Undergraduate Student Restricted Scholarships
Alumni Association Scholarship
The Alumni Association Scholarship awards a minimum of $2,500 annually to a deserving student. At present, the scholarship rotates between an undergraduate and a graduate student. Recipients qualify for renewed receipt of the scholarship until their graduation depending on maintaining the standards required for continued eligibility.
Ed Ansin Diversity Scholarship
The scholarship was established in 2007 and supports undergraduate students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation college students, or students from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented at Emerson and who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be give to members of the Boston chapter of the Boys and Girls Clubs or its successor organization. The scholarship is renewable providing the student maintains full-time enrollment and is in good academic standing.
Eckardt and Barbara Horowitz Beck Scholarships
Established by a gift from E. Chris Beck ’68, H’94 and Barbara H. Beck ’69. Awarded on the basis of excellence in communication to students with freshman, sophomore, or junior standing who demonstrate financial need.
Beth Hodgson Berkowitz Scholarship
Established in 1998 and awarded on the basis of financial need to a student who has maintained at least a B grade average.
Bill Bordy Scholarship
Established by a gift from Bill Bordy ’58, and awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. One scholarship will be given to a student in each of the following programs: Performing Arts, Visual and Media Arts, or Journalism; and Writing, Literature and Publishing.
Ruth and Bernard Bork Scholarship
Awarded on the basis of financial need to a student majoring in Communication Disorders.
Mark Bortman Scholarship
Awarded to a student with financial need who has demonstrated superior academic achievement in his/her freshman and sophomore years. The Bortman scholarship is credited for two consecutive years at the junior and senior level. (This is an exception to the non-renewable clause listed above.)
Harry and Doris Brudnoy Scholarship
Established in 2005 by a bequest from David Brudnoy in tribute to the memory of his parents. As an honorary brother of Phi Alpha Tau, David Brudnoy gave freely of himself as a friend and mentor. The scholarship will be awarded to an active brother of Phi Alpa Tau who is a full-time student with financial need.
Mary Burrill Scholarship
Established in 2002 in honor of playwright and educator Mary “Mamie” Burrill, 1904, the earliest known Emerson graduate of color. Awarded to a deserving AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) student or students in the incoming freshman class.
Darren Cecil Scholarship
Established in 1986 in honor of Darren Cecil ’86. Awarded to an undergraduate with a disability who shows financial need and demonstrates a high level of academic performance.
Chet Collier Fair and Balanced Journalism Scholarship
Established in 2003 in honor of Chet Collier ’50, the scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate journalism student who demonstrates an understanding of fair and balanced journalism.
Hamilton D. Comstock Scholarship Fund
Established by the National Alumni Board of Directors in honor of Hamilton Duffy Comstock ’67, G’69. Supplemented by a gift from the estate of Jane Comstock. Awarded to the child, grandchild, or sibling of an Emerson graduate who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, strong leadership potential, and participation in alumni affairs.
S. James Coppersmith Broadcasting Scholarship
Established in 1997 by friends and associates. Awarded to a student entering his/her junior year concentrating in Broadcast Journalism. The award is based on high academic achievement and financial need.
Peter V. Corea Scholarship
For nearly four decades, the late Peter Corea devoted himself to developing Emersonians’ abilities for self-expression, social interaction, and community participation. This scholarship was established by his son, William, and widow, Alicia, and was first awarded in 2007 to a full-time undergraduate student on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.
Kenneth C. Crannell Sr. Scholarship in Speech Communication and Public Leadership
Established by family and friends in 2005 in honor of Emeritus Professor Ken Crannell. Dr. Crannell received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Emerson and inspired Emerson students for more than 45 years. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time freshman or transfer student with financial need whose high school background and program of study at the college indicate an interest in oral communication and a career in public life.
Wilma Tyson Cremer Scholarship
Established in honor of Wilma Tyson Cremer ’39 by her husband. The scholarship is awarded to a student who excels in oratory or oral interpretation.
John Diamantakiou Scholarship
Established in memory of John Diamantakiou ’91 by his family and friends. The scholarship is awarded to a student in Political Communication.
Lois Dow Scholarship Fund
Established by bequest of Lois Dow Wilkins ’29. Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need with an outstanding interest in the study of Performing Arts and Visual and Media Arts.
Emerson College Comedy Scholarship
The scholarship was established in 2006 with funds from an event celebrating 30 years of Emerson comedy. The fund will be supplemented annually with proceeds from the Emerson Comedy night of the Boston Comedy Festival. The scholarship will be granted as tuition to a rising senior who has demonstrated leadership and talent in the writing, performance, or direction of comedy.
