Scholarships
Received in academic year 2025–26

Ad Astra Scholarship
A scholarship in memory of Harvey Walden, an elegant and dynamic man who worked for NASA for over 57 years, established by his wife, Randy Faerber ’73, and given to a deserving and promising student majoring in physics who has plans to further their studies in this field
Lauren Mendoza

Alcaly Bodian Scholarship at Bard
An endowed scholarship established through the generosity of Roger Alcaly and Helen Bodian, awarded annually with preference to a first generation undergraduate student
Nakai Harris

George I. Alden Scholarship
An endowed scholarship providing annual support to deserving students
Atticus Belmonte, Celeste Connell, Grace Miller-Trabold

Alumni/ae Reunion Scholarship
Established in 1950 with a gift from the alumni/ae reunion classes and supported by each reunion class since, this scholarship is given to one or more students who demonstrate academic excellence and exemplary citizenship.
Ella Walko, Max Wysocki

Amicus Foundation Scholarship
An endowed scholarship awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student in the field of economics
Mia Krzic

Lee B. Anderson Memorial Foundation Fellowship
Fellowship awarded annually to outstanding students at Bard Graduate Center with interest in 18th- and 19th-century American or European decorative arts
Theodora Brown, Esme Read

Hannah Arendt Scholarship
A scholarship in memory of Hannah Arendt, awarded annually for study at Bard
to a worthy and qualified first-, second-, or third-year student
Peyton Parker

Artine Artinian Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by Artine Artinian, professor emeritus of French,
and given annually to talented and deserving students in the Division of the Arts
Inju Keum, Rochelle Redfield

Association of Episcopal Colleges’ Charitable Service Scholarship
Established in the 1980s through the Episcopal Church’s Venture in Mission, this program supports students at Episcopal colleges who are engaged in volunteer service in their campus community and beyond.
Carol Samuel

Milton and Sally Avery Scholarship (Graduate)
Awarded to qualified and deserving students in the graduate programs in the arts
Devyn Galindo, Xavier Muchel

Milton and Sally Avery Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Awarded to qualified and deserving students in the undergraduate programs in the arts
AJ Abernathy

Bettina Baruch Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student in the Bard College Conservatory of Music
Athena Allen

BBL Construction Services Scholarship
A scholarship established through the generosity of the firm of BBL Construction Services and given annually to a deserving student of superior academic achievement
Ursula Wolfe

Andrew Jay Bernstein ’68 Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship in memory of Andrew Jay Bernstein ’68, awarded annually to psychology majors who demonstrate a deep commitment to the field of psychology
Arghawan Bani, Aida Malikova, Polina Rafailova, Aija Reese

Helen Walter Bernstein ’48 Scholarship
Scholarship established by Helen ’48 and Robert Bernstein to provide support for students to study at Bard with preference given to deserving students with an interest in the performing or fine arts, or literature
Amy Xiang

Sybil Brenner Bernstein Endowed Scholarship
Given annually to deserving Bard Graduate Center MA students
who demonstrate exceptional talent for and love of the decorative arts
Debaleena Bagchi, Olivia Kormos

Heinz and Elizabeth Bertelsmann Scholarship
A scholarship awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student
with a serious interest in either politics or environmental studies
Brigit Brennan

Laszlo Z. Bito ’60 Scholarship
Awarded to students in the Bard College Conservatory of Music
who demonstrate a commitment to furthering an appreciation for Hungarian culture
Liliána Szokol

Heinrich Bluecher Scholarship
A scholarship in memory of Heinrich Bluecher, awarded annually for study at
Bard to a worthy and qualified first-, second-, or third-year student
Andrew Altrock, Jamie Parrott

John W. Boylan Scholarship in Medicine and Science
A scholarship given to a premedicine or science major who maintains an interest in literature or music
Brenden Schaaf

Joe Brainard Writing Fellowship
Established in honor of the writer and artist Joe Brainard to fund writing students in the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts
Talia Fox, Marcus Scott Williams

Kenneth Bush ’36 Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics
A scholarship given annually in memory of distinguished mathematician Kenneth A. Bush ’36 to a junior who has demonstrated excellence in mathematics
Sophia Cornicello

Harry J. Carman Scholarship
A scholarship established in memory of Dr. Harry J. Carman
and awarded to one or more students for general academic excellence
Kerrin Tran

Bonnie Cashin Endowed Fellowship for Study Abroad
Established by the estate of Bonnie Cashin to honor the life and career of the influential fashion designer, this travel fellowship is awarded to Bard Graduate Center students of high promise for the purpose of travel and study abroad in the area of clothing design, textiles, and fashion history.
Debaleena Bagchi, Angela Crenshaw, Elena Kanagy-Loux, Sailin Xu

Class of ’65 Scholarship
A scholarship established by the Class of 1965 on the occasion of its 35th reunion, awarded annually to a student who embodies their spirit of leadership and intellectual curiosity
Sasha Rabinowitz

Class of 1968 Scholarship
A scholarship established by the Class of 1968 upon the occasion of its 25th reunion and awarded to a student who, in the judgment of the faculty and the dean of the College, best exemplifies the spirit of social activism and community service that distinguished the Class of 1968 during its years at Bard
Ellen Herlihy

Class of 2010 Scholarship
In memory of James Kirk Bernard ’10, Anna Finkelstein ’10, and Warren Hutcheson ’10,
awarded annually to a rising senior who shows a commitment to the social and academic community
Reece Sherf

Class of 2012 Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by the Class of 2012 in appreciation of the education they received and given to a rising senior to support their academic endeavors.
Isai Morales Rivas

Judith L. Cohen and Lawrence R. Klein Scholarship
A scholarship in honor of Judith L. Cohen and Lawrence R. Klein given to a deserving student in the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, with preference given to a sculpture student who demonstrates significant talent
Antonio Darden

Cowles Fellowship
Awarded annually to an outstanding MA student at the Bard Graduate Center
Alex Calloway, Abigail Kosnik

Margaret Creal Scholarship in Written Arts
An endowed scholarship established in memory of the writer Margaret Creal,
awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the Written Arts Program
Clarise Reichley

Davis United World College Scholarship
A scholarship established by Shelby M. C. Davis to support graduates of the
Davis United World College international schools who demonstrate need and academic excellence
Nasr Al-Aghbari, Elena Perez Berlanga, Adriana Parada Campos, Jose Cardona, John Ding, Charli He, Uma Helle, Zoe Quiroz Herrera, Eli Hnatkova, Madison Jordan, Iva Milas, Ananda Moore, Cindy Peng, Rodrigo Sanchez-Menchen, Stanislava Svekusova, Eve Tichankova, Nadia Trinidad

Muriel DeGré Scholarship
A scholarship given annually by family and friends of the late Muriel DeGré, wife of Gerard DeGré, professor of sociology at Bard College from 1946 to 1968, and awarded to a deserving Upper College student who exemplifies both scholarship and service to the community
Nicaya Johncharles

