About our Undergraduate Annual Endowed Scholarships

Avanade Women in STEM

About the Donor

With women underrepresented in these fields, we are pleased to help close this gap for aspiring students with STEM aspirations. The Avanade Scholarship Program is a long-term commitment by Avanade, building a network of women. In addition to a scholarship, Avanade provides mentoring, a support network, and ultimately an alumni network for these young women as their education and careers grow. They will get the opportunity to go to events to empower and upskill them, such as Avanade’s Innovation annual summit.

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate female student (minorities encouraged to apply) enrolled at NJIT majoring in a STEM-related subject.  The student must demonstrate a need for financial assistance and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Abir and Anupa Thakurta

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate or graduate student associated with the MTSM or NCE pursuing either: A) a B.S. or M.S. in Management, preferably with a concentration in either Global Project Management or Business Analytics with a focus or interest in supply chain management or B) a B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Engineering preferably with an interest (and possible research) in supply chain management or supply chain engineering within the NCE.  The student must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 if undergraduate, and a minimum 3.2 if graduate.  Strong preference will be given to female NJIT students who meet the listed criteria.

Clyde and Peg Staley Memorial

Eligibility

A full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the MTSM and is a U.S. citizen, preferably a freshman or sophomore.  Financial need is the prime determination, not GPA.  The student must hold a part-time job and be able to demonstrate that he/she is contributing towards his/her education.  Preference is given to members of the VASA Order of America. Endowed by John and Sandra Olson to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in Martin Tuchman School of Management.

Daniel Carroll Jr '65 '70

Eligibility

A full-time undergraduate student enrolled in MTSM.  The student must show leadership qualities and be involved in student activities or varsity/intramural sports and must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.  The scholarship is awarded in the student's junior or senior year of study. Endowed by Daniel J. Carroll to provide financial assistance for tuition or used toward unmet financial need.

Estelle Fleisher Memorial

About the Donor

For more than 60 years after graduating Seymour “Zoom” Fleisher '51 stayed close to his alma mater and its athletics program - lending broad-based support over those six-plus decades. His wife, Estelle shared with equal concern and enthusiasm the passion and longtime commitment to the university. 

Eligibility

A full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the MTSM, preferably in the Honors College.  The student should demonstrate a need for financial assistance and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.2. Endowed by Seymour "Zoom" Fleisher in memory of Estelle Fleisher to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students for tuition and or unmet financial needs enrolled in Martin Tuchman School of Management at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Jay Hassan and NeST Scholarship

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate or graduate (masters level only) student enrolled in the YWCC or MTSM.  Strong preference is given to employees of NeST Technologies, and the children of NeST employees enrolled at NJIT, strong preference given to students of Indian nationality or descent.  The student must demonstrate a need for financial assistance and maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. 

Hurlburt Family Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate student majoring in engineering or management.  Must be a U.S. citizen and must demonstrate academic excellence and promise for leadership in career pursuits.  The student should demonstrate a need for financial assistance and must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. 

Martin Tuchman '62

About the Donor

A philanthropist, innovator, and entrepreneur, Martin Tuchman earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from NJIT in 1962; Soon after Mr. Tuchman started his career at Railway Express Agency as an automotive engineer. In 1968, Mr. Tuchman co-founded Interpool, one of the nation's leading container leasing corporations. The Tuchman Foundation works closely with Parkinson's research organizations seeking grants and approvals from the National Institute of Health. Martin has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young and received a Hero Medal at The Smithsonian Institute.

Eligibility

A full-time undergraduate student enrolled in MTSM.  The student does not need to but may demonstrate financial need; the student must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. Endowed by Martin Tuchman to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students enrolled in Martin Tuchman School of Management at New Jersey Institute of Technology

School of Management Scholarship

Eligibility

A full-time undergraduate student enrolled in MTSM. The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined in university policy for student financial aid. 

School of Management Financial Aid

Eligibility

A full-time student in MTSM and must show financial need or personal hardship.  The student must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. To provide financial aid for whatever the college

School of Management New Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined in university policy for student financial aid. 

Silver Family

About the Donor

Formerly a Managing Director with Goldman Sachs served during 2012-13 as a senior advisor/loaned executive with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  At the DHS, he suggested potential areas of improvement in public-private collaboration related to critical infrastructure. He provided independent and critical assessments of policies, procedures, and tools impacting the private sector.  During a career spanning four decades at Goldman, he led several global operational and risk management initiatives in the areas of investment banking, general (corporate) services, human capital management, compliance operations, crisis management, global security, and vendor risk management.  Silver has also held positions as senior vice president and chief administrative officer of the (internet start-up) Wit Soundview Group, executive director for Cravath, Swaine and Moore, vice president/chief of staff to the president of Personal and Banking Services at Chemical Bank, a principal with the consulting firm of Booz, Allen, and Hamilton, and auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co. Silver earned a B.S. with honors in accounting from Pennsylvania State University in 1976 and an MBA from Columbia University in 1980. He is a certified public accountant and formerly a FINRA registered supervisor.

Eligibility

A full-time undergraduate student enrolled in MTSM; preference will be given to female students.  The student is not required to demonstrate a need for financial assistance and must have an overall GPA of 3.25. To pay tuition, required fees and room and board to an undergraduate student enrolled in Martin Tuchman School of Management.  Preference will be given to female students.