Bard College Catalogue 2012-13
Scholarships
Scholarships are given to continuing Bard students. The John Bard Scholarships are honorary and carry no stipend. All other undergraduate scholarships are given only to students who are eligible for financial aid.George I. Alden Scholarship An endowed scholarship providing annual support to deserving students
Alumni/ae Research and Travel Grant Established by the inaugural class of the Bard Graduate Center to support scholarship and research for BGC students and alumni/ae
Alumni/ae Scholarship A scholarship given annually by the Bard–St. Stephen’s Alumni/ae Association to one or more students for excellence in scholarship and citizenship and awarded by the president on the recommendation of the faculty
Amicus Foundation Scholarship An endowed scholarship awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student in the field of economics
Hannah Arendt Scholarship A scholarship, in memory of Hannah Arendt, awarded annually for study at Bard to a worthy and qualified first-, second-, or third-year student
Artine Artinian Scholarship for Needy Students A scholarship established in memory of Artine Artinian, professor of French, and given annually to talented and deserving students
Gustave Aufricht Memorial Scholarship A scholarship established by Gabor and Robert Aufricht, members of the Class of 1941, in the name and memory of their father, Dr. Gustave Aufricht, and awarded annually to a gifted student in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Milton and Sally Avery Scholarship A scholarship awarded annually to qualified and deserving students in the undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts
James Bagwell Scholarship Awarded to a composition student in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
Banco Santander Scholarship Awarded to a student of exceptional ability in The Bard College Conservatory of Music, with a preference for a student from Spain or Latin America
John Bard Scholarships Honorary scholarships awarded annually by the faculty of each division of the College to not more than two students in each division for outstanding academic achievement in the field of major interest
Bettina Baruch Foundation Scholarship Awarded to an outstanding student in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
BBL Construction Services Scholarship A scholarship established through the generosity of the firm of BBL Construction Services and given annually to a deserving student of superior academic achievement
Bertha Bennett Berman Scholarship A scholarship in memory of Bertha Bennett Berman, established by her daughter and son-in-law, to be awarded to a deserving female student who wishes to pursue a career in medicine or the natural sciences
Andrew Jay Bernstein ’68 Memorial Scholarship A scholarship in memory of Andrew Jay Bernstein ’68, awarded annually to psychology majors who demonstrate a deep commitment to the field of psychology
Helen Walter Bernstein ’48 Scholarships Scholarships established by Helen ’48 and Robert Bernstein to enable two or more students from countries outside the United States to study at Bard
Sybil Brenner Bernstein Endowed Scholarship A scholarship given annually to a deserving Bard Graduate Center M.A. student who demonstrates exceptional talent for and love of the decorative arts
Heinz and Elizabeth Bertelsmann Scholarship A scholarship awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student with a serious interest in either politics or environmental studies
Bitó Scholarships Awarded to six students from Hungary in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
Heinrich Bluecher Scholarship A scholarship in memory of Heinrich Bluecher, awarded annually for study at Bard to a worthy and qualified first-, second-, or third-year student
John W. Boylan Scholarship in Medicine and Science A scholarship given to a premedicine or science major who maintains an interest in music or literature
Kenneth Bush Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics A scholarship given annually in memory of distinguished mathematician Kenneth A. Bush ’36 to a junior who has demonstrated excellence in mathematics
John Cage Trust Scholarship Awarded to an outstanding student of percussion in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
Harry J. Carman Scholarship A scholarship established in memory of Dr. Harry J. Carman and awarded to one or more students for general academic excellence
Bonnie Cashin Endowed Fund Established by the estate of Bonnie Cashin to honor the life and career of this influential fashion designer, this travel fellowship is awarded to Bard Graduate Center students of high promise for the purpose of travel and study abroad in the area of clothing design, textiles, and fashion history.
