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The Alumni Association scholarship award has allowed me to focus on my studies... not worry about how I am going to fund my education this semester. I plan to join the Alumni Association when I graduate, in order to ensure that other students of color also have the opportunity to prosper at UMass Amherst.”
Shaneka Davis ’09
recipient of the Leaders in the Making scholarship

“This scholarship has allowed me to continue working in volunteer positions and those activities that mean the most to me.”
Liz Oler ’08, recipient of the Robert B. Collins '19 Student Alumni Association Scholarship

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Student Awards & Scholarship Recipients

The UMass Amherst Alumni Association proudly recognizes its 2008 scholarship and award recipients and congratulates them on their outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community service. Applications were accepted during the spring semester and committees, made up of alumni volunteers, selected the 95 recipients. Over $80,000 in scholarships was awarded.

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Senior Leadership Award
The Senior Leadership Award recognizes graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the UMass Amherst community. Award recipients have distinguished themselves through important contributions to student organizations and campus jobs, through academic excellence, and through public and community service.

Amanda Baldi	English, Comparative Literature
Devon Brooks	Building Materials and Wood Technology
Anna Buabbud	Psychology
Katrina Cessna	BDIC, Political Science
Lauren Doscher	Kinesiology
Ross Dubois	Astronomy
Ryan Durkin	Finance and Operations
Megan Flaherty	Management
Margaret Gaughran	Psychology
Amanda Griffin	Communication Disorders
Kathryn Huston	Journalism
Kaushal Jani	Microbiology, Biology
Matthew Janko	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Psychology
Mary Le	Biology
Matthew McDonald	Comparative Literature
J. Tucker Merrick	History
Joseph Modugno	English, Journalism
Elizabeth Oler	BDIC
Charnee Rose	Sociology
Marc Santos	Mechanical Engineering
Tessa Simonds	English, Social Thought and Political Economy
Adam Szajgin	Political Science
Amanda Woolley	Music Education
Damien Yee	Political Science, Spanish
Adam Zinkievich	English

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Leaders in the Making
The Leaders in the Making Scholarship supports the pursuits of promising sophomores and juniors. Recipients have diverse records of achievement in scholarship and volunteerism, and are student role models.

Kevin Bolduc ’10	History
Danielle Dean ’10	Psychology, BDIC
Ho Kim ’09	Finance
Matthew Sloan ’09	Biology

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Life Member Scholarship
The Life Member Scholarship for Internships was created by the Alumni Association to defray the costs of internships for UMass Amherst students. The program was designed to support the academic and career pursuits of commendable students from diverse campus populations whose records suggest that they will develop into alumni with admirable leadership qualities upon graduation.

Joshua Stoffel ’09

Environmental Sciences

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William F. Field Alumni Scholars
The William F. Field Alumni Scholars Program was established in 1976 to recognize and honor third-year students for their academic achievements at UMass Amherst. The program was named in honor of William F. Field, the university’s first Dean of Students, for his outstanding support of academic excellence and his personal commitment to bringing out the best in every student.

***Bachelor's degree with Individual Concentration***
Jennifer Kehoe	BDIC – Sustainable Systems and Holistic Health

***College of Engineering***
Justin Bleil	Mechanical Engineering
Matthew Coggon	Chemical Engineering
Timothy Langlois	Computer Systems Engineering

**College of Humanities and Fine Arts**
Hannah Allaben	English
Russell Boutelle, Jr.	English
Amy Calandrella	English
Amy Couto	History
Kaitlin Fry	Music Education, Bassoon Performance
Annalee Locke	Philosophy
Lauren Mahoney	Comparative Literature, Women’s Studies
Anna Norcross	Theater
Andrew Richmond	English

***College of Natural Resources & the Environment***
Collins Heavener	Building Materials and Wood Technology
Jesse Regnier	Environmental Design
Hilary Schiffer	Microbiology
Edward Stack	Plant and Soil Sciences
Joshua Stoffel	Environmental Sciences
Franklin Sullivan	Forestry

***College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics***
Jacob Boxer	Computer Science
Michael Christensen	Geology
Christopher Ferreira	Biology
Meaghan Klempa	Biology
Christopher Meaden	Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
David Waterman	Chemistry

***College of Social & Behavioral Sciences***
Erin Achilles	Anthropology
Kelly Bailey	Psychology
Christine Baker	Sociology
Candence Bowden	Communication
Kaelyn Caldwell	Psychology
Reuven Dashqusky	Political Science
Shaneka Davis	Journalism
Kelly DeLeo	Communication
Rachel Friebe	Psychology
Stephanie Gimenez	Economics
Louis Harris	Journalism
Heather Heath	Communication
Brianna Levy	Psychology
Jill McLaughlin	Sociology
Patrick Meaney	Legal Studies
Noah Pack	Psychology
Sofiya Penek	Psychology
Lauren Spinney	Social Thought and Political Economy
Jennifer Wagner	Psychology

***Isenberg School of Management***
Stephanie Bodjiak	Sport Management
Charles Boyle	Management
Alexandra Britt-Little	Marketing
Sissy Chang	Hospitality and Tourism Management
Daniel Gollinger	Sport Management
Ashley Goodrich	Accounting
Kateland Hartin	Accounting
William LaVigne	Finance and Operations
Lindsay Mann	Finance and Operations
Cheryl Martin	Hospitality and Tourism Management
Jill Peters	Marketing
Kristen Romero

***School of Nursing***
Kathryn Eagen	Nursing
Kacie King	Nursing

**School of Public Health and Health Sciences**
Lauren Scheiper	Communication Disorders
Emily Wehr	Kinesiology

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Center for Public Policy and Administration Alumni Association Public Service Award
The Center for Public Policy and Administration Alumni Association Public Service Award provides fellowships to students in the Masters in Public Policy and Administration program who have demonstrated a past commitment and future potential for excellence and leadership in public service.

Raija Vaisanen	Social and Economic Policy Research
Ludgarda Rehfisch	Non-profit Management

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Robert B. Collins ’19 Student Alumni Association Scholarship
The Robert B. Collins ’19 SAA Scholarship was established through a bequest to provide scholarship assistance to active members of the Student Alumni Association who also have strong academic records.

Samantha Balaban ’10

Spanish

Alumni Merit-Based Scholarship
The Alumni Merit-Based Scholarship recognizes a Student Alumni Association member who demonstrates outstanding leadership in the Student Alumni Association and within the larger university community.

Aniela Czajkowski ’10

Anthropology

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Michael W. Morris Scholarship
The Michael W. Morris Scholarship helps make the dream of a UMass Amherst education a reality to worthy students from Lowell or Lawrence, MA. The scholarship is named in honor of Lawrence native and longtime UMass Amherst champion, Michael W. Morris ’63, who served as president of the Alumni Association and remains a vital and active alumni ambassador. Applications are available to undergraduate students in the Lawrence and Lowell area during the spring semester.

Swetha Valluri ’09

Mathematics, Finance

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