Scholarships for Award on Class Night
Funded Scholarships for award on Class Night are selected by the academic departments in recognition of student achievements by graduating Molloy seniors.
HELENE S. BELL VALEDICTORIAN AWARD: This award will be presented to the Valedictorian on class night commemorating their accomplishment.
DR. CHARLES CALLAHAN GRADUATE STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY AWARD: Is awarded to a graduating psychology major undergraduate student from Molloy 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.
CAPSTONE ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP - Is awarded to an undergraduate junior student in the School of Education and Human Services, with a GPA of at least 2.5, and has demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to a male student, from underrepresented or African American Populations. The applicant demonstrates service orientation.
DAWN DISTEFANO BUSINESS AND MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to an eligible sophomore or junior majoring in business or marketing; where appropriate, a senior level student may be chosen from business or marketing who is planning to continue graduate studies in business or marketing; or an eligible junior or senior majoring in finance who is completing the capstone course BUS490 and is planning on continuing with graduate studies in business, marketing, or finance. The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3.
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.
DR. ROBERT GOCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Is awarded to a undergraduate and graduate student enrolled as a finance major in business, has completed nine credits in finance, and must write an essay on why they are passionate about finance. The undergraduate must have a 3.0 GPA and the graduate student must have a 3.5 GPA.
SARAH HENIG MUSIC AWARD: Started by an alumnus to honor his late grandmother, the Sarah Henig Music Award is awarded to a graduating music major that has maintained a cumulative index of at least 3.0 and participated in extracurricular music productions at the University.
JOAN GERMANN KRAVITZ LANGUAGE AWARD: This award is given in memory of Joan Germann Kravitz, a Spanish major of the Class of 1974. It is presented to a foreign language graduate who exemplifies those qualities that characterized Joan's love of languages and the desire to share that love with others in the classroom.
KATHIE KRIEG EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a student majoring in social work that is completing their senior year internship. The student must have a cumulative index of at least 3.0 and must demonstrate excellence, passion, and exceed in their practice. Primary placement preference in the field of medical physical social work. If there is not a student who meets this criterion, placement in an area that supports the well-being of children in a social services setting can be considered.
THE LIANTONIO FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: The criteria for the scholarship are that the student must be an undergraduate psychology major pursuing an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Molloy, have attended Molloy for at least 2 years, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and have need. Preference given to students who are from historically underrepresented populations. Students should complete an essay answering, “Why is it important to you to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor?”
SISTER MARY DENIS MCAULIFFE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a graduating student of the Cardiovascular Technology Program who has compassionate care for patients; helpful concern for other classmates enrolled in the Allied Health Sciences Program, and has a certain cumulative index. Application is made through the Allied Health Sciences Department.
META-TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a senior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Art majors and the recipient is selected by the Art Department.
SISTER JUDY OLSEN SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate senior enrolled in a degree program in Business; must have completed a minimum of 32 college credit hours and must write a brief essay on how they live an aspect of the School of Business Mission in their daily life.
CARMELA AND SAM ROMANO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually in the spring to a senior Sociology major with the second highest cumulative index. If more than one individual qualifies, preference will be given to the student involved in the most extracurricular sociology-related activities. Recipient is selected by the Sociology Department.
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 or higher, be the first in her or her immediate family to pursue advanced studies and demonstrate financial need.
THE WINANS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: It Begins With You: Is awarded to an eligible sophomore or junior majoring in business, accounting, finance, or marketing. Where appropriate, a senior level student who is planning to continue graduate studies in business, finance, accounting, or marketing at Molloy University can be awarded. The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0.
EDVIDGE AND RINALDO ZONA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually in the spring to a senior Sociology major with the highest cumulative index. Recipient is selected by the Sociology Department.