Ahmed Bin Rizwan

“Being at Ramapo, a college which I hope will stay in my family for generations to come, has been an amazing experience,” says Mahwah resident Ahmed Bin Rizwan. A dean’s list scholar, Ahmed strives to remain on the list and recently earned a 3.7 GPA. “I will always hold myself to the highest standards so that I am the best version of myself, and make sure that I do everything in my power to change the world with the education that I receive.”

Ahmed is an active member of the Muslim Student Association and works on campus as a barista. He is a Information Technology Management major.  

Jillian Carbine

Jillian Carbine of Fair Lawn, N.J. is a Social Work major and Psychology minor. She is a junior and has been on the Dean’s List for the entirety of her college career so far. Jillian has a 3.8 GPA.

At Ramapo, she has been active in the Ramapo College Honors program. Jillian has also been involved in off –campus activities, working part-time as a service receptionist for a Subaru retailer.

In the future, Jillian hopes to become a therapist and work to help people with substance use disorders and eating disorders navigate a path towards recovery.

Anonymous

The recipient of this scholarship wishes to remain anonymous.

Sarah Spivak

Sarah Spivak of Paramus, N.J. is a Law & Society major. She has a 3.3 GPA.  She is the daughter of a Ramapo alum (her father graduated in the early 90s) and first generation to a Haitian-born mother.

She interns at Ciambrone Law, a real estate law firm.

She is a member of Phi Alpha Delta, Ramapo’s pre-law fraternity. After she graduates she plans to attend law school and become a prosecutor to fight for victims and improve her community.

“I have been doing community service for as long as I can remember. My father was a member and eventually president of the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club, and I would tag along to volunteer in the activities from cleaning a river to fundraisers.”

Amy Jaglowski

“As a health care professional and advocate for social change, I will work to help achieve health equity, eliminate health disparities, and volunteer in underserved communities,” says Nursing major Amy Jaglowski. Upon graduation, she plans to earn an MSN and achieve her lifelong dream of being a Nurse Practitioner.

The Dunellen, N.J. resident has been involved with Ramapo Readers, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, S.A.I.L., the Nursing Student Organization and as a Peer Mentor.

During the summer, Amy is the head counselor at a youth theater camp, working as a teacher and stage manager. As a lifelong Girl Scout and Gold award recipient, she continues to play an active role in the scouting program and make a positive difference in the world by volunteering and mentoring others.