Elaine de Kooning Memorial Scholarship
A graduate scholarship given annually in memory of Elaine de Kooning to deserving students who show promise in painting, to enable them to study at the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts. Created by her family, friends, and former students to perpetuate the memory of a great teacher and an inspiring role model
Quinha Faria, Lizzy Gabay

Berta and Harold J. Drescher Scholarship
A scholarship established to honor David E. Schwab II ’52, chairman emeritus of the Board of Trustees, and awarded to a deserving student of high moral and intellectual stature
Alex Norrenberns

George and Mary Economou Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established in memory of George and Mary Economou, awarded for academic excellence to a student who transferred from Dutchess Community College
Jared Miller-Ashdown, Iridian Graciela Riccobono Lucas

Robert C. Edmonds Leadership Scholarship
A scholarship established by Dr. Gail C. Grisetti ’68, in honor of her classmate and friend, Robert C. Edmonds ’68, who as a student served as chairman of the Bard Community Council and as president of the Bard Student Association, and after graduation as president of the alumni/ae association and as a trustee of the College, to be given to an Upper College student who has similarly exemplified leadership and community service while at Bard
Rudy Sutton

Dr. Lee MacCormick Edwards Fellowship
Established by the Dr. Lee MacCormick Edwards Foundation and awarded to a Bard Graduate Center student with a preference for recipients focused on 18th- and 19th-century British and European subjects
Maeve Diepenbrock

Kit Ellenbogen ’52 Scholarship
Established in memory of Hannah (Kit) Ellenbogen ’52, a dedicated Bardian and longtime advocate for access to a liberal arts education, by her sons, Tony Ellenbogen ’82 and David Ellenbogen. Given to a student transferring from a Bard Early College to Bard College Annandale
Salvador Gonzalez Cantoran

Ralph Ellison Scholarship
A scholarship given annually, without regard to racial, ethnic, or other personal background or characteristics, to a deserving student or students who, in the judgment of the faculty and administration, have contributed significantly to the Bard College community’s understanding of difference and its efforts to end discrimination
Ebelyn Velasco

Fred L. Emerson Foundation Scholarship
An endowed scholarship providing annual support to qualified and deserving students
Mira Cohen, Bee Hitz

Nesuhi Ertegun Scholarships in Music
Scholarships established in memory of Nesuhi Ertegun, who made a great contribution to American music and to jazz in particular, and awarded annually to qualified and deserving students with a serious interest in music, especially jazz and Black American music
Jack Kaminski, Sivaan Barak Saacks, James Wise

Elsie and Otto Faerber Scholarship
A scholarship awarded in the name of Otto Faerber ’27, upon the nomination of the dean of students, to an individual with determination, a passion for exploration, and a willingness to perform community public service
Smriddhi Nair

Finisdore Family Scholarship
A scholarship established by Marcia Finisdore, mother of Elizabeth Ann Finisdore Rejonis ’89, to provide financial assistance to talented and deserving students
Julia Champagne, Eliza Karpiak

Louisa E. Fish ’59 Bronx Scholarship
A scholarship awarded annually in memory of Louisa E. Fish ’59, “a girl from the Bronx” who graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and Bard College with the help of scholarships and was a pioneer in the field of market research for more than three decades
Nioby Rodriguez

Richard B. Fisher Fellowship
A fellowship given annually in memory of trustee Richard B. Fisher to a student of writing in the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts
Adrien Howard

Seth Goldfine Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship given annually in memory of Seth Goldfine, who founded the Rugby Club at Bard, recognizing a student who displays outstanding leadership in academic work and athletics for the benefit of the entire Bard community
Carina Cooke

Eric Warren Goldman ’98 Scholarship
Awarded annually to qualified and deserving students in the undergraduate program at Bard, preferably in economics or another field of social studies
Zainab Hashimi

Philip H. Gordon Family Moral Leadership Scholarship
A scholarship awarded annually to students who have demonstrated moral leadership by actively opposing prejudice, discrimination, and violence
McKenna Reeves

Richard D. and Nancy M. Griffiths Scholarship
A scholarship established by longtime Director of Buildings and Grounds Dick Griffiths and his wife, Nancy, for a talented and deserving student who has shown a deep appreciation for the Bard campus and an interest in environmental matters
Annaliese Simons

Professor Jacob Grossberg Studio Arts Scholarship
A scholarship in memory of Professor Jacob Grossberg, established by his wife, Diane S. Williams ’66, and given to a deserving and promising student who has moderated into the Studio Arts Program
Quinn Lewis

Matthew Guerreiro and Christina Mohr Scholarship
A scholarship made possible through the generosity of longtime Bard supporters Matthew M. Guerreiro and Christina Mohr, and awarded to a talented and deserving undergraduate student
Charlie Grenadier

Joseph J. Hartog Scholar for Independent Study in Europe
A scholarship awarded to a student in the Graduate School of the Arts demonstrating significant talent, to enable independent study in Europe and maintain a dialogue with a European artist in his or her field
Antonio Darden

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
An endowed scholarship awarded to qualified student(s) of the College
Athena Allen, Jane DiMaso, Hanne Rohde

Al Held Archive Fellowship
A fellowship for the creation and presentation of a site-responsive artwork or performance inspired by Al Held’s archive, life, and practice at the artist’s former home in Boiceville, New York
Maite Iribarren Vasquez

Al Held Scholarship
A scholarship honoring the legacy of the American artist and renowned abstract painter Al Held, awarded to a rising third-year student in any discipline
Juan Cisneros

Warren Mills Hutcheson Endowed Scholarship in Religion
Established by his family in his memory and awarded annually to students moderating in religion who best exemplify Warren’s deep inquisitiveness, aptitude for the analysis of primary sources, and inspired, original thought
Isabelle Desroches

Walter B. James Fund / New York Community Trust Scholarship
A scholarship given annually to a qualified and deserving student
Sahil Husaini

Clinton R. and Harriette M. Jones Scholarship
Established in 1958 by the Reverend Canon Clinton R. Jones ’38 in memory of his father and mother; a scholarship awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student of the College
Yashii Velsey

Scholarships in Institutional Economics
Established in memory of John F. Henry to provide support for Levy Institute graduate students who pursue research in the areas of the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College’s late Senior Scholar John F. Henry’s scholarly interests: political economy, historical and evolutionary analysis of modern market economies, and history of economic thought. The Scholarship in Institutional Economics is made possible by the generous donation of Charlene Heinen.
Henry Mielarczyk

Stephen and Belinda Kaye Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding piano student in the Bard College Conservatory of Music
Juliette Benveniste

Paul J. Kellner Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to students to enable them to attend Bard
Estefany Lara, Zioni Moore, Eugenio Nicolau, Alexandra Schulman, Lumor Selali

