Scholarship Support

Student-athletes at St. Thomas Aquinas College build determination and sportsmanship, develop critical life skills such as leadership and personal discipline, and make lifelong friendships with like-minded peers. In addition, the emphasis on academics, along with strong faculty support, ensures that student-athletes will strike the perfect balance of learning both on the field and off, and

At St. Thomas Aquinas College, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. With your generous gift of $2,500, you can help cover 1/3 of a scholarship for a deserving Spartan. Your contribution plays a crucial role in making higher education accessible, ensuring that our students can focus on their studies without the

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At St. Thomas Aquinas College, we are committed to helping our students “create their own path to success and commit themselves to making a profound difference in the world.” Through the generosity of our hope-builders and dream makers, we continue our vocation of developing service-minded, well-rounded global leaders of tomorrow who will work to shape a humane

Meenakshi Gajria’s impact is immeasurable. She became Chair of the Division of Education in 1999 and Dean of the School of Education in 2012, leading with wisdom, integrity, and a clear vision for excellence. Under her leadership, our Education program achieved and maintained prestigious NCATE accreditation—elevating the College’s standing nationwide. At our STAC Alumni Hall

The Christian J. Santo Legacy Foundation was created to honor the life and legacy of former St. Thomas Aquinas graduate Christian Jon Santo (‘15). An outstanding athlete, Christian was recruited from high school to play at St. Thomas Aquinas on a full athletic scholarship where he ended up winning an NCAA award for being the

Christopher Taussi died in a tragic accident on October 11, 2021 at the young age of 25.  Christopher was the beloved son of St. Thomas Aquinas College employee Lee Taussi and her husband Michael, brother of Michael A., Nicholas and Samantha and friend to all. He lived his life to the fullest and provided love and joy

St. Thomas Aquinas College’s Experiential Learning Opportunity Fund (ELOF) has been established to assist current students on their experiential learning endeavors — from internship opportunities to co-ops to the Honors Program. Devin Niccoll ’25, a student in our Hospitality Management program, has been working in Dublin, Ireland in a co-op with Teeling Brothers. Devin has

A Faculty Scholarship Fund has been established to support students who clearly represent all that embodies our sense of purpose; to create a fund where faculty members can donate in honor of loved ones; and to design a selection process along with Admissions over which faculty would have control. The fund was initiated by Dr.

Spartan Nation come together to ensure our students have the resources they need to succeed. Your investment changes lives, ignites passions and makes dream come true! It’s the season of Giving at St. Thomas Aquinas College and what better way to support the College then by giving our students something off their “Wish List” this

Every year, any number of STAC students face the difficult prospect of having to interrupt or discontinue their college education due to unforeseen financial hardship. Established through leadership gift of STAC Board of Trustees, alumni and other partners in mission, the Hardship-2-Heartshare fund (H2H) was established to provide emergency financial support to at-risk students.

The Heney-Kearns Fund, named for two very generous women, Anna Heney and Dorothy Kearns, honors their memories by providing students with modest financial assistance to cover some of those unanticipated, non-tuition costs that present obstacles to their education. The fund assists currently enrolled full-time students by providing one-time grants of up to $300 to help

Mike Murphy has served St. Thomas Aquinas College with distinction for 44 years—as a faculty member, Chair, and Dean of the School of Business for 23 years. He has shaped generations of students, mentored countless faculty and staff, and left an indelible mark on the spirit of the College. At our STAC Alumni Hall of

Dr. McNelis, age 91, passed comfortably on August 13 with his loving wife, Romaine, and his son, John, by his side after a wonderful life of higher education leadership, service to others, and commitment and care for family. Don was married to Romaine — our original First Lady — for 54 years and they loved living

Dr. McNelis, age 91, passed comfortably on August 13 with his loving wife, Romaine, and his son, John, by his side after a wonderful life of higher education leadership, service to others, and commitment and care for family. Don was married to Romaine — our original First Lady — for 54 years and they loved living

It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that Bob Ambrose, age 61, STAC Maintenance Assistant and Aramark Custodial Supervisor, passed away on July 20. Bob — known to many as “Uncle Bob” — had been a member of the STAC Community for 24 years. Uncle Bob was a selfless and caring

The Karen DiSanto Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life and legacy of Karen who was a friend to many who want to carry on her memory. This scholarship will support a female softball player with a dream of becoming an educator. If you wish to make a donation by check, please make your check

Kayla’s scholarship has been established to honor her memory, grow her story, and ensure her legacy. She entered St. Thomas Aquinas College in the Fall of 2023 and sadly left this world far too soon, only a few weeks into her college journey. Kayla’s scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) from the School of Education

Dear Friends, It has been one year since we launched our 25th Anniversary Scholarship Challenge. Laurie and I are delighted to share that we have raised over $125,000 this past year — and $725,000 in Daly Scholarships since inception — and we are approaching our goal of funding 25 new scholarships. We thank you for your

President Daly established the Kenneth D. Daly Scholarship in memory of his mother, Margaret E. Daly, who passed away on September 4, 2019, after a wonderful life of giving and caring. This Scholarship created in her honor will give students the “gift of education” so that her legacy of giving will live on. The Scholarship

St. Thomas Aquinas College Family, My Dad, Michael P. Daly, 88, passed away on April 7, 2022, and joined my Mother, Margaret E. Daly, in Heaven. Our family wanted to honor his life in a very special way. So, we launched a scholarship in Dad’s memory —after previously naming a scholarship in memory of my

Madlyn, at the age of 85, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones and survived by her devoted husband, Frank J. Borelli, of 62 years and her 2 children, Frank and Rick, their wives Melissa and Suja and her six grandchildren Amanda, Riana, Danielle, Trina, Luke and Francesca. Madlyn was

In line with St. Thomas Aquinas College’s foundational commitment to nurturing the whole self, STAC is committed to providing students with the full range of support needed to promote their social, emotional, and physical wellness so they can thrive in college and beyond. While the need for mental health support on college campuses has always

The College offers many scholarships. Please choose to support one of the many offerings below.

The St. Thomas Aquinas College family is truly thrilled and honored to share that, through the generosity of her colleagues, friends and family, a scholarship in honor of Sister Peggy Scarano, O.P. ’70, has been established. Sr. Peggy is a proud member of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, founders of St. Thomas Aquinas College, and

Be a part of their success story. Donors are an integral part of the St. Thomas Aquinas College family, and we are grateful to all who help us reach our campus-wide goal of “access to an affordable education” for all students. Your commitment to St. Thomas Aquinas College, its future, and legacy remains as important