The Ruth Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Ruth Berkowitz. She is remembered for her loving generosity, fierce determination, and adventurous spirit. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior from the East Ramapo school district.
Judith Johnson was described by Gary Stern of the Journal-News (October 22, 2019) as the “best known educator in the Lower Hudson Valley, who fought for educational equity for decades and represented the region on the state Board of Regents since 2015. One $500 scholarship will be awarded this year. Recipients must be Rockland County or Peekskill residents interested in furthering their education by attending a college/university or a vocational school. This award is open to previously enrolled and current students. The age range to qualify for this award is 17-26 years old.
Founded in 1978, the Montessori Center of Nyack has been serving our community’s children for almost four decades. The school is centered around creating a natural and joyful experience for each child through Montessori learning. The goal of the Montessori Center Of Nyack Growth Fund is to provide funding for in classroom experiences, updated supplies, and to upgrade the playground. Our larger goal is to raise enough capital to resurface the playground and build shade structures.
The Nehemiah Marshall Scholarship Fund was established in the memory of our friend, long-standing Martin Luther King Center Board Treasurer, Mr. Nehemiah Marshall, known by many as Jerry.
The Nyack Basics Fund supports a campaign and a movement focused on children 0-3 years of age, when 80% of brain development occurs, to ensure that every child has the same strong start in life.
The Nyack Monday Morning Quarterback Fund provides private financial support to enhance the structures and fields of the Nyack School District, as well as support projects that have a positive impact on the public health and wellness of the residents of the Nyack Schools community.
The Nyack Young Writers Scholarship recognizes two rising Nyack High School seniors, judged to have written and submitted the most outstanding prose or poetry. The scholarship awards $3,500 to the first-place recipient, and $2,000 to the second-place recipient.
The Peggy O’Gorman Leadership Fund offers a scholarship each year, in memorium, to a Nyack High School graduating senior who exemplifies the attributes of leadership, service, scholarship and community.
“Nancy’s Place,” supports organizations helping children and the animals they love. This fund will aid, among others, organizations that keep children safe from violence; provide food for hungry children; help kids navigate difficult waters of growing up in our society and provide mental health support for those who need assistance.
The Michelle A. Noel Memorial Scholarship, established to honor [...]
