The Friends of Ramapo, founded to expand communications and foster greater understanding between Ramapo College and neighboring communities, supports the College in numerous ways. The Friends of Ramapo sponsor cultural events, reflecting the members’ interests in promoting the intellectual, social and cultural activities on the college campus, and the organization and its members have provided significant support to the College for the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons campaign.

From its beginning in 1975, the Friends of Ramapo have provided scholarships to eligible students. To commemorate the Friends 50th Anniversary and continue their legacy of supporting students through scholarships, the Friends@50 Scholarship was created. This is the third endowed scholarship funded by the Friends of Ramapo. The Friends@50 Scholarship will benefit a student devoted to community service.

2024 Recipient

Jasmine Jones

Jasmine N. Jones of Burlington Township, N.J. is an Elementary Education major following the 4+1 track for her M.A. in Special Education. She has a 3.8 GPA and proudly graduated in the top 100 of her high school class.

Jasmine is involved in the Black Student Union and the American Cancer Society/Relay For Life. She has been a Girl Scout for 8 years and has played the clarinet for 10 years.

“Earning my teaching certification, Bachelors, and Masters is so important because I want to be able to give back the support and encouragement that my teachers once gave me to my own set of students.”

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