THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & PRIZES FOR: The School of Business For more information, please contact the School of Business. The Rose C. Anacreonte Endowed Scholarship Established through the generosity of Nicholas Anacreonte 92 in honor of his grandmother, Rose Anacreonte. The Anacreonte Scholarship provides scholarship support for an undergraduate at the University at Albany who is pursuing a degree within the School of Business. It is the donor s first preference that the recipient is a first generation American citizen or naturalized citizen. Martha Bealler Altman Scholarship Established by Nolan T. Altman, Class of 1977, in memory of his mother, this scholarship provides support to full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in Business. Dean C. Backer '88 Scholarship Established by Dean C. Backer '88, this scholarship provides support for an undergraduate at UAlbany who is pursuing a degree within the School of Business. The recipient should be a "rising senior" (i.e. a junior going into his/her senior year) who is pursuing his/her degree in the financial analyst program or who is a student pursuing a degree with a combined concentration in finance (i.e. Finance/ITM, Finance/Marketing, Finance/Management.) The recipient(s) should demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Borys Family Scholarship Endowment Established by Michael 78, 79 and Barbara (Bakal) 78 Borys to provide scholarship support to a student pursuing a degree within the School of Business. Recipient must demonstrate both financial need and academic excellence. Donald Boyce III Business & Financial Market Regulation Scholarship The Donald E. Boyce III, 06, 08 Business and Financial Market Regulation Scholarship will provide scholarship support for UAlbany students within the School of Business who demonstrate academic excellence and service to the School of Business, University community and/or the community at large. Preference will be given to a student majoring in Financial Market Regulation at the UAlbany s School of Business. Harold Cannon Memorial Fund This fund provides an annual scholarship to full-time matriculated graduate student(s) in the Department of Accounting, enrolled in the MS-A. program. The CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation) ITM and CCI Scholarship This scholarship was established by CSC to provide financial support for an undergraduate student within the School of Business pursuing a degree in ITM and an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Computing and Information. Preference is given to students who are US Citizens and who have at least a 3.4 GPA. This scholarship is not renewable. Milton & Mary M. Danko Golden Rule Award Established by William D. Danko, Ph.D. in memory of his parents, this award is given to a student who has demonstrated a pattern of giving to others her/his most precious resource: time. A matching grant is made to the recipient s charity of choice.
Maria Dempsey '87 SOB Scholarship Established by Maria Dempsey 87, this scholarship provides support for a student studying within the University at Albany s School of Business. Preference for this scholarship will be given to a student interested in international business. Hazel English Ferris 32 Scholarship Established by Mrs. Ferris in memory of Professor George Morill York, this scholarship is made to a junior majoring in a degree program in the School of Business. First Niagara Mentoring Scholarship Established by First Niagara, this fund provides a scholarship for an undergraduate student(s) at the University at Albany who is pursuing a degree in the School of Business with a minimum GPA of 3.25, who has demonstrated financial need and mentoring skills through tutoring fellow students, or volunteered in community organizations that require mentoring or advisement skills. Preference for this scholarship is given to students from Western New York, Central New York, or the Capital District. The Dr. Ronald W. Forbes Scholarship Established in honor of Professor Ronald W. Forbes by alumni, family and friends, this scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time junior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance or Financial analysis in the University at Albany School of Business. Scholarship recipients are selected based on financial need, leadership roles, community service, and academic performance. The Jean F. Glickstein Endowed Scholarship Established by Stacy Bash-Polley 89 this scholarship provides support for an undergraduate student(s), pursuing a degree within the School of Business at UAlbany, with demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. It is the donor s preference the recipient(s) is pursuing a concentration in Finance, Accounting or ITM and is female. The Professor Sanjay Goel Information Assurance Scholarship Fund Established by Professor Sanjay Goel and Jonathan 70 and Agatha Pon, this scholarship provides support for a student who is pursuing his/her degree at the University at Albany and who is working in collaboration with a School of Business faculty member. The recipient selection is based on merit, and is awarded to a student who demonstrates aptitude for research and high academic achievement. Henny Family Scholarship Established by Marinus N. Henny 74 and Michelle Gaspard 73, this fund provides a scholarship for student(s) enrolled in the School of Business at the University at Albany with demonstrated financial need. IHRIM / Edward S. Goldmacher Award Established in honor of Edward S. Goldmacher, who was instrumental in establishing the field of human resources information systems, this fund provides annual awards to student and faculty members to support scholarship and research in the field of HRIM. Stacey Kanter '79 & Eric Kornblau Undergraduate Scholarship Generously established by Stacey Kanter and Eric Kornblau, this scholarship provides support for an undergraduate student who demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement. The Donor s first preference is that the scholarship is awarded to a first-generation undergraduate demonstrating academic achievement. The Donor s second preference is for this scholarship to be awarded to an undergraduate pursuing a degree within the School of Business, but the Donor wishes to provide the flexibility to award the scholarship to undergraduates pursuing any degree within the University.
