Our Donors

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The Rosa Amaral Mello Scholarship

The Rosa Amaral Mello Scholarship

In 2002, Frank E. Mello established the Rosa Amaral Mello Memorial Scholarship to give students of Portuguese-American descent the opportunity to further their education at Westfield State University.

The Roy and Barbara Saigo Endowment for Faculty, Librarian, and Staff Excellence

The Roy and Barbara Saigo Endowment for Faculty, Librarian, and Staff Excellence

Westfield State University has received a gift from outgoing Interim President Roy H. Saigo, Ph.D., and wife Barbara Saigo, Ph.D., to endow a scholarship to assist employees in their professional development. “During our time at Westfield State we have witnessed the...

The Sgt. Thomas H. Convery Veteran & Military Scholarship

The Sgt. Thomas H. Convery Veteran & Military Scholarship

Thomas H. Convery ’78 proudly served in the United States Air Force from August 13, 1971 until August 12, 1975 as a Security Policeman. This scholarship honors Tom’s continued commitment as a proud alumni to his alma mater, Westfield State. The purpose of this...

The Shmoel "Sam" Doner Scholarship

The Shmoel "Sam" Doner Scholarship

The Bay State Jaguars helped establish The Shmoel “Sam” Doner Scholarship at Westfield State University. The scholarship has been established by the parents of 2015 graduating class of Sam’s U16 Jaguars’ team (to whom we owe a tremendous thanks for their...

The Sponsor-A-Student Scholarship at Westfield State

The Sponsor-A-Student Scholarship at Westfield State

The Sponsor-A-Student Scholarship provides a unique opportunity for donors to directly impact our students in two ways: 1. Making a gift of $1,000 or more will be awarded to a WSU student in need 2. Make a pledge of $1,000 or more per year for four years and the...

The Steven P. Marcus, MSW, '88 Scholarship

The Steven P. Marcus, MSW, '88 Scholarship

Steven P. Marcus ’88 is past chair of the Westfield State University Board of Trustees. He is the founder, president & CEO of New England Geriatrics, a program of West Central Family and Counseling, providing psychiatric services to residents and their families in...

The Student Ambassador Scholarship

The Student Ambassador Scholarship

The Westfield State Student Ambassadors are comprised of a group of students who represent both on and off-campus, the core values of the University, respect, professionalism, inclusivity, and community service. Through their clear professional vision and their...

The Sue Krieg Scholarship Award

The Sue Krieg Scholarship Award

For over thirty years, Associate Director and Program Advisor at the Banacos Academic Center, Sue Krieg has been helping students through the Learning Disabilities Program. Sue’s dedication to the program has given countless students the support needed to complete...

The Templeton Family Scholarship

The Templeton Family Scholarship

Dr. Marion “Lolly” Templeton is a beloved faculty emeritus of Westfield State. Lolly was a member of the Education Department faculty since 1998. Prior to her appointment, she was a visiting professor for the WSU Division of Graduate and Continuing Education and...

The Thelma E. Meadon Scholarship

The Thelma E. Meadon Scholarship

From the Class of 1933 Yearbook: “The Weapon with which she conquered all obstacles was patience, a necessary ingredient of genius.” -Disraeli “Characteristic: Patience Although Thelma has never made her sweet self very conspicuous, she has gained a great many...

The Thomas H. Convery '78 Scholarship for Community Service

The Thomas H. Convery '78 Scholarship for Community Service

With his love for the underdog and his belief that it is better to give than to receive, Thomas Convery has started the Thomas H Convery Scholarship for Community Service. Tom, a 1978 graduate of Westfield State with a degree in History and Education fondly...

The Thomas H. Convery '78 Scholarship for History and Education

The Thomas H. Convery '78 Scholarship for History and Education

Tom Convery, proud and faithful History and Education alumni of the Class of 1978, established the Thomas H. Convery Scholarship for History and Education at Westfield State University in honor of his commitment to his alma mater. Tom is a huge supporter of the...

