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Alice Lincoln Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: The student(s) must be majoring in English entering his/her sophomore or junior year.

Andrew Catalogna Galardi Endowed Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: The student(s) must be registered in the Environmental Education/Science Education Programs with preference to an elementary teacher.

The Andrew Catalogna Galardi Scholarship Fund was established by Andrew Catalogna Galardi, '51, in appreciation of the education he received at New Haven State Teachers College, now Southern Connecticut State University. The education provided a solid foundation for his lifetime career in working with children.
The James S. Galardi Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Andrew J. Galardi, '51, in memory of his father James S. Galardi to assist students pursuing a business degree at Southern Connecticut State University.
The Mary O 'Brien Galardi Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Mary O'Brien Galardi in the fall of 2001 to assist students attending Southern Connecticut State University majoring in biology while working toward certification in education.
The Mary Miller 0 'Brien Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Mary Curran O'Brien on August 21, 2000, in memory of her mother, Mary Miller O'Brien, to assist students attending Southern Connecticut State University majoring in nursing.

Angelina Porto Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: The student(s) must be majoring in Theatre, English Education or Elementary Ed.

The Angelina Porto Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Andrew C. Porto in memory of his sister. Angelina was the daughter of Italian immigrants who valued education as the key to a better life -- a life not as hard as they had experienced, with hardships, stresses and sacrifices. They vowed that their children should experience more opportunities. They provided a home that met the daily necessities and was full of unconditional love and trust. Experiencing a higher education was a must, no matter. It is requested of the recipients of this scholarship that they someday, when they are financially able, contribute to this fund so that others can benefit as they did. This is not mandatory but would be an appreciated gesture.
The Andrew C. Porto Scholarship Fund was established in 1995. Andrew was the son of Italian immigrants who valued education as the key to a better life -- a life not as hard as they had experienced with hardships, stresses and sacrifices. They vowed that their children should experience more opportunities. They provided a home that met the daily necessities and was full of unconditional love and trust. Experiencing a higher education was a must, no matter. It is requested of the recipients of this scholarship that they someday when they are financially able, contribute to this fund so that others can benefit as they did. This is not mandatory but would be an appreciated gesture.

Bellmore Family Annual Scholarship

Eligibility: The student(s) must be majoring in Music. This scholarship is renewable; however, recipients MUST re-apply each year.

Roger Bellmore and his wife Sharon established this scholarship to in some small way repay everything Southern has done for our family. I paid my way through SCSU playing in a rock band and played numerous events on campus. Years later my son Charlie graduated with a music degree from Southern. He attributes much of his success as a professional musician to lessons learned there. Charlie and his brother Nick tour the world living their dream and we hope this scholarship helps many more musicians pursue theirs.

Clifford T. & Patricia H. Chieffo 1974 Distinguished Alumni

Eligibility: The student(s) must be majoring in Art Education, Art History or Studio Art, all of which can include focus on ceramics, graphic design, jewelry/silversmithing, painting, photography and printmaking. This scholarship is renewable; however, recipients MUST re-apply each year to be considered.

The Clifford Toby Chieffo and Patricia Hurley Chieffo 1974 Distinguished Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Clifford Toby Chieffo and Patricia Hurley Chieffo.  Clifford and Patricia, graduates of the class of 1959, are the University’s only husband and wife to be recognized by the Alumni Association as Distinguished Alumni of the University.

Edward and Jean Mack Art and Music Endowed Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: The student must be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at the University majoring in Art or Music.

Stutzman Family Foundation Music Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all Music Majors. This scholarship is renewable; however, recipients MUST re-apply each year.  

Walter Stutzman notes that "Southern enabled me to convert my passion for music into a career. I donate to Southern so that current students can become the musicians they want to be: performers, teachers, composers or alumni who understand why music is so important in their lives."