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Pushparanee Ganesan Memorial Scholarship

Pushparanee Ganesan was a remarkable woman, wife, and mother. After moving to the United States from Sri Lanka, she attended Ramapo College in 1990 and completed an Accounting Certificate, which enabled her to secure a position at the Bank of New York in Suffern, N.Y. She recognized the importance of education and generously encouraged her daughters in their athletic and academic pursuits.

Pushpa was known for her smile and strength beyond measure. Besides being a talented chef and baker, she enjoyed investing in real estate, hosting lively dinner parties, and spending time with her family. The Pushparanee Ganesan Scholarship is a tribute to a loving woman who would have been delighted to give back to the Ramapo community that had such a positive impact on her life and career.

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2025 Recipient

Angelene Mattingly

Angelene Mattingly of Hackettstown, NJ is an Accounting Major with a 4.0 GPA.

At Ramapo, she has been active in multiple organizations including the Ramapo Women’s Basketball team, the Accounting club, and the Women in Business. As this is her first year on campus, she plans to join more community engaging clubs while also earning leadership positions within them. She hopes that she can gain valuable experience that she can use once she get’s into the workforce.

Angelene has also been involved in off–campus organizations including local food pantries and basketball clinics. She also worked at her towns community pool by running the snack stand.


2024 Recipient

Meaghan Ryan

Meaghan Ryan of Westtown, N.Y. is a Social Work Major with a 3.94 GPA.

At Ramapo, Meaghan has become a member of the Ramapo Social Work Club after transferring, and looks forward to becoming more involved as the semester continues.

Meaghan has also served as a volunteer for the WRC Theater Company as the Head of Choreography of children for the past 8 years and works at a local restaurant. 

After graduation, Meaghan plans on continuing her education post-graduation and obtaining a Master’s in Social Work. She has many areas of interest in her field, but plans to continue working with children throughout her career.



2023 Recipient

Anonymous

The recipient of this scholarship wishes to remain anonymous.


2022 Recipient

Amanda Gasparino

Amanda Gasparino of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. is an Elementary Education major. She has a cumulative GPA of 3.8.

At Ramapo, she has been active in Delta Phi Epsilon and participated in several hours of community service and events to raise awareness for the group’s philanthropic endeavors including Anorexia Nervosa and Associative Disorders, Delta Phi Epsilon Education Foundation, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Amanda also babysits and works at Wood Ridge Medical, a doctor’s office near her hometown.

She is proud of making the Dean’s List, both the fall and spring semesters of the 2020-2021 academic year. “I care deeply about my education and work to the best of my abilities in everything I do. I plan to become an elementary school teacher post-graduation, and hope to influence future generations to also work hard in everything they do.”


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