Scholarships for Graduating Students
The following listing represents the Scholarships for Continued Study, which are awarded annually by the College's Scholarship and Financial Assistance Committee. Also included are scholarships for graduating and transferring students based upon recommendation of faculty departments. The amount of funds available and the number of students awarded varies from year to year.
GEORGE R. "BUCKY" BARTLETT, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a graduating Liberal Arts student who is continuing their education at a four-year college.
CHRISTOPHER J. BASTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded upon the recommendation of the faculty of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department in memory of a former student.
WILLIAM O. BELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a student transferring into the field of Electrical Engineering.
CHRIS G. CHACHIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a student athlete who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship in memory of Chris Chachis, former Coach, Professor and Athletic Director. Recommended by the Physical Education Department faculty.
AMY BULL CRIST SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to graduating and transferring student( s) in honor of the late Mrs. Crist, an original trustee of the college and former president of the Orange County Community College Association.
MARY B. DIANA ALUMNI MEMORIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a qualified graduating female Physical Education Major or outstanding athlete in honor of Mary B. Diana, a former Orange County Community College Physical Education Professor. Recommended by the Physical Education Department Faculty.
TRUSTEE EDWARD P. DOUGHERTY SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a student actively involved in academics and campus life who best exemplifies the excellent citizenship practiced by Trustee Dougherty.
WILLIAM F. EHLERS JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded by the Orange County Chapter, New York State Archaeological Association in memory of the late William F. Ehlers, Jr., to students who have excelled in Anthropology at Orange County Community College.
EVENING NURSING GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to an evening nursing graduating student based upon the recommendation of the Nursing Faculty to a student who displays clinical and academic excellence
EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a student for further studies upon the recommendation of the Architectural Department faculty.
FACULTY ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These are annual unrestricted scholarships awarded to graduating student( s), from the faculty scholarship contributions.
FACULTY PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These are annual unrestricted scholarships awarded to graduating student( s), from endowed faculty scholarship contributions.
MAX H. GOLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a graduating Accounting student.
ODELL S. HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to an Orange County Community College student who desires to continue his/ her education in the field of History.
DAVID KOTLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a graduate working toward a bachelor's degree preferably in Mathematics.
RUDOLPH L. LAGAI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a graduating student majoring in Business.
GEORGE F. LARGE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a student for further studies in Architecture upon the recommendation of the Architectural Faculty.
DR. CORTLAND MAPES SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded in memory of a former Biology Professor to a Biology student( s) upon the recommendation of the Department of Biology.
H. SEELEY MCCLURE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a graduating student( s) as a result of a bequest through the will of H. Seeley McClure to the Orange County Community College Association.
IVAN MEDINA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a minority student graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice or International Studies.
DR. EDWIN H. MINER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Annual unrestricted award to graduating student( s) in memory of the first president of Orange County Community College and founder of the College Association.
CHRISTINE M. MORRISON SCHOLARSHIP
Annual unrestricted awards to graduating student( s) in honor of Christine Morrison and the Morrison family who donated the estate for the establishment of Orange County Community College.
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These are unrestricted student scholarship( s) derived from donations made to the college in memory of relatives and friends.
THE ORANGE COUNTY SOCIETY OF NEW YORK SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to graduating student( s) for study beyond Orange County Community College.
ORANGE COUNTY TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually (subject to funds availability) to a full-time graduating Orange County resident majoring in Civil Engineering.
RUTH POLLACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to graduating and transferring student( s) in the Performing Arts area.
AUDREY A. REILLY MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a Music student for further studies, upon the recommendation of the Music Department.
DR. MANUEL ROSENBLUM THEATER SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a graduating student furthering his/ her studies in the field of Drama, recommended by the department faculty.
HERBERT M. SUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a graduating Biology major transferring to a bachelors program, upon recommendation of the Biology Department.
DR. HANNAH K. VUOLO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to assist student( s) who transfer from Orange County Community College to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution.
ANNETTE A. WAHLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to a full-time transferring Accounting graduate based on academics.
Faculty Department Awards and Scholarships for Graduating Students
WALTER ALBRECHT MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded annually upon the recommendation of the Social Sciences Department.
ALPHA NU CHI CHAPTER OF PHI THETA KAPPA AWARD FOR STUDENTS OUTSTANDING IN SERVICE
Awarded to outstanding students in scholastic work, who are also committed to volunteer service to benefit the campus and/ or community. Based upon faculty recommendation to the Office of Student Affairs.
BRUCE & TEDI BELL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
Awarded (subject to funds availability) upon the recommendation of the English Department to an adult graduating student based upon excellence in writing.JERRY K. BELL SCIENCE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded upon the recommendation of the Science and Engineering Department faculty to a graduating student who demonstrates academic excellence and is furthering their studies in the Science or Engineering field.
MARVIN FEMAN MUSIC AWARD
Awarded annually upon the recommendation of the Music Department faculty.DEAN ROBERT GREENMAN AWARD IN AMERICAN STUDIES
Awarded annually upon the recommendation of the Social Sciences Department in honor of Dean Robert Greenman.RUDOLPH L. LAGAI BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AWARD
Awarded annually to a Business Management student upon the recommendation of the Business Department.JOHN P. LUFT BUSINGESS MANAGEMENT AWARD
Awarded annually to a Business Management student upon the recommendation of the Business Department.MAX & HERBERT MENTER MEMORIAL RETAIL MANAGEMENT AWARD
Awarded annually based upon the recommendation of the Business Department faculty.
MINDEN ARCHITECTURAL AWARD
Awarded annually to a student recommended by the Architectural Department.JOHN B. PARKHURST CREATIVE WRITING AWARD
Awarded annually to a student based upon the recommendation of the English Department.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION CLUB GRANT-IN-AID. THE ED HEITLER AWARD
Awarded upon the recommendation of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department faculty in memory of Edward Heitler, former Orange County Community College graduate and member of the Physical Education faculty.
M. JUNE SIMPSON NURSING AWARD
Awarded annually to a graduating Nursing student who demonstrates excellence in nursing practice.
JOHN T. WESTERMEIER AWARD
Awarded annually to a graduating student based upon the recommendation of the English Department faculty.
SARA K. WORCESTER MEMORIAL MUSIC AWARD
Awarded annually to a graduating student based upon the recommendation of the Music Department faculty.
HOLLACE WYCKOFF (CLASS OF '73) MEMORIAL AWARD
Awarded annually to a graduating Humanities student, preferably in French, upon the recommendation from the Department of English and Foreign Languages.