Scholarship Descriptions

SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
RONDOUT VALLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.

Following are the scholarships awarded in 2023. The Class of 2023 awardees received 73 scholarships totaling over $47,000. The scholarship list for 2024 may be somewhat different and will be available in February with the application packet.  

1.     Ayasse Scholarship:  The CHARLES F. AYASSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP given by his family in the amount of $500 for a student who plans to pursue a career in Teaching.
2.     Bell Scholarship:  The ERICA BELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $250 for a Field Hockey player who shows dedication, perseverance and fortitude.
3.     Berger Scholarship:  The S. PAUL BERGER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1500. for a student who wishes to pursue studies in the Medical Field, preferably in drug addition or cure for ALS. 
4.     Blue Gander Scholarship:  The BLUE GANDER SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for an academically successful Rondout Valley senior who plans to attend college and has exemplified Gander Spirit in words and service.
5.     Biergans Scholarship:  The JAKE BIERGANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a student with the desire to help others.
6.     Carlile Scholarship:  The SAM CARLILE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 to be awarded to a student who is planning to pursue a career in Computer Science or Mathematics.  Sam graduated from RVHS in 1988.
7.     Cook Scholarship:  The ROBERT D. COOK, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1500 for a student who has outstanding strength of character, leadership capabilities, community involvement and plans to go on to higher education.
8.     Cross Scholarship:  The KATHRYN CROSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1500 for a student who is outstanding in leadership, character, academics, and service and plans to complete a four-year program at a college or university.  Kathryn graduated from RVHS in 1984.
9.     Denkensohn Scholarship:  The DENKENSOHN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000, given by their family and friends, for a student who intends to pursue a career in Education, and who has been involved in extracurricular activities during high school.
10.     Eastern Star Scholarship:  The EASTERN STAR WAWARSING CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000 for a student who has a strong record of scholastic achievement and/or community service.
11.     Edwards Scholarship:  The DOROTHY EDWARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education K-6, or Nutrition.  The student should have an excellent attendance record, volunteered in the community, and have belonged to at least one school group (e.g., band, sports, social group).
12.     Friedman Scholarship:  The WHENDI FRIEDMAN-FARRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  in the amount of $1500 awarded to a student who will be an advocate for causes that have a positive effect on the well-being of others, as exemplified throughout his/her high school career.  Whendi graduated from RVHS in 1975.
13.     Gleich Scholarship:  The MITCHELL J. GLEICH SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $350 for a student in good academic standing who has participated in Varsity sports, demonstrated school spirit, and is liked and respected by teachers and peers.
14.     Gray Scholarships:  The GLADYS M. GRAY “ONE MINUTE WITHOUT PAIN” SCHOLARSHIPS in the amount of $500 each to be awarded to two students pursuing a medical doctor’s career or medical career in a related field.
15.     Hagen Scholarships:  The INGER HAGEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS, given by her family in the amount of $250 each, for two students who through-out their school careers have overcome adversity, have a positive attitude, a desire to help others, determination to work hard, and have a strong record of scholastic achievement and/or community service.
16.     Hasbrouck Scholarship:  The SEVERYN “JOE” HASBROUCK, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a student pursuing a career in Agriculture.
17.     Hasbrouck Scholarship:  The Vivian Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 for a student continuing the study of music.
18.     Hess/McAvoy Scholarships:  The FDNY LT. ROBERT M. HESS and KENNY McAVOY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS given by their families and friends, in the amount of $250 each for two graduating seniors with plans for pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in  Fire Science, EMS, EMT or Paramedics.  Alternative fields could be Astronomy, History or Environmental Science. 
19.     Hilsenbeck Scholarship:  The STEVE AND JORDAN HILSENBECK MEMORIAL  SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a student with plans for a career in Computer Science.
20.     Jansen  Scholarship: The PATRICIA A. JANSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a deserving graduating college-bound student.
21.     Little League Scholarships:  RONDOUT VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIPS in the amount of $250 for two students who participated in the RV Little League for at least two years, and who has demonstrated responsibility, diligence and enthusiasm during high school.  Preference will be given to a participant in high school sports.
22.      Lynch Scholarship:  The FRANK and DOROTHY LYNCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $250 for a student with plans for further education in Technical or Vocational studies.
