Affiliates:
Community Foundation of Dutchess County
Community Foundation of Ulster County
Community Foundation of Putnam County
Scholarship Directory:
For scholarships to be awarded
for the 2011-2012 school year
80 Washington Street, Suite 201 280 Wall Street, P.O. Box 3046
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Kingston, NY 12402
Phone: (845) 452-3077 Phone: (845)338-2535
Email:
Web Site: www.cfhvny.org
As of February 2011
Table of Contents
About the Community Foundation 2
General Scholarship Information 3
Application Procedures 4
Application Timeline 4
Helpful Application Information 5
Other Scholarship Resources 7
Scholarship Funds:
Mary Abdoo Fashion Memorial Scholarship 8
Dr. Bernell E. Argyle Scholarship 8
ATHENA Scholarship (Adult) 8
ATHENA Scholarship (High School Senior) 9
Melissa D. Bisaccia Memorial Scholarship 9
Stephanie D. Brown Memorial Scholarship 9
Maynard and Ferne Brownell Family Scholarship 10
Jennifer Coudrey Memorial Scholarship 10
John J. Csizmar Memorial Scholarship 10
Cosimo DiBrizzi Memorial Scholarship 11
John F. DeGilio Science Scholarship 11
DCRCC Music Scholarship 11
Doherty-Package Pavement Company Scholarship 12
Bret Alan Frattellone Scholarship 12
Joseph H. Gellert, Dutchess County Bar Association Scholarship (Law School) 13
Melissa Gleichenhaus Choral Leadership Scholarship 13
Robert K. Gould Memorial Scholarship 13
Frank Thomas Groff Scholarship 14
Joseph S. Guarneri, Sr. Memorial Scholarship 14
Thomas W. Haggerty Memorial Scholarship 14
Sandy Hamilton Scholarship 15
Eileen Hickey Nursing Scholarship 15
Hudson Valley Financial Professionals Scholarship 15
Hudson Valley Young Professionals Scholarship 16
Helen H. Huntington Memorial Scholarship 16
David Jagaciewski Scholarship 16
Lorien Niniel Kimlin Scholarship 17
Paul S. Kleidman Scholarship 17
Juan Lafuente Memorial Scholarship 18
Jay Lamando Scholarship 18
Manufacturing and Trade Scholarship 19
Dennis J. Markle Memorial Scholarship 19
Joseph H. and Mildred C. McManus Scholarship 19
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship 20
Richard W. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship 20
Lisa Moray Memorial Scholarship 21
Audrey Morgenstern Memorial Scholarship 21
Robert H. Morrison Memorial Scholarship 21
Michael P. Murphy Public Service Scholarship (Graduate School) 22
Michael P. Murphy Public Service Scholarship (High School) 22
Patrick G. Nestler Scholarship 22
William J. Nichols Medical Scholarship 23
Norman and Rita Nussbickel Memorial Scholarship 23
Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship 23
Vincent Paino Sr. Memorial Scholarship 24
Luigi and Elisa Panichi Memorial Scholarship 24
Steven A. Parascandola Art Scholarship 24
Pawith Educators Scholarship 25
Poughkeepsie High School Educational Opportunity Scholarship 25
Poughkeepsie High School Class of 1958 Scholarship 25
George A. and Catherine V. Quill Scholarship 26
P.J. Ransley Memorial Scholarship 26
Red Hook Grange Scholarship (Dutchess County BOCES) 26
Red Hook Grange Scholarship (Red Hook High School) 27
John and Margaret Rehl Scholarship 27
Marjorie A. Rifenburg Scholarship 27
Maria E. McCarthy Ringwood Memorial Scholarship 28
Acacio "Roger" Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship 28
Scott Ruit Scholarship 28
H. Normington Schofield Scholarship 29
St. Stanislaus Knights of Columbus Scholarship 29
Maureen and Stan Straub Scholarship 29
Nora Zeller Strudwick Memorial Scholarship 30
Stanley J. Tarver Memorial Scholarship (Graduate Scholarship) 30
Andy Vito/Harold Tompkins/Ron Vece Scholarship 30
Christopher M. C. Ulanmo Memorial Scholarship 31
Justine Winters Memorial Scholarship 31
Kathleen H. Zwissler Memorial Scholarship 32
Index
Scholarships by High School 33
Scholarships for College/Graduate Students 41
Guidelines & Application Form 42
About the Community Foundation
Founded in 1969 as the Area Fund, the Community Foundation is a public, nonprofit organization created by area residents as a permanent resource for the entire county to make our region a better place for all of us to live and grow…today, tomorrow and always.
