Katie Barrales Cortes

Katie Barrales Cortes of Ridgewood, N.J. is a History major with a Spanish minor. In 2020, she received the Faculty Student Research Award. She is a member of the Phi Alpha Theta history honor society and makes the Dean’s List every semester. 

Katie has leadership and volunteer experience from her involvement in Tri Sigma and has served as Treasurer for the History Club. Since 2017, she has worked at her town’s local tennis club. 

After graduation, Katie plans to take a gap year to work and prepare for attending law school.

Awarded Scholarships

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2021

Palazzotto, Dominick Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded in Spring 2024. Please check often for application opening dates. 

One of the founding members of the Ramapo College faculty, Dominick Palazzotto served Ramapo in a number of capacities, most notably as director of the School of International Affairs, director of American and International Studies and convener of the History faculty. “Most important,” wrote Sydney Weinberg, a fellow History professor, “Dom was a master teacher who cared deeply about the students he worked with during his many years at Ramapo.” Contributions from Ramapo faculty, staff, alumni and members of Professor Palazzotto’s family created this endowed fund, which honors his memory while recognizing outstanding students in history.

Dugan, Marion C. Scholarship

Marion Dugan and her husband Pat are former long-time residents of Mahwah. When her children were older, Marion enrolled at Ramapo College to take the final courses required to earn her bachelor’s degree. She graduated in 1980 with a degree in Metropolitan Studies/Public Administration.

Mr. and Mrs. Dugan are the co-founders of Charity Navigator, which they founded in 2001. Charity Navigator provides free, unbiased ratings on more than 7,000 American charities. Marion also was a member of the Mahwah Board of Education for 13 years and served as president for two years. She served on the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors and chaired the Allocations Committee.

“When I was a student at Ramapo I saw the financial need among students, especially in their junior and senior years,” says Marion. She was particularly struck by the dedication some students gave toward earning a degree, especially returning adult students with children.

To recognize such dedicated students, Mrs. Dugan established this endowed scholarship fund in 2005. The award benefits seniors of any major who demonstrate financial need.