FRANK E. AND LILLIAN A. MUTTER SCHOLARSHIP ACHIEVEMENT > PHILANTHROPHY > RECOGNITION
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he Frank E. and Lillian A. Mutter Scholarship is one of the largest endowed scholarship programs at Ramapo. The Mutter Scholarships evolved through the efforts of Mr. Arthur Campbell, the Mutters’ attorney and executor of Mr. Mutter’s will. A long-time resident of nearby Ho-Ho-Kus, Mr. Campbell was aware of Ramapo College’s commitment to quality education and convinced Mr. Mutter that he and his wife’s memory would be “well served by supporting students at Ramapo in their endeavors to improve themselves and others through education.” Specifically, Mr. Mutter requested that the fund provide scholarships for “students residing in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, who need financial assistance; but if there are no such needy students, then for students from any other part of Bergen County, New Jersey, who need financial assistance.” The first Mutter Scholarships were awarded in 1991. Thanks to Mr. Campbell’s foresight and Mr. Mutter’s generosity, as many as 20 Ramapo students receive Mutter Scholarships in any given year. Eden Nguyentan of Mahwah, NJ is a Sociology major with a concentration in Criminology and a minor in Substance Abuse. Eden is president of Ramapo Pride, a peer facilitator and the founding book coordinator for Sexuality, Acceptance, and Freedom of Expression. She is proud of having spent a semester at the University of Hawaii through the College’s National Student Exchange program. “Having received a scholarship for my academic success has given me opportunities that I never thought would be possible,” she said. “As a first-generation student to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, I hope to bring pride to my family and set an example for my younger siblings.” Eden has a 3.75 grade point average.
“This scholarship will provide me with the opportunity to further my education beyond high school, which is something I never envisioned growing up. I plan to use what I have learned to gain employment in a helping profession in order to help others have the same opportunities in life that may not otherwise have been possible.” Eden Nguyentan
Elaina Rizzuto of Elmwood Park, NJ is a sophomore planning to major in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She plans to graduate with honors and to attend graduate school. Elaina then plans to pursue a position in the finance field. “Receiving this scholarship has meant so much to me. It has proven to me that my hard work in high school has paid off,” she said. Elaina has a 4.00 grade point average.
"Emma Munro is a talented musician and a focused student who is a leader amongst her peers," said Music Professor Ben Neill. "She volunteers to sing on other students' projects, organizes events and is an active leader in the Ramapo Music Club. She also designed the publicity materials for this year's annual Les Paul Festival." Emma Munro is a sophomore from Mahwah, NJ. Her major is Music with a concentration in Music Industry. She has a 3.97 grade point average. At Dumont High School, Emily Emmet was a member of the Student Government Executive Board and attended the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference. She worked as a camp counselor for her town’s recreation program in the summer, and volunteered at a camp for children with disabilities in Paramus, NJ. She played basketball all four years and was team captain in her senior year. She was involved in the Team Captains for Tomorrow’s Children at the Hackensack University Medical Center where she helped terminally ill children with cancer. At Ramapo, Emily is majoring in Biology with a Psychology minor and has a 3.95 grade point average.
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