Hofstra University

Hofstra University is an internationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. Hofstra is a dynamic community of nealry 11,000 students dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options and 175 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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Engineering Students Awarded Scholarships

Eight Hofstra University female engineering students won scholarships to attend WE '19 - the world's largest conference and career fair for women in engineering and technology.

Scholarship - 2020 Jan 10

Hofstra Student from Phoenixville Awarded Awarded Global Studies Scholarship

The Global Studies and Geography Department has announced Marrakech Cunliffe '23 as the 2022-23 recipient of the Masaharu G. Inaba Endowed Memorial Scholarship.

Scholarship - May 19

Hofstra Student from Amsterdam Awarded Scholarship for GIS Studies

The Global Studies and Geography Department has announced Ciara Negron '22 as the 2021-22 recipient of the Masaharu G. Inaba Endowed Memorial Scholarship.

Scholarship - 2021 Aug 17

DaSilva Scholarship Awarded to Alum with Stellar Record

Bianca Nicole Saraniero '19 is the recipient of the 2019 Albert I. DaSilva Memorial Endowed Scholarship for maintaining a perfect grade point average of 4.0 throughout her studies at Hofstra. Earlier this year, Saraniero, who majored in biology, was honored as Outstanding Senior Scholar at Hofstra University's Celebration of Scholarly Excellence during commencement weekend. She is currently a graduate student at Hofstra, pursuing an MS Ed in Biology Education. She plans to be a New York state secondary education biology and chemistry teacher.

Scholarship - 2019 Oct 28

Hofstra Student Wins Scholarship

Fourteen computer science students from Hofstra University received travel scholarships from Facebook to attend the Enigma '19 conference in California and participate in a one-day cybersecurity workshop at Facebook headquarters.

Scholarship - 2019 Apr 15

PR Major Tia Di Salvo Awarded Communications Scholarship

Tia Di Salvo, a junior public relations major in the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, was awarded a 2018 New York Women in Communications, Inc. scholarship, which was given on the basis of academic excellence, leadership qualities, need, and a demonstrated commitment to the communication industry.

Scholarship - 2018 May 1

Jessica Kurtz Awarded a U.S. Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship

Jessica Kurtz, a junior at Hofstra University, has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship to study Swahili in Arusha, Tanzania, in eastern Africa from June 7 to August 8, 2018. She is from Boyertown, PA, and has double majors in English and education and a minor in speech-language-hearing sciences. The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program is part of a government effort to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages. CLS scholars gain language and cultural skills that enable them to contribute to U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.

Scholarship - 2018 May 1

Computer Science Students Win Facebook Scholarships

Two computer science students have been awarded travel scholarships from Facebook to attend the 5th Annual Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference in Chicago this spring.

Scholarship - 2018 Jan 16

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Hofstra Students Connect at Facebook

Eleven computer science and engineering students from Hofstra University attended the 2018 USENIX Enigma Conference and Facebook's University Cybersec Partnership Day in California last month, thanks to scholarships from Facebook. The trip provided students with the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and security researchers about emerging threats and defenses in cybersecurity.

Scholarship - 2018 Mar 5

Senior Alex Pineda Wins Fox News Scholarship

Alexander Pineda, a senior journalism student, has been named Hofstra University's 2014-15 Fox News/Ailes Rising Apprentice Scholarship recipient. The scholarship provides $10,000 in tuition remission, plus a paid summer college associate position with Fox News Channel and an opportunity to participate in the Ailes Apprentice Program.Summary

Scholarship - 2014 Dec 16

Hofstra Congratulates Class of 2018 Scholarship Recipients

Hofstra University congratulates students in the Class of 2018 who have earned merit scholarships.

Scholarship - 2014 Jul 2

Mathematics Award

Hofstra University students - either majoring in mathematics or making mathematics an integral part of their studies - were honored at the Mathematics Department annual awards dinner on May 6, 2014.

Scholarship - 2014 May 20

Hofstra Student Steven Hartman Wins Critical-Language Scholarship

Steven Hartman, of Bear, DE, has won a U.S. State Department-sponsored national scholarship to study the Punjabi language and Sikh religion in India.

Scholarship - 2014 May 12

Hofstra University Senior Sidney Madden Wins National FOX News Scholarship

Sidney Madden, a senior journalism student at Hofstra University, has been named a 2013/14 Ailes Rising Apprentice, winning a $10,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship with FOX News Channel. The Ailes Rising Apprentice Program identifies and nurtures promising minority journalists at the college level, and was created by FOX News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes.

Scholarship - 2014 Jan 24

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Biochem Student Wins National Scholarship for Scientific Research

Hofstra University student Beena Biju '15 spent the summer conducting scientific research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a 2013 Amgen scholar. The national Amgen Scholars Program allows undergraduates to participate in important research projects and conduct hands-on laboratory work, under the mentorship of scientists at 13 leading institutions in the U.S. and Europe. Biju was one of 255 U.S. students selected among 3,640 applicants nationwide.

Scholarship - 2013 Oct 16

Megan Andrews Wins 2013 GEICO Achievement Award

Megan Andrews, a junior finance and accounting major, was honored with the GEICO Achievement Award for academic success, leadership and service. The annual award, open to college sophomores and juniors majoring in business, computer science, mathematics and related fields, comes with a $1,000 scholarship.

Scholarship - 2013 Oct 2

Hofstra Congratulates Class of 2017 Scholarship Recipients

Hofstra University is pleased to recognize the scholarship recipients from the Class of 2017.

Scholarship - 2013 Aug 6