Yorktown Woman Receives Ruth Taylor Scholarship

Ashley Nicole Simone, of Yorktown Heights, is among five Westchester residents who are recipients of Ruth Taylor Scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. 

Simone is a student at City University of New York Graduate Center where she is pursuing a Ph.D. of Philosophy in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology.

The Ruth Taylor Award Fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor, whose pioneering work in Westchester in the fields of health and social welfare spanned 36 years between 1914 and 1950. She was the first commissioner of the department in 1931. 

The scholarship winners receive money for tuition and maintenance, with awards  ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. They were recognized for their commitment to public service at United Way of Westchester and Putnam's annual meeting on Oct. 29. 

The application for 2014-2015 school year will be posted in mid-March at the websites of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam (www.uwwp.org) and the county (www.westchetergov.com). 

Eligible individuals must be residents of Westchester County pursuing graduate level education on a full-time basis at accredited U.S. colleges or schools in social welfare or public health. Criteria used in evaluating applications are public service, financial need and scholastic capacity.

Here is the full list of recipients:

• Glen Hurwitz of Yonkers, a student at Lehman College  pursuing a master’s degree in social work

• Meaghan Jones of Ossining, a student at Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a master’s degree in public health, with a concentration in global health

• Tim Pellegrin of Valhalla, a student at Hunter College, who is pursuing a master’s of social work degree

• Kristy Robinson of White Plains, a student at Hunter College, who is pursuing a master’s of social work degree

• Ashley Nicole Simone of Yorktown Heights, a student at City University of New York Graduate Center, pursuing a Ph.D. of Philosophy in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology.