Seven outstanding Monmouth University students have been awarded endowed scholarships for the 2025-26 school year from the Urban Coast Institute (UCI). Three received support for the first time beginning this semester: Chiara Cocoziello (Rita Mangan UCI Endowed Scholarship), Morgan Davis and Maggie Raymond (Ann and Alfred Ferguson ’13HN Scholarships).
In addition, the UCI renewed an Urban Coast Institute Endowed Scholarship for Sage Phelps, a Rita Mangan UCI Endowed Scholarship for Rebecca Pimentel, an Ann and Alfred Ferguson ’13HN Scholarship for Christopher Reigel, and a MacDonald Family UCI Endowed Scholarship for Siena Zisa. All four are marine and environmental biology and policy students.
The UCI established endowed scholarships at Monmouth to support undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in coastal, marine, and environmental studies. The scholarships are intended to encourage Monmouth students to become active, global citizens while fostering an understanding of the coastal and marine environment and communities, legal studies, public policy, and research methods.
Scroll below to meet this year’s new endowed scholarship recipients below. Click here to view profiles of last year’s recipients.
First-Time Recipients
Chiara Cocoziello
Class and Major: Sophomore, marine and environmental biology and policy
In Her Own Words: “I believe that the educational track I am on combined with the passion I have for our marine environments will set me up for success in achieving my goals and aspirations to understand and protect the vital ecosystems and wildlife of our world.”
Morgan Davis
Class and Major: Junior, marine and environmental biology and policy
In Her Own Words: “Since I was 3 years old, I knew I wanted to work with marine life. It is my passion to work towards ocean conservation and protect aquatic life.”
Maggie Raymond
Class and Major: Sophomore, marine and environmental biology and policy
In Her Own Words: “My intense passion for marine life has driven me to pursue a career in marine biology, where I hope to have a positive contribution on the preservation and protection of marine ecosystems and species.”