Tag: scholarships

LaGuardia Community College awards over $500,000 in named scholarships

Recipients of named scholarships at LaGuardia Community College. Photo: LaGuardia Community College.

Jan. 15, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’BrienĀ  The LaGuardia Community College Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in named scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year, helping hundreds of students overcome financial barriers and focus on their studies. LaGuardia Community College, located at 31-10 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City, is part… Read more »

LaGuardia Community College Foundation seeks donations on Giving Tuesday to support students

Nov. 27, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The LaGuardia Community College Foundation is encouraging the college community and supporters of its students to contribute to #CUNYTUESDAY, an annual fundraising initiative held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. CUNYTuesday, held in alignment with the global Giving Tuesday movement, will take place on Tuesday,… Read more »

LaGuardia Community College announces $1.5M Friedman Fund to support non-citizen students

LaGuardia Community College has announced its new Friedman Fund for new New Yorkers. Photo: LaGuardia Community College.

Oct. 17, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College has announced a new $1.5 million fund for non-US citizens to apply for financial assistance. The Friedman Fund for New New Yorkers will offer support to students with non-citizen status in the U.S. through scholarships, emergency aid, and experiential learning stipends…. Read more »