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​2021 Scholarship Requirements & Application

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The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz will award educational scholarships in recognition of individuals who have made a difference in their community, school, or workplace and can demonstrate solid academic performance.

These scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors, students currently pursuing a post secondary degree or accreditation, and adult learners. Applications will be reviewed by the Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz Scholarship Committee, and scholarship winners will be announced (tentatively scheduled) in June of 2021.

​Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a direct relative of a member in good standing of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce (direct relatives include the Chamber member himself/herself, children, spouses, and grandchildren. Any employee of a member business is considered a Chamber member).
• Demonstrate a positive impact on your school, community or workplace.
• Demonstrate solid academic performance that shows your ability to succeed in a post secondary degree program.
• Reside or have a legal address within the following Hudson Valley Counties of New York State: Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Albany, Columbia, Greene, or Rensselaer.
• Applicants may apply for one or more scholarships. Please review eligibility requirements for each scholarship here .

Application Packet

To submit a complete application packet, please include the following:

1. A completed application form (found below).
2. One (1) letter of reference from a teacher/professor. If applicant has been employed full time for more than two years, a letter of reference will be accepted from a direct supervisor.
3. One (1) letter of reference from an individual other than a teacher/professor who can address the level of dedication and impact the applicant has had on an organization or in his/her community.
4. A typed personal essay of no more than 500 words that explains the applicant’s educational goals; the positive impact the applicant has had in an organization, the community, or a workplace; and how further education will help the applicant continue to contribute to the community.
5. A current résumé.
6. A current transcript for enrolled students, GED score, or most recent transcript for those not currently enrolled in high school or college.

It is the applicant's responsibility to meet the deadline and to ensure the application packet is complete. Only completed application packets will be reviewed. Scholarship recipients will be required to acknowledge receipt of funds and attend awards presentation to be tentatively held in June of 2021.

Application Deadline

Online Application packet must be received by the Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz by
May 14, 2021 at 5pm.

Submissions will be reviewed by the board and winners will be notified by mail by Friday, May 21st. 

If you have any questions please reach out to
Teresa Thompson - Foundation Board Member
e-mail: Tee15@aol.com
phone: (845) 532-4300

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