Lehman College proudly recognizes the recipients of the Ponce Minority College Scholarship, which supports exceptional undergraduate students from economically disadvantaged communities. Among them is Genesis Almonte, an Accounting major featured in a recent CUNYverse article—check it out here.

Established by Ponce Bank in 2022, the scholarship uplifts CUNY students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to community. Aligned with Lehman’s mission to advance economic and social mobility, this honor reflects the values of being Educated, Empowered, and Engaged.

More than 100 CUNY students have received this award since its inception. Below is the list of Lehman’s recipients to date.

Darianny Munoz
Arnelle Hughes
Pamela Danso
Jesiuska Cabral
Shunsuke Nakashima
Yaritza Castro
Kehinde Odukoya
Theirno Sow
Genesis Almonte
Gadiel Rodriguez