Other Scholarships Thomas & Agnes Carvel Foundation honors Greek-born American businessman and entrepreneur, Tom Carvel’s legacy, by awarding scholarships to hard-working students who demonstrate academic achievement, community service, and financial need, with preference given to those enrolled in business, entrepreneurial studies, or health & human services. This year the Carvel Foundation increased its award from $60,000 to $75,000. A $314,000 SUNY Internship Grant expands the number of degrees that offer quality internships from 12 to 27, prioritizing credit-bearing internships in high-demand fields. The grant provides stipends and other wrap-around support for at least 67 students. The NYS Opioid Settlement Fund Internship and Scholarship Program awarded a grant of $334,841 to fund scholarships and a paid internship program for students pursuing careers in addiction counseling. Viking ROADS (Resources to Obtaining Associate Degree & Success) & Other Student Opportunity Grants A SUNY Transformation Grant of $1,180,000 will support an increase in the number of students participating in Viking ROADS by providing support for part-time adjunct counselors, student financial awards, and essential student supports for students with disabilities. The US Department of Education awarded a five-year Title V, Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Grant to Westchester Community College, “Caminos al Futuro” for $2,931,988, which will support the expansion of Viking ROADS and other student success initiatives. Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (IDA) continues its support of Quest for Success with a $24,600 grant. Quest for Success is an initiative launched six years ago in partnership with IDA to address the rising rate of men of color in Yonkers dropping out of college before attaining their degree. The initial cohort of 20 men has grown to 30. Now, Quest for Success has expanded to include 10 men from Mount Vernon, with a new grant of $25,500 from UnidosUS, “Avanzando Through College.” This year’s success rate: 100%. Jandon Foundation, longtime donor to SUNY WCC, made a gift of $80,000 in support of a cohort of STEM Ready Summer Research Institute students benefiting from this year’s expansion of Viking ROADS. These students are specifically focused on STEM degrees and benefit from a partnership with Mercy University that includes seamless transfer opportunities and paid summer internships. Robin Hood Foundation through SUNY Impact Foundation made a first-time grant of $90,000 which is paving the way for 35 students from NYC to participate in Viking ROADS by providing gap scholarships, and funds for transportation and books. A SUNY Reach II award for $12,000 from the Lumina Foundation’s Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Higher Ed (REACH) will increase non-degree credentials and associate degrees completion of underserved students, ages 25-64. PARTNERS WITH VISIONINSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 20
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