Named Scholarships are provided through the generosity of donors and are awarded by the Curry College Office of Student Financial Services to full-time students annually. The listing below outlines criteria for each of the Named Scholarships we currently offer. Students will automatically be given scholarship consideration. There is no separate application required.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for any of the scholarship funds listed below, please contact the Student Financial Services Office at 617-333-2354 or Fin-Aid@curry.edu.
Ernest P. Anastos Scholarship – Established by Ernest P. “Ernie” Anastos ‘61, a Communication major while a student at Curry, a member of the Curry College Corporation, and a New York City television news anchorman. Awarded to a deserving communication major of good character, academic ability, and financial need, with preference given to a student aspiring to a career in television.
Frieda and Joseph Drapkin Scholarship - Established in memory of Joseph Drapkin by his late wife, Frieda Drapkin, both long-time trustees of the College, to aid deserving Curry students of high standards and good character who, like the Drapkins themselves, demonstrate excellence in the achievement of entrepreneurial endeavor and civic leadership.
Benjamin Gordon Scholarship - Established by Mr. and Mrs. Alan G. Weiler of Scarsdale, New York, in honor of Mrs. Weiler’s father, to aid deserving, intellectually gifted applicants to Curry College’s PAL program who could not otherwise avail themselves of this unique opportunity.
Edward H. Hastings Scholarship - This scholarship was established by the Student Government Association of Curry College in memory of long-time Curry Professor and Dean Edward H. Hastings. It is awarded annually to a student of junior status in good academic standing who has made a contribution to the arts, particularly music, at Curry College.
Justin Hughes Memorial Scholarship - Established at Curry College to perpetuate Justin’s memory. A 1996 honor graduate of the college, Justin was killed shortly after his graduation from Curry in the summer of 1997. Justin was 23 years old. Awarded to a returning student who has participated in at least one semester in the GEAR-UP Program or similar community outreach program and must commit to at least one semester of continued participation each year of the award.
Vivian C. Jewett Scholarship - Sponsored by alumnae of the former Perry Normal School, which became part of Curry College in 1974. Awarded each year to an education major showing academic promise and financial need, the scholarship honors Perry’s long-time teacher and dean.
Jerrold P. Kahn Scholarship - Established by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kahn of Albany, New York, in memory of their son, Jerrold P. Kahn ’73, to aid a deserving entering junior or senior in the Communication program, with preference given to a student who aspires to a career in radio.
Mahoney Family Scholarship – The Mahoney Family Scholarship, an endowed scholarship established by Barbara and Trustee John “Ted” Mahoney, Esq., the parents of Curry alumnus John J. Mahoney ’03, this scholarship seeks to provide assistance to student(s) demonstrating both financial need and an exceptional determination to overcome challenges and succeed at Curry College.
Leeder-Sandler Scholarship - Established by Celia Leeder Sandler ’81; her husband, Gary Sandler; and her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Earle Leeder. Awarded annually to a deserving Curry College student concentrating in social work and maintaining an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better.
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust - An annual scholarship grant awarded to students from rural Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Vermont with financial need. (Rural is defined by the Trust as 5,000 inhabitants or fewer.)
Judith and Michael Meshken Scholarship - Established by Judith and Michael Meshken, the scholarship shall be awarded each year by Curry to a needy student attending the College on a full-time basis who has proper academic and moral standing. Preference shall be given to students from Connecticut.
Lois R. Pickering Early Childhood Education Scholarship - Established in accordance with the final wishes of Lois R. Pickering, a 1932 graduate of the Perry Normal School, a predecessor school of the Curry College Education Department. Awarded to a returning student who has demonstrated good character, respect for others and of the teaching and learning environment.
Publicover Family Scholarship - Established by Roy K. Publicover ’68, a trustee of Curry College, in memory of his parents, Cecilia R. and Albert F. Publicover. Awarded each year to a deserving sophomore, junior, or senior of superior academic achievement and demonstrated leadership in the Curry College community.
Gertrude Whall Queen Scholarship - Established by Juanita Queen, a former member of the Curry College Corporation, in memory of her mother, Gertrude Whall Queen ’02, an alumna and major benefactor of Curry College. Awarded to deserving female students of demonstrated ability, character, and potential for excellence.
Scangas Foundation Scholarship - Established by the Scangas Foundation to offer financial assistance to Curry College students of ability and need who are majoring in business management. Preference will be given to students from Lynn, Massachusetts, and to employees or children of employees of West Lynn Creamery, Inc. and Richdale Dairy Stores, Inc., but excluding any persons related to the owners of those companies.
Bernice and Samuel Shapiro Scholarship - Established by Samuel Shapiro, a noted industrialist, philanthropist, and holder of an honorary Doctoral degree from Curry, along with his wife, to assist gifted yet needy applicants to the College’s PAL program who, like their grandson, a Curry alumnus, demonstrated prior outstanding leadership abilities at the secondary school level.
Jordan Vogel Memorial Scholarship - Established in memory of a vibrant young man, loyal friend, and loving son, whose life flourished while attending the Curry College Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL). The scholarship provides Jordan’s fellow PAL students with the means to continue their education at Curry and the support they need to achieve their full potential.
D. Forbes Will Scholarship - Established in memory of Mr. Will, a highly regarded member of Curry’s Board from 1972 to 1983, to aid College students of high standards and good character who show potential for civic and community leadership, with preference given to students from Canton and Milton, Massachusetts.