Our Opportunities

Hi Roadrunners! Welcome to the Ramapo College Foundation Scholarship Opportunities Homepage.

The Ramapo College Foundation is committed to supporting students. During the 2023-24 academic year, 584 individual scholarships totaling more than $885,000 were awarded. These scholarships are made possible by generous benefactors based on a variety of criteria and are separate from the Ramapo College merit-based admission scholarships (ie. Presidential, Dean’s).

How to apply:

  • Log in using your Ramapo username and password
  • Complete a general application
  • After submitting the general application, you will be auto-matched to scholarships for which you meet the criteria. Auto-matching with a scholarship does not guarantee you will receive that scholarship.
  • You may also be presented with apply-to scholarship opportunities. Click on each scholarship opportunity and fill out the additional information to determine your eligibility. This may include supplementary essays, letters of recommendation, or other documentation.
  • To see the status of your apply-to applications, go to My Applications. Completed applications will have a “Submitted” status.
  • You can also utilize the “Search by Keyword” function to search for scholarships (ie. major, financial need, adult student, volunteer, leadership, first generation, etc.)
  • Outside (non-Ramapo) scholarship opportunities are viewable under Opportunities, External.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Each scholarship has a deadline. Please check the website frequently for new scholarships and deadlines. The majority of scholarships for academic year 24/25 will close on October 7, 2024 at midnight.
Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. If you are selected, you will see the award under My Applications and will receive an email to your ramapo.edu account.
Scholarships require acceptance documents including a thank you note/video to the donor. Awards may be rescinded if you do not provide required acceptance documents.

How do I get started?
Complete the General Application
Have more questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions Page

