Endowed and Restricted Support

Making a meaningful investment in the ongoing success of today’s young Jaspers, faithful benefactors once again provided vital scholarship funds and related aid this past year.

Their uplifting commitment significantly strengthened our 170-year-old Lasallian Catholic mission by ensuring that all students can pursue their Manhattan University education — regardless of means.

During the 2022–23 academic year, alumni and friends continued to create endowed scholarships — lasting in perpetuity — by making generous gifts of $50,000 or more. The University disburses the interest that accrues in a given year so the principal remains intact. This past academic year, 768 students received about $4.33 million in endowed scholarship aid — roughly a 37% and 35% increase over 2021–22, respectively.

In addition, dedicated donors also provided aid through restricted scholarships. These funds do not accrue interest; awards are immediately allocated to recipients or specific programs. In 2022–23, 171 students received $1,010,415 in restricted scholarships, a 66% and 114% jump over the previous academic year, respectively.

As always, named scholarships are a lasting way to honor a cherished relative, professor or other special individual. The entire Manhattan University community is deeply grateful to every gracious benefactor who provides this much-needed aid for our students.

The following scholarships were established during the 2022–23 academic year:

Endowed Scholarships and Funds

The John J. Connolly ’52 Endowed Scholarship 

The family of John J. Connolly ’52 established this scholarship in 2022 to assist students with a declared major in engineering, preferably civil engineering, and/or a graduate of Bishop Loughlin High School.

The John C. Eichner ’56 Endowed Scholarship 

Cheryl E. Campbell established this scholarship, in loving memory of John C. Eichner ’56, to provide tuition assistance for chemical engineering majors, preferably serving in AFROTC.

The Matthew T. Farrell ’78 Endowed Scholarship 

Matthew T. Farrell ’78 established the scholarship in 2023 to support two students annually in the O’Malley School of Business. 

The Andrew V. Galway ’27, AFSC, Esq. Endowed Scholarship 

Established in 2023 by the Estate of Andrew V. Galway ’68, Esq., son of Andrew V. Galway ’27, this scholarship provides support for underprivileged minority students who would otherwise be unable to attend a private college. 

The Robert G. Gorman ’60 Endowed Scholarship 

Established by Robert G. Gorman ’60, the scholarship provides financial support for a physical education/kinesiology major, preferably a sophomore, junior or senior.

The Professor Peter B. Heller Study Abroad Scholarship 

Established in 2023 by M. Patricia McArdle, in loving memory of Dr. Peter Heller, the scholarship provides aid to students with a declared major or minor in political science, government or international studies and a desire to study abroad.

The Dr. George B. Kirsch Endowed Scholarship 

Established in 2022 by the Estate of Dr. George B. Kirsch, a distinguished scholar who served as a history professor at Manhattan from 1972 to 2013, the scholarship supports students with a declared major in history.

The Maureen and Joseph Lavin ’64 Endowed Scholarship

Maureen and Joseph Lavin ’64 established this scholarship in 2022, honoring Brother Cyprian John McNamara, FSC; Brother Adalbert Andrew Codyre, FSC; and distinguished faculty members at Manhattan University. It supports STEM majors who preferably are first-generation college students. 

The Brother Ambrose Loke Endowed Scholarship for Students of South East Asian Heritage

Established in 2022 by Robert Cambria to honor his dear friend, Brother Ambrose Loke ’80, FSC, the scholarship assists students of South East Asian heritage who demonstrate financial need. 

The Maryanne C. Mola ’77 Endowed Scholarship 

Created in 2023, the scholarship will aid students in good academic standing who demonstrate upstanding values through volunteer work or community service.

The John Paluszek ’55 First-Generation Student of Excellence Scholarship 

Generous family and friends of John Paluszek ’55 established this scholarship to assist students who demonstrate financial need and preferably are the first in their family to attend college.

The Claudia and Mark W. Pfaff ’80 Endowed Scholarship 

Claudia and Mark W. Pfaff ’80 created this source of aid to support a student athlete enrolled in the O’Malley School of Business.

The John Rasulo ’86 and Karen Griffin Endowed Scholarship for the O’Malley School of Business

John P. Rasulo ’86 and Karen Griffin created this scholarship to support students of color in the O’Malley School of Business.

The Robert P. Tarul ’60 Endowed Scholarship

The Estate of Robert P. Tarul ’60 established this source of aid in 2022 to support declared history majors, preferably with an interest in European studies.

The Graham Walker Endowed Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering 

Family and friends created the scholarship in 2022 to honor Dr. Graham Walker, a popular, longtime professor of mechanical engineering at Manhattan.

Restricted Scholarships

The Stephanie and Matthew J. Bonney ’83 Restricted Scholarship 

Established in 2023 by Stephanie and Matthew J. Bonney ’83, the scholarship assists one or two students in the Division of Education who are pursuing teacher certification.

The Francis J. Bradley ’49 Medal in Health Physics/Allied Sciences 

The medal will be awarded to a student who, in the opinion of the administration and faculty, has demonstrated excellence in the study of health physics or allied sciences. 

The John ’69 and Dorothy Doughty O’Malley School of Business Restricted Scholarship 

Established in 2022 by John ’69 and Dorothy Doughty, the scholarship provides a student in the O’Malley School of Business with a full four years of assistance. 

The John C. Eichner ’56 Restricted Scholarship 

Cheryl E. Campbell established this scholarship, in loving memory of John C. Eichner ’56, to provide tuition assistance for chemical engineering majors, preferably serving in AFROTC.

The Robert G. Gorman ’60 Restricted Scholarship 

Established by Robert G. Gorman ’60, the scholarship provides financial support for a physical education/kinesiology major, preferably a sophomore, junior or senior.

The Ryan-Barlow Restricted Scholarship

Established in 2023 by Susan and Francis X. Ryan ’73 in memory and honor of the Ryan and Barlow families, the scholarship supports a senior political science major with demonstrated leadership in political science, government service and/or civic volunteerism.

The Study Abroad Modern Languages Award 

Friends and alumni of the Modern Languages and Literatures department established this award to provide tuition assistance for students majoring or minoring in a language and who require financial assistance to study abroad.