Michael E. Reilly Memorial Scholarship

Facilitated by Suffolk Credit Union, a strong, growing and not-for-profit credit union, the Michael E. Reilly Memorial Scholarship supports promising students at Suffolk County Community College who are pursuing their higher education dreams. A veteran member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of Suffolk Credit Union, Edward Reilly served as Chief of the Patchogue Fire Department who together with his family and firehouse, lost his son Michael, an AE3 and EMT in the U.S. Coast Guard, a first responder and member of the Department’s Ambulance Company. While home on leave, Michael tragically lost his life in a vehicle accident as his ambulance raced to assist a firefighter in December, 1980. We celebrate Michael’s memory through assisting a promising student who is a family member of a first responder or a firefighter.

Awarded to: Full-time CONTINUING student
Award: $6275 (one award)
Distributed as follows:
Semester #1 (Fall): $3,137.50
Semester #2 (Spring): $3,137.50

**This award is renewable for the following semester (total of two semesters) but must maintain full-time enrollment and 2.3 GPA.

Criteria:
1. Resident of Suffolk County or Nassau County
2. 2.3 GPA minimum
3. Be enrolled at SCCC full-time
4. Submit credential of applicant or family member who is or has been a volunteer or professional firefighter, EMT, or Ambulance Corps first responder
5. Submit a minimum 250 word essay detailing academic achievements, extracurricular and community activities. Please note your personal connection to having a family member of a local fire department or EMS
6. Must be a member of Suffolk Credit Union at time of award disbursement. Proof of membership must be provided. If student is related to a member of Suffolk Credit Union, they are eligible to apply. However, if selected, they must have an account with Suffolk Credit Union prior to receiving the scholarship award. To become a member visit Suffolk Credit Union online or any conveniently located branch office and present:
1. Proof that you live, work, worship, attend school or regularly conduct business in Suffolk County, NY, or Nassau County, NY, or have an immediate family member of current membership.
2. A valid driver’s license, passport, military ID or state ID.
3. A U.S. Social Security number.
4. U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.
5. External account information, if funding from an external account.