Westchester Community College, State University of New York

Academic Support Center Scholarships

Hirsch Family Endowed Scholarships

honor the legacy of Professor Lany Hirsch, who played a pivotal role in the establishment of WCC’s Academic Support Center.  Awards recognize part- and full-time students who have overcome challenges and improved their academic standing by making use of the resources available through the Academic Support Center.

Description of award:

The Hirsch Family Scholarship is awarded annually to continuing students at Westchester Community College who have overcome obstacles in their journey and have used the Academic Support Center to move toward their academic goals. The Hirsch Family Scholarship seeks to ease students’ academic journey by providing substantial awards of over $1000 to cover tuition, books, fees, and other expenses.

Scholarship recipients will have some delineated obligations, including earning at least a 2.5 GPA and writing a letter to thank the donors. They will also be required to maintain a relationship with the committee that promotes their scholarship.