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The Marc S. Komisarow Scholarship
The Marc S. Komisarow Scholarship was established via a legacy gift by Mark S. Komisarow, Class of 1978. It is awarded to students demonstrating financial need with preference given to students from the states of Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, or New Mexico.
Marc S. Komisarow, Class of 1978, came to Hamilton from North Fulton High School in Atlanta, Georgia. On the Hill, he majored in history and joined The Spectator, French Club, and Hillel. He formed close friendships with many of his classmates and maintained those connections for the rest of his life.
After Hamilton, Marc attended Tulane University Law School, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 1981. His professional life led him to New Mexico to practice law, and he later found his way back to Atlanta, where he worked in financial planning until his retirement.
Outside of his financial work, Marc had varied interests. He cultivated old garden roses; collected pottery and art, including lithographs by Alexander Calder and Joan Miró; was a knitter; and oversaw renovations to his home. In 1992, he appeared as a contestant on Jeopardy!, where he was the only one to correctly answer the “Final Jeopardy” question, but ultimately lost to returning co-champions. He also loved Broadway musicals, especially those by Stephen Sondheim, and reportedly would break into song at the slightest provocation.
Marc’s dedication to Hamilton and his class is reflected in his quarter-century tenure as class correspondent. His reports were detailed and presented with humor. He was also a member of his class committee and reunion gift committee, an Admission Office volunteer, and a Joel Bristol Associate.
Please note: The named scholarships profiled on these pages support the College’s generous need-based financial aid commitment. These donor-funded scholarships help ensure the Hamilton promise of keeping education affordable through meeting a student’s full demonstrated financial need.