Stanley Landsman Fellowship
Established by the family and friends of Stanley Landsman, provides for a limited number of partial fellowships for students who are candidates for the master of fine arts degree from the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts
Elisa Bergel Melo, Dainesha Nugent-Palache

Stanley Landsman Scholarship
The Stanley Landsman Fund, established by the family and friends of Stanley Landsman, provides for two undergraduate scholarships to be awarded annually, on recommendation of the faculty, to a junior and a senior majoring in the visual arts.
Louise Fitzsimmons, Fatemeh Hosseini

Eugene M. Lang Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by the Eugene M. Lang Foundation, to support students of promise
Jacob Shapiro

Lenore Latimer Scholarship
In honor of Lenore Latimer, professor of dance and choreography at Bard College for 33 years, who was told at the age of seven she didn’t have the body for dance. Undaunted, she learned from and danced with a veritable who’s who of modern dance—a lifetime in the pursuit of the expressive beauty and power of the human body. Awarded to a moderated student in any division who best reflects the spirit of Lenore’s dedication and determination in pursuit of a life passion
Hanna Okalava

Clair Leonard Scholarship
A scholarship established by the friends of Clair Leonard, professor of music at Bard from 1947 to 1963, in his name and memory, for excellence in the field of music
Abigail Arndt

Leon Levy Endowment Fund Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to second- or third-year students based on superior academic and artistic achievement. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional merit in written and oral expression, show evidence of independent
thinking and intellectual leadership, and display breadth of interest in intellectual and artistic pursuits.
Stephen Bassler, Peter Fields, Ava Maki, Tamar Mintz, Sasha Rabinowitz, Maya Remick, Jessica Zoll

Murray Liebowitz Eastern European Scholarship
A scholarship established by Murray Liebowitz, Bard College trustee and former overseer of Simon’s Rock: The Early College, for students with an appreciation of culture from Eastern European countries
Mariia Kondratiuk

Y. S. Liu Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student in the Bard College Conservatory of Music who
demonstrates a commitment to furthering an appreciation for Asian culture
Aaron Hu

Mark Loftin Scholarship
A scholarship established by the estate of Mark Loftin, a dedicated employee of the College for over 15 years, awarded to a talented and deserving student who shows outstanding academic promise
Wes Bias-Saunders

Arthur F. Martin Jr. ’56 Scholarship
A scholarship established in memory of Arthur F. Martin Jr. ’56 and awarded annually by his former classmates, friends, and teachers to a qualified and deserving student in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing, with preference given to a student intending to enter medical school
William Chang

George Martin / Hans Thatcher Clarke Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding cellist in the Bard College Conservatory of Music
who combines a love of music with concern for social justice
Nóra Regina Graf

Joe McDermott Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established in memory of Joe McDermott, who was an Irishman in body and soul; a well-grounded man of loyalty, humor, sensitivity, and great spirit; and an extraordinary friend who brought joy to all who knew him. Awarded annually to a student from the Hudson Valley
Sikena Barley

Emerald Rose McKenzie ’52 Scholarship
A scholarship awarded in memory of Emerald Rose McKenzie ’52 to a student who is committed to anthropology or sociology and gender studies and who demonstrates a strong commitment to humanitarian ideals
Lila Schrock

Marie McWilliams and Francis X. McWilliams ’44 Scholarship
Established by Marie McWilliams and her brother Francis X. McWilliams ’44
in appreciation of the education and learning imparted to him
Keamo Mokone

Katherine Lynne Mester Memorial Scholarship in Humanities
Awarded to students who carry on her spirit of generosity, her kindness, and her genuine love of learning. This scholarship has been established in her memory by her loving husband, Professor Joseph Luzzi, and her parents, Lynne and Fred Mester.
Annaliese Simons

Milners “Canadian” Scholarship
A scholarship made possible through the generosity of the Milners Fund and awarded with preference to an undergraduate student studying at a Canadian university, or to a student in the Environmental and Urban Studies Program or the Division of Social Studies
Julia Mazerik

Moving Image Diversity Fellowship
A fellowship established by an anonymous donor to benefit talented and deserving
students of diversity who are studying Moving Image in the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts
Olivia Camfield

Moving Image Fellowship
A Fellowship established by an anonymous donor to benefit talented and deserving
students who are studying Moving Image in the Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts 
Frances Grace Mortel

New Generation Opportunity Scholarship
An endowed scholarship first established through the generosity of Bard parents, who wish to remain anonymous, awarded annually with preference to a first-generation undergraduate student
Shirley Dong

Linh Nguyen Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship in loving memory of Linh Nguyen ’24 established by her family, friends, and community, awarded annually to a Conservatory student who best exemplifies Linh’s kindness, curiosity, ambition, gentleness, and love of learning
Bibi Nguyen

A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Scholarship
Established by the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation to honor its founders,
Judge O’Connor and Mrs. O’Connor, who gave generous support to countless deserving young people
Corinne Kauffman-O’Hehir

Karen G. Olah ’65 Scholarship
Established by the generosity of a devoted Bard alumna and former president of the Board of Governors of the Bard College Alumni/ae Association, the Karen G. Olah ’65 Scholarship extends financial aid to an undergraduate student studying economics at Bard with the ambition of pursuing a career in the finance industry and embodies the spirit and values of the donor.
Emily Huang

Paul J. Pacini Music Scholarship
A scholarship established by Paul J. Pacini and given annually to a deserving student
majoring in classical music, preferably voice or composition
CLAC

Charles and June Patrick Scholarship
A scholarship awarded annually to one or more qualified and deserving juniors who have contributed most to the general welfare of the College through participation in the athletic program
Jessica Martin, Mahlia Slaiby

PECO Curatorial Fellowship
A yearlong fellowship allowing a student at the Bard Graduate Center
to work closely with gallery staff on all aspects of preparation for upcoming exhibitions
Sophie Kerwin

Mark Purlia ’71 Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship given by the parents of Mark Purlia ’71, in his name and memory, and awarded annually to a student who, in the judgment of the Division of Languages and Literature, best fulfills conditions of ability and character
Anna Heath

Stanley ’65 and Elaine Reichel Science Scholarship
A scholarship awarded to an outstanding and deserving student to complete his or her education in the sciences at Bard. The scholarship is an offshoot of the Stanley and Elaine Reichel Fund for the Future of Science at Bard, which was created in 1989 by Stanley Reichel ’65 and Elaine Reichel to recognize the excellence of Bard’s Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing.
Thanasis Kostikas

Ilene Resnick ’87 and Daniel Weiss ’87 Scholarships
A scholarship established by alumni/ae Ilene Resnick ’87 and Daniel Weiss ’87
to enable talented and deserving students to attend Bard College
Dibi Imran, Wais Kakarr, Ethan Young