Class of ’65 Scholarship A scholarship established by the Class of 1965 in honor of its 35th reunion
Class of 1968 Scholarship A scholarship established by the Class of 1968 upon the occasion of its 25th reunion and awarded to a student who, in the judgment of the faculty and the dean of the college, best exemplifies the spirit of social activism and community service that distinguished the Class of 1968 during its years at Bard
Class of 2010 Scholarship A scholarship in memory of James Kirk Bernard ’10, Anna Finkelstein ’10, and Warren Hutcheson ’10, awarded annually to a rising senior who shows a commitment to the social and academic community and who, without financial support, could not otherwise return to the college
Judith L. Cohen and Lawrence R. Klein Scholarship A scholarship in honor of Judith L. Cohen and Lawrence R. Klein given to a deserving student in the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, with preference given to a sculpture student who demonstrates significant talent and financial need
Cowles Fellowship Awarded to an outstanding M.A. student at the Bard Graduate Center
Jennifer Day Memorial Scholarship A scholarship in memory of Professor Jennifer Day, who believed strongly in the power of travel and cultural experience, awarded annually to a student who is enrolled in the eight-week summer session at Smolny College in Russia and has a history of extraordinary academic achievement
Muriel DeGré Scholarship A scholarship given annually by family and friends in memory of Muriel DeGré, wife of Gerard DeGré, professor of sociology at Bard College from 1946 to 1968, and awarded to a deserving Upper College woman who exemplifies both scholarship and service to the community
Elaine de Kooning Memorial Scholarship A graduate scholarship given annually in memory of Elaine de Kooning to deserving female students who show promise in painting, to enable them to study at the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts; created by her family, friends, and former students to perpetuate the memory of a great teacher and an inspiring role model
Gonzalo de Las Heras Scholarship Awarded to a student of exceptional ability in The Bard College Conservatory of Music Gonzalo and Kathy de Las Heras Scholarship Awarded to a student in the Graduate Vocal Arts Program of The Bard College Conservatory of Music Kathryn J. Dinardo Fund Fellowship A scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding M.A. student at the Bard Graduate Center
Distinguished Scholarship in Classical Violin Awarded to three students of exceptional ability for the study of classical violin in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
Berta and Harold J. Drescher Scholarship A scholarship established to honor David E. Schwab II ’52, chairman emeritus of the Board of Trustees, and awarded to a deserving student of high moral and intellectual stature
Dr. Marian Eisenberg Rudnick Dunn Scholarship A scholarship named in honor of Dr. Marian Eisenberg Rudnick Dunn ’60 and awarded annually to a black or Hispanic student or a student from Brazil with a record of academic distinction
Dyson Foundation Scholarship Scholarships for qualified and deserving students from the Mid Hudson Valley
Ralph Ellison Scholarship A scholarship given annually, without regard to racial, ethnic, or other personal background or characteristics, to one or more deserving students who, in the judgment of the faculty and administration, have contributed significantly to the Bard College
Fred L. Emerson Foundation Scholarship An endowed scholarship providing annual support to qualified and deserving students
Nesuhi Ertegun Scholarships in Music Scholarships established in memory of Nesuhi Ertegun, who made a great contribution to American music and to jazz in particular, and awarded annually to qualified and deserving students with a serious interest in music, especially jazz and black American music
Elsie and Otto Faerber Scholarship A scholarship awarded in the name of Otto Faerber ’27, upon the nomination of the dean of students, to an individual with determination, a passion for exploration, and a willingness to perform community public service
Barbara and Joel H. Fields ’53 Pre-Med Scholarship Awarded to a student, during the junior and senior years, who has shown outstanding academic achievement as well as the desire and ability to gain acceptance into medical school
Finisdore Family Scholarship A scholarship established by Marcia Finisdore, mother of Elizabeth Ann Finisdore Rejonis ’89, to provide financial assistance to talented and deserving students who have a hearing loss as measured by professional audiological testing
Richard B. Fisher Fellowship A fellowship given annually in memory of trustee Richard B. Fisher to a student of writing in the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts
Luis Garcia-Renart Scholarship Awarded to an outstanding student in The Bard College Conservatory of Music who is actively involved in the Bard community
Seth Goldfine Memorial Scholarship A scholarship given annually in memory of Seth Goldfine, who founded the Rugby Club at Bard, recognizing a student who displays outstanding leadership in academic work and athletics for the benefit of the entire Bard community
