 6 credits per semester and demonstrates financial need.
NYCB Foundation Nursing Scholarship: Awarded to non-traditional minority nursing students at the advanced baccalaureate or graduate level, who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.7.
Jesse R. Radowitz Memorial Scholarship Fund: Established by Jesse's family, this partial tuition scholarship will be awarded to an MBA student in the School of Business with demonstrated financial need and a strong commitment to community service and philanthropy.
Ilona Varga Graduate Scholarship: Is awarded to a graduate student or 5-year degree majoring in TESOL. The student must have a cumulative index of 3.75, be the first in his or her immediate family to pursue advanced studies and demonstrates financial need. Class Night award selected by Department recommendation.
Annually Funded Scholarships
Helen Bradley Nursing Scholarship: Started by the Class of 1962 to honor the spirit of Helen Bradley. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time BSN to DNP student in Molloy’s Nursing program who participates in the development and implementation of a transitional research project aimed for disadvantaged/underserved populations. Awards chosen by department committee in the fall of the student’s last academic year.
Patricia A. Calcado Graduate Business Scholarship: Given annually to a student in the Graduate Business program who has achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher and has indicated financial need. Applicants must submit an essay. Decisions on recipients are made by the School of Business in consultation with the Calcado family.
Ed. D. Leadership Opportunity Scholarship: Awarded to students in the Education Doctoral Program with need as determined by the Dean.
Empowering Voices Scholarship: Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in Speech-Language Pathology: Awarded to an incoming graduate student majoring in Speech Language Pathology who is an active member of the Communication Sciences and Disorders DEIA committee and an active member of the Long Island Speech Language Hearing Association. Student must have demonstrated financial need and complete an essay regarding their personal and academic narrative.
The Linda Higgins Memorial Scholarship- Why Not Me: Awarded to one or two students who have demonstrated financial need and are an undergraduate or graduate student in Nursing or Health Sciences. Preference will be given to first-generation, single mothers from the borough of Queens. This scholarship is created to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Linda Higgins.
Dr. Mary Keenan Frawley Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time or optional transfer Molloy University nursing student, focused on a graduate or doctoral degree. The student must maintain a 3.0 and have demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is renewable if criteria is maintained.
The Vicky and John Giouroukakis Graduate Education Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time graduate student enrolled in a Graduate Education Program who has a minimum GPA of 3.75 and has demonstrated financial need and a commitment to the Dominican ideals of truth, academic excellence, service, and openness to diverse world views.
Maureen L. Mackenzie Capstone Leadership Award Scholarship: Awarded to a graduating senior who has completed the Capstone class. The student must have a cumulative index of 3.5 or higher, and must demonstrate the following behaviors: collegiality, collaboration, mentoring support of their team members, and leadership.
Morris-Aarons Scholarship: Is awarded to an Ed.D. student who has achieved doctoral candidacy and has approved dissertation proposal. Awards will be determined and based on the anticipated impact of the research on equity and diverse learners, estimated cost of research, and student's plan for publicly disseminating their scholarship via presentations and publications.
Dr. Paul A. Schimmenti Scholarship: Awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student(s) who want to pursue an advanced degree in Healthcare or Dentistry, is experiencing financial need, and has a G.P.A. of 3.0.
Barbara T. Schmidt Excellence in Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship: Is awarded by the Masters Communication Sciences and Disorders Program to a graduating student who meets two or more of the following: Active leadership; participation in varied scholarly activities; growth mindset; passion for learning; contributes to Molloy Mission. Minimum GPA of 3.5.
Evelyn Selesky Scholarship: Awarded to a student in the undergraduate music program or the graduate music therapy program.