Outstanding graduates of New York area community colleges are eligible to receive scholarships to complete bachelor’s degrees at New York University’s College of Arts & Science, through scholarships from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.
The Joseph R. Attonito CCTOP Scholarship is awarded to students who matriculate at CAS through NYU’s Community College Transfer Opportunity Program. Attonito, who died in 2024, served as a trustee of the Gardiner Foundation.
Over the next five years, 20 selected scholars will receive $25,000 in each of their two years at CAS. Scholarship recipients devote a portion of their studies to the culture and history of the Long Island and New York City region as they secure a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field.
Students interested in NYU’s CCTOP program and applying for the Joseph R. Attonito Scholarship can review eligibility requirements on NYU’s website.
“We are delighted to continue our support for New York area community college students transferring to the College of Arts & Science at New York University. These talented, motivated students gain access to faculty and scholarship across the liberal arts, including the local history at the core of the Foundation’s mission,” said Kathryn Curran, executive director of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.
CCTOP eases students’ transition from partnering community colleges to various NYU schools with dedicated orientation activities and advising.
Staff Writer on Nov 4, 2024