Eric Warren Goldman Scholarship A scholarship awarded annually to qualified and deserving students in the undergraduate program at Bard, preferably in economics or another field of social studies
Philip H. Gordon Family Moral Leadership Scholarship A scholarship awarded annually to students who have demonstrated moral leadership by actively opposing prejudice, discrimination, and violence
Richard D. and Nancy M. Griffiths Scholarship A scholarship established by longtime Director of Buildings and Grounds Dick Griffiths and his wife, Nancy, for a talented and deserving student who has shown a deep appreciation for the Bard campus and an interest in environmental matters
Harpswell Foundation Scholarship Scholarships given to students from Cambodia who participate in the Program in International Education (PIE)
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund for Minority Students An endowed scholarship awarded to qualified minority students who otherwise might not be able to further their education
Herman Family Scholarship Awarded to a student from Asia for advanced musical and academic training in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
Warren Mills Hutchenson Endowed Scholarship in Religion Awarded annually to students moderating in religion, established by his family in his memory for students who best exemplify Warren’s deep inquisitiveness, aptitude for the analysis of primary sources, and inspired, original thought
Walter B. James/New York Community Trust Scholarship A scholarship given annually to one or more qualified students
Clinton R. and Harriette M. Jones Scholarship A scholarship awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student of the College, preferably in the field of religion
Stephen and Belinda Kaye Scholarship Awarded to an outstanding piano student in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
Paul J. Kellner Scholarships Five scholarships awarded to students with limited resources, to enable them to attend Bard under the Excellence and Equal Cost (EEC) scholarship program
Kellner Hungarian Scholarships Three scholarships given to students from Hungary who are participating in the Program in International Education (PIE)
Stanley Landsman Fellowship The Stanley Landsman Fund, established by the family and friends of Stanley Landsman, provides for a limited number of full and partial fellowships for students who are eligible for financial aid and are candidates for the master of fine arts degree from the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts.
Stanley Landsman Scholarship The Stanley Landsman Fund, established by the family and friends of Stanley Landsman, provides for two undergraduate scholarships to be awarded annually, on recommendation of the faculty, to a junior and a senior majoring in the visual arts.
Eugene M. Lang Scholarship Fund A fund providing scholarship support based on need to students of promise, with preference given to minority students
Clair Leonard Scholarship A scholarship established by the friends of Clair Leonard, professor of music at Bard College from 1947 to 1963, in his name and memory, for excellence in the field of music
Mimi Levitt Scholarship Awarded to a student in the Graduate Vocal Arts Program of The Bard College Conservatory of Music
The Levy Economics Institute Scholarships Two full-tuition scholarships awarded each year to academically outstanding high school seniors committed to majoring in economics and renewable on condition of maintaining a B+ or higher grade point average
Leon Levy Scholarships Scholarships based on superior academic and artistic achievement and awarded to second- or third-year students who demonstrate exceptional merit in written and oral expression, independent thinking and intellectual leadership, and breadth of interest in intellectual and artistic pursuits
Liberace Foundation Scholarship A scholarship awarded by the Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts to talented students planning careers in the arts
M.A. Fellowship in Craft Through a generous grant from the Windgate Charitable Foundation, awarded to an outstanding M.A. student studying the history of American craft at the Bard Graduate Center
Arthur F. Martin Jr. Scholarship A scholarship established in memory of Arthur F. Martin Jr. ’56 and awarded annually by his former classmates, friends, and teachers to a qualified and deserving student in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing, with preference given to a student intending to enter medical school
George Martin/Hans Thatcher Clarke Scholarship Awarded to an outstanding cellist in The Bard College Conservatory of Music who combines a love of music with concern for social justice
James J. McCann Scholarship A scholarship awarded annually, through the generosity of the James J. McCann Charitable Trust, to a qualified student or students from Dutchess County
Emerald Rose McKenzie ’52 Scholarship A scholarship awarded in memory of Emerald Rose McKenzie ’52 to a female student who is committed to anthropology or sociology and gender studies and who demonstrates a strong commitment to humanitarian ideals
Katherine Lynne Mester Memorial Scholarship in Humanities Awarded to students who carry on her spirit of generosity, her kindness, and her genuine love of learning. This scholarship has been established in her memory by her loving husband, Professor Joseph Luzzi, and her parents, Lynne and Fred Mester.
