Scholarships

Professor Emeritus Stuart R. Porter taught in the Mathematics Department from 1963 to 1991 and is the co-author of several college mathematics textbooks. He continues to support and promote mathematics education at Monroe Community College. In recognition of outstanding achievement in mathematics, the Mathematics Department will grant an award of up to $2,000.

Eligibility:

• Must be a student currently enrolled at Monroe Community College
• Must have successfully completed 24 hours of study at Monroe Community College
• Must have successfully completed at least 6 credit hours of mathematics from the following courses: MTH 152 or MTH 160, or higher
• Must either be currently enrolled in an additional mathematics course at Monroe Community College
  or   have completed at least 9 credit hours of mathematics at a level of MTH 160 or higher
• Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 or higher
• Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher in mathematics or their area of specialization Must be planning on an academic major in mathematics, mathematics education, technology, or science

The application must be accompanied by the applicant's essay, two letters of recommendation from Monroe Community College faculty, with at least one from a mathematics professor; and transcripts containing grades for mathematics or area of specialization courses not taken at MCC.

Stuart R. Porter & Joyce R. Porter Endowed Scholarship

During his many years of service to MCC, since 1967, Professor Wiranowski has been continually inspired and encouraged by many prominent members of the College Community whose vision and faith in human potential have significantly impacted his career. It is against this intellectually fertile background at MCC that Professor Wiranowski was able to meet head on the challenges of significant professional diversification and enrichment. Aside from teaching mathematics during the last 30 years, Professor Wiranowski had also taught several languages at MCC. In addition, some of his professional work in mathematics has been published and is used at MCC.

He established four endowed Renaissance Scholarships @ $2,000 each, credited towards the MCC tuition, in order to express his care for students, his gratitude to MCC and to underscore his faith in human potential. It is his hope that these scholarships will assist students who are aspiring to a career: in mathematics; in mathematics related fields; students interested in promoting humanistic values and ideals; and finally, students with a nontraditional academic trail. Accordingly, the three J.Z. Wiranowski Renaissance Scholarships are grouped in the following two categories:

• math and/or math-based science
• non-traditional academic background and/or out-of-the-ordinary life experiences

Note:

• The distribution of the awards among the applicants will depend on the qualifications of the applicants. Hence, it is conceivable that in any given year all three recipients could be receiving the same type of scholarship.
• An applicant may be awarded up to two scholarships: one from the math and/or math-based science category and one from the non-math category. If more than one scholarship is applied for, a separate application must be submitted for each scholarship.

The criteria for this scholarship are broad and flexible to the point that almost “anything goes”, as long as it is convincing, authentic, enhanced by excellence and by impressive aspirations of the applicant. This scholarship is designed for the candidates with a non-traditional academic background and/or with the significant out-of-the-ordinary life experiences.

Eligibility:  Any student currently enrolled in at least 10 credit hours at Monroe Community College meeting the following requirements:

• Must have successfully completed at least 12 credit hours and be in the process of completing enough credits to have a total of at least 24 credit hours by the end of the Spring semester during which the scholarship application is due.
• Must have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.3 or higher.
• Must be able to demonstrate a degree of tangible accomplishments in the areas of interest and the field of specialization.
• Must be able to show that she/he possesses some of the attributes and/or life experiences as sampled here (or the like): creativity, passion(s), vision, determination; visible progress and a clear movement toward accomplishing his/her goals or satisfying intellectual curiosity; strong and demonstrable commitment to hard work; determination and ability to face adversities; meaningful life experiences, ranging from being subjected to persecution, discrimination, abuse, or the like, to performing acts of courage, or having significantly and positively impacted the life of other human beings; other noble acts, noteworthy deeds or attributes.
• Must have a plan and a set of criteria for the continued education that are linked to his/her hitherto accomplishments and/or personal history. This does not exclude well justified changes of direction in life. In fact, if such a change is real, practical and useful, it is very welcome; in accordance with the basic fact of life that change is a must, so we must change.
• Must have successfully completed (or is in the process of completing by the end of the current semester) courses that are relevant to his/her professional objectives, in order to qualify for the award. It is left to the applicant, to convincingly elaborate on this compliance in a separately typed and signed statement.

Jan Wiranowski Renaissance Endowed Scholarship (Non-Traditional)

Universal Humanism of Hope or Astro-Planetary Humanism of Hope is a concept designed to be thought provoking, subject to exploration and further development by the interested and committed. Source of the concept: over 70 years of life experiences, observation and reflection on a life trail through barbarisms of war, life-or-death situations, ruthless oppression, misery, hunger, discrimination, injustice and abuse – all the way to the affirmation of faith in an enlightened human potential and in humanism of hope. Thus, A Universal Humanist of Hope is a humanist of today and of tomorrow, a human being with big horizons, universally educated and caring; a person who aspires to freedom from the confines of societal cocoons; someone dedicated to the individual and collective human rights and interests, as well as to animal rights. All of this within the context of this awesome, inspiring, and challenging Universe of which humans are an integral part; a Universe that may be impacted through sciences whenever necessary and possible, in order to insure welfare and survival of the species. And also, in order to advance the unyielding quest for human identity and its place and role in the Universe, if any.

