LaGuardia Community College

“Being a part of the Marcy Scholarship Fund has been a great privilege and an honor. They have offered me so much help and support behind the scenes and on the scenes. From checking in texts and phone calls, emails with resources, and encouragement and much more. …You don’t just gain a scholarship you gain a friend, a counselor and a mentor…”

Fashion Institute of Technology

"My experience with the Marcy Houses Memorial Scholarship Fund has been phenomenal and unforgettable! Not only does the scholarship provide you with financial assistance in pursuing higher education, but the mentoring aspect of the program gives you a community of trusted mentors to aid you in your college transition and on your path to success! I would recommend this scholarship program to any incoming college freshman who would love to be a part of a community of hardworking peers and passionate professionals! This scholarship program creates an environment that encourages learning, perseverance, and respect for higher education!”

Lehman College

“My experience with the Marcy Houses Memorial Scholarship Fund was a great experience and very helpful. I was able to meet new people who were passionate about their major and it was an amazing time. My mentor really helped me when I needed it throughout the semester, and she is a very nice lady and wants the best for all of us.”

Spitzer School of Architecture at City College

“Transitioning into your first year of college is nothing that should be taken lightly. There are many moments that are unfamiliar and intimidating. Luckily for me, being a recipient of the Marcy Scholarship Fund, my first semester of college has been made much more bearable. Thanks to the multitude of resources provided to me by the Marcy Scholarship Fund, especially being provided with a mentor who genuinely has my best interest at heart and enhances my academic growth in more ways than one, my first semester of college was a success. I now feel more ready than ever for college knowing that I’ll have the Marcy Scholarship Fund by my side.”