The Randi Potack, Judith Z. Potack, and Dorothy Hausberg Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship supports students entering their final year in the RN Program.
Awards will be used to help defray the cost of tuition, fees, and other costs of attendance for students who have matriculated at Hostos, without consideration of financial or legal status. Applications will be reviewed by the College’s Scholarship Office and Scholarship Committee.
Eligibility is reserved for students who meet all of the following criteria:
• Minimum Cumulative GPA at Hostos of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
• Successful completion of all but the last two semesters of the RN program
• Financial need, as determined by Hostos’ Financial Aid Director (or equivalent) and/or students’ FAFSA (or equivalent)
• Potential for leadership in the field of Nursing, as evidenced by at least one of the following:
• A statement and brief description of previous leadership roles in work, school, extracurricular, or volunteer activities (on- and/or off-campus)
• One letter of recommendation from a Hostos professor
• One letter of recommendation from a previous employer or supervisor/representative of an organization familiar with the student’s work, clinical work, and/or volunteer service.
• A one-page essay (approximately 500 words) that addresses both of the following:
• Why becoming an RN is important to me.
• What I aspire to achieve in my career as an RN.
• Interview with and recommendation by the Scholarship Office Assistant Director (or equivalent) and/or Scholarship Committee.
Once awarded, this scholarship is a one-time opportunity.
All applications and required materials must be submitted online through the scholarship system. Paper applications will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions or assistance in the application process, contact the scholarship office at mesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu or (718) 518-4166.