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Bergen Highlands/Ramsey Rotary Club
In response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in April...
Deadline11/15/2024
Varies Melissa Annunziato Memorial Scholarship
Early in the summer of 2002, Ramapo College junior Melissa Annunziato...
Deadline12/13/2024
Varies Angelo Tarallo Memorial Scholarship
For students interested in international studies, law or business The...
Varies Audrey I. Newman Scholarship
For SSHS students with a recognized internship For over 20 years Audrey...
Varies Barbara Barnett Memorial Scholarship
The Barbara Barnett Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Beth...
Varies Barbara Brigliadoro Memorial Scholarship
Barbara A. Brigliadoro ‘89 was a passionate student who earned her B.A....
Varies Becky and Frank Kraus Scholarship
Long-time Mahwah residents and Ramapo supporters Rebecca and Frank Kraus...
Varies Bernard J.Milano/KPMG Black Lives Matter Scholarship
A graduate of Temple University with a degree in Accounting, Bernand J....
Varies Carol Duncan Scholarship
Professor Emerita Carol Duncan is a renowned art historian who served as...
Varies Century 21 Study Abroad Scholarship
Century 21 is one of the top general contracting and construction...
Varies Clara and Morton Richmond Scholarship
Morton Richmond, an impoverished 23-year old, immigrated from Russia in...
Varies Coccia Foundation/Theresa Inserra Memorial Scholarship for Italian Studies
Mr. Joseph Coccia was committed to promoting a positive image of his...
Varies Columbians of New Jersey Italian Studies Scholarship
A non-profit philanthropic organization, the Columbians Inc. of New...
Varies Constantine George "Gus" Vasiliadis Music Scholarship
Gus Vasiliadis led an extraordinary life. A first generation Greek...
Varies D. Bennett Mazur Scholarship
This award was created in memory of D. Bennett Mazur, veteran, Ramapo...
Varies Daniel James Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship
Charlotte Cyphers created this scholarship in memory of her son, Daniel...
Varies Deirdre Bright Memorial Scholarship
Colleagues of Assistant Dean of Nursing Dr. Kathy Burke started this...
Varies Dr. Ernest Simon Book Award
Dr. Ernest Simon was a professor of Literature at Ramapo from 1973 until...
Varies Dr. Frances Shapiro-Skrobe and Mr. John Skrobe Teacher Education Scholarship
Dr. Frances Shapiro-Skrobe is Professor Emerita of English at Ramapo...
Varies Dr. Richard Russo Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math Education
Richard Russo earned a Ph.D. in Archeoastronomy, combining his passions...
Varies Edward W. and Stella C. Van Houten Memorial Fund
For students enrolled in the ENHANCE program
Varies Elizabeth Mainardi Endowed Scholarship
For students going into a healthcare profession or medical...
Varies Evelyn Aronow Memorial Internship Stipend
This is a stipend for a student registered with the Office of...
Varies Founding President George T. & Laurie Potter, Ph.D. Scholarship
The Founding President George T. Potter and Laurie Potter Ph.D....
Varies Fran Hackett Nursing Scholarship
Like many people, Fran Hackett faced health challenges. Ms. Hackett...
Varies Frank M. Potanka Scholarship
For students with a parent battling cancer This scholarship was...
Varies Friends of Ramapo Scholarship for the Arts
In 2012 the Friends of Ramapo decided to use proceeds from fundraising...
Varies Garvin Lally '84 Writer's Scholarship
For students with an authentic desire to write Garvin Lally ‘84 was a...
Varies Guiliana Family Scholarship Endowment
For seniors planning to attend graduate school John Guiliana is a...
Varies Jackie & Paul Garber Scholarship
Jackie Fain Garber graduated from Ramapo College in 1975 and became a...
Varies Jenn Bialy Memorial Music Scholarship
Jenn Bialy was an accomplished vocalist who learned to sing through many...
Varies Joseph A. Ippolito OSS Scholarship
While raising four children, Mary Ippolito attended Ramapo College as a...
Varies Judith M. and Francis J. Rodriguez Bioinformatics Scholarship
Judith and Frank Rodriguez were members of the Friends of Ramapo for...
Varies Kevin Loncto Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Kim Lynch has supported Ramapo College for many years. In 2010, she...
Varies Kurt & Anny Landsberger Scholarship for Environmental Studies
After serving in the U.S. Army, Kurt Landsberger began selling aprons,...
Varies Lindsay and Eric Koskinen Black Lives Matter Endowed Scholarship
Lindsay Koskinen, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist and adjunct faculty member...
Varies Madeleine Ehlert Williams Food and Nutrition Scholarship
For Madeleine Ehlert Williams, sister-in-law of former President Peter...
Varies Marion C. Dugan Scholarship
Marion Dugan and her husband Pat, co-founders of Charity Navigator, are...
Varies Marion Pawlick Busch Scholarship
Marion Pawlick Busch is the grandmother of Ramapo College alumna Heather...
Varies Mary M. Ippolito Scholarship Endowment
Mary Ippolito attended Ramapo College as a returning adult student and...
Varies Michael J. Scully Performing Arts Scholarship
This award was created by the Friends of Ramapo and is named for a...
Varies Michael J. Weinberg Memorial Scholarship
Michael Jared Weinberg graduated from Ramapo High School and attended...
Varies Michael Savianeso Memorial Scholarship
Michael Savianeso retired in 2018 after 30 years working at Ramapo. He...
Varies Newton LeVine Scholarship Endowment
Newton LeVine was a professor at Ramapo College where he taught graphic...
Varies North Jersey Media Group Foundation/The Record Scholarship (CA)
For Communication Arts/Journalism students For 25 years North Jersey...
Varies North Jersey Media Group Foundation/The Record Scholarship (HGS)
For 25 years North Jersey Media Group staff worked closely with Ramapo...
Varies Parents Council Scholarship
Each year parents of current Ramapo College students have the...
Varies Philip M. Anderson Memorial Endowment
Philip M. Anderson III, Ph.D. an emeritus professor of Physics, joined...
Varies President's Cabinet Scholarship
For seniors who plan to attend graduate school The President’s Cabinet...
Varies Professor Shari Franschman and Milton Irizarry Social Work Scholarship
For Social Work transfers from Bergen Community College In recognition...