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Joseph H. and Mildred C. McManus Scholarship

Award Amount
$8,000
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 have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  2. Must be a high school senior at the time of application.
  3. Must be a resident of Dutchess County, New York.
  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 high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are graduating or have recently graduated from a high school in Dutchess County, New York.

Application requirements for the Joseph H. and Mildred C. McManus Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Student Aid Report
  • Recommendation letter
  • Essay
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: Joseph H. McManus was born in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York in 1900 and attended Poughkeepsie High School.  Mr. McManus lived in the Poughkeepsie area his entire lifetime until his death in 1988.  His wife, Mildred Conklin, was born in Ulster County in 1902 and married Joseph McManus in 1940.  Mrs. McManus died in 1985. Mr. and Mrs. McManus always loved young people and education, so it was their wish to establish a Trust for the students of promise in their beloved Dutchess County.  In their honor, this award is provided annually to a student who demonstrates financial need and academic potential.

Award Amount: $1,000 to $3,000 annually, renewable for up to an additional three years if the student maintains a grade point average of 2.7 or higher.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $8,000.

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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