Scholarships


The following scholarships/stipends are a sample of awards administered by the Alumni Association of CCNY to current undergraduate students, as a result of a bequest or donation from alumni. Each award requires evidence of academic excellence and/or community service. Specific criteria are noted in the listing below. For information on how to apply for a particular scholarship/stipend, please contact the respective academic department responsible for the selection and awarding of the scholarship/stipend.

If you are interested in donating to an existing fund or establishing a new scholarship for students, please contact the Alumni Association: 212-234-3000 or email at admin@ccnyalumni.org

ScholarshipsDescriptions
NORMA HUNTE ’97 SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2018 by Sonya O. Hunte in honor of her mother alumna Norma Hunte class of 1997, this $1,000 annual scholarship for a junior at time of application, who is female and a non-traditional student majoring in the Humanities with preference given to a student who is of African American decent.
Fergus M. Bordewich Scholarship in the HumanitiesEstablished in 2017 by Fergus ’69 and Jean Bordewich this one (1) $l,000 scholarship is for a student in good standing who shows academic promise and originality in the Humanities with a preference for history. We also prefer, but do not require, that the recipient maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.We understand that the scholarship will be set up through the 21st Century Foundation in coordination with the Alumni
Dr. Charlotte Frank ’50 Educational Leadership ScholarshipEstablished in 2017 by Dr. Charlotte Frank ’50 this one (1) $l,000 scholarship is for a Graduate student currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership Program, who has demonstrated leadership ability; earned a B+ or better GPA particularly in his or her education courses, and shown evidence of community service.
GOLDING-DONALDSON LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPThe Andrew G. Donaldson Scholarship was established in 1990 to celebrate an extraordinary BSE 1950 Honors graduate, who exemplified excellence in educational leadership, especially in underserved communities. Recommended by Constance Elaine Golding ’62 and Cleonis Ellen Golding ’62 it was created in collaboration with Professor Donaldson's brother, Dr. Charles L. Donaldson MD 1952 BS Honors, his surviving sister Dr. Clarice Donaldson, and other colleagues, associates and friends. In 2017, it was renamed the Golding-Donaldson Leadership in Education Scholarship. Its recipient will have demonstrated financial need, maintained at least a 2.5 GPA, and shown evidence of self-help efforts. The ideal candidate will be someone who could be both a teacher and a role model and who is: committed to motivating urban, economically disadvantaged youngsters to achieve; willing to work in Harlem (or similar ethnic community) schools; is aiming at earlier grade levels; whose background is African-Caribbean, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander or Native American.
THE HARMON & EUGENE LEIMAN, FDT. SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2016 by Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP, in honor of Eugene Leiman ’34 this one (1) $1,000 Scholarship is given to a currently-enrolled SEEK student who receives no financial aid but demonstrates financial need. The qualifying student must have completed at least two semesters, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, and be recommended by a member of the SEEK faculty or staff. In addition to financial need, special consideration will be given to the student who also has a record of service to the department, college, or community although this is not a requirement.
ASIAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2016 by the Asian Alumni Group these two (2) $1,500 Scholarships are for a Asian Sophomore or Junior with a GPA 3.0 or greater with evidence of community service or student organization activities/leadership
MARY E. ORTIZ ’94 SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2015 by Rudy Fogarty ’90CE in memory of Mary E. Ortiz ’94 this one (1) $1,000 Scholarship is for a psychology or special education major with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
DR. MARTIN A. ABKOWITZ ’57 SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in January 2016 by the family of Dr. Martin A. Abkowitz ’57, this endowed $2,000 scholarship is for a sophomore or junior showing evidence of need in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology or the earth sciences with a GPA of 3.0.
THE PROF. LEON KATZ ’36 SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2015 by Dr. Jane Katz ’63 and Nelda Latham ’68 in memory of Jane’s father, Prof. Leon Katz ’36, CCNY Prof. in the Electrical Engineering Department from 1949-1960, this one (1) $1,000 Scholarship is for an Electrical Engineering student with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. It doesn’t matter what year of education the student applicant has achieved.