23.     Mahoney Scholarship:  The JEFFERY P. MAHONEY SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000 for a graduating senior who was a member of the boys’ varsity baseball team and who demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship.
24.     Meehan Scholarship:  The COACH JOHN D. MEEHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000 given annually by members of his family for a student who has been active in sports and outstanding for team leadership and good sportsmanship.
25.     Mertine Scholarship:  The SHARON PAGLIARONI MERTINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a student who has attended BOCES and has plans for a career in the Nursing Field, Medical Profession or other Helping Field.
26.     Miller Scholarship:  The CHIEF EDDIE MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000 for a student devoted to EMT/Fire Science service to the community.
27.     Philliber Scholarship:  The PHILLIBER RESEARCH ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000 for a student with plans for further education.
28.     Polcari Scholarship:  The MICHAEL ANGELO POLCARI, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1,000 for a student who is planning for a career in Education, and who has demonstrated significant care for others.  
29.     Previll Scholarship:  The ANGELINA C. AND AMBROSE N. PREVILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000 for a student pursuing a career in Elementary Education, Sports Education, or Technical Engineering.
30.     Previll Scholarship:  The EILEEN PREVILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000 for a student attending college for Math Education.
31.     RVBA Scholarship:  The RONDOUT VALLEY BUSINESS ASSOCIATI0N SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a student who has performed significant community service. 
32.     RVSF Academic Scholarships:  The GENERAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS in the amount of $1000 for a student accepted by a two- or four-year college, with plans to complete a four-year degree program.  The student shall be an active contributor to his/her school and community.
33.     RVSF Alumni Scholarship:  The RONDOUT VALLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP for a graduating senior with plans for further education.
34.    Schiavo Scholarship:  The  JASON SCHIAVO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $250 for a student with plans to continue education in the field of Culinary Arts or Hospitality.
35.     Schlosser Scholarships:  The BONNIE SCHLOSSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS in the amount of $500 each to be awarded to a boy and girl scholar/athletes.  Bonnie graduated from Rondout in the class of 1984.
36.     Schoonmaker Scholarship:  The ALICE SCHOONMAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a female student with plans to pursue a career in agriculture, nutrition or a related field.
37.     Shuster Scholarship:  The WENDY J. SHUSTER VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP  in the amount of $500 to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated talent and interest in the visual arts and who will use the award to pursue a career in the visual arts.  Wendy is an RVHS graduate.
38.     Soccer Scholarship:  The RONDOUT VALLEY GIRLS SOCCER SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $250 for a varsity girls soccer athlete who has demonstrated community service and maintained a good academic standing through 4 years of high school.
39.   Pickle Festival Scholarship:  The ROSENDALE INTERNATIONAL PICKLE FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1,000 for a deserving student from Rosendale.
40.     Thomas Scholarship:  The GORDON THOMAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  in the amount of $500 for a deserving graduating senior who is continuing into higher education with study toward a career in the areas of  Mathematics or Science.
41.     Tucker Scholarships:  The FRANCIS X. AND ELIZABETH H. TUCKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS in the amount of $500 each, for two students with plans to attend Ulster County Community College or SUNY New Paltz in preparation for a career in Nursing or related to health or human service.
42.     Ulster Savings Scholarship:  The ULSTER SAVINGS BANK STONE RIDGE BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP  in the amount of $250 for a student who is planning to pursue higher education towards a career in Business.
43.      VanKleeck:  The SGT. GLENN VANKLEECK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $300 for a student pursuing a career in Criminal Justice (police officer) with a preference of SUNY ULSTER.
44.     Wilkins Scholarship:  The FAY WILKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1000 for a Rondout Valley graduating senior who has played on the  girl’s golf team and will be attending college.
45.     Wine Scholarship:  The STONE RIDGE WINE AND SPIRITS SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a deserving student with plans to pursue further education.
46.     WISE Scholarship:  The WISE SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 for a student who has an exemplary Journal, has been a dedicated mentee, and has persevered in accomplishing a high-quality WISE project.
47.     Wood-Meyer Scholarship:  The WOOD-MEYER SCHOLARSHIP FOR ART OR DESIGN in the amount of $500 to be awarded to a student intending to further his/her education in either of those fields.
48.     Zinaman Scholarship:  The SANDI ZINAMAN LITERARY SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $500 to recognize a student who demonstrates passion and commitment to Literary Studies, Creative Writing, or Library Science