M.F.A. Alumni/ae Scholarship Scholarships, created from contributions by Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts alumni/ae, awarded annually to one or more students in the M.F.A. program who have demonstrated financial need
Milners Fund Fellowship in Population Studies A fellowship given to one or more graduate students in the Bard Center for Environmental Policy who demonstrate outstanding ability and serious commitment to the study of aspects of human population growth
The National Antique and Art Dealers Association of America (NAADAA) Fellowship Awarded to an outstanding Bard Graduate Center student with a scholarly interest in art and antiques
Open Society Institute Scholarships Scholarships funded by the Open Society Institute as part of its Undergraduate Exchange Program, which enables students from countries of the former Soviet Union, Central and Eastern Europe, and Mongolia to attend a college or university in the United States for one year
Jim and Mary Ottaway Scholarships Awarded to two students of exceptional ability in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
Jim and Mary Ottaway Scholarships Two scholarships given to students from Russia who are participating in the Program in International Education (PIE)
Ottaway Student Exchange Fellowship Occasional fellowships given to students at Bard or Bard’s partner universities to foster student exchange within the network
Paul J. Pacini Music Scholarship A scholarship established by Paul J. Pacini and given annually to a deserving student majoring in classical music, preferably voice or composition
Charles and June Patrick Scholarship A scholarship awarded annually to one or more qualified and deserving juniors who have contributed most to the general welfare of the College through participation in the athletic program
Petrie Fellowship A scholarship awarded annually by the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation to qualified students in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program who demonstrate a commitment to working in the New York City public schools for at least five years
Photography Advisory Board Scholarship A two-year scholarship given annually to one or more moderated Photography Program majors to cover the material costs associated with Upper College photographic work
Mark Purlia Memorial Scholarship A scholarship given by the parents of Mark Purlia ’71, in his name and memory, and awarded annually to a student who, in the judgment of the Division of Languages and Literature, best fulfills conditions of ability, character, and need
Reader’s Digest Foundation Scholarship An endowed scholarship awarded to one or more Upper College students who have distinguished themselves in academic work
Stanley and Elaine Reichel Science Scholarship A scholarship awarded to an outstanding and deserving student to complete an education in the sciences at Bard; provided as an offshoot of the Stanley and Elaine Reichel Fund for the Future of Science at Bard, which was created in 1989 by Stanley Reichel ’65 and Elaine Reichel to recognize the excellence of Bard’s Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Resnick Family Foundation Fellowship A fellowship awarded annually to qualified students in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program who demonstrate a commitment to teaching in a high-needs school in the Central Valley of California for three years
Lynda and Stewart Resnick Fellowship Awarded to outstanding students in the Bard Graduate Center M.A. program
Lynda and Stewart Resnick Scholarship A scholarship established by the parents of Ilene Resnick ’87 and given annually to a deserving student from either California or Pennsylvania who demonstrates exceptional academic promise
Betsy Richards Memorial Scholarship A scholarship given by the parents and friends of Betsy Richards ’91, in her name and memory, and awarded annually to a student who is a music major and demonstrates a strong interest in the liberal arts
Rose and Kiernan Scholarship Awarded to accomplished and deserving students
David and Rosalie Rose Scholarship A scholarship awarded by the president of the College, upon the recommendation of the faculty, for academic excellence and commitment to high ideals in scholarship in the field of economics
William F. Rueger Memorial Scholarship A scholarship named for William F. Rueger ’40, a devoted alumnus who served Bard College as chairman of the Board of Trustees and as a life trustee, and awarded to a student of the classics who demonstrates excellence in Greek or Latin
Daniel I. Sargent Memorial Fellowship Awarded to an outstanding Ph.D. candidate at the Bard Graduate Center. Established by Elaine Sargent in memory of her husband.
