Cosmo Avato '50 Scholarship for Education

This scholarship was established by the late Mary Avato, widow of Cosmo Avato, Westfield State Class of 1950 graduate. This scholarship’s goal is to provide financial assistance to students graduating from the Springfield Public School system and currently enrolled at Westfield State as a full-time undergrad Education major. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Preference will be given to those that demonstrate self-discipline, a desire to help others and whom maximize the educational experience for themselves and others. Preference is also given to first-generation students pursuing a higher degree and were born in this country. Preference will be given to Commuter students.