GRAD STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO PURSUE MASTER’S DEGREES

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP)in White Plains recently announced the awarding of $3,500 scholarships from its Ruth Taylor Fund to four Westchester graduate students pursuing master”™s degrees in social work or public health.

The four recipients are Emma Kaishian of Sleepy Hollow, Holly Fink of Larchmont, Joseph Benanti of Eastchester and Stefanie Nolli Gaspar of White Plains. Kaishian is pursuing her Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University. Fink and Nolli Gaspar are earning their Master of Social Work degrees from Fordham University, and Benanti is seeking his Master of Social degree from CUNY Lehman College.

“We at United Way of Westchester and Putnam strongly believe in investing in the leaders of tomorrow and these individuals demonstrate their commitment to the Westchester community by already working or volunteering for a local nonprofit,” said Tom Gabriel, UWWP president and CEO.

The fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor upon her retirement as Westchester County”™s Commissioner of Public Welfare, recognizing her nearly four decades of outstanding service. 

United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Westchester County Government, and the Urban League of Westchester County sponsor the annual awards. Applicants must be residents of Westchester County and enrolled in graduate studies in social work or public health on a full-time basis.