Scholarships

Institutional Scholarships

A large number of full and partial tuition scholarships are available to entering full-time students to Molloy College. Full-time is defined as a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Most scholarships are based entirely on academic record, without regard for need; others are awarded on the basis of the analysis received from the Federal Processor, together with the student's academic credentials. Students with a high average and rank in class and strong SAT or ACT scores are encouraged to request consideration for scholarships.

Scholarships must be renewed by filing the FAFSA and TAP Application for the following academic year. Full and partial scholarships, in combination with all New York State aid, may not exceed charges for tuition. Scholarship applicants are urged to apply early in the school year since scholarships are awarded on a priority basis and are subject to the current budget. Recipients must maintain a required cumulative index and FULL-TIME STATUS for renewal of their scholarships and awards. The Administration reserves the right to withdraw scholarships or awards if these requirements are not met. (Please see "Academic Policies and Procedures" section of the catalog for an explanation of cumulative average.)

ALUMNI LIFETIME SCHOLARSHIPS: Graduation for Molloy students is truly a commencement. After receiving their degree, graduates may return as often as they choose, on a space available basis, to audit courses in the level in which the degree was awarded. With the payment of all non-tuition fees, alumni are forever welcome at Molloy. Growth, recreation and enhancement of the person are lifelong endeavors, totally congruous with Molloy's "life-time scholarships". Records of courses that have been audited will be retained and transcripts will be issued upon written request and submission of appropriate fee. At no time will credit be granted for audited courses.

ATHLETIC GRANTS: Grants up to full tuition are given to full-time students based on athletic ability. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, file the required financial aid applications annually and continue to participate in the sport for which the grant was given.

DOMINICAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: These partial tuition scholarships, ranging from $2,000.00 to $15,000.00, are based on academic achievement. Recipients must be first semester full-time freshmen who must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative index for a maximum of 8 consecutive semesters for renewal. Recipients must also file the required financial aid applications annually for renewal of this scholarship. Application deadline: March 1st.

EAGLE SCOUT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship of $1,000.00 per academic year is awarded to a freshman candidate who is an Eagle Scout Award recipient from the Long Island region. Molloy College is proud to offer this special incentive award to a talented young man to encourage educational success.

ENCARNACION AMOR VERDE SCHOLARSHIP: These partial to full tuition scholarships are awarded to full-time students of Hispanic ancestry, with preference given to incoming freshmen. Eligible candidates must have a strong academic background (the equivalent of a B+ high school average) and have demonstrated involvement in and commitment to the Hispanic Community. The recipient must maintain an overall cumulative index of 3.0.

FINE ARTS AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS: These are up-to-the-full tuition scholarships awarded to entering full-time freshmen who are adjudged to have exceptional talent or have achieved proficiency in art, music or communication arts. Qualifications are demonstrated through audition, the submission of a portfolio or other documented experience. Recipients must major in the areas for which the scholarships are awarded and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative average for a maximum of 8 consecutive semesters for renewal. Recipients must also file the required financial aid applications annually for renewal of this scholarship.

GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship of $1,000.00 per academic year is awarded to a freshman candidate who is a Girl Scout Gold Award recipient from the Long Island region. Molloy College is proud to offer this special incentive award to talented young women to encourage educational success.

MOLLOY COLLEGE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: A partial tuition award ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 per year is awarded to an incoming student who has demonstrated a commitment to his/her community and school. It is renewable annually for a maximum of 8 consecutive semesters. Criteria for renewal are a minimum GPA of 2.5 and continued commitment to community service through college activities.

MOLLOY COLLEGE GRANT: Institutional grant money is awarded to students who demonstrate financial eligibility as determined through the financial aid forms. Renewal of this institutional grant money is not automatic; the student must file the appropriate forms annually to demonstrate financial need. Additionally, the student must be full-time and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 2.0.

MOLLOY COLLEGE SCHOLAR'S PROGRAM: These are full tuition scholarships for entering full-time freshmen. Awards are based on academic achievement and college aptitude test scores. Minimum eligibility requirements are a minimum of 95% high school average and either a minimum score of 1280 combined from critical reading and math or a minimum of 28 on the ACT. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative index of 3.5 for a maximum of 8 consecutive semesters taking a maximum of 16 credits each semester for renewal. Recipients must also file the required financial aid applications annually for renewal of this scholarship. Application deadline: Dec 15th.

PHI THETA KAPA SCHOLARSHIP: These scholarships of $1,000 per academic year are awarded to undergraduate incoming transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two-Year College. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and file the required financial aid applications annually for scholarship renewal.

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 awarded to full-time undergraduate transfer students who have completed at least 30 credits of full-time course work at a previous college. Recipients must be transferring in a minimum cumulative index of a 3.0. For nursing majors, a 3.3 cumulative index is required. Recipients must also file the required financial aid applications annually for renewal of this scholarship.

