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EOF Endowed Scholarship

The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program Advisory Board is a group of local business leaders, College faculty and community activists who serve as a link between the program and the outside community. Specifically, members of the EOF Program Advisory Board provide advice on the administration of the program and serve as a resource for student mentoring, internships and employment opportunities. Each year, the Board allocates a portion of the earnings from its fundraising activities for student scholarships.

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2025 Recipients

Derek Perez

Derek Perez of Bergenfield, N.J. is a Biology major with a concentration in Physical Therapy. He has a 3.8 GPA.

Off-campus, he has been involved in several organizations and activities, including Ivy Rehab Network and the Bergenfield Men’s Tennis Team. Derek works for the Ivy Rehab Network as a Physical Therapist Aide, seeking to better his understanding of the field while working to support himself through college.

In Fall 2024, Derek made the Dean’s List, and he intends to do so for the Spring 2025 semester. He would also like to partake in volunteer work for the homeless and animal shelters going forward.

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The recipient of this scholarship wishes to remain anonymous.


2018 Recipient

Sylvester Watkins III

Returning adult student Sylvester Watkins III is an Economics major. He has a 3.3 GPA. He attended Ramapo in the 1990s and has returned to complete his degree. Sylvester volunteers his time with the Black Student Union to assist those in need.  “Once I graduate I plan to give workshops and seminars on finance to underprivileged communities.”


2016 Recipient

Joshua Lucanto

Joshua Lucanto of Paterson, NJ is a Computer Science major.

He was inducted into the National Honors Society.  Since he arrived at Ramapo, Joshua has been an active part of Ramapo Pride.



2015 Recipient

Luis Rodriguez

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