Lehman Scholarships/Merit-Based
| Name | Description | Dept. |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Ruskin Memorial Scholarship | To assist outstanding students who are pursuing graduate studies in inter-disciplinary science or science education and to perpetuate the sconce portion of the education library. | |
| Art Department | ||
For a student of pre-veterinary medicine. |
Pre-Professional Studies | |
| Income to be expended for books for use by department. | Biology Department | |
| A prize from income to be awarded for excellence in the study of the Italian Language and Literature for graduate study. | Languages & Literatures Department | |
| Established through a bequest of Candido Maldonado ('79). This scholarship, for a student majoring in history, honors Candidos history professor, CUNY Distinguished Professor Joseph Dauben, for his encouragement. | Scholarship Office | |
| Established by Nehemiah and Hannah Casslar in memory of their daughter Carol Casslar, who graduated in 1971, for students who give service to the community. | Scholarship Office | |
| Established by brother and sister Martin Greenberg ('71) and Susan Greenberg Schneider ('73) in memory of their Uncle Charlie, who was a much loved volunteer in Lehmans Department of Athletics, for a student with interest in athletics and community service. | ||
| Music Department | ||
| Chazin Scholarship Fund | Established by the Louise Chazin Scholarship Committee in honor of Louise Chazin, a Bronx woman who fought to defend entitlements and services for senior citizens. Awarded to seniors committed to serving in fields related to aging. | Social Work Department |
| Clarence P. Fenton Memorial Scholarship Endowment | Established by his sister, alumna and adjunct faculty member Denise Fenton ('93) for a Black Studies student for whom the award will make a positive difference in his or her life. | African/African American Studies |
| Class Of 1897 Music Award | Income to be given to a Junior each year who, in the opinion of the Music Faculty, merits that award to further his musical education. | Music Department |
| Darian Q. Armfield Scholarship | Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 will be award annually only from the income and interest generated to a student in the Urban Male Leadership Program. Full time matriculated students major in social work with a 2.75 GPA | Urban Male Leadership |
| Dawson Edgar Prizes In Political And Legal Theory | Annual award from income to a graduating student with best record in courses of Political and Legal Theory. | Political Science |
| Dean John Wieler Scholarship | Established by the Lehman College Retirees Association, in memory of Dean John Wieler, an active member of the Lehman community, for a deserving student in any field of study. | Scholarship Office |
| Dean Maria Herencia Scholarship | Established by Maria Herencia, Lehmans first Hispanic dean, for a deserving student pursuing a career in education. | Scholarship Office |
| Dr. Alice Griffin Endowment | Established by Alice V. Griffin, a retired English Professor, for students pursuing the Master of Arts in English with a concentration in literature. | English Department |
| Dr. Jose Luis Fernandez Marchese Memorial Scholarship | Established by Lehman President Ricardo R. Fernández and his wife Patricia Fernández in memory of his brother, for a student in any field of study. | Scholarship Office |
| Dr. Mardel Ogilvie Scholarship Fund | Established through her estate for an outstanding student in speech pathology. | Scholarship Office |
| Draddy Louise Lectures | To establish a fund for lectures under the direction of the Provost. | Provost Office |
| Edwin Kramer Scholarship | Established by Cheryl Kramer and Ellen Kramer in honor of the late Edwin Kramer, Lehman's men's Basketball coach from 1969-1976, for a deserving student in education, psychology, sociology, or another human service field. | Scholarship Office |
| Elaine Rivera Scholarship In Journalism | A student majoring in journalism; must maintain a B average. Chosen from a pool of disadvantaged minority students, with special consideration given to first-generation student. An annual scholarship will be awarded in advance of the fall semester, and made available to the awardee for the fall semester. | Scholarship Office |
| Elias Karmon Scholarship | Established by Elias Mr. Bronx Karmon, an honorary degree recipient of Lehman College and a distinguished community and business leader in the Bronx, for a deserving student in any field of study. | Scholarship Office |
| Emile Anders Choir Award | Income to be given annually to a member of the College Choir for outstanding vocal or instrumental performance. | Music Department |
| Emita B. Hill Adult Continuing Education Scholarship | Established by Emita Hill, former Vice President for Institutional Advancement, in honor of founding president Leonard Lief and his wife Ruth Ann, to support a student at least 25 years old who is working in a multilingual or multicultural field, and is interested in womens leadership and education. | Continuing and Adult Education |
| Emma A. Leschin Scholarship | Established by Dean John W. Wieler and the estate of Eberhardt LeSchin in memory of his mother, for pre-medical or pre-dental students. | Pre-Professional Studies |
| Estelle L. Popham Fund | Established by the bequest of Ms. Popham, for business education majors completing their junior year. | Business Education |
| Eve Guarnuccio Scholarship Fund | Eligible female students pursuing their bachelor degree in nursing programs within the School of Natural and Social Scienes at Lehman College. | Nursing Department |
| Forchheimer Estelle Fund | Income to student council to foster any effort of object of interest. | Student Affairs |
