Thomas R. & Mary P. Markusen Scholarship in the Arts and Lifelong Learning

This fund originally was used for the purpose of supporcing individuals who have a passion and belief in the acts and their role in lifelong learning via the Visual Studies Workshop (VSW). When the VSW program was discontinued in 2024, the Markusens realigned their fund to support an incoming student from Kendall Central School in Kendall, as well as the Tower of Fine Arts Gallery on the UNY Brockport campus.

Thomas and Mary are dedicated Brockport emeriti. Tom, a professor of sculpture and metal/jewelry from 1968-1998, initiated the metalsmithing program and metal studio. When serving as chairman of
the Department of Art, the Bachelor of Fine Arts major and the consortium with the VSW were established. In May 2014, Professor 1arkusen was bestowed an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the State University of New York.

Mary, an Associate Direccor of Adult & Continuing Education from 1971-1998, served as an advocate for adult students through organizing aggressive marketing campaigns and programming for this student population. During her tenure, SUNY Brockport saw a dramatic increase in adult students who were able to complete their degrees through both on- and off-campus programming, optional tele-course, and internet courses.

Eligible students must
Be accepted for enrollment at the undergraduate level at SUNY Brockport as an incoming first-year student or a transfer student.
Have graduated or be on track to graduate from Kendall Junior-Senior High School in Kendall, NY.
Demonstrate the promise for academic excellence as judged by the sel ection committee.

Preference will be provided to students who demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence but do not qualify for an Extraordinary Academic Scholarship.

This scholarship will be credited to the recipient’s bill in the form of a non-tuition educational expense grant. It must be used for educational expenses and may not be received as cash.

Incoming students are considered for scholarships based on their admissions application – they should not apply through the scholarship portal. For best consideration, students are encouraged to submit their application by February 15th.