Ian Godfrey

Ian Godfrey of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. is a transfer student from Bergen Community College where he earned an associate degree in liberal arts. He has a 3.9 grade point average at Ramapo.

Ian is a NJ STARS student and member of Phi Theta Kappa. He is a political science student in his first year at Ramapo and aspires to attend law school.

Awarded Scholarships

2015

TD Bank Scholarship in Honor of James Napolitano

At the Annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner in 2003, the Ramapo College Foundation was pleased to recognize executives of TD Bank (then Commerce Bank) and the Bank’s many years of service to the community and to Ramapo College. That night the Bank announced the creation of this endowed scholarship, named in honor of then-president of Commerce Bank/North James R. Napolitano. James Napolitano held the position as executive vice president of TD Bank for 33 years. Mr. Napolitano passed away in April 2020.

Mr. Napolitano was an advisor and strong supporter of both Ramapo College and the Ramapo College Foundation as well as other philanthropic efforts. He served as the chair of the Hackensack UMC and was a trustee of the HUMC Foundation; he was also a trustee of Bergen Community College and served on the board of the BCC Foundation and as well as of the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation. This scholarship honors Mr. Napolitano’s involvement at Ramapo and BCC by recognizing BCC transfers with financial need who have demonstrated strong academic performance.