As a driving philanthropic force in our community, our mission is to strengthen our community by offering donors the means to establish charitable legacies, by making grants, and by providing leadership to address community needs in a manner that is responsible, responsive and lasting.
To accomplish this we:
· Establish endowment funds for nonprofits and other charitable causes
· Help donors in their charitable giving
· Assist financial advisors and attorneys toexplore giving options to benefit their clients
· Provide grants and resources to community organizations
· Provide scholarship opportunities to area students, and
· Work with government, private foundations, and local leaders to address current and emerging needs.
Last year more than $1.6 million in grants and scholarships were awarded in Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam and surrounding counties – dollars that are working in our communities in response to the needs of our fellow residents.
There are more than 700 community foundations in the United States. The Community Foundation supports communities in Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam counties. For more information about the Community Foundation, please visit our Web site at www.cfhvny.org or call us at (845) 452-3077.
General Scholarship Information
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What is the Community Foundation
Scholarship Program?
The Community Foundation administers a wide variety of scholarship funds for area residents and others attending post-secondary, technical and vocational institutions of higher learning.
Am I eligible to apply?
All of the scholarships have very specific criteria that applicants must meet. The donor or advisory committees defined the eligibility criteria when the scholarship was established. However, the general criteria that apply to most scholarships are listed below.
Applicants must:
¨ plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university as an undergraduate student or
¨ plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical institution
¨ enroll as a full-time student (12 credit hours undergraduate)
¨ demonstrate academic achievement
¨ demonstrate economic need
May I apply for more than one scholarship?
Yes. You may apply to any scholarship for which you meet the eligibility requirements. If the scholarship utilizes the Common Application you need only fill out the application and provide the attachments once. Please note that if the attachments are different for each scholarship you must provide a single copy of the required attachments for each scholarship.
How much does it cost to apply for a scholarship?
There is no charge to apply.
Will the scholarship awards cover the entire costs of my college education?
No. Scholarship awards are intended to provide only partial support. Most scholarships offer varying award amounts depending on the size of the fund, the number of qualified applicants and the criteria of the fund. Students should investigate additional sources of financial aid such as those listed in financial aid offices of high schools, colleges and public libraries. High school and college counselors can also provide information for federal financial aid.
Where can I attend school with these scholarships?
Most of the scholarships are for schools in the United States. Exceptions are noted in the scholarship description.
Are the scholarship awards taxable?
Generally, scholarships used for educational costs, such as tuition, fees, books and supplies are not taxable. However, any portion of the scholarship used for room and board or miscellaneous expenses is taxable. Please consult a tax expert for advice.
Do I need to repay scholarship money?
No. Scholarships are charitable grants.
Will the Community Foundation release any of my personal information that it receives?
All information received is confidential and will only be reviewed by the appropriate scholarship review committee members who agree to maintain confidentiality.
Does Community Foundation make the decisions regarding who receives scholarships?
Each scholarship fund has its own advisory committee that reviews applications and makes recommendations for scholarship recipients to the Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
When will I be notified?
You will be notified after the selection committees meet and before June 15 in most cases.
If I am awarded a scholarship, will I receive the check?
No. The check goes directly to the institution’s financial aid or scholarship office.
If I receive a scholarship one year, will I automatically receive an award for the following year?
No. In most cases, scholarships are not renewable. A few scholarships do allow you to apply again in subsequent years. Several of the scholarships are multi-year scholarships and there are conditions for continuation. Check each scholarship description for further information.
Where would I send a thank-you letter if I receive a scholarship?
Address a thank-you letter to “Scholarship Committee” and mail it to Community Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 201, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Application Procedures
How do I apply?
Unless otherwise directed in a specific scholarship description, complete the application form located at the back of this booklet and send it to the Community Foundation of Dutchess County, along with the supporting materials listed below. Please feel free to make additional copies of the application form provided or download the application from the Foundation’s Web site at www.cfhvny.org. The application is available as a Word file to facilitate typing your application.
A complete application includes:
¨ A completed and signed application form
¨ Essay discussing your special interests, career goals, and activities (no more than one page please). Some scholarships may ask for an essay on a different topic. When requested, that essay should replace the topic mentioned above.