| Frito-Lay Scholarship | Established for a junior or senior in any field of study who demonstrates strong academic achievement and leadership capacity. | Scholarship Office |
| Geldwerth Scholarship | Established by Sherry Eitelberg, in honor of William Geldwerth, for students majoring in art. | Art Department |
| George N. Shuster Faculty Fellowship | The fund provides modest grants to full-time faculty in support of scholarly work nearing completion. It is administered by a committee of five: one representative from the Departments of Education, Humanities, and Social Science; the Executive Assistan | Education/Humanities/Social Science |
| Gertrude B. Wertenbaker Scholarship | Up to five awards of no more than $2,500 each from income for exceptionally promising graduates fo the College who will pursue graduate studies. | Scholarship Office |
| Joseph A. Gillett Memorial Prize In Physics | Income awarded annually to a member of senior class who, in opinion of Department, has most knowledge in General Physics. | Physics Department |
| Gordon Lea Scholarship | Established by the Faculty Senate, in memory of English professor Gordon B. Lea, for an outstanding student entering the senior year. | English Department |
| Harry L. Glaser Memorial | Established by Roslyn Gilbert, retired secretary in the Lehman College Department of English, for an outstanding student in business education. | Business Education |
| Henry T. Crawford Scholarship | Established by Mrs. Blanche Crawford in memory of her late husband, an adjunct professor at Lehman College and founder of the Bronx Observer, for a student of journalism. | Scholarship Office |
| Williams C. Hess Memorial Prize | $50.00 annually from income to two students for the best essay in the field of English literature. | English Department |
| Howard R. Weisz Award | A prize to be awarded each commencement for the best essay on United States History. | History Department |
| Dr. Thomas Hunter Prize In History | A prize from income to an outstanding senior recommended by a committee in the History Department. | History Department |
| James V. Bruni Scholarship Fund | Established by James Bruni, Lehmans former Dean of Education, for a math major completing a teacher certification program, and planning to teach math in urban middle and high schools. | Scholarship Office |
| Jamie T. Parker Scholarship | Established by alumnus Jamie Parker ('11) for a full-time student in good academic standing who is majoring in a science or health science field. | Scholarship Office |
| Jane Harris Scholarship | Established by Jane Harris, (BA '82), (MA '85), for students selected on the basis of merit by faculty in the Department of African and African-American Studies. | African and African-American Studies |
| Joan Moody Scholarship | Established by former Chair of the Economics Department John Cerace, his family, and friends to honor Joan Moody, who was employed in the Department of Economics for ten years, and whose daughter, Jacqueline Moody Luther, is a 1985 alumna. This scholarship is for a student majoring in economics or accounting. | Economics/Accounting |
| John Kent Hilliard And Jane Mauk Hilliard Scholarship | Established by retired administrator John Mauk Hilliard in honor of his parents Kent and Jane, for students in the humanities or history. | Scholarship Office |
| Joseph Blanche Lewy 1904 Mem Fund | Income awarded annually to a graduate senior who made progress in the study of Literature in the English Department. | English Department |
| Joseph Dellicarri Memorial Scholarship | Upper division student with exceptional musical talent. | Music Department |
| Joseph Tusiani Scholarship | Established by a faculty committee for entering or junior-level students with an interest in Italian-American culture. | Languages & Literatures Department |
| Kane Prize | Income awarded annually to a member of a graduating class for best record in Biological Sciences including both required and elective courses. | Biology Department |
| Krames Scholarship | Established by Mr. and Mrs. Barton Krames with their family and friends, in memory of their son Michael, to support students active in community service. | Scholarship Office |
| Lee Benno Scholarship Fund | Interest to be used for annual award to a student for outstanding excellence in Musical Studies. | Music Department |
| Lehman College Foundation, Leadership Dinner Fund | Established to support the Macaulay Honors College and Lehman College Foundation scholar students. | Scholarship Office |
| Lehman Scholars Program | J.K. Watson summer fellows program to be used for the Lehman Scholars Program | Scholarship Office |
| Leo Gilbert Memorial Award | Established by Roslyn Gilbert, retired secretary in the Lehman College Department of English, in memory of her husband, to support an outstanding student in English. | English Department |
| Leona Thompson Scholarship Fund | Established in honor of Leona Thompson, Lehmans first professor of social work, to award a prize to a senior in social work for academic achievement and acceptance to graduate school. | Social Work Department |
| Margaret A. Rice Scholarship Fund | This scholarship is to support a student majoring in journalism, who plans to spend his or her life serving the public though the written word. | Scholarship Office |
| Margaret Spahr Chi Alpha Prizes | A prize awarded annually from income for a graduating senior with the best record in Social Sciences. | Political Science Department |
| Marjorie Anderson Memorial Fund | Income to be used for graduate studies in English. | English Department |
| Mary Neil White Scholarship Fund | A $450 award from income to a graduate designated by the President of the College who shows superior promise for graduate study. To be designated by the Lehman College graduate scholarship fund committee. | Scholarship Office |