Lynda and Stewart Resnick Scholarship
A scholarship established by the parents of Ilene Resnick ’87 and given annually to a deserving student from either California or Pennsylvania who demonstrates exceptional academic promise
Yale Coopersmith

Betsy Richards ’91 Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship given by the parents and friends of Betsy Richards ’91, in her name and memory, and awarded annually to a student who is a music major and demonstrates a strong interest in the liberal arts
Nate Padgett

David and Rosalie Rose Scholarship
A scholarship awarded by the president of the College, upon the recommendation of the faculty, for academic excellence and commitment to high ideals in scholarship in the field of economics
Lily Seale

William F. Rueger ’40 Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship named for William F. Rueger ’40, a devoted alumnus who served Bard College as chairman of the Board of Trustees and as a life trustee, and awarded to a student of the classics who demonstrates excellence in Greek or Latin
Peter Fields

Joan A. Schaffer ’75 Scholarship
A scholarship established through the generosity of a Bard College alumna
and awarded annually to a deserving student first in their family to attend college
Fredrick Otieno

Seraphic Doctor Scholarship
Established by Johanna Shafer ’67 and Michael Shafer ’66 and awarded annually to a student who shows a commitment to faith in God and to simplicity of lifestyle as exemplified by Saint Francis
Wais Kakarr

Peter Jay Sharp Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Awarded annually to an outstanding doctoral candidate at the Bard Graduate Center
Josh Massey

Murray G. and Beatrice H. Sherman Scholarship
Established in 2001, a scholarship awarded to a deserving student who demonstrates academic excellence
Jesse Eliot

Siebens Lindholm Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established through the generosity of dedicated alumna Mackie Siebens ’12 and her husband, David Lindholm, to support deserving students
Mahlia Slaiby

Cooky Heiferman Signet ’56 Scholarship
A scholarship given by the parents of Esther Heiferman Signet ’56, in her name and memory, and awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student in the field of social studies
Margot Grotstein

Marilyn M. Simpson Endowed Scholarship
Awarded annually to an outstanding doctoral candidate at the Bard Graduate Center
Angela Crenshaw

Stephen P. Snyder ’62 Scholarship
Awarded to students in the Division of Social Studies who have not only shown excellence in academics but have also made a significant contribution to the life of the College and its community
Sierra Ford

Spadaccia Family Scholarship in Literature
An endowed scholarship established by the Spadaccia family and awarded to an
outstanding Upper College student who has moderated in literature
Virginia Williams


Dr. Ingrid A. Spatt ’69 Memorial Flute Scholarship
A scholarship established in loving memory of Ingrid A. Spatt ’69 and awarded annually to a deserving Conservatory student with a passion for flute
Eliza Karpiak

C.V. Starr Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established to provide support for Bard students from abroad
who demonstrate both need and academic excellence
Semuel Lala, Ekaterina Parashchenkova, Keta Tavartkiladze

Mary and Richard Sugatt Scholarship
A scholarship for students who have distinguished themselves in both the
academic life of the College and the leadership of the student body
Sierra Ford

Lenore G. Tawney Scholarship
A scholarship given annually to an outstanding Bard Graduate Center student in textile history
Sailin Xu

Andreas te Boekhorst Scholarship
A scholarship in honor of Andreas te Boekhorst, a Dutch diplomat, music historian, and an avid pianist and cellist, established by his son, Olivier te Boekhorst ’93, and given to a deserving and promising student who is double majoring in music or music performance and another program at the College
Abby Wolf

I. Brewster Terry III ’38 Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship established and endowed in 1987 by the classmates, friends, and family of I. Brewster Terry III ’38, in his name and memory, and awarded to students in the Upper College whose commitment to liberal learning manifests itself in distinguished work in both the classroom and the College community
Hanne Rohde

Thomas Thompson Trust Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established to provide support for students performing community service in Rhinebeck, New York
Tyler Figueroa

William E. Thorne Scholarship
A scholarship named for its donor and awarded with preference to a student who intends to enter the ministry
Ani Alpert

Joan Tower Composition Scholarship
A merit scholarship, funded by a group of generous donors in honor of faculty member Joan Tower’s 75th birthday and given to a composition student in the Bard College Conservatory of Music
Artemy Mukhin

Beth M. Uffner Scholarship in the Arts
Awarded to a student who has shown perseverance in facing the challenges of pursuing a college education and who displays a serious interest in the arts
Yeats Novak

Nina von Maltzahn Scholarship
An endowed scholarship in memory of Nina von Maltzahn, whose unwavering generosity and commitment to fostering educational opportunities and vision for the arts had an indelible impact on countless lives, awarded to a talented and deserving undergraduate student
Elisvanell Celis

Hayden E. Walling ’39 Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship established by Bartlett Chappell ’37 as a memorial to the kindness and generosity of Hayden E. Walling ’39, who provided similar assistance during his time at Bard
Faith Carle

Patricia Ross Weis Scholarship
Created in honor of longtime trustee Patricia Ross Weis and awarded annually to talented students who have excelled in Moderation in the social sciences and who uphold Bard’s values by ensuring a strong community
Estefany Lara, Lili Masoudi

Hilton Weiss Scholarship
A scholarship named in honor of a distinguished teacher, mentor, and friend.
Given by Daniel Fulham O’Neill ’79 and awarded to a moderated student in chemistry
Zainab Aleem

Jonathon Weiss ’89 Scholarship in Drama Performance
A scholarship given by the parents of Jonathon Weiss ’89, in his name and memory,
and awarded annually to students matriculated in the Theater and Performance Program who show promise for a career in acting, directing, set design, or similar fields
Ethan Malpica-Santiago, Frances Ronning

Wendy J. Weldon ’71 Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established through the generosity of dedicated alumna Wendy J. Weldon ’71 to support a deserving student studying in the Studio Arts Program
Maddie Gill

Windgate Fellowship in Craft
Through a generous grant from the Windgate Charitable Foundation, awarded to an outstanding MA student studying the history of American craft at the Bard Graduate Center
Madeline Fuentes

Jane Fromm Yacenda Scholarship in the Arts
A scholarship given annually to a deserving student or students of painting
whose work combines innovation with a love of craft
James Washington

AWARDS
Awards are given to Bard students in open competition, irrespective of financial need.

