Molloy Partners To Bring Scholarships For Hispanic Female Students

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — A scholarship program is being awarded to Hispanic women from across Long Island.

The 100 Hispanic LI Scholarships will be handed out to students attending or who will attend Molloy University in the coming academic year.

The initial $5,000 funding is divided into three scholarships: Two $1,250 undergraduate scholarships and one $2,500 graduate scholarship.

It's a partnership between Molloy University, Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union and 100 Hispanic Women.

"Everyone needs help getting to college and this collaboration will help fund scholarships and other programs that we will be developing for Hispanic students," said James P. Lentini, President of Molloy University.

In the last several years, Ocean Financial, 100 Hispanic Women and Molloy University have collaborated on several initiatives that serve the Hispanic population across Long Island.

In 2023, Ocean Financial pledged $500,000 over five years to Molloy University to improve the financial literacy of Molloy students, the largest corporate gift that the University has received.

"It is proven that students on scholarships finish their education," said Alicia McGrath, President of 100 Hispanic Women. "With these scholarships, we are giving members of the Hispanic community the additional advantage of completing their education and getting those necessary credentials to be competitive in this world."