$9,000 DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED

Staff | February 25, 2014 | Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–February 25, 2014–The Dutchess County Fairgrounds (DCAS Inc.) announces today that a scholarship up to a maximum of $8,000 paid in up to four (4) consecutive years will be awarded to a New York State high school senior.

Preference will be given to a participant in the programs operated by the Dutchess County Fairgrounds (DCAS Inc.). Applicants must submit their applications to the Fairgrounds by May 7, 2014. Visit www.dutchessfair.com for the application and requirements.

Among the eligibility criteria, an applicant must:

Demonstrate commitment to an involvement in volunteer service in the community
Enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university, to commence no later than the fall of 2014. Full-time study is defined as full-time enrollment and attendance for the entire 2014-2015 academic year.

DCAS Inc. also announces that ten (10) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to current New York State high school seniors and also to students enrolled in college. The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and the New York State Showpeople’s Association sponsor the scholarships. Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org.

Information for both of these scholarships is available at the websites listed above, through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County and from local high school offices.

For more information, contact the Dutchess County Fair office at 845-876-4000 or [email protected].

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