Scholarship Opportunities

Through the fundraising efforts of the ITM Advisory Board, PVH Corp. has endowed, in perpetuity, two scholarships to cover educational expenses for ITM students. PVH is one of the world's largest and most admired fashion companies, connecting with consumers in over 40 countries. Global brands include Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. 

Through the fundraising efforts of the ITM Advisory Board, Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL), and other donors, ITM has established the Ralph Lauren Corp. ITM Scholarship Fund, which this year will support three scholarships for ITM students.

This scholarship was created in honor of Mr. Donald Baum, RL's then Senior Vice President (former Executive Vice President) of Global Sourcing and Manufacturing, and ITM’s 2009 Global Sourcing Executive of the Year honoree. Through generous donations from RL and its business associates, the endowed fund finances three scholarships per school year in perpetuity. In the past, each scholarship ranged from $4,000 to $5,700. 

This scholarship was funded in memory of Jacqueline Pomeranz (mother of Russell, husband of Prof. Christine Pomeranz’s), who passed away on November 6, 2019. Ms. Pomeranz was a career counselor for three decades at a community college in Cleveland, Ohio, guiding students to pursue professional paths where their natural talents, studies, and aspirations led them. Her last decade was spent at her retirement community, interviewing co-residents at the local radio station, welcoming new community members, and selecting undergraduate scholars with compelling stories of accomplishment. A lifelong athlete, who biked, played tennis, lifted weights, and climbed thousands of steps daily at the gym, she also enjoyed witty conversations about politics and education, and loved listening to classical music. With donations from various donors to honor the life of Jacqueline Pomeranz, this fund finances one scholarship of at least $6,070. 

This scholarship was raised in honor of Mr. Donald Baum, Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.'s then Senior Vice President (former Executive Vice President) of Global Sourcing and Manufacturing, ITM’s 2009 Global Sourcing Executive of the Year honoree. With a gift from New Times Development Limited, this endowed fund finances one scholarship per school year in perpetuity. The scholarship awards have ranged from $2,000 to $2,600. 

This scholarship, the first of its kind for ITM students, was generously funded by Gemini Shippers Association through the efforts of Sara Mayes, its President and ITM Advisory Board member. Each scholarship has financed $1,250 to $2,800 in educational expenses per school year.