The Howard Kaplan 82 & Randi Schuster Kaplan 82 Scholarship Established by Howard Kaplan 82 and his wife Randi Schuster Kaplan 82, the Kaplan Scholarship provides support for an undergraduate or graduate student(s) at the University at Albany who is pursuing a degree in Financial Market Regulation. The recipient(s) should demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need. Amy M. Knapp '97 Scholarship Established through the generosity of Amy M. Knapp 97, this scholarship provides financial support for freshman students from upstate New York who are pursuing their degree in the School of Business and who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years. The Roanne Kulakoff 81 School of Business Scholarship Fund Established by Ms. Roanne Kulakoff 81, this scholarship provides support for a full-time undergraduate student(s) in the School of Business who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need. The Scott Kunen Accounting Scholarship Fund The Scott Kunen Accounting Scholarship was established by Lora and Bernard Kunen, along with their son Richard Kunen, in memory of their son and brother Scott Kunen. The Kunen Scholarship provides support for a rising senior accounting major, pursuing a degree within the School of Business at UAlbany. The recipient(s) must demonstrate: academic achievement based upon their GPA in their accounting major, a passion for accounting, and financial need. If a qualified rising senior cannot be identified, this fund may be used to support a rising junior who meets the requirements. It is the donors preference the recipient(s) is from Long Island. The Anne and Thomas Lavan Scholarship Established by Maryanne Lavan 81, the Lavan Scholarship provides scholarship support for an undergraduate student(s) at the University at Albany who is pursuing a degree in the School of Business with demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. John S. Levato Scholarship Generously established in memory of Assistant Dean John S. Levato, this scholarship provides support for a student pursing a degree within The University at Albany s School of Business who demonstrates academic achievement and service to the School of Business, University community and/or the community at large. Robert W. '77 & Shirley A. Lazar Endowed Scholarship Fund Established by Robert W. 77 and Shirley A. Lazar, this scholarship provides financial support to a student pursuing a degree within the School of Business who demonstrates academic achievement. First preference is given to a recipient who is a part-time student in accounting who works full-time in banking. If a student cannot be identified using the first preference criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a School of Business student studying accounting. The Ellen Fine Levine 78 Scholarship Established by Ms. Ellen Fine Levine, this fund provides scholarship support for an undergraduate student(s) at the University at Albany who is an Accounting major within the School of Business. The recipient shall demonstrate academic achievement and/or financial need. Luks Family Endowed Scholarship Established by Jeffrey 91, 01 and Shelley Luks, this scholarship provides support to a UAlbany student pursuing a degree within the School of Business, preference will be given to a student studying Accounting or Rockefeller College who demonstrate financial need.
Alan '85 & Jessica Mantel Scholarship This scholarship was established by Alan Mantel 85 and Jessica Mantel to provide annual scholarship support to a student studying within UAlbany s School of Business. Preference will be given to a student pursing a Financial Analyst degree, or if one cannot be identified to a student who is pursuing a Finance degree within the School of Business. Margaret Yager Middleton 29 Scholarship This scholarship was established by Mrs. Middleton, Class of 1929, to recognize and promote outstanding academic achievement by newly admitted undergraduate students in the School of Business. Ernest and Florence Bensinger Milano 36 Scholarship Established by Mrs. Milano, Class of 1936, in memory of her husband, Ernest Milano, Class of 1936, this scholarship is awarded to outstanding students enrolled in the School of Business. The Professor Lakshmi Mohan Endowed Scholarship The Professor Lakshmi Mohan Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. Anthony McCarthy 84, in honor of ITM Professor Lakshmi Mohan. The Mohan Scholarship provides support for an undergraduate or graduate student(s) at the University at Albany who is pursuing a degree within the School of Business, with a concentration in Information Technology Management. The recipient shall demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need. Albert C. Mossin School of Business Endowment This endowment was established by a bequest from Dr. Albert C. Mossin, a former professor and dean at the University at Albany who was instrumental in the formation of the School of Businessin the 1960s. The endowment supports scholarships and graduate assistants within the School of Business. Michael B. and Lori M. Nash 83 Endowed Scholarship Established by Michael B. 83 and Lori M. 83 Nash to provide scholarship support to a UAlbany student pursuing a degree within the School of Business. Recipient must demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need. Professor Enrico Petri Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of Professor Enrico Petri, former professor and Chair of the Department of Accounting. This scholarship provides support for graduate student(s) who have been accepted and/or enrolled into a master s degree program in Taxation in the School of Business. Selection is based on demonstrated academic achievement and financial need. Philips, Shirley S. '67, '70 