Michael Savianeso Memorial Scholarship

Michael Savianeso retired in 2018 after 30 years working at Ramapo. He passed on July 8, 2020 at age 66 after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Michael’s love of music was second only to his love of June, his wife of 35 years. From an early age he became skilled at playing guitar and writing songs. He was too shy to perform in public and decided that live sound and production were his destiny. His professional career spanned work in rock clubs with top Jersey bands, road tours with Atlantic Starr, Evelyn Champagne King, other headliners, and house engineer at Ashford and Simpson’s club Twenty Twenty. June Savianeso created the Michael Savianeso Memorial Scholarship to recognize Ramapo students who are involved in the Music program and share Michael’s love of music.
Eligibility:
Students enrolled in any of the Music programs of the School of Contemporary Arts, including undergraduate and graduate programs
Good Academic Standing
Demonstrated financial need as determined by Ramapo College Foundation policy