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 The Francis Crimmins Endowed Scholarship

The Francis Crimmins Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: (Four Awards Equal to One Full Annual Tuition) The Francis Crimmins Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Education who is employed at least part-time and lives off campus, with preference given to an...

The Francis J. Mullin Memorial Scholarship

The Francis J. Mullin Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: (One Award equal to full in-state tuition). The Francis J. Mullin Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Business Administration who has shown a strong interest in Accounting. Applicants should have completed...

The Fred R. and Lillian Anber Aramony Memorial Scholarship

The Fred R. and Lillian Anber Aramony Memorial Scholarship

Fred and Lillian Anber Aramony were entrepreneurs who remained faithful to their Lebanese heritage. To celebrate their legacy and the impact they have had on their family and community, their daughter, Diane Aramony, created the Fred R. and Lillian Anber Aramony...

The Gene & Julianne DeFeudis Endowed Scholarship

The Gene & Julianne DeFeudis Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: (Ten $1000.00 Awards) The Gene & Julianne DeFeudis Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to incoming or full-time students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. The applicant should provide evidence of financial need. Furthermore, candidates should...

The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Scholarship

The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Scholarship

Criteria: (Ten $1,000 Awards) The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to students with financial need. First preference will be given to students who have participated in programs offered by the Latino Education Institute at Worcester...

The George F. Stowe ’62, MA ’64, Scholarship

The George F. Stowe ’62, MA ’64, Scholarship

Criteria: (One $1,000.00 Award) The George Stowe Scholarship will be awarded to a non-traditional student interested in the education or nursing fields. Preference will be given to students who want to become a teacher or nurse. The ideal candidate should demonstrate...

The George H. Albro ’65, M.S. ’68 Endowed Scholarship

The George H. Albro ’65, M.S. ’68 Endowed Scholarship

Born in Worcester, Albro attended Leicester High School, where he began dating his wife of 55 years, Lillian C. (Brooks) Albro, in their junior year. He and Lillian both attended Worcester State, earning bachelor’s degrees in 1965. He went on to have a long and...

 The Gregg ’86 and Pamela (Swartz) ’87 Rosen Endowed Scholarship

The Gregg ’86 and Pamela (Swartz) ’87 Rosen Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: (Amount Equal to One Full Annual Tuition Award) The Gregg Rosen ’86 and Pamela (Swartz) ’87 Rosen Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in Business or Early Childhood Education with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Gregg Rosen ’86...

The Helen G. Shaughnessy Endowed Scholarship

The Helen G. Shaughnessy Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: (Amount Equal to One Full Annual Tuition Award) The Helen G. Shaughnessy Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is entering his or her senior year in the Elementary Education program. The applicant must have a grade point average of 3.5 or...

The Helen M. Smith Scholarship

The Helen M. Smith Scholarship

Criteria: ($100 per year) Students from the City of Worcester are given first preference for the Helen M. Smith Scholarship. The applicant should show evidence of scholarly achievement and personal integrity. The student applying for this award must have a GPA of 3.0...

The Honorable Michael G. Allard-Madaus ’82 and Jane Grant Scholarship

The Honorable Michael G. Allard-Madaus ’82 and Jane Grant Scholarship

One $1,000 award offered annually – The Honorable Michael G. Allard-Madaus ’82 and Jane Grant Scholarship, established in 2020, will be awarded to a sophomore or higher, pursuing an interest in Urban Studies, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Judge Michael G....

The Icik and Rose Plevinsky Memorial Scholarship

The Icik and Rose Plevinsky Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: (Amount Equal to One Full Annual Tuition Award) The Icik and Rose Plevinsky Memorial Scholarship is the first endowed scholarship for business students at Worcester State University. This scholarship is awarded to a female full-time Business Administration...

The Jacob, Leah ' 42 and Gail Aframe '68 Scholarship

The Jacob, Leah ' 42 and Gail Aframe '68 Scholarship

Criteria: (One $2,000 award) The Jacob, Laeh’42, and Gail ’68 Scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in Elementary Education with a strong first preference to students who have graduated from a public high school in the city of...

The James and Sharon Ricciardi Family Endowed Scholarship

The James and Sharon Ricciardi Family Endowed Scholarship

James “Jimmy” Ricciardi is indebted to Worcester State University for influencing his life for the better. He enjoyed his time as a student, and he has remained a familiar face on campus as a contractor who works with the Worcester State Facilities Department to keep...