| Maureen Sullivan Wenz | An award to a graduating senior who excelled in the field of Political Science. | Political Science Department |
| Maurice & Lena Jacobs Memorial Scholarship | Established by Rosanne Wille, Dr. George B. Jacobs, and his brother Stephen B. Jacobs in honor and memory of their parents. For the most scholarly nursing student. | Nursing Department |
| Mosher Anna Weustoff Fund | Income to be used by the authorities of the College for worthy students who have completed nine credits of German major courses, and for whom such a a grant would be helpful in the further pursuit of their studies. | Languages & Literatures Department |
| Mountbatten Institute Scholarship Program In London | Established by James Gomez, the internship offers practical experience through participation and training in business, while developing international and cross-cultural awareness through residence in Britain. | Scholarship Office |
| Ottinger Amelia Debate Prize | Income awarded annually to a student or students judge the best speaker in a public discussion on a topic approved by the Department. | Speech and Hearing Sciences |
| Patricia Cockram Endowment In English | Established by Thomas Sullivan to fund two scholarships for undergraduate students who have made a life/career change to pursue a degree in English. | English Department |
| Picker James Lectures | Income to be expended for lectures, subject to President's approval. | Scholarship Office |
| Ram & Shakuntla Nayyar And Lilia T. Pacquing Scholarship | Established by Anil Nayyar and Sal Nayyar in loving memory of their parents and mother-in-law, and in recognition of their long-term support of higher education. For a full-time student who is a U.S citizen; sophomore or junior majoring in Sciences or Health Sciences; involved in campus and/or community activities. | Scholarship Office |
| Reverend Edward Leman Davis, Sr. Scholarship | Established by Alder Davis for continuing education students enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant program. | Nursing Department |
| Rose Moehring Endowed Scholarship | Established in memory of Rose Moehring, a former faculty member, by her sister Dr. Ann Domidion, family members, and friends to support a student preparing to teach in secondary school." | Scholarship Office |
| Ruth Kolbe Mischkind Scholarship | Established by Dr. Louis Mischkind and Anne Perryman (MA '93) for a promising student in the Department of English. | Scholarship Office |
| San Diego Foundation Family Trust | Established by Hubert F. Gordon, for students interested in African and African-American Studies. | African and African-American Studies |
| Shirin Ebadi Peace Scholarship | Established by 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi to support an undergraduate focusing on peace studies and/or gender equity. | Provost Office |
| Susanmay Wilson Prize | Prize of $100 to be awarded annually to a graduating student majoring in Speech and Theatre who has an academic average of 3.0 or higher, and who had made an outstanding contribution to the department. | Speech and Hearing Sciences |
| Sweeny Scholarship | Established by friends, students , and colleagues of Professor Emeritus Arthur Sweeny, for students of merit majoring in chemistry. | Scholarship Office |
| The Corigliano Music Scholarships At Lehman College | Established by friends of the award-winning composer and CUNY Distinguished Professor John Corgiliano, for students studying music. | Music Department |
| The Dr. Thomas K. Minter Scholarship Fund | A scholarship of $1,000 is to be awarded to a mid-career student who is pursuing a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. The recipient may only receive the scholarship award once. The student will need to submit a personal statement outlining his/her career goals as well as his/her commitment to serve marginalized populations. | Education Department |
| The Henry D. Thompson Award Geograph | Money to be used for educational purposes of the department, at the discretion of the Department Chairman, subject to review by the Department Personnel and Budget Committee. | Geography Department |
| The Hirsch Scholarship | Established through a bequest by Ella and Mazie R. Hirsch for graduates of the interdisciplinary program in physical anthropology, biology, & chemistry who are entering medical school. | Sciences |
| The Ira & Julie Cohen Scholarship | A scholarship $5,800 per year will be awarded to a freshman registered in the department of economics, accounting, and business administration. To be awarded as an annual basis to cover full tuition cost at Lehman. | Scholarship Office |
| The Pierre & Dorothy Brodin Scholarship | Established to suuport students majoring in the field of humanities. | Scholarship Office |
| The Thomas Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund | Established by Dr. David & Mona Spector. A Scholarship of $1,000; recipient recommended by the Biology Department Chairperson, undergraduate student in biology, majoring in biology, in the bachelor of science track. Must have a 3.5 GPA & complete the 4 years of their BA degree at Lehman. | Biology Department |
| Theodore & Beatrice Hartman Scholarship | Established by Theodore and Beatrice Hartman ('82), to support a student majoring in English with an education minor. | English Department |
| Ulysses Kay Scholarship | Established by the Department of Music, in memory of the late Lehman College professor of music Ulysses Kay, for deserving students majoring in composition. | English Department |
| Yvette Nicole Moreno Scholarship | Established by Sullivan & Cromwell colleagues in memory of Ms. Yvette Nicole Moreno Lehman student who tragically passed during the attacks on 9/11, to support a student majoring in sociology or psychology. | Scholarship Office |