THE HARRY WEITZ ’44ME SCHOLARSHIP in ENGINEERINGEstablished in 2015 by family and friends of Harry Weitz ’44ME, this annual one (1) $1,000 scholarship is for an Engineering student preferably in Mechanical Engineering, but not a requirement. Preference is also given to a student who is the first in his or her family to attend College. It doesn’t matter what year of education the student applicant has achieved. GPA must be 3.0 or greater.
THE SOL HOFKINS ’35 SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2015 by Sol’s daughter Diane, this annual one (1) $1,500 Scholarship is for a sophomore or junior, who is the first person in his or her immediate family to attend College. GPA must be 3.0 or greater
DR. JOYCE COPPIN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2013 by Dr. Joyce Coppin’58E, this $l,000 scholarship is for a Graduate student currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership Program, who has demonstrated leadership ability; earned a B+ or better GPA particularly in his or her education courses, and shown evidence of community service.
PATRICIA BLACK EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2013 by Patricia Black ’65E, ’67MSE, this $l,000 scholarship is for a Graduate student currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership Program, who has demonstrated leadership ability; earned a B+ or better GPA particularly in his or her education courses, and shown evidence of community service.
HARBURG SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2009 by Ernest & Deena Harburg Scholarship is for two students in the theater department. The recipients should be sophomores at the time of application. The scholarship is for $1,500 to be given in their Junior year ($750) and Senior year ($750). The two recipients (one male/one female) must be in the Afro American and\or Hispanic community. They must be theater majors with special interest in musical theater and they must be in the cast of one Harlem Repertory Theater Musical.
BERT MEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEstablishing in 2008 the Bert Meyer Memorial Scholarship, this $6,000 scholarship is for one (1) upper freshman at time of application, Liberal Arts major with a 3.0 or better GPA. Scholarship to be used for recipient’s sophomore year at CCNY.
REUBEN FUCHS ’33 & RUTH MARKS FUCHS SCHOLARSHIPEstablishing in 2008 by their children Carol & Daniel Fuchs, this $1,000 scholarship is in memory of Reuben Fuchs & Ruth Marks Fuchs. For a student in his/her junior year in the study area Science Teaching at the High School level with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
GREATER HOUSTON CHAPTER ROBERT J. SERRADILLA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2008 by members of the Greater Houston Chapter one (1) $1,000 Scholarships is awarded to student with 64 or less credits remaining for graduation majoring in Physical Sciences (math, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, geology, or architecture), who have a minimum 3.0 or greater GPA, have a demonstrated financial need, a student who is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident.
GREATER HOUSTON CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2008 by members of the Greater Houston Chapter one (1) $1,000 Scholarships is awarded to student with 64 or less credits remaining for graduation majoring in Physical Sciences (math, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, geology, or architecture), who have a minimum 3.0 or greater GPA, have a demonstrated financial need, a student who is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident.
FRANCES M. & EDWARD S. PLOTKIN, PE SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2007 to acknowledge the gratitude for the extraordinary education provided by CCNY to Edward ’53CE, ’58MCE and his brothers Henry ’46 and Maurice ’42EE . This two (2) $5,000 scholarship (depending on interest earned) is awarded to a Junior or Senior majoring in Civil Engineering with a B+ GPA, shows evidence of financial need, has an outstanding personality as determined by the Dean of the Grove School of Engineering in consultation with the Engineering School Alumni Group.
LAWRENCE M. HYMAN SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in November 2007 by Kathryn Hyman in honor of her husband, this $1,000 award is for a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in any school of the college with a GPA of 3.0 and show evidence of financial need.
WINIFRED & JOSEPH FEMIANI SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2007 by the Estate of Winifred Femiani is a $1,000 scholarship for a sophomore with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater in the School of Education.
DR. ABRAHAM E. KLEIN ’33 SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2007 by the family of Dr. Abraham Klein, this one (1)$1,000 scholarship is for a junior in the School of Education on track to be a math major planning to teach with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater.
BOB DEMAS SCHOLARSHIP IN CIVIL ENGINEERINGEstablished in 2006 by Tremco Incorporated (Euclid Chemical Company) in honor of Bob Demas, who was elected to the Alumni Varsity Hall of Fame in 2006. This one (1) 1,500 scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Civil Engineering who has a 3.0 or better GPA and shows evidence of need.