Mischa Schneider Scholarship Awarded to a gifted young cellist in The Bard College Conservatory of Music
Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarship An endowed scholarship awarded annually to one or more individuals, preferably from the Midwest, who are identified as student leaders because of significant community service
Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation Scholarship A scholarship given to outstanding female Ph.D. candidates at the Bard Graduate Center
Seraphic Doctor Scholarship A scholarship established by Johanna Shafer ’67 and Michael Shafer ’66 and awarded annually to a student who shows commitment to faith in God and to simplicity of lifestyle as exemplified by Saint Francis
Peter Jay Sharp Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to outstanding Ph.D. candidates at the Bard Graduate Center
Murray G. and Beatrice H. Sherman Scholarship A scholarship to a deserving student who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need
Shreiber Family Scholarships Scholarships offered annually to deserving Russian students at Smolny College based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. The scholarships are named for Nicholas Shreiber (1910–1980), originally from St. Petersburg, and are given by his wife and children to support liberal arts education in that city.
Cooky Heiferman Signet Scholarship A scholarship given by the parents of Esther Heiferman Signet ’56, in her name and memory, and awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student in the field of social studies
Marilyn M. Simpson Endowed Scholarship Awarded annually to outstanding Ph.D. candidates at the Bard Graduate Center
Stephen P. Snyder Scholarship A scholarship awarded to a student in the Division of Social Studies who has not only shown excellence in academics but also made a significant contribution to the life of the College and its community
C. V. Starr Scholarship An endowed scholarship established to provide support for Bard students from abroad who demonstrate both need and academic excellence
Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Scholarship Awarded to a student in the Graduate Vocal Arts Program of The Bard College Conservatory of Music Mary and Richard Sugatt Scholarship A scholarship for students who have distinguished themselves in both the academic life of the College and the leadership of the student body
Symons Foundation Scholarship for Animal Welfare A scholarship given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare, made possible in part by the Independent College Fund of New York
I. Brewster Terry III Memorial Scholarship A scholarship established and endowed in 1987 by the classmates, friends, and family of I. Brewster Terry III ’38, in his name and memory, and awarded to students in the Upper College whose commitment to liberal learning manifests itself in distinguished work in both the classroom and the College community
Thomas Thompson Trust Scholarship An endowed scholarship established to provide support for students performing community service in Rhinebeck, New York
Felicitas S. Thorne Scholarship A scholarship given to a student from Smolny College, Russia, who is participating in the Program in International Education (PIE)
William E. Thorne Scholarship A scholarship named for its donor and awarded to a student who intends to enter the ministry
Beth M. Uffner Scholarship A scholarship awarded to a student who has shown perseverance toward facing the challenges of pursuing a college education and who displays serious interest in the arts
Hayden E. Walling Memorial Scholarship A scholarship established by Bartlett Chappell ’37 as a memorial to the kindness and generosity of Hayden E. Walling ’39. Awarded to a senior or rising senior with at least a 3.0 grade point average and who is in danger of not finishing his or her course of study due to financial hardship.
Jonathon Weiss Scholarship in Drama Performance A scholarship given by the parents of Jonathon Weiss ’89, in his name and memory, awarded annually to students matriculated in the Theater and Performance Program who show promise for a career in acting, directing, set design, or similar fields
Willowbridge Associates Fellowships Scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding student or students at the Bard Graduate Center
Werner Wolff Scholarship A scholarship given annually in memory of Dr. Werner Wolff, professor of psychology at Bard from 1942 to 1957, by his former students and awarded to a deserving student for excellence in the field of psychology or anthropology
Wortham Foundation Scholarship Provides fellowships for the Center for Curatorial Studies graduate program
Jane Fromm Yacenda Scholarship in the Arts A scholarship given annually to a deserving student or students of painting whose work combines innovation with a love of craft
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