The James M. Hickey Memorial Scholarship

The James M. Hickey Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: (Amount Equal to One Full Annual Tuition Award) The James M. Hickey Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the donor to a full-time senior who has demonstrated a high degree of industry, maturity, motivation and responsibility while attending Worcester State...

The James P. McSherry ’53 Endowed Scholarship

The James P. McSherry ’53 Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: (Amount Equal to One Full Annual Tuition Award) The James P. McSherry ’53 Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to: • A full- or part-time matriculated student • A student who is majoring in a human service field, including, but not limited to, teaching,...

The James V. Murray '65 Memorial Scholarship

The James V. Murray '65 Memorial Scholarship

(One $1,000 award annually) The James V. Murray ’65 Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a junior majoring in one of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) majors with at least a 3.3 GPA. Preference is for a student also minoring in middle or...

 The Jessie E. Turner Class of 1911 Endowed Scholarship

The Jessie E. Turner Class of 1911 Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: (Amount Equal to One Full Annual Tuition Award) The Jessie E. Turner Class of 1911 Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is majoring in Elementary Education. An essay should accompany the scholarship application, and this essay should express...

The Jill Ann Bilodeau Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The Jill Ann Bilodeau Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Criteria: (Two Annual Awards Equal to $5,000.00 each) The Jill Ann Bilodeau Memorial Nursing Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student who is entering his or her junior or senior year of study within the Nursing department. Applicants must be attending...

The John and Kelley (Gallagher) Joseph ’87 Endowed Scholarship for Elementary Education

The John and Kelley (Gallagher) Joseph ’87 Endowed Scholarship for Elementary Education

( Two $2000.00 awards annually) The John and Kelley (Gallagher) Joseph ’87 Endowed Scholarship for Elementary Education will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a career in Elementary Education with a focus on literacy. The qualified candidate...

 The John and Loretta (White) Jensen Endowed Scholarship

The John and Loretta (White) Jensen Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: (Two Awards Equal to Full Annual Tuition) The John and Loretta (White) Jensen Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a new or currently enrolled full-time Worcester State University student based on academic excellence. The applicant must have a grade point...

The John and Priscilla Charron Memorial Scholarship

The John and Priscilla Charron Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: ($1000 award) The John and Priscilla Charron Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in Business Administration or Economics with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. A preference will be given to non-traditional age students, and the...

The John F. Coughlin Memorial Scholarship

The John F. Coughlin Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: ($500 per year) Awarded to a new or current student who demonstrates superior scholarship combined with a strong career interest and financial need. The late John F. Coughlin played a major role in the personal, professional, and athletic development of...

The Jose Bunuan Memorial Scholarship

The Jose Bunuan Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: ($500 Award) The Jose Bunuan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a junior enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program. The applicant must have a strong interest in educating children and must show evidence of financial need. Students applying for this...

The Joseph E. Martin ESL Scholarship

The Joseph E. Martin ESL Scholarship

Criteria: ($500 Award) The Joseph E. Martin ESL Scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior with financial need and whose first language is not English. Applicants must submit a short essay about how mastering the English language has had an impact...

The Julia Cronin Matthews Endowed Scholarship

The Julia Cronin Matthews Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: ($500 Award) The Julia Cronin Matthews Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a female student entering her sophomore year who is majoring in history. The student applying for this award should have an interest in International Relations and the United...

 The Julia Moynihan Hickey Memorial Scholarship

The Julia Moynihan Hickey Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: (Amount Equal to One Full Annual Tuition Award) The Julia Moynihan Hickey Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the donor to a full-time freshman who has demonstrated a high degree of industry, maturity, motivation and responsibility while attending Worcester...

The Kathleen M. McAloon Memorial Scholarship

The Kathleen M. McAloon Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: ($1,000 award) The Kathleen M. McAloon Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student with financial need who is majoring in either Urban Studies, Business Administration, or Economics with a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Applicants should provide an...

The Katie L. Fleet Memorial Scholarship

The Katie L. Fleet Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: One $500 Award :The Katie L. Fleet Memorial Fund will be awarded to a new or currently enrolled full-time graduate student in the Speech-Language Pathology program based on grade-point-average and basis of need. Preference will be given to students with...

The Kevin David Lyons ’65, ’71 Memorial Scholarship

The Kevin David Lyons ’65, ’71 Memorial Scholarship

Criteria: (Amount equal to One Full Annual Tuition Award) The Kevin David Lyons ’65, ’71 Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student in his or her sophomore year who has a minimum GPA of 2.5, is involved in extracurricular activities, and demonstrates...