Betsaida Alcantara ’05 Pioneers for Progress Award
Awarded in memory of Betsaida Alcantara ’05 (1983–2022), who exemplified the best of Bard’s hope to inspire people to be passionate agents of change, pioneers for progress, and advocates for justice for those most in need. Given to a junior who has demonstrated strong leadership skills, a commitment to public service, and support for open societies
Fredrick Otieno

Bard College Jazz Studies Jeff Marx Award
An award established by the family, friends, and colleagues of Jeff Marx, the noted tenor saxophonist who played with the greats from San Francisco to New York and across Europe. Awarded to music majors who have shown a significant achievement in the development of their creative process while bringing a positive and constructive energy to Bard’s jazz program
Kaz Borowisz

Bard MBA Capstone Project Award
Given each year to the students whose capstones demonstrate the highest quality of execution and are most likely to have an impact on business sustainability
Max Dana, Madison Tillman

Book Awards for Excellence in Language Learning
Awarded to one student from each foreign language program taught at the College, upon the nomination of the faculty in each language program; based on effective language learning, growth and improvement over the course of study, enthusiasm, diligence, commitment, and leadership in the classroom
Elisvanell Celis (German), Una Dee (Arabic), Zoe Higgins (Japanese), Greta Hong (Korean), Max Jackson (Russian),
Kelly Merchant (ASL), Claire Rush (French), Lucia Salfi (Italian), Milo Sussman (Spanish), Emily Ta (Chinese), Pallu Tenney (Hebrew), Lila Waxman (Sanskrit)

Rachel Carson Award
An award given each year to a Bard Center for Environmental Policy student whose capstone both demonstrates the highest quality of research and are most likely to have an impact on policy or education
Emily Inoue

Center for the Study of Hate Senior Project Support Award
An award established by the Bard Center for the Study of Hate to support Senior Project research that examines human hatred and its manifestations and given to one or more seniors to provide support, including travel, materials, books, and fees
Sophia Ferris

CINOA Award for Outstanding Dissertation
Established by the American Members of CINOA (Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d’Art), this award is given to a doctoral student at the Bard Graduate Center with an outstanding dissertation.
Emma McClendon

Class of 1969 Award
Established by the Class of 1969 on the occasion of their 35th reunion, an annual award given to a junior or senior who, in the judgment of the faculty and the dean of the College, has demonstrated a commitment to justice, peace, and social equity through scholarly pursuits, community involvement, and personal example
Ella Walker

Alice P. Doyle Award in Environmental Studies
An award given annually to a student who shows outstanding potential in the field of environmental studies, particularly in exploring the social dimensions of environmental issues
Rita Peress

Deborah and Philip English Professional Development Award
Established by Philip and Deborah English and awarded annually to students at the Bard Graduate Center to pursue professional development opportunities that further enhance their academic experience
Shelby Westbrook

Barbara Ess Award for Artistic Expression in Photography
An award established by the Schwartz family, and supported by alumni/ae, faculty, and friends to support students in the Photography Program in memory of Barbara Ess, a beloved Bard professor, colleague, mentor, artist, friend, and much-loved family member
Margot Grotstein, Coco Macapia

Naomi Bellinson Feldman ’53 Internship Award
Given yearly to support a student internship, preferably related to music or social studies
Drew Frankenberg

William Frauenfelder Award
An award established in honor of William Frauenfelder, beloved professor of modern languages and literature for more than 30 years, and given to a student excelling in the study of one or more foreign languages
Garrett Collins

Jean M. French Travel Award
Given annually to a rising senior for travel in the service of their Senior Project in art history
Grace Miller-Trabold

Harold Griffiths ’31 Award in Chemistry
An award given in memory of Harold Griffiths ’31, through the generosity of his widow, Ethel S. Griffiths, to a deserving third-year student who, according to the faculty of the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing, demonstrates excellence in chemistry and outstanding potential
Camila Sandaal

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Dissertation Writing Award
Inaugurated in 2015, this award is given to a Bard Graduate Center doctoral student working on a dissertation in American art and material culture.
David Gassett

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Foundation for the Arts Award
Established by the Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Horowitz Foundation Institute for the Arts of the Americas and awarded to Bard Graduate Center students for the best qualifying papers in American art and material culture
Gabriela Valencia

Peter Hutton Film Award
In honor of Peter Hutton, a renowned filmmaker, professor, and beloved colleague; an award given to a junior or senior film major in recognition of exceptional skill, artistry, and commitment to the art of filmmaking
Cristobal Guerra

Justice for Communities Award
Awarded to a Bard Center for Environmental Policy student who demonstrates outstanding ability and whose work includes a serious commitment to the study of the interrelationships among environmental justice, social justice, and community engagement
Jem Pickard

Alexander Hirschhorn Klebanoff ’05 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Art History
Awarded to a student whose Senior Project demonstrates extensive scholarship and daring originality. The student should also demonstrate a commitment to art and artists in and around Bard College and show both a deep appreciation and diversified understanding of art history.
Valeriia Razheva

Reamer Kline Award
An award given anonymously by an alumnus of the College to deserving students who, in the judgment of the president, best perpetuate the high ideals, devotion, and energetic involvement in the life and work of the College exemplified by Dr. Kline during his 14 years as president of Bard
Nyla Lawrence

Robert Koblitz Human Rights Award
An award established in 1987 by Bard alumni/ae who are former students of Robert Koblitz, late professor emeritus of political studies, in his name and honor, and awarded annually to a member of the Bard community—student, faculty, administration, or staff—whose work demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to democracy
Election@Bard Leadership Team, Yale Coopersmith, Fiona Flynn, Sierra Ford, Malena Perez Diaz, Ella Walko

Aldo Leopold Award
An award given to a Bard Center for Environmental Policy student who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the community
Annabel Posimato

Natalie Lunn Technical Theater Award
The Lunn Award honors the legacy of Natalie Lunn, Bard technical theater director from 1972 to 1999, with two awards: an internship at Bard SummerScape or an award to pursue a technical theater internship at a professional company of the student’s choice.
Anna Heath, Emily Shores

Jane Emily Lytle and Almon W. Lytle II Senior Project Research Award
An award given to one or more seniors who have moderated in American and Indigenous studies, historical studies, or environmental and urban studies to provide support for Senior Project research, including travel, materials, books, and conference fees
Jason Cwiek, Isabelle Desroches, Willliam Dwyer, Emily Huang, Mya Mackiewicz, Ethan McKaig,
Arielle Orem-Gowe, Ahkiyrah Perkins, Izzy Simon, Wren Spangler, Graciela Thompson

Mary McCarthy Award
An award given to a junior who, through competitive selection by a special jury, is deemed the most promising and talented prose writer entering their senior year
Rose Condry

Larry McLeod ’76 Award in Jazz
An award established by the family and friends of Larry McLeod ’76 and given annually to a student, not necessarily a music major, who has done much to keep the sound of jazz going at Bard
Jack Martin

Shelley Morgan Award
An award given to faculty, staff, or students who display the qualities of leadership, compassion, commitment, and dedication to the Bard community
Estefany Lara

William C. Mullen Summer Research Award in Classical Studies
Established by a generous donation from Bill Mullen, longtime Bard professor of classical studies, to provide support for students seeking enrichment opportunities to further their academic experience
March Fleming

