Hofstra Law

James T. McCarthy Scholarship Program

Category
Scholarship

Dates
Deadline Date: Mar 16th, 2015
Posted Date: Mar 21st, 2013
Criteria

Description
RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
LONG ISLAND CHAPTER
James T. McCarthy Scholarship Program
Pearl Kamer Scholarship Program

Two scholarship programs offered to bankers and students interested in pursuing their education and career in the area of banking, commercial lending or credit risk management

Award in the amount of $2,500 each

Eligibility:
o Must be enrolled at an accredited college, pursuing pertinent degree program

Application Package Must Include the Following:
o College transcript
o Evidence of current enrollment at an accredited college
o Essay from applicant stating:
  • Why you have chosen or are interested in pursuing a career in banking
  • Your career goals
  • How this scholarship would help you meet your goals
o Additional Information required:
  • Extracurricular activities, community service
  • List of leadership positions, honors and awards
  • Employment history
  • Current job description, if applicable
o Letter of recommendation from current employer or professor

Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee of Long Island Chapter of Risk Management Association.
o Application deadline: March 16, 2015
o Incomplete application packages will be disqualified

Forward completed application package to:
Joan Brigante, Senior Vice President
Suffolk County National Bank
3880 Veterans Memorial Highway, 2nd Floor
Bohemia, NY 11716