Scholarship Applications are NOW Available! 

Due Date May 9th, 2019

We are proud to offer a variety of scholarships to local students! Each scholarship is awarded to students who have made a difference in their school, community or workplace and has demonstrated solid academic performance. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, students currently pursing a post-secondary degree or accreditation, and adult learners.

The scholarship committee will review all applications and will determine which scholarships will be awarded. 

2019 Foundation Scholarships:
General Scholarship
Merit Scholarships
Joyce Minard Scholarship
Jerry Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Seakill Custom Home Builders Scholarship
The Law Offices of Robert F. Rich Scholarship

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.
  • Have declared accounting or business as your major or demonstrated a plan to do so in the future by taking business-related courses or through active membership in a business- related club or organization. (Joyce Minard Scholarship only)


Application Packet: 
Due no later than May 9, 2019. ONLY ONE APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED
To submit a complete application packet, please include the following:
  1. A completed application form.
  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 application'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 résumé.
  6. A current transcript for enrolled students, GED score, or more 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 held on June 4, 2019 at Mohonk Mountain House.

Deadline
Application packet must be received by the Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz by May 9, 2019.

Return the completed application packet to:
Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz
Attention: Scholarship Committee
257 Main Street
New Paltz, NY 12561

​To submit, complete a Scholarship Application

Our Mission:

​The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz’s Educational Scholarship Fund makes a real difference in the lives of local residents and their families who, in turn, make an even bigger difference in the quality of life we share in the Hudson Valley.

A letter from the Foundation's Chairman:

Each year the Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz awards its Educational Scholarship recognizing unique individuals who have made a difference in our community, school, or workplace. In 2012, the Foundation was proud to also launch the Joyce Minard Scholarship, recognizing a student who plans to pursue a degree in a business-related field at an accredited college, in tribute to our retired president’s tireless work to provide our region’s business people, key employees, job seekers and students with opportunities to learn new skills and integrate into the local employment and entrepreneurial climate.

In 2017 we were proud to expand our scholarship portfolio to include two brand new scholarships offered by local businesses. The Jerry Thompson Memorial Scholarship and Seakill Custom Home Builders Scholarship support our mission of making a difference in the lives of local residents and the quality of life right here in the Hudson Valley.

In 2019 we are proud to announce the addition of The Law Office of Robert F. Rich Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated exemplary citizenship and character both in and out of high school.

Our scholarship winners are graduating high school seniors, students pursuing a post-secondary degree or accreditation, as well as adult learners. They are Eagle Scouts, firefighters, decorated athletes, Rotarians, farmers, EMTs, and hospital volunteers, developing careers in health care, law, mathematics, chemical engineering, business administration and education. The financial support provided by Foundation scholarships has helped these individuals apply their passion and drive to a course of study that not only helps them accomplish their professional goals, but also promotes a dynamic local quality of life in our region.
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The need for educational scholarship funds continues to grow. Please consider making a tax deductible donation in support of the Chamber Foundation’s educational scholarship fund. To donate, simply click the button below.

Sincerely,
Ernie VanDeMark, Chair
Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz, Inc. 
The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.

​Make a difference. Your contribution matters. The value of your gift is immeasurable. 


​Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz Board of Directors
Chair Ernie VanDeMark, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
Vice Chair Teresa Thompson, Main Street Bistro
Treasurer Beth Barry, New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce
Past Chair Sue VanVoorhis, M&T Bank
Secretary Cathy Sifre, Seakill Custom Home Builders 
Members:
Joyce Libby​
Kathy Prizzia, Rocking Horse Ranch
Leslie Rubin, Farm Family Insurance