For Immediate Release
June 25, 2019
Suffolk Federal Credit Union Announces Scholarships to Make Dream of Attending Suffolk Community College Possible
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Suffolk Federal is offering local Suffolk County students a wonderful opportunity
to win academic scholarships to Suffolk County Community College to ensure their hopes
of attending college can come true.
Through this program and partnership, six scholarships will be awarded from $5,000
or $10,000 each. Applications must be completed online and submitted by April 26,
2019. If selected as a recipient for any of the scholarships, the student must become
a member of Suffolk Federal at the time of award ceremony.
Students can access information and apply at the following links:
“A fundamental commitment for Suffolk Federal is to support our younger generation
and help them reach their full potential as they fulfill their dream of attending
college,” explains Ralph D. Spencer, Jr. President and CEO of Suffolk Federal. “Each
year, we provide financial support to dedicated students who are passionate about
their education to off-set academic expenses and mobilize the students as they begin
their college experience and future career goals. We’re excited to partner with Suffolk
County Community College for this program in 2019,” he continued.
“We are grateful for the generous support of Suffolk Federal, their visionary President
& CEO Ralph Spencer, their caring and engaged Board of Directors and the dozens of
Suffolk County Community College alumni employed at this leading not-for-profit financial
institution,” said Dr. Shaun L. McKay, President of Suffolk County Community College.
“These scholarships will provide opportunities for Suffolk’s promising students to
follow their individual pathways to success. They celebrate the generosity of Suffolk
Federal, the compassion of EMT Michael Reilly and the honor and sacrifice of LT Michael
Murphy.”
“These scholarships will transform the lives of Suffolk’s hard-working students,”
advised Dr. Sylvia A. Diaz, Executive Director of the Suffolk Community College Foundation.
“We look forward to growing our partnership with Suffolk Federal, an institution which
shares our mission to build our community, support our local workforce and advance
our regional economy”. This year, academic scholarship opportunities will total $35,000,
an increase from the $20,000 which were awarded by Suffolk Federal last year.
This year’s academic scholarships include:
• Suffolk Federal Scholarship Suffolk Federal will award four scholarships of $5,000
each ($2,500 will be awarded to recipients in the fall of 2019 and $2,500 will be
awarded to the recipients in the spring 2020).
Eligibility: High-school seniors who are residents of Suffolk County with a minimum
GPA of 77. The student must demonstrate involvement in an extracurricular activity
and/or community service. The student must also submit an essay of no more than 250
words explaining their eligibility and how they will benefit from receiving this scholarship.
• The Michael E. Reilly Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Fire Science
and Emergency Medical Technology Suffolk Federal will award one scholarship of $5,000
to a new full-time student. ($2,500 will be awarded to the recipient in the fall of
2019 and $2,500 will be awarded to the recipient in the spring 2020).
Eligibility: Student must volunteer with the Suffolk County Fire Department, volunteer
with a local EMS or be enrolled in a Fire Protection Technology to EMT Paramedic program
at Suffolk County Community College in the fall of 2019. The student must submit an
essay of no more than 250 words explaining their eligibility and how they will benefit
from receiving this scholarship.
• Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship One high school senior becoming
a new full-time student will be awarded $10,000. $5,000 will be provided by the LT
Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation and matched by Suffolk Federal for
a total of $10,000. ($5,000 will be awarded to the recipient during the 2019-2020
academic year and $5,000 will be awarded to the same recipient during the 2020-2021
academic year).
Eligibility: High-school senior who is a resident of Suffolk County with a minimum
GPA of 77. The student must demonstrate involvement in a school sport, extracurricular
activity and/or involvement at a community-based organization. Education provides
endless opportunities for a student’s future and is a gift which will impact a student
throughout his/her life.
“The Navy SEAL LT Michael Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation is honored to partner
with Suffolk Federal in awarding a scholarship to a deserving high school graduate
who is a member of this wonderful banking institution,” said Daniel J. Murphy, father
of the late Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy and Suffolk Federal Supervisory Committee
Member.
“Michael’s favorite saying was ‘Education will set you free’ and this joint scholarship
program with Suffolk Federal continues Michael’s legacy of service and sacrifice.
We feel that this scholarship is a perfect way to honor his passion.” “Education and
knowledge provide the power which a student can use to accomplish great things in
the world. We are excited to offer The Michael E. Reilly Scholarship to a deserving
student in memory of our son Michael, who lost his life when home on leave from the
Coast Guard,” explained Edward J. Reilly, father of the late Michael E. Reilly and
Treasurer at Suffolk Federal. “It is one way we can not only honor Michael’s life,
but support the leadership, accomplishments, passion and talents of our students,
empowering them to achieve success,” he continued.
About the Suffolk Community College Foundation
The Suffolk Community College Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit, charitable
organization committed to supporting student access to quality education and vocational
skill training by providing scholarships, emergency loans and funding for program
development. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to engage alumni to maintain their
connection to the college, to support foundation events, philanthropy, student mentorship
and internship opportunities. The Suffolk Community College Foundation awards hundreds
of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year for incoming, continuing, and graduating
Suffolk students.
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