This scholarship is for $2,500, credited towards the MCC tuition.

Eligibility:  Any student currently enrolled in at least 10 credit hours at Monroe Community College meeting the following requirements:

• Must have successfully completed at least 12 credit hours and be in the process of completing enough credits to have a total of at least 24 credit hours by the end of the Spring semester during which the scholarship application is due.
• Must have a cumulative MCC G.P.A. of 3.7 or higher.
• A typed essay (1000 word minimum) is required from the applicant, addressing the following:
• Imaginative and creative exploration of the idea of Universal Humanism of Hope
• How the idea of Universal Humanism of Hope has in the past and may in the future relate to the applicant’s activities and/or career.

(For more information, refer to the application in Scholarships Online)

The Wiranowski Universal Humanism of Hope Endowed Scholarship Fund

Mathematics and Statistics are more than a collection of numbers, data, formulas, problems to be solved and various methods to solve or analyze. When students are studying mathematics and statistics in the classroom, the mission is to learn and understand ways and methods to view, organize, and quantify the situation. The goal is to attain a level of understanding that is well beyond the ability to identify and apply the appropriate formula and methodologies needed to get the answers. With this understanding, they will be better prepared to meet the challenges of problem solving and decision making in their personal lives and in their vocations. Numbers (the most easily recognized part of mathematics) are a major part of every aspect of our lives – look around, most information about anything includes numbers, mathematical models or statistical information.

The purpose of these scholarships, up to $1,000 each, is to recognize and honor a mathematics students at Monroe Community College who have excelled in understanding statistics and mathematics well beyond the formula level and plans to continue studying statistics, statistics education,  mathematics, mathematics education,  or a field that would require further study and use of statistics and/or mathematics.

Eligibility:  Any student currently enrolled at Monroe Community College meeting the following requirements:

• Beyond the Formula – Statistics
• Must have at least 24 credits successfully completed and currently enrolled at MCC.
• Completed at least 6 credit hours of mathematics including MTH 160 or the equivalent and have completed or be currently taking MTH 161.
• Minimum GPA of 3.35 in mathematics, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be planning on an academic major in statistics, statistics education, or a statistics related field. [or a field that would require further study and use of statistics.]
• Beyond the Formula – Mathematics
• Must have at least 24 credits successfully completed and currently enrolled at MCC.
• Completed at least 6 credit hours of mathematics including MTH 210 or the equivalent and have completed or be currently taking MTH 211.
• Minimum GPA of 3.35 in mathematics, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be planning on an academic major in mathematics, mathematics education, or a mathematics related field. [or a field that would require further study and use of mathematics.]
• Beyond the Formula – Elementary Education OR Business
• Elementary Education (A)  OR  Business (B)
• Must have at least 24 credits successfully completed and currently enrolled at MCC.
• Completed at least 6 credit hours of mathematics including MTH 155 or the equivalent and have completed or be currently taking MTH 156 OR
• Completed at least 6 credit hours of mathematics including MTH 160 or the equivalent and have completed or be currently taking MTH 200.
• Minimum GPA of 3.35 in mathematics, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be planning on an academic major in a field that would require further study and use of mathematics and/or statistics.

The application must be accompanied by the applicant's essay, two letters of recommendation from Monroe Community College faculty, with at least one from a mathematics professor; and transcripts containing grades for mathematics or area of specialization courses not taken at MCC.

"Beyond the Formula" Endowed Scholarship

The New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) offers awards of up to $1,000 to outstanding mathematics students and students in a related field. In the past, some area colleges have matched the awards for any winner transferring to its school. Three special awards are offered: the Dan Dodway Award to recognize a top student with an interest in teaching mathematics, the Helen Siner Award for overall excellence in mathematics, and the John Vadney Past Presidents’ Award.

Eligibilty:

• Must expect to transfer from a two-year college by January or June (of the current academic year) to a bachelor’s degree granting institution
• Must plan to major, minor, or concentrate in mathematics or a related field upon transfer
• Must have successfully completed both Calculus I and Calculus II
• Must have at least a 3.3 GPA overall
• Must have at least a 3.5 GPA in your completed mathematics courses.  (Note: Some math-related courses may apply and some lower level mathematics courses may not apply.) 

Application materials include the completed application form, a student statement, official transcript of grades, and two letters of recommendation (at least one from a mathematics instructor).  All application materials typically must be postmarked by early February. 

The official deadline and all application materials are available at: 

NYSMATYC Scholarship Awards

Applications and further information are also available by contacting Professor Kimberley Martello in room 8-302.