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Joseph H. Gellert /Dutchess County Bar Association Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be enrolled in, and have completed at least one year of study, at an accredited law school at the time of application.
  2. Must be a resident of Dutchess County, New York.
  3. Must be majoring in law.
  4. This award is for U.S. students.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for residents of Dutchess County New York who have completed at least one year of law school at the time of application. Academic merit and financial need will be considered during the selection process.

Application requirements for the Joseph H. Gellert /Dutchess County Bar Association Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Student Aid Report
  • Recommendation letter
  • Essay
Additional Information: Created by the law firm of Gellert & Klein P.C. in honor of its founder The Honorable Joseph H. Gellert, and supplemented by members of the community through the Dutchess County Community Foundation, this scholarship seeks to assist in the educational expenses of a local area student who is pursuing a degree in law.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

About Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley:
Contact Information: Nevill Smythe ,Vice President, Programs
Address: 80 Washington St. Suite 201 Poughkeepsie, New York 12601

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