Scholarships for Continuing Students (Through Financial Aid)

A number of scholarships are available for continuing undergraduate students for various award amounts. Application is made for the Funded Scholarships for continuing students through the Office of Financial Aid. These scholarships are not renewable.

ALEXANDER MARSHALL CATHCART SCHOLARSHIP - (Building Endowment) Will be awarded to a student majoring in (academic areas), is a full-time transfer non-nursing major; have demonstrated financial need and have a cumulative index of at least 3.0.

ALOYSIUS J. GABRIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a continuing student who has exhibited the greatest strides or has overcome difficulties in Accounting I. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

A. 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.

BARBARA H. HAGAN MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a nursing student in the dual degree program, has demonstrated financial need and where appropriate, consideration may be given to a student continuing on to pursue an advanced degree as a Nurse Practitioner. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office.

BROTHER JAMES KEARNEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE BLIND - The Brother James Kearney Scholarship for the Blind aims to help make quality undergraduate and graduate education affordable for U.S. residents who are legally blind, financially needy, and attending any of the 12 selected private colleges in New York state, Northeastern New Jersey, and Southwestern Connecticut.

MSGR. CHARLES BERMINGHAM SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a student who has demonstrated financial need and has maintained a certain cumulative index. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

CATHERINE UMBACH GIAMMARINO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Music major working to defray the cost of college. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

CHARLES P. HANLEY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time senior in the Nursing Department who has demonstrated a dedication to the field of Nursing while performing community service and being involved in campus organizations and clubs. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

DIOGUARDI FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded annually based on the availability of funds, with a recommendation of $500.00 per student, to up to two students annually.

DOROTHY M. AND CHARLES H. SCHNEIDER BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time business student who gives evidence of financial need. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

E. KILCULLEN SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional age (25 and older) junior or senior student returning to college later in life.

FRANCES A. GABRIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Accounting major who has demonstrated financial need. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

FRANCESCA MARIA PAONE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time, third-year nursing student who is planning a career in Pediatric Nursing. 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 with a cumulative index of 3.0.

HOLEWA FAMILY MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded to a student currently serving in either the US Military or within a Reserve component within the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps. The student must be a full-time junior or senior majoring in one of the following areas of study: Accounting, Finance, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Nursing and having a cumulative index of 3.0 or better.

JEAN M. METALLO PART-TIME EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a part-time student enrolled in the undergraduate study to become a classroom teacher or to a part-time graduate student with initial certification enrolled to earn a Master’s degree for continued employment in teaching. The student must maintain a minimum on 6 credits per semester, maintain a cumulative index of 3.5, demonstrate financial need, and can only be used for tuition and fees.

JOHN AND PAMELA McENTEE SCHOLARSHIP - Eligible junior or senior majoring in Philosophy, History, or Literature and a demonstrated record of overcoming adversity.

JOHN ROBERT HANLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded for one year only, to a full-time Nursing student who gives evidence of financial need. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

JOSEPH J. DEPAOLO SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a full-time student who has demonstrated financial need and is involved in extracurricular activities. The student must maintain a cumulative index of 3.0 or higher. 

KAREN P. SCIOLINO SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time nursing junior who has demonstrated need and has a certain minimum cumulative index. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

KATHERINE HANLEY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time nursing student who gives evidence of financial need. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

KATHI SMILLIE NURSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a highly motivated, dedicated full-time junior enrolled in the Nursing Program who has demonstrated financial need and has maintained a 3.0 cumulative index. This one-time scholarship can be renewed as long as the student remains a Nursing major at Molloy.

KATHRYN GEARIN RAZZA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in any program other than nursing who has demonstrated financial need. The student must maintain a cumulative index of at least 3.0.

MARILYN E. KIRSHENBAUM SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time senior whose major is English and of non-traditional age (25 and older) who has demonstrated financial need. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

MARY B. ULICNY '74 SCHOLARSHIP: Full or Part-time student with a GPA 3.3 or better. A mature, non-traditional aged seeking student in any undergraduate major, possible female.

MURLEY-HENDERSON SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded annually to an individual and individuals whose major field of study is in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics. The recipient(s) must have a certain minimum cumulative index and must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may be awarded to the same individual in successive years if they continue to meet the stated qualifications.

NEIDICH-RYDER NATURAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a biology, environmental science, ecology, or earth science major each year, who has demonstrated a commitment to the environment.

PARTNERSHIP FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP - Awarded to full-time student(s) who demonstrated interest in and dedication to educating, advocating, and participating for social justice, specifically related to United Nations’ goals; maintains a G.P.A. of at least 3.0 and who have financial need.

RICHARD T. MURRAY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student(s) who is a junior majoring in Accounting or as a MBA student with a GPA of 3.0. No person funded by employer or eligible for funding by an employer, can be considered. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

ROBERT M. HARRIS & MARILYN A. HARRIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST - Fund supports emergency and immediate financial assistance for student(s) to remain full time.  Also focused on natural disaster aid.  Non-renewable

ROSALIE GOFFNER SOCIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: This scholarship is awarded to a junior year Sociology major who continues to demonstrate a creative holistic application of gerontological theory and who continues to reach for more knowledge in the theoretical aspects of human development and aging. Applicants must be Sociology majors. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

ROSE LICAUSI CIAMPA '61 FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Is awarded to a full-time student who has achieved junior level status majoring in Education or Nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and has demonstrated financial need.

SALVATORE A. MILONE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior or senior demonstrating financial need. Recipient must maintain a certain minimum cumulative index, complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester, and also reflect a true image of the spirit of Molloy College.

SISTER CAMILLE MOFFATT SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a highly motivated full-time, third-year nursing student who has demonstrated financial need along with the potential for leadership in Nursing. The student must also demonstrate a certain minimum cumulative index. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

SISTER MARY CELESTE BECK SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior or senior who has evidence of financial need with a certain minimum cumulative index for eligibility. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

SISTER KATHERINE GEE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to students who have completed their junior year, have maintained a certain minimum cumulative index, and provided evidence of financial need. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

THERESE M. HUGHES FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a Biology major who is facing hardship or difficulties in achieving their degree and to a student who is a parent or caregiver returning to school and facing financial hardship to receive a Nursing degree.

THOMAS AND ELEANOR O'KEEFFE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a continuing full-time student entering junior year and majoring in Nursing or Education with an English concentration and has demonstrated academic integrity and scholarship.

VICTORIA WOLF GABRIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is awarded to a student who has exhibited the greatest strides or has overcome difficulties in achievement. The recipient must have completed English II. Award amounts vary; one-time scholarship.