Nicholas Monserrate Scholarship Fund
"For the past 12 years, we have carried Nicholas Monserrate’s memory in our hearts. One of the most meaningful ways we’ve been able to honor his life is through this Memorial Scholarship created in his name.
This year marks the 7th year of awarding this scholarship to deserving students. It remains a tradition that keeps his spirit alive by helping others pursue their education.
We are reaching out with humble hearts to ask for your support. With your generosity, we can continue this important legacy and make a difference in a student’s life.
No contribution is too small, and every act of kindness helps us carry his memory forward in a meaningful way.
Thank you for being part of something so close to our hearts.” ~ The Monserrate Family
Here are some testimonials from former recipients:
Vincent Valli: Being the first recipient of the Nicholas Monserrate Scholarship Fund was a great honor. It helped me with expenses when I first went to college. It's been a privilege to be a part of the legacy that Mr. and Mrs. Monserrate have created to remember their late son.
Anthony Aguilar Chihuan: I would say that being a recipient of this award has really helped me focus on my school work. I did not have to worry about how I was going to afford my textbooks for all my classes. It also allowed me to continue to get my degree at Penn State University. I am very happy that I am still able to attend this amazing school with the help of this award.
Who was Nicholas Iveani Monserrate?
Our son was kind, compassionate, intelligent and a great listener ... the pride and joy of his mother and father …and his sister’s best friend. He was a total gentleman, animal lover ... he strongly believed in all human equality. He loved family gatherings. Nick had a special bond with his sister, Alexis. She especially misses making him laugh. He spoke very proudly of his dad. He adored his grandmothers. Built special relationship with his aunts, uncles, cousins and always gave all his friends his undivided attention when they needed an ear to listen to them.
We are all grateful and blessed to have had his physical presence for almost 24 years and still embrace his spiritual presence and memories for the rest of our lives.
Comments from Alexis (Nicholas’ sister): Though a decade has passed, Nick’s presence still lingers. I mostly recall the laughter we shared and know that strong brotherly love transcends time and space. Though he's no longer here to engage in passionate conversations, I hope that the scholarship in his name will inspire recipients to engage in passionate and meaningful conversations, carrying Nick’s legacy of intellect, compassion and love.