Scholarships

George D. Bernstein Memorial Scholarship in Print Journalism

Named for a journalist who worked and resided in Dutchess County, New York, the George D. Bernstein Memorial Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic accomplishment, professional preparation, and financial need to students intending to pursue a career in print journalism. First consideration will be given to journalism graduates from Dutchess Community College.

Liz Claiborne Scholarship

Established by the Liz Claiborne Foundation, the Liz Claiborne Scholarship is awarded to an upper-class student majoring in Fashion Design who has demonstrated exceptional talent in the field. It is made upon the recommendation of the Director of the Fashion Program.

Cutty Sark Scholarship

The Cutty Sark Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving Fashion Design student upon recommendation of the Director of the Fashion Program.

Raphael Mark Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of prominent radio news reporter and talk show host Raphael Mark, the Raphael Mark Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in Communication Arts who is committed to pursuing a career in broadcast journalism and is a resident of the mid-Hudson region. First consideration will be given to residents of Dutchess County. Financial need and a brief statement from the applicant explaining his or her desire and qualifications for this scholarship are required.

Charles G. and Cornelia M. Murray Scholarship in Print Journalism

The Charles G. and Cornelia M. Murray Scholarship is awarded to an upper-class Communication Arts major who is committed to pursuing a career in print journalism. Candidates must provide a statement expressing their career interest.

New York Federation Of Home Bureaus Scholarship

Supported through the statewide fund-raising efforts of the New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, this scholarship endowment was awarded to Marist College in 1991 in honor of the Dutchess County Home Bureaus. An annual award is made to a Fashion Major; the recipient must have financial need, reside within a county where New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. has organized chapters, and met other criteria established by the donor. In the absence of an eligible student in the first choice field of study, the alternative field of study will be Communication Arts.

Robert C. Norman Scholarship

The Robert C. Norman Scholarship was established by alumni friends and colleagues in honor of Assistant Professor Communication Robert C. Norman who retired after 34 years of teaching and directing the Communication Internship Program. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Communication and the Arts on the basis of financial need and academic excellence.

Dr. Edwin Ulrich Memorial Scholarship

Awards are for one year and are in memory of Dr. Edwin Ulrich. Awarded to students from the Hudson Valley that major in business or the fine arts at Marist.

Fusco Music Scholarship

The Fusco Music Scholarship was established by the Frank A. Fusco and Nelly Goletti Fusco Foundation, Inc. to support incoming first-year and transfer students who are talented vocalists and instrumentalists committed to participate in Marist's music programs and have demonstrated financial need. This scholarship perpetuates the memory of longtime Dutchess County residents Frank and Nelly Fusco and celebrates their shared love of music. Awards will be made by the Marist Office of Student Financial Services in consultation with the Director of Marist's Music Program. Scholarship awards will be renewable subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing good standing within the music program. An audition is required for consideration.

Charles & Mabel Conklin Chapel Endowment Scholarship for a Leader of Song

Each year a scholarship is awarded to an incoming student singer who has prior experience in a Catholic Church Choir, appropriate grades and the talent and willingness to commit to improving the musical efforts of the Chapel Choir. This scholarship is renewable for one additional year only after reviewed by the Campus Minister for Liturgical Services. Students are encouraged to contact Director of Campus Ministry Brother Frank Kelly directly at francis.kelly@marist.edu.

Charles & Mabel Conklin Chapel Endowment Scholarship for Piano

Each year a scholarship is awarded to an incoming student pianist who has prior experience in a Catholic Church Liturgy, appropriate grades and the talent and willingness to commit to improving the musical efforts of the Catholic Chapel Community. This scholarship is renewable for one additional year only after reviewed by the Campus Minister for Liturgical Services. Students are encouraged to contact Brother Frank Kelly directly at francis.kelly@marist.edu.