Natural Philosophy Award
An award established by Andrew Choung ’94 and given to a moderated student pursuing a substantial combination of studies in both the natural and social sciences, reflecting the spirit of a Renaissance education
Aijah Reese

Passloff Award for Summer Study
In honor of Aileen Passloff (1931–2020), L. May Hawver and Wallace Benjamin Flint Professor of Dance at Bard College for over 40 years, and awarded annually to students for intensive summer internships in dance who, in the words of Aileen Passloff, are “strong and tireless and full of passion, and [love] dancing as deeply as one could ever love anything”
Alice Crotty, Juliana Leonard, Sativa Torres

Photography Advisory Board Scholar Award
An award given annually to one or more moderated Photography Program majors
Grace Ervin, Elias O’Brien

Eugenie Prendergast Award
Established to support Bard Graduate Center student travel expenses associated with researching and writing the MA qualifying paper or doctoral dissertation; made possible by a grant from Jan and Warren Adelson
Debaleena Bagchi, Alex Calloway, Samrudha Dixit, Abigail Kosnik, Josh Massey, Merida Mehaffey, Ana Orobio Pinzon

Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award
An award given for the senior year to an outstanding student majoring in music
Nick Franceshi

Justus and Karin Rosenberg Award
An award given to moderated Bard undergraduate students, with preference to rising seniors, who have shown intellectual leadership to support their research for a written Senior Project in Middle Eastern or Jewish studies, or a combination of both. Preference given to students comparing the Jewish and Middle Eastern narratives
Charlotte Mandell, Lili Masoudi

Rozenberg Leadership Award
Given each year to the students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service while enrolled in the Bard MBA program
Thuy-Linh Le, Elaina Zachos

Serota Award in Computer Science
An award in memory of Kevin Daniel Serota, a maker and professional engineer of unmanned systems; originally a fellowship at Bard’s Center for the Study of the Drone, this award is given annually to a moderated undergraduate in computer science who has shown promise and dedication in using technology to improve the human condition and make a positive impact on society
Nyla Lawrence

C. T. Sottery Award
An award established by an alumnus of the College and given annually to a junior for significant achievement in chemistry and for an outstanding contribution to the work of the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Fuhua Feng Wu

Christina R. Tarsell Athletics Award
An award given to commemorate the life and achievements of Chris Tarsell, a beautiful soul who is too soon gone. The award is given to a student athlete who exemplifies the spirit of Chris Tarsell, sportsmanship, and service to the athletics program, with preference given to a member of the tennis team.
Paige Houghton

Christina R. Tarsell Service Award
An award given to commemorate the life and achievements of Chris Tarsell, a beautiful soul who is too soon gone. The award is given to a moderated student who enriches the community through humanitarian service and bridge building.
Yadier Perez

Christina R. Tarsell Studio Arts Award
An award given to commemorate the life and achievements of Chris Tarsell, a beautiful soul who is too soon gone. The award is given to a talented junior or senior of integrity whose work exemplifies intellectual openness, humanism, and a passion for light and color.
Teo Vales

Richard Teitelbaum Award in Electronic Music
This award is given in memory of Richard Teitelbaum, a distinguished member of the Bard faculty and a pioneer in the field of electronic music, to recognize a student majoring in music who has demonstrated creative excellence as an electronic musician.
Gray Schiller

Bernard Tieger Award in Labor, Community, and History
An award established in memory of Professor Emeritus of Sociology Bernard Tieger, by his family, friends, students, and colleagues, given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship in labor studies or in the studies of communities and preferably a special interest in the Village of Tivoli
Jack Martin

Harry Holbert Turney-High ’22 Research Award
A research award established in memory of the distinguished anthropologist and sociologist Dr. Harry Holbert Turney-High ’22 and endowed through gifts from faculty, friends, and his wife, Lucille Rohrer Turney-High
Alina Achenbach-Schill, Elizabeth Bennett, Jay Evans, Imani Okech, Emerson Sherman, Nico Wenis

Clive Wainwright Award
An award given annually to one or more Bard Graduate Center MA students for an exemplary qualifying paper that is noteworthy for its originality of concept, soundness of research, and clarity of presentation. Established in honor of the late Clive Wainwright, an esteemed curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum and influential expert in 19th-century decorative arts
Brenna Gomez

Lindsay F. Watton III Memorial Essay Award
An award established by the family and friends of Lindsay F. Watton III that commemorates the life achievements and numerous contributions of Professor Watton to the development of Russian and Eurasian studies at Bard College. It is awarded annually to a student whose essay on topics in Russian and Eurasian studies demonstrates excellence and dedication to the field.
Natalie Davis

Lindsay F. Watton III Memorial Research Award
An award established by the family and friends of Lindsay F. Watton III that commemorates the life achievements and numerous contributions of Professor Watton to the development of Russian and Eurasian studies at Bard College. It is awarded annually to a rising senior whose Senior Project promises excellence in the field.
Zachary Dangor

Toby Williams ’13 Award in Classical Studies
An award established by the family of Toby Williams ’13 and given to one or more students studying classics to support internships, studying abroad, and undertaking research related to their Senior Projects, or an annual award for an outstanding Senior Project in classical studies
Jay Evans

Christopher Wise ’92 Award in Environmental Studies and Human Rights
An endowed award established in memory of Christopher James Wise ’92, given through the generosity of his friends and family, to support a student’s internship in environmental studies and/or human rights
Nikole Grouev

Li-hua Ying Award in Asian Studies
An award in memory of Li-hua Ying, a longtime associate professor of Chinese, who will be remembered for her generosity of spirit, kindness, and optimism, established by her loving family, colleagues, and friends, and given to students and faculty who are either pursuing an Asian studies concentration, studying in Asia, or conducting research in the field
Cecilia Giancola, Yein Kim

PRIZES
Prizes are given to Bard students in open competition, irrespective of financial need, according to the intentions of the donors. The prizes carry various stipends.

