Institutional Scholarships at Cochran

The Cochran School of Nursing administers a number of private scholarships provided by families in Yonkers, by the Hospital, and by various organizations who are supportive of the school, and student achievements. These scholarships vary in amount and are based on a variety of eligibility factors, including:
     grade point average
     qualities of caring
     clinical competence
     financial need
     residency of the applicant

The scholarships and awards administered by Cochran School of Nursing include but are not limited to:
     Patricia Aitcheson Memorial Nursing Award
     The Pivari Akhtar Memorial Scholarship
     The Sybil Cohen Dickoff Nursing Scholarship
     Nora Dryer Scholarship
     Kettenring-Howorth Scholarship
     Mary Masi Scholarship
     Walshin Scholarship
     The Minerva W. Hermann Memorial Award
     The Bundy Scholarship Awards
     Columbus Day Awards
     Switzer Awards
     Rotary Awards
     Hudson Valley Foundation Awards
     St. John’s Riverside Hospital Auxiliary Award
     Cobban Awards
     Miscellaneous Scholarship Funds

The graduation awards administered by Cochran School of Nursing include but are not limited to:

     The Franco Schirippa Memorial Medical Staff Award
     Andrus Pavilion Award
     The Auxiliary of St. John’s Riverside Hospital Award
     The Cochran School of Nursing Alumni Association Award
     The Anthony M. DeAngelis Memorial Award
     The Edward Bahna Scholarship Award
     Caryl LeKashman Award
     Chapman Award
     Pearl Weinberger Dunlop Memorial Pin Award
     Walshin Scholar Award
     Special Pin Award
     Helen A. Reed Memorial Scholarship
     Carol Humphreys Scholarship
     The Mary C. Pryor Award
     The Lamberti-Belliveau Humanitarian Award
     St. Vincent’s Hospital Award

Information regarding other scholarships, including applications, may be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Officer (914) 964-4265