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Alumni, parents and friends as well as corporations and foundations support scholarship funds here at RIT. Some are memorials recognizing special members of our community. Others focus on academic, cultural or financial opportunities. Below are just some of the scholarships you can support. For more information, call 1-800-477-0376.
Alumni Endowed Legacy Scholarship
This now fully endowed scholarship fund was established in 2002 by the RIT Alumni Network Board of Directors, which advises RIT's Office of Alumni Relations in developing and implementing programs, services and activities for alumni. Scholarship recipients must be either RIT alumni who are continuing their education, or children, dependents or grandchildren of alumni who are enrolled as full-time students at RIT.
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General Scholarships (need based)
Nearly 80 percent of RIT's student body depends on financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants or loans. General scholarships are given to students based on their demonstrated need. They are awarded to students from all academic areas. A gift to the General Scholarship Fund helps students who otherwise might not have the opportunity to come to RIT.
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Nathaniel Rochester Society Scholarship (merit based)
The NRS Scholarship Fund is the special focus of the Institute's Nathaniel Rochester Society, a group of RIT's most loyal supporters. Every year, these merit-based scholarships of up to $1,000 each are awarded to hundreds of outstanding third-, fourth- and fifth-year students from all eight colleges. To date, nearly 2,000 students have received these scholarships for maintaining high academic standards as well as for their social skills and willingness to work diligently toward their goals.
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Parents' Endowed Scholarship
Many RIT parents and guardians believe that their child’s RIT education had a profound effect on his or her life. Credit for their professional success and personal growth often goes to the student’s degree program or to individual faculty members. Perhaps the best way for families to acknowledge that life-changing impact is to ensure that other students will have the same opportunity for an outstanding RIT education by providing scholarship resources. This newly established Parents’ Fund will be fully endowed when it reaches $25,000, and from that point will guarantee many more deserving students will get the help they need to achieve an RIT education. For more information, contact Marty Burris, Director of Family Giving.
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Butler (Owen) Endowed Photography Scholarship
Owen Butler '76, a graduate of RIT's photography program, has been an RIT faculty member for 38 years and continues to touch the lives of countless students through his disciplined and enlightening courses. To honor his teaching excellence and years of service, the Owen Butler Scholarship for the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences was established by his former student Jacolyn Baker Bucksbaum '84 (photography) and her husband, John. Bucksbaum, a production manager for many popular movies, credits her career success in part to Butler's way of teaching "a different way to see the world." Professor Butler has served as chair of the applied photography program and currently teaches a class in digital books. The Owen Butler Scholarship, up to $5,000 per year, goes to a third- or fourth-year student selected on the basis of academic excellence, portfolio submissions and interest in book arts.
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Cahn (Deborah Lynn) Memorial Scholarship
Debbie was a graduate information technology student at RIT when she died suddenly on Jan. 27, 1997, at the age of 33. Debbie was held in such esteem in her graduate program that classes were suspended on the day of her death. She loved her time at RIT and practically lived in the lab. An outpouring of emotion from family and friends ensued, and her family made possible the establishment of this scholarship in Debbie's memory. The fund is used for graduate students in the Information Technology Program with a 3.0 or greater GPA and who demonstrate a financial need.
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Cooke (Henry & Pinny) Endowed Scholarship Fund
Awarded through the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, part of RIT's College of Applied Science and Technology, this merit-based scholarship provides tuition assistance to students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher. Preference is given to students who choose careers for the common good, community service, or have demonstrated a personal or career commitment to civic responsibility.
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Countryman (Jerome) Memorial Scholarship
Jerome was a hardworking and generous young man who tragically passed away in his last year of RIT's Mechanical Engineering program. His wonderful sense of humor, easy-going nature and love of life made him a special friend, brother and son. This memorial scholarship was established to keep Jerome's memory alive at RIT. The Kate Gleason College of Engineering uses this scholarship for Mechanical Engineering students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. When possible, the award will be made to the student who in addition has shown an interest in varsity or intramural sports.
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DiRoma (Michael) Memorial Scholarship Fund
Michael was a fourth year software engineering student who died tragically in an automobile accident in March 2006. He was a valued member of the Software Engineering student body and served in leadership role in the Society of Software Engineers. This scholarship was established by Michael's family and friends, and is awarded to a student in the Department of Software Engineering with a 3.0 GPA and who has a leadership role in the Society of Software Engineers.
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Donovan (Patrick) Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 1985 by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Donovan in memory of their son, Patrick. Every year, this scholarship is awarded by the Department of Civil Engineering to a full-time student in the fifth and final year of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering Technology who has a demonstrated financial need and is in good academic standing.
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Dudek (Christopher) Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund
Christopher was a senior biology major who passed away in October 2004. He planned to attend medical school and demonstrated a passion for his chosen field of study. The scholarship, established by his family, friends and classmates, is awarded to a current senior student in the College of Science who is also in the Premedical Studies Advisory Program and has been accepted into an allopathic or osteopathic medical school.
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Facilities Management Services Endowed Scholarship
In appreciation of the many students who have worked for RIT's Facilities Management Services (FMS) over the years, the FMS staff established this endowed scholarship in 2003. Many of these students have gone on to work with FMS as consultants, contractors or suppliers after their graduation. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and be in good academic standing.