The Trustee Deanna L. Clark/175th Anniversary Scholarship

The Trustee Deanna L. Clark/175th Anniversary Scholarship

Trustee Deanna “Dee” was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1995-2005, and chaired the Scholarship Committee of the Westfield State College Foundation. In 1994, she received a Certificate of Honor for Service to the College, and in 2012, received an honorary...

The Veta Daley Scholarship Fund: Reach to Teach Partnership

The Veta Daley Scholarship Fund: Reach to Teach Partnership

The Veta Daley Scholarship Fund: Reach to Teach Partnership was established by Veta Daley to assist students who have graduated from Springfield Public Schools with the dream of becoming educators. Veta Daley is a long time educational leader in the Springfield...

The Victor and Mariellen Quillard Scholarship

The Victor and Mariellen Quillard Scholarship

Victor Quillard and his wife Mariellen are both Holyoke natives. Wanting to give back to their community, the Quillards established a scholarship for other Holyoke residents of Hispanic/Latino descent who once they obtain their degree at Holyoke Community College,...

The Victoria Parenzo Masciadrelli Scholarship for Nursing

The Victoria Parenzo Masciadrelli Scholarship for Nursing

Victoria Parenzo Masciadrelli Victoria (Parenzo) Masciadrelli, known by everyone as “Nonnie”, was proud of her family and her community. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Born June 28, 1919 in Westfield MA, she was...

The Wawruck Academy Scholarship

The Wawruck Academy Scholarship

One of the school’s best two-sport athletes in the modern era, Jim Wawruck excelled on the soccer side of Centennial Field in the fall, and in the spring, he starred next door in center field on the baseball diamond. A 2003 Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, he made his...

The Westfield 350th Committee Scholarship

The Westfield 350th Committee Scholarship

This scholarship completes the legacy as a committee with a final lasting gift to the city of Westfield to assist traditional and non-traditional students with their education by providing a scholarship. Westfield State University was a huge help to the 350th...

The Westfield Bank Scholarship

The Westfield Bank Scholarship

Westfield Bank Westfield Bank’s primary funding priority is to fund projects that affect children. Educational, recreational, cultural, and social service programs and projects have all received grant funding from THE FUTURE FUND, the philanthropic arm of WB. ...

The Westfield Community Radio Scholarship

The Westfield Community Radio Scholarship

The Westfield State radio station, WSKB, is a station led by community-based as well as student run programs every day. With the understanding that both community programs and student programs work as one to create a great product. WSKB’s radio club is run by an...

The Westfield Gas & Electric Scholarship

The Westfield Gas & Electric Scholarship

Westfield Gas + Electric is a municipal utility which means it is owned by the people who live in Westfield. Our success profits this community and we take that to heart. Recently, our employees defined the organizational culture of the WG+E with the words: safety,...

The Westfield Pride Scholarship

The Westfield Pride Scholarship

The Westfield Pride Scholarship was established in 2018 in celebration of the City of Westfield’s 350th anniversary. The scholarship is funded through sales of the uniquely designed tartan fabric authorized and issued by the Scottish Register of Tartans. Sales of...

The Westfield State Foundation Scholarship

The Westfield State Foundation Scholarship

The Westfield State Foundation fuels the university’s effort to change lives. Classified as a tax-exempt 501©(3) organization by the IRS, the Foundation effectively raises funds and carefully manages charitable gifts for the support of the university. Working with...

The William Spears/Mary-Bernadette Handy Memorial Scholarship

The William Spears/Mary-Bernadette Handy Memorial Scholarship

The scholarships are dedicated to the memory of Mr. William T. Spears and Miss Mary-Bernadette H. Handy, both of whom were killed in a tragic automobile accident on February 28, 1982. Bill and Mary-Bernadette graduated from Westfield State College in 1980 and were...