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Rockland Community Foundation 2014 Scholarship Applications Now Available

Rockland Community Foundation 2014 Scholarship Applications Now Available

The Rockland Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are available for the following scholarship funds:

Chazen Spirit of Rockland Scholarship: Awarded to a promising high school senior in need of financial aid to assist with college costs, the scholarship is granted in increments of $1,000 per year, with renewal of up to four years for qualifying recipients, for a total grant of $4,000

Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandana Memorial Scholarship: Honoring the memory of a young man who courageously saved the lives of many on 9/11, the $1,000 scholarship is awarded for continuing education of a graduating senior who has been active in volunteering and is pursuing a career in emergency services.

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Auerbach/Goldberg Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to foster a spirit of respect, tolerance and compassion in response to lessons learned from the Holocaust, and will award $1,000 to each of two selected recipients.

Judith H. Trust Memorial Scholarship will award a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving Clarkstown High School South senior who has benefitted from the services and support of the school's Achievement Center, to be used for continuing education.

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Christine Gallagher Scholarship will award $500 to a Rockland County high school senior who has shown a demonstrated commitment towards the education and treatment of those with disabilities. 

Forge Ahead Through Timber Scholarship offers a $500 scholarship to a promising Rockland County high school senior who demonstrates a passion for the outdoors.

Stephen F. Strack Jr. Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to a North Rockland college bound senior baseball player who exemplifies leadership, competitiveness and dedication on and off the field.

Applicants must be residents of Rockland County and meet specific criteria set forth by the individual scholarships. Deadlines for the scholarships vary and are posted on our website. To learn more, or to download an application, visit www.rocklandgives.org. APPLY NOW!

The Rockland Community Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for all people in Rockland County by increasing charitable giving.


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