Russell Berrie Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was made in honor of Elaine and Mike Adler, to complement their major gift to Ramapo College to create the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence. Russell Berrie was an entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the company which made RUSS plush toys and gifts. In addition to being a successful businessman, Mr. Berrie devoted himself to numerous charitable causes. The Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts on the Ramapo College campus is named for Mr. Berrie and his wife, Angelica. He founded the Russ Berrie Foundation in 1985 to further support his “values, passions and vision.”One of the focus areas of the Berrie Foundation is humanism in medicine, and the Berrie Scholarships advance this goal.
Eligibility:
Seniors who rank in the top 25% on the Peer Evaluation Survey
Demonstrated clinical competence and participation in community service