McGRAW-HILL CONSTRUCTION’S ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2004 by McGraw-Hill in honor of Frank J. Sciame’74Arch, this one (1) $1,000 scholarship will rotate annually between the School of Architecture and the School of Engineering. This year is the *School of Architecture*.
WEI-TI & PING LIU SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2004 by Wei-Ti and Ping Liu, classes of 1976 and respectively. This $5,000 Annual Scholarship is awarded to an Electrical Engineering student who is a junior going into his/her senior year with a 3.0 or greater GPA who shows evidence of financial need.
NANCY & LAWRENCE GREENGRASS SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2003 by Nancy and Lawrence Greengrass ’73, who also established the Louis Neugeborn Scholarship, this $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Art who has maintained a 3.0 GPA and show evidence of financial need.
LOUIS NEUGEBORN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 2002 by Nancy and Lawrence Greengrass ’73, in honor of Nancy’s father, this $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a junior majoring in history who has maintained a 3.0 GPA and shows evidence of financial need.
LIFETIME SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUNDEstablished in 2002 this Endowment Fund is supported by Lifetime dues paying members of the Alumni Association. The scholarship of $1,000 is granted to an entering student in an Honors Program at CCNY who shows evidence of financial need.
DAVID DORTORT SCHOLARSHIP FOR CREATIVE WRITINGEstablished in 2002 by David Dortort ’36, 2001 Townsend Harris Medalist, this $1,000 award is awarded to an English major who is a sophomore going into his/her junior year and demonstrates a talent for Creative Writing with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
THE AMADOU DIALLO EDUCATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AWARDEstablished in 2001 by The Amadou Diallo Educational, Humanitarian and Charity Foundation, this $500 annual award recognizes a Computer Science major of Africian descent with a 3.0 or greater GPA who shows evidence of financial need.
PALM BEACH/SOUTH FLORIDA ALUMNI CHAPTERS SCHOLARSHIPEstablished by the Palm Beach and South Florida Alumni Chapters and the two (2) $1,000 Scholarships are as follows: Palm Beach recognizes an outstanding junior majoring in the sciences. Criteria include: GPA particularly in science courses and letters of recommendation, creativity (as measured by independent research or originality of thought), leadership, and volunteer work in a health care, social science, government or community agency. South Florida recognizes a junior majoring in Liberal Arts & Science and in the SEEK Program with a 3.0 GPA or higher, showing evidence of college and/or community service.
BRITA ANN LEVITAN SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 1996 from a bequest, this *$6,000 full scholarship is in accordance with the rules and regulation of the CCNY Scholars Program. The Scholars Program recognizes incoming freshman for their academic achievements in the high school, leadership, creativity and community service. *Please let us know students currently receiving this scholarship and how many years they have up to Senior year.*
ROSLYN K. GITLIN ’46T MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 1996 by the family and friends of Roslyn K. Gitlin ’46T, this $1,000 scholarship is given to a third year Chemical Engineering student (preferably female).
THE HON. RICHARD A. GOLDBERG FOUNDATIONEstablished in 2003 by the family of Judge Richard Goldberg ’51B. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes pre-law student and is to be applied towards LSAT preparation course work. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have written an essay outlining why he or she wishes to pursue a career in law.
STANLEY FEINGOLD SCHOLARSHIPEstablished in 1993 by a group of lawyer alumni from the classes of 1960-62, the one (1) $1,000 scholarships was formed to honor Professor Stanley Feingold. In addition to the criteria noted above, this scholarship honors a Political Science student and is based on a writing competition focusing on the American Political System.
STEPHANIE E. KUPFERMAN JUVENILE JUSTICE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDEstablished in 2000 by the Honorable Theodore R. Kupferman in honor of his daughter, Stephanie, the $500 award recognizes a senior who has plans to attend law school after graduation with a GPA over 3.2. The recipient should have fulfilled an internship in the Family Court or public interest law agency primarily devoted to the protection of juvenile rights, and whose essay has been judged the best during a competitive examination.