2024/2025 Caldwell University Alumni Association
Rina Spano Memorial Scholarship
The Rina Spano Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student with excellent academic progress, who also reflects true dedication to the University and community.
Requirements:
- Eligible applicants must be direct relatives of Caldwell University alumni (parents, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews), who have graduated with an Associates, Bachelors, or Graduate degree from Caldwell University. Cousins are not eligible.
- The scholarship is available to students at any point in their academic career.
- Eligible applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Scholarship is used only for tuition and books.
- Student to submit most current transcript.
- Students to show financial need through the following acceptable forms, FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid office, a financial statement/document, or a letter detailing financial need along with an interview.
- The scholarship is awarded for a period of one academic year.
- Awardees are requested to attend the Annual Scholarship Luncheon and participate in two Alumni events.
To apply:
First time applicants:
- Complete the application found in the link below and submit it along with financial document/detail, a 200-word typed essay outlining your academic endeavors, plans and goals for the future, and any additional information you feel the scholarship committee should consider. First time applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from the alumna/us to whom they are related.
Returning applicants:
- Provide updated financial documentation, current unofficial transcript from the Portal along with any additional information you feel the scholarship committee should consider (additional letter of recommendation not required).
The scholarship will be above all Institutional Funds already awarded to the student.
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 973-618-3352 or alumni@caldwell.edu.
**Scholarship application deadline is May 15, 2024.**
Download Application here.
