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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.

WILLIAM O. BELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually to a student transferring into the field of Electrical Engineering.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NEW YORK STATE UNITED TEACHERS ORANGE AND ROCKLAND RETIREE COUNCIL #14 SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually to a graduating student(s) who is an American citizen, who demonstrates financial need, and who will be continuing their studies in the field of Education.

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.

ELIZABETH PARKHURST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and/or is being raised by a single parent, upon the recommendation of the Board of Trustees.

RUTH POLLACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually to graduating and transferring student(s) in the Performing Arts area.

IRIS STEDNER SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually to a graduating student who plans on continuing their education with the intention to enter the teaching profession. Preference will be given to students who plan on becoming either a physical education or special education teacher.

PATRICK B. SWEENEY ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually to a graduating student who is interested in studying the social sciences, preferably counseling at a bachelor degree granting college or university.

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.

Faculty Department Awards and Scholarships for Graduating Students

WALTER ALBRECHT MEMORIAL AWARD

Awarded annually upon the recommendation of the Social Sciences Department.

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.

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.

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.

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. This scholarship is awarded every other year.

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.

GEORGE F. LARGE SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a student for further studies in Architecture upon the recommendation of the Architectural Faculty. This scholarship is awarded every other year.

DR. CORTLAND MAPES SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually to one or more biology majors who have completed their second year of study and have been accepted at another college for a third year of study. The amount of the award is $500 per student and is awarded by the Biology 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.

AUDREY A. REILLY MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a Music student for further studies, upon the recommendation of the Music Department.

CHARLES J. REILLY BUSINESS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a Business student who expresses an interest in teaching Business Education, for further studies.

DR. MANUEL ROSENBLUM THEATER SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to a graduating student furthering his/ her studies in the field of Drama, recommended by the department faculty.

M. JUNE SIMPSON NURSING AWARD

Awarded annually to a graduating Nursing student who demonstrates excellence in nursing practice.

HERBERT M. SUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually to a graduating Biology major transferring to a bachelors program, upon recommendation of the Biology Department.

ANNETTE A. WAHLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded annually to a full-time transferring Accounting graduate based on academics.

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.


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