¨ Most recent high school or college transcript
¨ Copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) information, which you will receive when you complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
¨ Two current letters of recommendation from teachers, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with your skills and abilities. Some scholarships may specify recommendations from specific individuals.
¨ Any additional attachments listed in the description of the scholarship fund to which you are applying
When is the application deadline?
Your application and all related attachments must be postmarked by April 1 (or the following business day if April 1 falls on a Sunday).
Application Timeline
April 1 Your application and all related attachments must be postmarked by April 1 (or the following business day if April 1 falls on a Sunday).
April - May Advisory committees meet
May - June Applicants notified about
committees’ decisions
July-August Scholarship checks mailed
to recipients’ schools
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact the Community Foundation at (845) 452-3077 or .
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Helpful Application Information
The Application:
Most of the time, one or more people will see, read, review and score your application. It matters how you prepare your application. Here a few things to keep in mind:
1. Follow the Directions
2. Watch Your Spelling and Grammar
3. Sloppy Handwriting
1. Follow The Directions:
The Foundation will simply discard applications that are incomplete, missing attachments or do not comply with the stated instructions. Do not assume that you will be notified if your application is incomplete or missing attachments. It is solely your responsibility to submit a complete application. There is no benefit to turning in an incomplete application early.
2. Watch Your Spelling and Grammar:
Since you are applying for a scholarship to college, there are certain expectations. At a minimum, it is expected that you know how to spell. It is further expected that if you are not a very good speller, you are aware of the resources available to improve/correct your spelling.
We provide you with a Microsoft Word file of the application on our Web site to help you. All you need to do is type the answer, paragraph or essay into Word and perform a spell check. Knowing that spell-check does not always catch everything, you should have a good speller proofread your work before you submit your application. It is difficult to compose, type, and proof your own work.
Remember: while Microsoft Word is a helpful tool to spell check, the software cannot read your mind. The words “their”, “there” and “they’re” are all spelled correctly, but they mean different things. Don’t rely on spell-check as a grammar check. You might also try reading your answers out loud as a way to identify spelling or grammar mistakes. Poor grammar and punctuation will kill a great application.
3. Avoid Sloppy Handwriting:
This is easy to fix. Unless you absolutely have to – do not fill out an application by hand. Use the Word file provided from our Web site. With the downloadable electronic format you must save the file to your computer in order to save it. (Remember where you saved the file.) Keep in mind that some of the time when you fill in a field or textbox, spell-check may not be available.
The Essay:
All applications require an essay. Some scholarships require a different essay. It is your responsibility to review the requirements for each scholarship and submit the correct materials.
There are several key elements to writing a good essay. There are also several known rules when it comes to essays.
First, any and all essays or papers you write should be your own work. Anything you copy or use that comes from someone else is their work - not yours. If you use someone else’s work and do not credit them for the thoughts and ideas, it is plagiarism.
Second, you may have been told that you can write one essay and submit it for all your scholarships. This is not always a good idea. We have several committees that read, review and score numerous applications for different scholarships. You could apply for 6 or 7 different scholarships that are actually all read by the same committee.
If you are asked to attach or submit a specific essay, write about the subject matter that is listed. Tie your essay to the scholarship. If it is a memorial scholarship, what does the scholarship description say about the donor or the person named in the scholarship? How can you relate to the description of the scholarship or person? You can use most of your essay over again but the personal touches may help it stand out.
Read and follow all of the information above about grammar, punctuation, spelling and proofreading.
The Transcript:
If the scholarship for which you are applying requires you to attach your transcript(s), you will need to obtain a copy from the school you currently attend. If you need more information, contact your guidance counselor, academic advisor or school office.
The FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid:
Every student who wants to attend college and be considered for financial aid must fill out a FAFSA. Even if you do not think that you are eligible for Student or Financial Aid, most colleges and universities now mandate that you must complete the FAFSA. Non-Traditional students must also complete the FAFSA. Keep in mind that completing the FAFSA is a bit time consuming. You will need your most recent tax information. If you are someone’s dependent, (this usually applies to students living at home who have just graduated from high school), you will need their tax information. For more information, contact your school guidance office, your academic advisor, or visit the FAFSA website at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will need to complete the FAFSA in order to get your SAR (Student Aid Report) that contains your EFC (Expected Family Contribution) which is required for many scholarships. The FAFSA form is available starting January 1.