Marisabel Rios

Marisabel Rios of Ellenville, NY is a Spanish major who is pursuing certification in elementary education. She is determined to become an educator because as a teaching assistant, she has dealt with the issues children face: hunger, poverty and fear of acceptance from peers and teachers. Marisabel is committed to encouraging each child so they believe they can become the best they can. Marisabel graduated from a community college and now at Ramapo, she is a member of the Spanish Club and Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish National Honor Society. A wife, mother and student, she is grateful for the support of her husband and the scholarship so that she can pursue her aspirations. Marisabel has a 3.11 grade point average.

Awarded Scholarships

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2013

Busch, Marion Pawlick Scholarship

Marion Pawlick Busch is the grandmother of Ramapo College alumna Heather Hemphill ‘05. Mrs. Busch grew up in Newark, N.J. and was a strong athlete in high school. She earned a scholarship to attend college and wanted to become a physical education teacher, but because of financial constraints never pursued a college degree. This scholarship was established in Mrs. Busch’s honor by her children in 2006. The Marion Pawlick Busch Scholarship honors Mrs. Busch’s interest in teaching by benefiting students in any teacher education certification program who have financial need.

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.

 

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2011

R and N Family Scholarship

The intent of the R and N Family Scholarship is to benefit Ramapo College students who are involved in their communities and who have financial need. The R and N Scholarship is an endowed award that was started in 2008 by Robert and Nancy Kossowsky, whose son Jacob graduated in 2010 with a degree in law and society.  Their impetus for this award was to honor their son’s positive experience at Ramapo, while recognizing involved students.