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Ferraro (Joseph T.) Memorial Scholarship Fund
On June 23, 2000, Joe Ferraro, 20, died of meningococcal meningitis shortly after returning to the United States from a two-day tour of Israel. Joe, a film and video major and a Phi Kappa Tau brother, had a talent for making friends no matter what race, religion, ability or nationality. This scholarship was established to keep Joe's spirit alive and to support the education of students like Joe who demonstrate a commitment to building bridges between people.
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Fram (Dr. Eugene H.) Scholarship Fund
To officially mark Dr. Fram's 45 years at the College of Business, this scholarship was established to honor his many achievements, his academic scholarship, and to recognize the considerable affection his former students have for him. This scholarship will be used to help the next generation of the E. Philip Saunders College of Business graduates.
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Georgantas (George T.) Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The son of Greek immigrants with little education, Professor Georgantas knew well the struggle for and the value of an education. After obtaining his own advanced degrees, he joined RIT in 1975. Five years later, he became head of the department of mathematics and statistics, a position he held for 15 years. Under his leadership, the department developed strong ties with business and industry, and more than doubled in size of faculty and number of student majors. In his 25-plus years at RIT, he was admired by students and colleagues alike. Professor Georgantas died in February 2004, and this scholarship honors his memory. Gifts to this fund will be used by the College of Science for undergraduates in the department of math and statistics who demonstrate financial need and are in good academic standing.
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Hromi (John D. and Rachel E.) Endowed Scholarship
Created in 1983, the John D. Hromi Center for Quality and Applied Statistics (CQAS) has achieved international recognition for excellence in the fields of quality management and applied statistics. This Center was founded by now retired professor John Hromi. In 1992, he also established this scholarship. This fund provides support for deserving students enrolled in CQAS, who by virtue of merit, need, and interest, aspire to a professional career in quality standards and statistical methods. The recipient must be enrolled as a graduate student and have achieved a 3.0 or higher grade point average in undergraduate studies in engineering, science or business.
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Kodak/Howard Bingham Scholarship
Kodak Professional, a division of Eastman Kodak Co., established this endowed scholarship to honor the dedication and talent of Howard Bingham. The renowned photographer has spent the past four decades documenting many of America's historical turning points. The scholarship is an annual award with preference given to students of African-American descent.
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Miller (Norman) Scholarship Fund
Established by the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, this scholarship honors Professor Norman Miller who passed away in August 2000. He had a distinguished career as an engineer and manager in industry and was a member of the RIT faculty for 16 years. This scholarship is used to support deserving Electrical Engineering undergraduate students.
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Montecuollo (Drew) Memorial Award Fund
Named after a former faculty member of the School of Hospitality and Service Management, part of the College of Applied Science and Technology, this award goes to a graduating senior who has demonstrated creativity, service and overall excellence.
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Rodgers (Ian) Memorial Scholarship
A 1998 graduate of RIT's Civil Engineering Technology program, Ian Rodgers was killed in a construction accident on September 15, 1999. An outpouring of emotion and generosity from Ian's family, friends, and past employers inspired the establishment of this scholarship. Ian was active as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Club and the steel bridge competition team at RIT. Recipients must be students in the Civil Engineering Technology program who demonstrate academic achievement as well as financial need.
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Seth Policzer – Syed Ali Turab Endowed Memorial Fund
On November 9, 2007, a fatal house fire that took place in a Rochester neighborhood claimed the lives of two RIT students, Seth Policzer and Syed Ali Turab. Four other RIT students escaped the fire but lost all of their personal belongings. The purpose of this fund is to provide one-time limited funds to help students with financial assistance for non-tuition expenses including academic supplies such as books and technology needs.
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Simone (Carolie R.) Endowed Scholarship at NTID
This scholarship was established in November 2006 to honor Carolie Simone, wife of President Albert J. Simone, for her dedication and involvement within the deaf community, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, and the Rochester School for the Deaf throughout her 15 years at RIT. The scholarship will be awarded annually to deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in NTID, either in an associate degree program and/or cross-registered in any of RIT's other colleges. In addition, it gives preference to students who have graduated from the Rochester School for the Deaf.
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Smith (Kevin) Phi Delta Theta Memorial Scholarship
Kevin possessed an unbridled enthusiasm for life and his integrity was unquestionable. He was a student in the Hotel & Resort Management program in the College of Applied Science and Technology, and participated in a wide variety of activities, from athletics to philanthropy. He also shared an intense bond of friendship with his fraternity brothers. Kevin died as the result of an unfortunate automobile accident. This scholarship was established in 2003 by his Phi Delta Theta brothers. The recipient must be an active member of Phi Delta Theta with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
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Sullivan (Matthew) Memorial Scholarship
Matthew was a dedicated young man who tragically passed away in September 2000. He was a 1997 graduate of RITs criminal justice program and was employed by the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service. His unique sense of humor, drive to succeed and willingness to help others made him a special friend to everyone he met. This scholarship was established to help other students complete their education. It is awarded to recipients who are enrollment in the criminal justice program, are in good academic standing, and who have a financial need. Preference is given to students who demonstrate leadership and/or an interest in Greek life.
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Turkman (Professor Ibrahim Renan) Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to honor one of RIT's most superb and revered teachers in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. In March 2001, a tragic accident left Professor Turkman hospitalized and in a coma. His commanding knowledge and wry sense of humor are sorely missed on the RIT campus. Prognosis for recovery is not good. This scholarship honors his accomplishments and is awarded each year to students demonstrating top performance in the understanding of physics of semiconductor devices through academic performance and a seminar presentation.
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