Internal Scholarships
The Gabelli School of Business is able to award the following scholarships thanks to the generosity of its alumni. Students who submit the GSB Scholarships Universal Application will be considered for all available GSB scholarships for which they meet the criteria.
Grace and Jack Bandazian Memorial Scholarship
The Grace and Jack Bandazian Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of its namesakes. It supports a Gabelli School student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average for whom affordability may be an obstacle.
The Steve and Fiona Colletta Scholarship
The Steve and Fiona Colletta Scholarship was established through the generosity of the scholarship's namesakes. It supports a Gabelli student who has earned a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The Conroy Family Class of 1979 Scholarship
The Conroy Family Class of 1979 Scholarship was established through the generosity of Anne Conroy, FCRH '79, and Francis Conroy, GSB '79. It supports a Gabelli student from the New York City metropolitan area who is studying accounting.
The James J. and Mary Ann Dowdall Endowed Scholarship
The James J. and Mary Ann Dowdall Endowed Scholarship was established through the generosity of James J. Dowdall (GSB '57) and his wife, Mary Ann. It supports full-time Gabelli students who demonstrate both academic merit and financial need, and who commute from any of New York City's five boroughs.
The Richard J. Fay Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Richard J. Fay Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established to honor the late Richard J. Fay (GSB '65), who pursued his education while maintaining a full-time job on Wall Street and raising a family. He went on to become one of the original senior managing directors of Bear Stearns & Co. Mr. Fay's family and friends generously created this scholarship to assist students who show similar determination. It supports non-traditional evening Gabelli School of Business students who are employed during the day and are supporting a family.
The Ghiloni Family Scholarship
The Ghiloni Family Scholarship provides support scholarship support to a Gabelli student who has earned a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The Alfonso J. Fanjul, GSB '59, Scholarship
The Alfonso J. Fanjul GSB '59, Scholarship was established through the generosity of its namesake. The scholarship provides support for a Gabelli School student for whom affordability may be an obstacle to attending the University. Preference is given to applicants from South Florida.
The Gabelli School Global Scholarship
The Gabelli School Global Scholarship was established through the generosity of Gabelli School alumni. The scholarship provides support for studying abroad through the Gabelli School of Business' Summer London Program.
The Peter and Carol Howe Scholarship
The Peter and Carol Howe Scholarship was established to provide support to a junior or senior majoring in Accounting, who is an active member of Beta Alpha Psi and who participates in community service.
The John F. Kawa, GSB '65, Scholarship
The John F. Kawa, GSB '65, Family Scholarship was established to provide support to a junior or senior who is pursuing a degree in Accounting.
The James MacNeill Scholarship
The James MacNeill Scholarship was established through the generosity of the family of James MacNeill. It supports a Gabelli sophomore student who has earned a minimum 3.3 GPA.
Robert B. McKeon Scholarship for International Education
The Robert B. McKeon Scholarship for International Education was established through the generosity of its namesake. The scholarship provides support for studying abroad through a Gabelli School of Business sanctioned program. The application for Gabelli study abroad scholarships (McKeon, Ragone) opens each February and is announced by email to study abroad eligible populations.
The Nunez Family Scholarship
The Nunez Family Scholarship was established through the generosity of Armando Nunez Jr., GSB '82. It supports a full-time Gabelli student for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend Fordham University.
The Tim and Margaret O'Shea Memorial Scholarship
The Tim and Margaret O'Shea Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of its namesakes. It supports a Gabelli School student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average for whom affordability may be an obstacle.
Michael O'Shea Memorial Scholarship
The Michael Shea Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of its namesakes. It supports a Gabelli School student with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average for whom affordability may be an obstacle.
The Valerie and Michael A. Puglisi, GSB '72, Scholarship
The Valerie and Michael A. Puglisi, GSB '72, Scholarship was established through the generosity of the award's namesakes. The scholarship provides support to a Gabelli student with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Rachel Frances Ragone, GSB '18, Scholarship for Undergraduate Study in London
The scholarship was established in memory of Rachel Frances Ragone, GABELLI ’18. The award honors Rachel's appreciation for her experience studying abroad by supporting a Gabelli student studying at Fordham’s London Centre who has been an active member of the Fordham community. The application for Gabelli study abroad scholarships (McKeon, Ragone) opens each February and is announced by email to study abroad eligible populations.
The Stroz Family Scholarship
The Stroz Family Scholarship was established to provide support to a junior or senior who is pursuing a degree in Accounting.
The Talbot Family Scholarship
The Talbot Family Scholarship was established through the generosity of Brian G. Talbot, GSB ’83, and his wife, Linda Talbot. It provides financial support to a student from Long Island who graduated from a Catholic high school and who has demonstrated financial need.
The Tognino Family Scholarship
The Tognino Family Scholarship was established through the generosity of John N. Tognino. It supports a non-traditional evening Gabelli School of Business student who is employed during the day.
The Ralph Godfrey Trapani Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Ralph Godfrey Trapani Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established through the bequest of Jeanne Trapani, the wife of alumnus Paul S. Trapani (GSB '41). It provides financial support to a full-time Gabelli transfer student who demonstrates academic merit as well as financial need.
The UNOVA Scholarship
The UNOVA Scholarship supports Gabelli students of outstanding academic merit and leadership potential. Joseph Carey (GSB '55) vice chairman and chief financial officer of UNOVA, previously called Western Atlas, spearheaded Fordham’s initial proposal for the fund and arranged subsequent gifts to the endowment. The scholarship supports full-time students who are majoring in any business discipline and who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. Juniors who receive this scholarship must reapply to receive it again as seniors.
The Cuno T. Von Campe Scholarship
The Cuno T. Von Campe Scholarship was established through the generosity of Cuno Von Campe, GSB 1939. It provides financial support to an Accounting major (junior or senior) who demonstrates academic merit as well as financial need.
The John S. Wilcha Travel Grant
The John S. Wilcha Travel Grant was established through the generosity of the Wilcha family. The award supports Gabelli students studying abroad through a Gabelli School of Business sanctioned program.
The David Winton (GSB '94) Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of David Winton, GSB 1994, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. David's passionate devotion to Fordham University blossomed during his undergraduate years and continued long after his graduation. He was a valued contributor in a number of Fordham-based organizations and initiatives including the Rose Hill Society, the Fordham Federal Credit Union, tutoring in the local Bronx community, and serving on a young alumni board. David maintained the highest standards of integrity in all that he did. The scholarship aims to memorialize David’s devotion to Fordham University and acknowledge a current Gabelli student who shares David's commitment to the University.