Shara Family Scholarship

For students from Paterson or Passaic who have demonstrated community service
Tom Shara, a 2012 Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, has been serving on the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors for more than 10 years. He is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland Bank and previously held leadership positions at TD Banknorth, formerly Hudson United Bancorp. Mr. Shara and his wife Judy are both lifelong Bergen County residents. Mr. Shara believes that an effective leader is one who inspires people to achieve more than they may have dreamed possible while nurturing the development of future leaders. Throughout his career, he has strived to create opportunities for advancement both in the workplace and the surrounding community. The Shara Family Scholarship Endowment was created in 2016 and reflects Tom and Judy’s shared commitment to the Boys and Girls Club and Ramapo College.
Eligibility:
Students from Paterson, NJ and Passaic, NJ
Demonstrated involvement in community service organization; Boys and Girls Club involvement preferred