Dual degree program for transfer second degree students: Scholarships of $1000 are awarded to students who are eligible for the undergraduate Transfer Scholarship for the first two years of attendance, or until completion of the sequence NUR 305 and NUR 306. Student must transfer in a cumulative average of at least a 3.5 and attend on a full-time basis (a minimum of 12 credits per semester).

Dual degree program for transfer registered nurses: Scholarships of $1000 are awarded to students who are eligible for the undergraduate Transfer Scholarship providing they meet the basic criteria for the award. The student must be full-time (a minimum of 12 credits per semester) and transfer a cumulative average of at least a 3.5 for consideration of this scholarship.

Renewal of the scholarship in the dual degree programs is contingent upon maintaining the cumulative GPA designated upon receiving the scholarship and attending on a full-time basis. Recipients must also file the required financial aid applications annually for renewal of this scholarship. The financial aid office reserves the right to withdraw a student from consideration of the scholarship if he/she is not meeting the basic criteria outlined above. Additionally, recipients may not simultaneously receive a graduate assistant award and a Transfer Scholarship.

TUITION REDUCTION FOR RELATIVES ATTENDING: A reduction in tuition of $1000 granted to the lower classman attending full-time when more than one member of the immediate family, living in the same household, is already enrolled as a full-time student in the college.

Funded Scholarships for Incoming Students (through Admissions)

A number of scholarships are available for incoming new students for various award amounts. Some of the scholarships are one-time and some are renewable annually, as indicated. Application by incoming students and renewals of these scholarships are made for Funded Scholarships for incoming students through the Office of Admissions.

BARBARA ELLEN BLACK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

BIOLOGY FOUNDING FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in science. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

BISHOP JOHN R. MCGANN SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

BOGNER LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Applicants must be graduates of a Catholic High School in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, preferably Holy Trinity High School. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership and commitment to their community and have achieved high academic standards. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

DOLAN STEEP GRANT: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

EVELYN AND THOMAS BARRY SCHOLARSHIP: $6,000.00 scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in Education. Applicants must have minimum 3.0 High School average. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

F. LIDDELL MEMORIAL MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in Music Therapy. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

FRANCIS P. FORD SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in English. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

GUTTERMAN'S INC. SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a freshman with a good academic record. One-time scholarship.

JULIUS AND MARY PINZ POETRY SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a full-time incoming freshman or transfer student with a good academic record. Music Therapy Major or Social Work Major. Renewable each year for four years.

LEIDNER SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

MARY GAY MCGRATH MEMORIAL FUND: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

MAUREEN T. WHITE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a highly motivated, full-time, transfer Nursing student in the third year of the Nursing Program, who has demonstrated financial need along with the potential for leadership in Nursing, and has a certain minimum cumulative index.

MONSIGNOR MCCLANCY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Applicants must have minimum 85 High School average. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen or transfer student majoring in Nursing. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

PILUSO SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Applicants must be of Italian ancestry. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

ROCHELLE PINZ CSWR SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a full-time freshman or transfer student with good academic record. Social Work Major. Renewable each year for four years.

ROCHELLE PINZ LPN CSWR MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a full-time freshman or transfer student with a good academic record. Music Therapy Major. Renewable each year for four years.

RUTH AND JOHN MCSWEENEY SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in Nursing. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

SISTER M. LEO FRANCIS MONAGHAN, O.P. SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500 awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in Biology or Earth and Environmental Studies. Applicants should exemplify the mission and philosophy of Molloy College and the Founding Sisters of St. Dominic, including a commitment to academic excellence, truth and respect for life. Scholarship is renewable annually.

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen. Applicants must be of African American or Hispanic ancestry. Applicants must have a minimum 88 High School average.

SULLIVAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshman who is a Business major. Applicants must have minimum 85 High School average. Award amount varies; not renewable.

TERESA AND FRANK PANÉ SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen planning to become high school mathematics teachers. Applicants must have a minimum 90 High School average. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

TUFANO AND JANNOTTA SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time transfer student who is majoring in a field other than Nursing. This student must have financial need and a GPA of 3.0.

VALERIE HAWKES COLLINS SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a freshman or transfer nursing student. Award amounts vary; renewable annually.

Funded Scholarships for Continuing Students (through Financial Aid)

A number of scholarships are available for continuing students for various award amounts. Application is made for the Funded Scholarships for continuing students through the Office of Financial Aid.

ALOYSIUS J. GABRIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must have completed Accounting I. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

BERMINGHAM SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

CATHERINE UMBACH GIAMMARINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a senior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Music Therapy majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

CHARLES R. HANLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Nursing majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

DEMATTEIS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to Juniors and Seniors who have demonstrated superior academic performance, as well as involvement in community service, and have demonstrated unmet financial need. Students must meet certain requirements of the Nursing program and maintain a 3.5 GPA.