Nicole duFresne Scholarship
Established as a tribute to the memory of Nicole duFresne ’99. The scholarship will be awarded to a socially conscious female with financial need who is studying acting and/or playwriting and demonstrates a passion for learning.
Polly Epstein Scholarship
Established in her memory by her husband and children in 1996. The award is granted to a student based on financial need and academic achievement.
Celia Segal Foster Scholarship
Established in her honor by her children and grandchildren, the scholarship has been awarded since 2007 to a student in Performing Arts based on academic performance and financial need.
Tom and Kathy Freston Diversity Scholarship
First awarded for academic year 2008–09, the scholarship is for undergraduate students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, first-generation college students or students from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented at Emerson or who are committed to enhancing and promoting diversity at Emerson and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to African-American students but is not limited to this group. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and good academic standing.
Amy Beth Gallagher ‘88 Scholarship
Established in Amy’s memory by family and friends. Awarded annually to a student (or students) from Clinton, Essex , Franklin, or St. Lawrence Counties of northern New York. Student(s) must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Preference should be given to students interested in a career in Mass Communications. If no one in the above counties is eligible, the scholarship can be awarded to a student from as far south as Albany, NY.
Olive Palmer Hansen Scholarship
Established in 1956 by a bequest from Olive Palmer Hansen, the scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic standing and need.
William Randolph Hearst Scholarship
Established in 1987. Awarded to AHANA students (African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) on the basis of financial need.
Laura C. Hodgkinson Scholarship
Established by bequest from Ms. Hodgkinson and awarded on the basis of financial need.
Sophie Horowitz Scholarship
The scholarship was established by friends and family of Sophie Horowitz, the mother of Evelyn Horowitz Malinowitz ’67 and is awarded to a woman over 40 who is studying for her first college degree.
Iwasaki Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Dr. and Mrs. Shoo Iwasaki. Awarded annually to two students in the entering freshman class who are American citizens accepted into the Honors Program. This scholarship is renewable provided that the students maintain full-time status in the Honors Program and have a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
V. C. Jessman Scholarship
Established by bequest in 1968. Awarded on the basis of high academic performance and financial need.
Elizabeth Keppie Scholarship
Established by Elizabeth Keppie, 1908. Awarded to a student with high academic performance and financial need.
Helen Hughes Lane Scholarship
Established in 2001 by bequest of Helen Hughes Lane ’39. The award is granted to an undergraduate or graduate student in Journalism.
Agnes Lindsay Trust Scholarship
Awarded to needy students from rural communities (fewer than 5,000 residents) in New England. Funded since 1994 by the Agnes Lindsay Trust.
Arch MacDonald Scholarship
Established by TV stations WNEV, WCVB, WBZ, and WLVI in honor of Arch MacDonald, Boston’s first TV news anchor. Awarded to a student in Broadcast Journalism who demonstrates academic achievement, financial need, and potential success as a professional.
Hal and Tillie Mady Scholarship
Established by trustee Lucie Salhany in honor of her parents, the scholarship is for a full-time female undergraduate student at Emerson College who is majoring in broadcast communications. The award is based on financial need and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The scholarship may be renewed through senior year as long as the recipient’s major is unchanged, her status remains full-time, financial need continues, and the cumulative GPA remains at a minimum of 2.5.
Beatrice Talmas Mantel Scholarship
Established in 1990 by a gift from the estate of Beatrice Talmas Mantel ’19. The award is based on financial need and high academic achievement.
Lou Marcel Scholarship
Established in his memory in 1986 by friends, family, and WCCM-FM. Awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior from the greater Lawrence, MA area concentrating in Radio/TV Journalism and demonstrating financial need.
Rosemary H. McCorkle Scholarship
Established in 1996 in her memory. Award preferably given, but not limited to, an African American studying Communication Disorders and entering his/her junior year who demonstrates financial need and academic progress.
Phyllis Adams McCullough Scholarship
Established by a gift from Phyllis Adams McCullough ’35. Awarded to a student studying Performing Arts who demonstrates financial need.
Joy McKinley Scholarship
Established in 1983. Awarded to a Communication Disorders student who demonstrates financial need.
Gertrude Morrison Scholarship
Established under the will of Gertrude Morrison ’15, H ’62. Awarded to a talented and worthy student.
Zarie A. Noorjanian Scholarship
Established by Zarie Noorjanian ’30. Awarded to a student in Visual and Media Arts or Journalism on the basis of financial need and high academic standing.
