About the Scholarship Award
Marge Tierney was a leader in the field of rehabilitation and a strong
advocate for people with disabilities. Her 33-year career was dedicated to
the development of quality services that would enhance employment and
community independence opportunities for people with disabilities. Under
Marge’s leadership as the Director of District Office Administration
between 1999-2003, VESID staff placed 63,313 individuals with disabilities
in jobs. One of Marge’s other passions was the education and training of
rehabilitation professionals. Marge believed that trained professionals
were key to ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive quality
and effective services.
To remember Marge’s achievements and dedication, a scholarship has been established in her name. Each year an individual enrolled in a graduate program in rehabilitation counseling will be awarded up to $1,000 for use in pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.
The scholarship is awarded annually and provides successful applicants with financial assistance to help defray costs of tuition, books and other college-related expenses.
Contributions to the scholarship can be mailed to:
The Marge Tierney Scholarship Fund
c/o Deputy Commissioner of VESID
One Commerce Plaza, Room 1606
Albany, NY 12234
Checks should be made payable to:
The University of the State of New York Regents Research Fund.