Dr. Judith Peck Scholarship

*For graduating Seniors planning to attend graduate school in a "helping profession” such as art therapy or social work

Dr. Judith Peck served as a member of the Ramapo College faculty since the College’s early days. An accomplished professional sculptor, Dr. Peck has exhibited her work throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond with pieces in permanent collections here and abroad. Two of her works are on permanent display at the College, including “One Man In Memory of Six Million” in the Grove, and “Girl with Garland” in the Potter Library. Dr. Peck is particularly proud of the innovative Art and Interaction course she designed for Ramapo, the first of its kind nationwide, in which undergraduates are trained to bring creative art projects to jails and other non-mainstream populations to share artistic endeavors. By coming into personal contact with under-served individuals the students might otherwise never know, students are exposed to the major domestic issues of our time: crime, mental illness, drug abuse, spousal and child abuse, disadvantaged youth and elder care. As an extension of her desire to encourage student service to the community, the Dr. Judith Peck Scholarship award seeks to assist dedicated Ramapo College students in their senior year who have interest and expertise in productive, imaginative and creative endeavors.
Eligibility:
Graduating Seniors planning to attend graduate school in a "helping profession”
Students pursuing Art Therapy or a MSW
Demonstrated expertise “in creative endeavors, compassion toward others, and dedication to his or her planned profession”
GPA of 3.00 or higher