2019-2020 Hawkes Scholar
Hannah Silverman
I am a Senior from South Windsor, Connecticut. I am a Sociology major with a minor in Psychology. I am currently in the Masters of Social Work program at Springfield College. My goal is to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the mental health field. I have been involved on campus in a variety of ways. I’ve been on the Executive Board of Student Ambassadors, a Pre-Camp Leader, on the MSW Student Organization Board, and in the Best of Broadway.
I am so grateful to be selected as the Hawkes Scholar and will continue to excel in my academics, as well as for my personal growth in leadership and community service.
2020-2021 Hawkes Scholar
Griffin Reid
I am a Senior from West Hartford, CT. I am an Applied Exercise Science major. I would like to help rehabilitate people physically and socially from injury. I am on the wrestling team and I am a resident assistant.
I have a traumatic brain injury on top of preexisting learning disabilities, dysgraphia. I can aspire and relate to some of what Mr. Hawkes had done and the impact he made. I would like to continue to positively impact and affect other people.
2021-2022 Hawkes Scholar 
Chandani Rana
I am a Junior, from Kathmandu, Nepal, who is double majoring in Psychology and Sociology, with Minors in YMCA Professional Studies and the SC Honors Program I am looking forward to applying to the Masters of Social Work program and to work as a Clinical Social Worker in the future. I am the co-president of International Student Organization, a member of the YMCA Club, and a member of the Honors Council. I am grateful to be chosen to become a Hawkes Scholar. The college community has been very supportive of me and my academics and career goals. One of the reasons why I chose Springfield College was its commitment to service and leaderships and its humanics philosophy. Throughout the years I have been here, I have lived its missions and felt the warmth and care in the College's community that I have used to find in my home, thousands of miles away, making it my home away from home. I couldn't thank enough for this opportunity that has embraced and celebrated me for who I am. Thank you!
Ashley Varriale
I am a Sophomore from Framingham, MA. I am double majoring in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I aspire to be a Pre-K teacher. I participate in the Partner's Program. I want to offer my sincere thanks to the Hawkes family for their generosity in creating the Robert C. Hawkes '47 Endowed Scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. I appreciate your support to help me accomplish my goal of becoming a preschool teacher.
2022-2023 Hawkes Scholar
Gabriella Heaney-Secord 
I am a Senior from Westwood, MA. My major is Physical Therapy with a minor in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. I am a member of the Women’s Tennis team. After I complete my degree at Springfield College, I plan on working as a physical therapist to help restore functional movement and improve quality of life for individuals in need. I aspire to be someone who can help make a difference in an individual's life and I hope to achieve that through physical therapy. It's truly an honor to be chosen to receive this scholarship and validates all the hard work that I put in.