DOROTHY M. AND CHARLES H. SCHNEIDER BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Business majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

FRANCES A. GABRIEL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a sophomore enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Accounting majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

FRANCESCA MARIA PAONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Nursing majors and have minimum 3.2 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

FRANCES B. HOULIHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Nursing Major who has demonstrated financial need.

JOAN FORD COMMUNICATION ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Communications majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

JOHN ROBERT HANLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Nursing majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

KAREN B. SCIOLINO MEMORIAL FUND: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Nursing majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

KATHERINE HANLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Nursing majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

MURLEY HENDERSON SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Science majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

NEIDICH-RYDER BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Biology majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

NUCLEAR MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a Nuclear Medicine student entering into the second year of the program who has demonstrated financial need.

ROBERT AND MADELINE MERSHON SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be English or Philosophy majors and have minimum 2.5 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

ROSALIE GOFFNER SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Sociology majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

SALVATORE MILONE SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

SISTER CAMILLE MOFFATT, O.P. SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a third-year Nursing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

SISTER CELESTE BECK, O.P. ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Nursing majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

SISTER KATHERINE GEE, O.P. SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must have minimum 2.5 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

VICTORIA WOLF GABRIEL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must have minimum 2.5 GPA and completed ENG 110. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

WILLIAM DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Psychology majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

Funded Scholarships for Continuing Students (through Academic Departments)

A number of scholarships are available for continuing students for various award amounts. Application is made for the Funded Scholarships for continuing students through the academic department as noted.

BEATRICE M. DUFFY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a senior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be education majors and have minimum 3.3 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Application is made through the Division of Education.

MOLLOY COLLEGE PARENTS GUILD ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a senior enrolled full-time. Applicants must have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Application is made through the Athletics Department.

RICHARD T. MURRAY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded by the Business Division to a full-time student(s) who achieved Junior level status majoring in Accounting or is enrolled in the MBA Program; students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. No person funded by their employer can be considered.

SISTER MARY DENIS MCAULIFFE, C.I.J. AWARD: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a student enrolled in the final semester of the Cardiovascular Technology Program. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Application is made through the Allied Health Sciences Department.

SISTER ROSE TERESA AMOR, O.P. GLOBAL LEARNING TRAVEL FUND: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student to help defray the cost of a student's semester study abroad effort.

SISTER ROSE TERESA AMOR, O.P. SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student in the Modern Languages Department who is planning to study abroad in a short travel program. The student must be employed part-time and have a minimum cumulative index of 3.0.

WILLIAM H. MCDONNELL "COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION'' SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Education majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Application is made through the Education Department. Essay required.

Funded Scholarships for Honors Convocation

Funded Scholarships for Honors Convocation are selected by the academic departments in recognition of student achievements and awarded at Honors Convocation.

CATHERINE BRAJUKA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled part-time. Applicants must be English majors and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the English Department.

JOSEPH AND DIANE HAVLIK SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled in evening classes. Applicants must be Social Work majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Application is made through the Social Work Department.

KLEMENTINA LUKAS CULEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be English majors and have minimum 3.5 GPA. Award amounts vary, one-time scholarship. Application is made through the English Department.

LILLIAN EMMERICH JOSEPH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to continuing student majoring in English. Award amounts vary; renewable annually. Recipient is selected by the English Department.

MARTIN D. SNYDER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a senior enrolled full-time. Applicants must have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the Student Affairs Department.

PARACLETA SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Art majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the Art Department.

ROBERT R. CURREN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be active members of the choral ensemble and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the Music Department.

SISTER ANNA MARIE HARDENBURGH, O.P. MUSIC AWARD: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Music majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the Music Department.

SISTER GRACE BLETSCH, O.P. SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time. Applicants must be English majors and have minimum 2.5 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Application is made through the English Department.

SISTER JANET A. FITZGERALD, O.P. SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior/senior enrolled full-time. Applicant must be Philosophy or Theology major and have minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the Philosophy and Theology Department.

SISTER MARY VERITY MCNICHOLAS, O.P. AWARD: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a junior/senior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be English majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship. Application is made through the English Department.

Funded 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.

CARMELA AND SAM ROMANO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to the senior with the second highest GPA enrolled full-time in the Sociology department. Award amounts vary, one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the Sociology Department.

EDVIDGE AND RINALDO ZONA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to the senior with the highest GPA enrolled full-time in the Sociology department. Award amounts vary, one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the Sociology Department.

HELENE S. BELL VALEDICTORIAN AWARD: This award will be presented to the Valedictorian on class night commemorating their accomplishment.

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.

META TAYLOR AWARD: Partial tuition scholarship awarded to a senior enrolled full-time. Applicants must be Art majors. Award amounts vary, one-time scholarship. Recipient is selected by the Art Department.