Scholarship The Shirley S. Phillips 67, 70 Scholarship provides support for undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree through the School of Business and who demonstrate financial need. The Saratoga, Warren, Washington County Scholarship Established by Mr. George W. Walker 70 and Mrs. Lucienne Walker, The Saratoga, Warren, Washington County Scholarship shall provide support for a student(s) pursuing a degree within the School of Business at UAlbany. The recipient(s) should demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. First preference for this scholarship will be given to residents of Saratoga, Warren, or Washington County. The School of Business Dean s Fund in Support of Undergraduate Excellence Established by Christopher Montclare 93 and 94, this fund provides support for an undergraduate student(s) pursuing a degree within the School of Business at UAlbany. The recipient(s) should demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
The Dick 69 and Estelle Schecter 70 Scholarship The Schecter Scholarship was established in 2010 by Matthew S Emrich 00 and Felicia Schecter-Emrich in memory of their parents, Richard Schecter 69 and Estelle Schecter. This scholarship provides support for a rising junior or senior undergraduate student(s), pursuing a degree within the School of Business at UAlbany, with demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. It is the donor s preference that the recipient(s) is pursuing a degree in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.25. The Dorothy Mitchell Selleck Scholarship Established by Daniel M. Selleck 71, this scholarship provides support to student(s) enrolled in the School of Business with demonstrated financial need. First preference for this scholarship will be given to students transferring to UAlbany from a community college who have military experience. It is the donor s second preference that should no candidate with military experience be identified, the scholarship would then be given to a student transferring to UAlbany from a community college. In the event no qualified candidates from a community college are identified, other qualified recipients may be selected at the discretion of the fund manager. The Premal and Paule Shah Endowed Scholarship The purpose of this fund, which has been established through the generosity of Premal '71, '72 and Paule Shah, is to provide support for an international graduate student, preferably from India, who is pursuing a graduate degree within the School of Business at UAlbany. If a student fitting this preference cannot be identified, this fund may be used to support any international student pursuing a graduate degree in the School of Business. The recipient of this fund should demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need. Samuels Family Achievement Scholarship The Samuels Family Achievement Scholarship, established by Steven M. Samuels 85 and Judy A. Samuels 86, provides scholarship support for UAlbany students within the School of Business who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and service to the School of Business, University community and/or the community at large. Solotar Family Scholarship in the School of Business Established by Gavin 86 and Joan 86 Solotar to provide scholarship support to a UAlbany student who is pursuing a degree within the School of Business. Recipient must demonstrate both academic achievement and financial aid. First preference is that the recipient is female. Mark B. Taylor Scholarship Established through the generosity of Mark B. Taylor, Class of 1984, this fund is awarded to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in accounting within the School of Business. Towers Perrin Research & Development Fund This fund was established by Towers Perrin to provide annual awards to faculty and students in support of their research in the areas of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Human Resource Management (HRM). This fund will also support the Towers Perrin Student Award. This annual award will be given to an outstanding School of Business HRIS student. The Wann Family Foundation Scholarship Established by Robert Wann, Jr. 04 and The Wann Family Foundation, this scholarship benefits students pursuing degrees in either the School of Business or East Asian Studies Program. For the School of Business, the recipient(s) must have at least a 3.5 GPA and be pursuing a degree in the School of Business, with a preference toward a concentration in Finance/Marketing with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is made to either a junior or senior School of Business student.
The Esther Weilheimer Scholarship Established by Michael Weilheimer 83 and Janis R. Weilheimer 84, this scholarship provides support for undergraduate student(s) enrolled in the School of Business at the University at Albany who have exhibited a passion for excellence in learning and demonstrate financial need. Warren A. Winslow '73 & Amy P. Fey '00 Endowed Scholarship Established by Warren A. Winslow and Amy P. Fey to provide annual scholarship support to a UAlbany student-athlete who is pursuing a degree within the School of Business and who demonstrates high levels of academic achievement. The Zelin Family Athletic Scholarship Established by Mr. Steve M. Zelin 84, The Zelin Family Athletic Scholarship provides support to a UAlbany athlete who has a minimum GPA of 3.2. Preference for this scholarship is given to a UAlbany athlete who is pursuing a degree within the School of Business at UAlbany. The Zelin Family Endowed Scholarship Established by Steven M. Zelin 84, this fund provides scholarship support for a rising junior or senior undergraduate student(s) who demonstrates both academic achievement and financial need.