The James E. Harris Book Scholarship was established to provide scholarships to students who have demonstrated interest and engagement in racial/ethnic equality, social justice and interpersonal communication. Active participation and support of athletics will be considered. This scholarship will be awarded based on documented financial need. Your receipt will be sent to your email address. Thank you for your support.
Watch the video testimonial of Dr. Kim Anderson on the importance of the James E. Harris Book Scholarship
We are so grateful for the committee support from alumni and friends who helped champion the project to raise funds for the James E. Harris Book Scholarship. Thank you!
Committee members:
Dr. James Harris '68, '70MA and Justine Harris
James O'Hora '86
Sandra Garcia '96, '01MA
Susan Ellerbe '90MA
Matthew Johnson '80 MA
Jason Valente, Sr. '00
Thank you to all of the donors who have supported the James E. Harris Book Scholarship so far. Your collective gifts has helped us hit our original goal of $7,500 - thank you! Your commitment to student success and the James E. Harris Book Scholarship is helping to make dreams come true. We are raising the bar to our new goal of $10,000. Together, we are making an impact!
Watch the testimonial video of Susan Turner-Ellerbee on the importance of the James E. Harris Book Scholarship.
Watch the video testimonial of James Velante on the importance of the James E. Harris Book Scholarship.
Watch the video testimonial of Dr. Tull on the importance of the James E. Harris Book Scholarship.
Watch the video testimonial of James O'Hora on the importance of the James E. Harris Book Scholarship.
Watch the video testimonial of Amy Brooks on the importance of the James E. Harris Book Scholarship.
In honor of the number of years Dean Harris worked at Montclair State University
On average, a student will need $600 dollars of textbooks for one semester of courses.
$1,200 is the average cost of textbooks for a student for one year of courses.