LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Justina Wallace, a recent graduate of SUNY Sullivan, has been awarded the $5,000 Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation (WLNF) transfer scholarship in recognition of her academic excellence and commitment to higher education, a spokesperson said.

Wallace, a resident of Pine Bush and a graduate of Pine Bush Central High School, has recently graduated from SUNY Sullivan with an associate degree in criminal justice. She has since matriculated to the University at Albany’s bachelor of arts criminal justice program.

“As I continue my journey in criminal justice, I’m driven by a deep understanding of the societal impact of the system,” said Wallace. “I recognize that the justice system affects not just individuals, but families, communities, and society as a whole. That’s why I’m committed to approaching my work with empathy and compassion, particularly when it comes to vulnerable populations like children.”

“I would like to stress that none of my goals would be as obtainable had I not received the scholarship,” Wallace continued. “I am in need of financial support, and I am eternally grateful for the assistance I have received from SUNY Sullivan and the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation.”

The Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation transfer scholarship, established in 2024 in partnership with the SUNY Sullivan Foundation, provides a one-time $5,000 award to SUNY Sullivan graduates who transfer to a State University of New York (SUNY) institution to complete their bachelor’s degree. The scholarship can be applied toward tuition, housing, textbooks, fees or other educational expenses, easing the financial transition for deserving students.

For more information about the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation transfer scholarship program, contact the SUNY Sullivan Foundation by calling 845/434-5750 ext. 3188 or emailing foundation@sunysullivan.edu.