Bard Biology Prize
A prize given annually to a graduating senior in biology who has demonstrated curiosity, perseverance, resilience, and achievement through engagement with the discipline and the world
Selina Royer

Bard College Conservatory of Music Prize
A prize presented to graduating seniors at the Bard College Conservatory of Music who, in the opinion of the faculty, best embody the values of the Conservatory
Andrew Altrock

Bard Equity and Inclusion Achievement Prize
A prize awarded each year to the graduating Equity and Inclusion senior who best exemplifies the spirit of the program through academic achievement and personal growth
Yadier Perez, Ebelyn Velasco

Bard Physics Prize
Awarded to the student or students who, in the judgment of the Bard Physics Program faculty, demonstrate a committed engagement to physics
Lauren Mendoza

Margaret and John Bard Scholars Prize
Honorary prizes awarded annually by the faculty of each division of the College for outstanding academic achievement in the field of major interest

The Arts
CLAC, Tatiana Ezhova

Languages and Literature
Maya Parker, Peyton Parker

Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Maya Gjonbalaj, Thanasis Kostikas

Social Studies
Nicholas Drucquer, Elizabeth Soderholm

Andrew Jay Bernstein ’68 Prizes
A prize in memory of Andrew Jay Bernstein ’68, given to one or more juniors for the purpose of assisting the preparation of the Senior Project in psychology
Kaeyla Taavialma, Natalie Williams

A prize in memory of Andrew Jay Bernstein ’68, given to one or more seniors in recognition of the originality and quality of the Senior Project in psychology
Emily Quinn, Polina Rafailova

Marc Bloch Prize
A prize given each year by the Historical Studies Program to the student who completes the best Senior Project in historical studies
Ethan Clark

Heinrich Bluecher Prize
A prize in memory of Dr. Heinrich Bluecher, professor of philosophy at Bard College from 1952 to 1967, given annually by his family, friends, and former students to one or more Upper College students who best exemplify the ideals of scholarship espoused by Dr. Bluecher
Danika Dortch

Franz Boas / Ruth Benedict Prize
A prize given to a senior in recognition of achievement demonstrated by the Senior Project in anthropology
Greta Varga, Rae Wolk

President Leon Botstein Prize
A prize endowed by the Bard faculty on the occasion of 30 years of President Botstein’s leadership of the College, given to a graduating senior with a strong academic record across the disciplines who has been judged by the faculty to have demonstrated intellectual ambition, creativity, and integrity
Sasha Rabinowitz

Irma Brandeis Prize
A prize given annually to a third-year student or students with an excellent academic record, whose Senior Project in literature, languages, history, art history, philosophy, or the history of science is outstanding for both broadness of vision and precision of thought. The prize honors Bard’s distinguished, longtime faculty member Irma Brandeis, whose contributions to Dante scholarship and to Bard College exemplify the virtues embodied in this prize.
Anna Heath, Brigid Traub

Rachel Carson Prize
Honors the work of an outstanding senior that reflects Carson’s determination to promote biocentric sensibility
Izzy Simon

Jennifer Day Memorial Prize
A prize in memory of Professor Jennifer Day, who believed strongly in the power of travel and cultural experience, awarded annually to provide financial assistance to a student enrolled in an intensive summer session to study Russian and has a history of extraordinary academic achievement
Sasha Vesensky

Maya Deren Prize
A prize established anonymously in memory of Maya Deren and awarded to a film major for excellence in and commitment to cinema
Valeriia Razheva

Alice P. Doyle Prize in Environmental Studies
A prize given annually to a graduating senior whose Senior Project illuminates the social dimensions of environmental issues
Emily Huang

Jacob Druckman Memorial Prize
A prize established by Ingrid Spatt ’69 to honor the memory of Jacob Druckman, a beloved teacher and friend, and associate professor of music from 1961 to 1967, awarded to a senior in the Music Program who demonstrates excellence and innovation in music composition
Santiago Mieres Rausseo

Lyford P. Edwards Memorial Prize
A prize awarded annually in memory of Lyford P. Edwards, a former professor of sociology at the College, to a student in the senior class who demonstrates excellence in the social sciences
Jay Siegal

Elizabeth Frank and Andrew D. Frank ’68 Senior Project Prize in Music Composition
An endowed prize created by Elizabeth Frank in honor of her brother, the composer Andrew D. Frank ’68. Andrew studied composition at Bard with Jacob Druckman and Eli Yarden and, some forty years after graduating, happened to mention to Elizabeth (Joseph E. Harry Professor of Modern Languages and Literature at Bard) one Sunday afternoon that he was revising his Senior Project just for the sheer fun of it.
Hazel Cash

William Frauenfelder Translation Prize
A prize established in honor of William Frauenfelder, professor of modern languages and literature from 1934 to 1957 and 1969 to 1977, and awarded to a senior whose project includes a substantial work of literary translation of particularly high quality and attention to scholarship
Kiara Peña, Carlie Thornton

Sara Gelbart Prize in Mathematics
A prize honoring a woman whose life was devoted to the encouragement of science and scholarship and given annually to the student who shows the most promise and produces outstanding work in mathematics
Maya Magnuski

Antonio Gramsci Prize
A prize awarded annually to a qualified and deserving student, nominated by the Division of Social Studies, who has demonstrated excellence in political studies, political economy, and the policy implications of academic analysis
Ella Walko

R. Cole Heinowitz Prize in Literature
A prize in honor of R. Cole Heinowitz, a beloved, magnetic professor of literature from 2004 to 2025, whose scholarship and pedagogy were characterized by an uncommon perceptiveness and a sense of intellectual rigor inflected with poetic experimentation. Awarded annually for the Senior Project that best embodies the spirit of her work
Peyton Parker

Jerome Hill Prize
A prize given in memory of Jerome Hill to a senior with an excellent Senior Project and for exceptional service to the Film and Electronic Arts Program
Felix LeVeque

Hudsonia Prize
A prize awarded each year by Hudsonia Ltd. to qualified and deserving students showing promise in the field of environmental studies
Juliet Kelly, Selina Royer

Human Rights Senior Project Prize
Awarded annually by the Human Rights Program faculty for the best Senior Project in human rights
Victoria Bagatcholon, Norah Geiger

Ana Itelman Prize for Performance
A prize established by her family, friends, and admirers in memory of Ana Itelman, professor of dance from 1957 to 1969 and joint founder of the Drama/Dance Program at the College. It is awarded, when the occasion suggests, to dance students who have shown onstage in both acting and dance the expressiveness she worked to develop.
Audrey Schlief

Walter A. Johnston ’02 Prize in Critical Theory
Awarded to the best Senior Project displaying a theoretical approach to literature, aesthetics, politics, or human rights
Yoland Liu

Robert Kelly Prize
A prize in honor of Professor Emeritus Robert Kelly, recognizing a senior project in poetry that embodies Professor Kelly's commitment to the literary arts
Georgia Gallahue

William E. Lensing Prize in Philosophy
An annual prize in memory of William Lensing, professor of philosophy from 1949 to 1981, given to one or more Upper College philosophy majors chosen by the program’s faculty for excellence in the field
Izzy Simon, Virginia Williams

William J. Lockwood Prizes
A prize awarded to the senior students who, in the judgement of the president, have contributed most to the intellectual life of the College
Hanne Rohde, Annaliese Simons

Wilton Moore Lockwood Prize
Established in 1927 by Mr. Wilton Moore Lockwood, a prize awarded to students who have submitted particularly distinguished creative and critical writing in coursework
Peter Fields (critical), Annaliese Simons (creative)

Jamie Lubarr ’72 Research Prize
A prize awarded in honor of Jamie Lubarr ’72 to a student in anthropology, film, or photography to facilitate the making of an ethnographic or documentary film, video, or photographic series as part of a Senior Project that combines anthropology and the visual media
Kehan Zhou

