MEDFORD, N.Y.– Suffolk Federal recently presented a total of $30,000 in college scholarships ($5,000 each) to six local high-school seniors who will be attending Suffolk County Community College.
“Supporting our younger generation to become productive community members by providing financial assistance as they undertake their college experience is an important focus for Suffolk Federal,” said President and CEO Ralph D. Spencer, Jr. “We are happy to know that the scholarships awarded by Suffolk Federal will help to alleviate some of the student’s financial burden, so they can focus on their future educational and career goals."
From the $30,000, four of the scholarship award recipients received $5,000 each as part of the Suffolk Federal Scholarship. In addition, one student, Amber Leon, received an additional $5,000 scholarship provided by the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which was matched by Suffolk Federal for a total of $10,000. Also, William Clifford received $5,000 as part of the Michael E. Reilly Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Fire Science and Emergency Medical Technology which is awarded to a student enrolled in a Fire Protection Technology program at Suffolk County Community College.
Recipients were judged based upon their academic achievements, extracurricular and community activities as well as the quality of written essays.
This year’s scholarships are being provided as a result of a new partnership between Suffolk Federal and the Suffolk County Community College Foundation.
“The importance of giving to others can’t be understated and that’s because the secret to living is giving,” said Belinda Alvarez-Groneman, chairperson, Suffolk Community College Foundation. “I am thrilled that Suffolk Federal and the Suffolk Community College Foundation have partnered to recognize and support some of the most promising young people in Suffolk County with these generous scholarships.”
This year, academic scholarship opportunities totaled $35,000, an increase from the $20,000 which were awarded by Suffolk Federal last year.