Sadie A. O’Connell Scholarship
Established by a gift from Zarie Noorjanian ’30 in honor of Sadie A. O’Connell ’21. Awarded to a student in Writing, Literature and Publishing on the basis of financial need and high academic standing.
Julian Olansky Scholarship
The scholarship, established in 2007 by MetroRadio System, will be awarded to a student with financial need who has a strong interest in photo or video journalism.
Leo and Regina Posnansky Scholarship
Established by former Emerson employee Dan Posnansky in honor of his parents. Award based on financial need and academic achievement.
Dominic J. Puopolo Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund
Established by friends in 1999. Awarded to an undergraduate who has demonstrated unique qualities of individual and professional initiative that best predict future success.
Mabel Arnett Putnam Scholarship
Established by bequest in 1976. The award is based on financial need and academic achievement.
RKO General, Inc. Minority Scholarship
Awarded to students of color from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts concentrating in one or more areas of communication to the public (radio/television, film, or print/broadcast journalism) who demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need.
Ellen Reich Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1981 by family and friends of Ellen Reich ’75, the award is granted on the basis of financial need and academic standing.
Bertha Reynolds Scholarship
Funded by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Reynolds. The award is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Riendeau Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Leonard Riendeau ’64 by family and friends. The award is for a junior or senior in Theatre Education who maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.2 and demonstrates financial need.
Cecil and Helen Rose Oral Interpretation Performance and Forensics Grants
Established in 1994. Awarded to students who further the tradition and excellence in oral interpretation associated with the area of Communication Studies. Grants are awarded for forensics and oral interpretation of literature.
Harry S. Ross Scholarship
Established by a gift from Zarie Noorjanian ’30 in honor of former Emerson College President Harry Seymour Ross. Awarded to a student in the Department of Communications based on high academic standing and financial need.
Saga/Marriott Scholarship
Established in 1987. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.
Rob Sands Scholarship
Established in 2008 by alumnus Rob Sands ’68, the scholarship is awarded to a needy undergraduate student, with first preference to students who have demonstrated advocacy on and an affinity for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) causes.
Isabel Sanford Award
Established by a gift from Isabel Sanford H’85. Awarded to an African-American student entering his/her senior year and studying performance or writing for the theater, television, or film.
Saval Scholarship
Established by Maurice Saval H’76. Awarded to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who demonstrate outstanding potential in their academic performance as well as special accomplishments in terms of community service, talent and/or leadership in the communication field. Financial need also considered.
Barry Savenor ’88 Scholarship in Visual and Media Arts
The scholarship, established by the Savenor family in Barry’s memory, will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student with financial need who is a VMA major and has demonstrated an interest in photography.
Rena Shapiro Scholarship
Established by friends and family in 1988. Awarded to a Theatre Education student who demonstrates financial need and who intends to pursue a career in teaching children.
Tom Shovan Scholarship Fund
Established in 1994 by friends, family, and associates in memory of Tom Shovan. Awarded to undergraduate students majoring in Media Arts (with a preference for Broadcasting) who show tremendous promise and financial need.
Toba Berman Smokler Scholarship
Established by a gift from Toba B. Smokler ’38. Awarded annually to a student from the Midwest who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need.
Torie (Victoria) Snelgrove Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Torie Snelgrove ’06 by her family and friends. Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student in Broadcast Journalism.
Joseph Spencer Scholarship
Established by the classmates and friends of Joseph Spencer ’76. Awarded to a junior or senior concentrating in Visual and Media Arts or Journalism.
Surdna Foundation Scholarships
Established in 1987. Awarded to a student from New York State on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.
Maxine Cummings Walker Scholarships
Established in 1999. Awarded to students annually who demonstrate high academic achievement and an outstanding interest in attending Emerson College.
WCRB Scholarship. Established in 1986 in honor of WCRB founder Theodore Jones. Awarded to a student of academic merit and financial need entering the field of radio broadcasting. Priority is given to minority students (including women).
Janet S. Yorston Scholarship
Established by Janet Smith Yorston ’37, H’58. Awarded to worthy students demonstrating financial need.
John C. Zacharis Forensics Award
Established by a gift from the family of Dr. John C. Zacharis ’58, G’59, the 10th president of Emerson College. Awarded to a full-time incoming freshman who demonstrates promise in the area of forensics and, based on satisfactory academic performance, is renewed in the sophomore year.
John C. Zacharis Scholarship
Established by gifts from alumni, faculty, students, colleagues, and family of Dr. John C. Zacharis ’58, G’59, the 10th president of Emerson College. Awarded to a full-time undergraduate or transfer student who has made a great impact on the Emerson College community.