Amie McEvoy Prize for Public Service
A prize established by the Board of Trustees of the College and given annually in the name and honor of Amie McEvoy, executive assistant to the president and secretary to the Board and the Bard faculty from 1981 to 2020, to a rising junior or senior student selected by the president who exemplifies a commitment to public service and the life of the College, and aspires to a superb command of language
Wais Kakarr

Adolfas Mekas Prize
Awarded for exceptional scriptwriting by a senior film student
Maggie Bailey

Edmund S. Morgan Prize in American and Indigenous Studies
A prize honoring the student who has written the outstanding Senior Project in American and Indigenous studies
Terrence Nesmith

Elizabeth Murray and Sol LeWitt Studio Arts Prize
A prize given annually to two deserving seniors whose work exemplifies dedication, commitment, and integrity
Tatiana Ezhova, Quinn Lewis

Paul J. Pacini Prize in Music
A prize created by Paul J. Pacini and given to a deserving voice student in the Music Program to assist with expenses associated with recitals, performances, Moderation, or the Senior Project
Miles O’Rourke

Don Parker Prize for Dance
A prize awarded annually to seniors in the Dance Program who have shown the greatest development and progress as performers at Bard
Gabriel Medina Maldonado

Don Parker Prize for Theater and Performance
A prize awarded annually to one or more seniors in the Theater and Performance Program who have shown the greatest development and progress as performers at Bard
Brendan Paholak

Sidney Peterson Prize
A prize given to a senior for exceptional service in the spirit of the late experimental filmmaker
Keamo Mokone

Research Assistantships in Labor Studies
The Research Assistantship in Labor Studies provides support to Levy Institute graduate students to conduct research on issues of employment, unemployment, and fiscal policy. Applicants who are awarded this assistantship will also engage with the work and unpublished papers of Robert Prasch, a longtime friend of the Institute and scholar of institutional thought and labor issues. The assistantship is made possible by the generous donation of Dr. Falguni A. Sheth.
Anjalee Wanduragala

M. Susan Richman Senior Project Prize in Mathematics
A prize named in honor of Dr. Richman, mathematician, university educator and administrator, and mother of two mathematicians, given annually to recognize the senior student exhibiting the most mathematical creativity, as determined by the mathematics faculty
Shosha Wheeler

Seymour Richman Music Prize for Excellence in Brass
In memory of Seymour Richman (1932–48)—a talented and joyous trumpet player—established by his brother and sister-in-law, Irwin and M. Susan Richman, and given annually to an outstanding senior brass instrument player at the Bard College Conservatory of Music whose performances have embodied creativity, originality, and dedication
Ulysse Derrien

Robert Rockman Prize
A prize established by the Class of 1966 to honor and acknowledge Robert Rockman, a beloved teacher devoted to making the Bard experience come to life for more than 40 years, and awarded to a junior or senior for excellence in literature and theater
Elwyn Jacobs

Arwa Salih Middle Eastern Studies Prize
An annual prize honoring the spirit and scholarship of writer and student activist Arwa Salih, awarded to a Middle Eastern studies major in the Upper College chosen by the program’s faculty for excellence in the field
Fares Aljamal

Bill Sanders ’90 Memorial Prize
A prize given in memory of Bill Sanders ’90 to a student for appreciative, elegant, and insightful critical writing in English literature
Maya Davydova

Margaret Creal Shafer Prizes in Composition and Performance
Given by the Hudson Valley Chamber Music Circle to music majors who have excelled—one as a composer, the other as a performer—and demonstrated active participation in the Music Program
Olivia Marhevka (composition), CLAC (performance)

Dr. Richard M. Siegel ’43 Memorial Prize in Music
Given in memory of Dr. Richard M. Siegel ’43 to a student majoring in music who, in the judgment of the faculty, demonstrates academic excellence
Aliyah Oliveira

Dr. Richard M. Siegel ’43 Memorial Prize in Science
Given in memory of Dr. Richard M. Siegel ’43 to a student majoring in science who, in the judgment of the faculty, demonstrates academic excellence
Kateryna Klimanova

Stuart Stritzler-Levine Seniors to Seniors Prize
A prize awarded by the Lifetime Learning Institute, a continuing education program for senior citizens on the Bard campus, to support undergraduates in the preparation of their Senior Projects and named in honor of Dean Stuart Stritzler-Levine and his 50th anniversary at Bard College
Arghawan Bani, Hazel Cash, Maya Davydova, Danika Dortch, Nargas Ghaznawi, Rodaba Noori, Yadier Perez Pagan, Keta Tavartkiladze, Emily Wang, Xintong Xiangz

Studio Arts Prize
An award given annually to two deserving seniors whose work exemplifies dedication, commitment, and integrity
Mya Mackiewicz, James Washington

Adolf Sturmthal Memorial Prize
A prize established in 1987 by the family, former students, and friends of Adolf Sturmthal—economist, educator, and author, who served on the Bard faculty from 1940 to 1955—and awarded annually to a senior student who has done outstanding work in the field of economics
Luka Vivas Nikonorow

Carter Towbin Prize for Theater and Performance
A prize awarded annually in memory of Carter Towbin to an Upper College theater and performance student in recognition of creativity, versatility, and overall contribution to the work of that program
William Axelrod, Lucy Gerston

Special Carter Towbin Prize
A prize awarded to one or more majors or nonmajors in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the technical work of the Theater and Performance Program
Atticus Belmonte, Eric Wang

Lindsay F. Watton III Memorial Prize in Russian and Eurasian Studies
A prize established by the family and friends of Lindsay F. Watton III, professor of Russian language and literature, awarded annually to a senior whose Senior Project demonstrates excellence in the field of Russian and Eurasian studies. The project should be interdisciplinary and reflect a knowledge of Russian or the Slavic/Eurasian language relevant to the theme of the project.
Maya Davydova

William Weaver Prize in Music and Languages
The renowned translator and authority on opera, William Weaver, a distinguished member of the Bard faculty, devoted his career as writer and teacher to exploring the links between language, music, and the visual arts. This prize is awarded to a senior Conservatory student whose work is in the spirit of William Weaver.
Anthony D’Amore

The William Wilson ’48 Prize for Excellence in the Study of American Literature
A prize established by Paul Weinstein ’73 to honor the legacy of Professor of English William (Bill) Wilson ’48, a dedicated Bard faculty member from 1967 to 2002 who inspired countless students to read critically and write thoughtfully. This prize recognizes a senior student whose work best embodies Professor Wilson’s passion, academic rigor, and appreciation for American literature—both fiction and nonfiction.
Grace Hill

Written Arts Prize
A prize offered by the faculty of the Written Arts Program to the graduating senior or seniors whose Senior Project is of the highest quality
Asa Khalid