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McCormick Family Foundation–Gilder Lehrman Scholars Elisabet Guerrero Hernandez ’25, Olivia Korach ’26, and Ethan Roy ’26 converse with Kim Viggiano ’00 as Martin Shaffer (Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Marist) looks on.
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McCormick Family Foundation–Gilder Lehrman Scholars Elisabet Guerrero Hernandez ’25, Olivia Korach ’26, and Ethan Roy ’26 review documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection alongside Kim Viggiano ’00.
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From left to right, Gilder Lehrman Institute trustee Michael McCormick (Marist ’88), Marist College trustee Genine McCormick ’88, Olivia Korach ’26, Elisabet Guerrero Hernandez ’25, Ethan Roy ’26, Kim Viggiano ’00, and Dean Martin Shaffer of Marist’s School of Liberal Arts
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Dean Martin Shaffer of Marist’s School of Liberal Arts and McCormick Family Foundation–Gilder Lehrman Scholars Elisabet Guerrero Hernandez ’25, Olivia Korach ’26, and Ethan Roy ’26 outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre before a performance of Hamilton
The Gilder Lehrman Institute and Marist University, with the generous support of the McCormick Family Foundation, are pleased to offer the McCormick Family Foundation–Gilder Lehrman Institute History Scholarship Program. Each year, scholarships will cover students’ tuition in the amount of $10,000 per year for four years (assuming continued eligibility), with scholarships reserved for both Pell-eligible students and students without financial need. The program brings together a community of students who are interested in a major or minor in History or American Studies and how it influences industry, leadership, and global citizenry. This is more than just a scholarship; students are also granted membership into Marist’s Long Reach Society, which provides hands-on learning experiences and trips, dedicated faculty mentorship, research opportunities, and the potential for additional funding opportunities to access a variety of activities beyond academics.
The Long Reach Society at Marist University
Named for the Hudson River’s historic “long reach”—a particularly straight, long stretch of the river that includes the Marist campus—the Long Reach Society (LRS) gives students a dynamic, collaborative community from the moment they arrive at Marist. Students can apply to the program if they plan on majoring in History or American Studies or want to pair a minor in History or American Studies with a major in another discipline. In addition to providing generous scholarship funding, LRS inspires students across all academic disciplines to explore history and engage with the world around them given the important role history plays in all industries and in developing globally-minded leaders.
Watch this video below to learn more about life as a Long Reach Society member:
Elisabet Guerrero Hernandez
“Providing me with the help that a GLI scholarship recipient receives makes it possible for me to achieve great things and one day make a difference with my knowledge of history.”
Harumi Kameda
“The GLI scholarship gives me a sense of belonging and a sense of reassurance that I have access to the future that those before me would dream of.”
About Marist University
Founded in 1929, Marist University is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With its main campus in Poughkeepsie, NY, and branch campus in Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community.
Through its six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students. They are encouraged to create a unique and personalized combination of coursework and experiences in and out of the classroom that provide valuable personal growth and occupational expertise to reflect their individual passions.
Eligibility
The McCormick Family Foundation–Gilder Lehrman Institute History Scholarship Program and admission to Marist University’s Long Reach Society is a competitive program, and the evaluation of candidates considers a student’s complete Marist application beyond academics. Leadership experience, community engagement, and a demonstrated passion for history are equally important components of a competitive candidate.
While most Long Reach Society members major in American Studies, History, or History Education, the scholarship requires a history minor at minimum while majoring in other academic programs.
How to Apply
Visit Marist University’s Long Reach Society page for full details on eligibility and to apply. Interested applicants can also contact Chris Doyle, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, at Chris.Doyle@marist.edu with any questions.
For More Information
Visit the Marist website to learn more about the scholarship and the Long Reach Society.
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Summer Pre-College Discount for Affiliate School Students
In partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (GLI), Marist is offering any students who attend an Affiliate School a 25% discount to attend the university's nationally recognized Summer Pre-College. The discount can be applied to any academic program, from Business to Pre-Law. Email Chris Doyle at Chris.Doyle@marist.edu with any questions or for more information.