Garrett Francis Collins and Josephine Goodwin Collins Scholarship Fund Grant

The Garrett Francis Collins and Josephine Goodwin Collins Scholarship Fund, established by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation in 2015, supports high school seniors from Hinsdale, MA, pursuing higher education. This fund is part of a larger initiative that promotes economic mobility and community betterment, reflecting the foundation's commitment to philanthropy and leadership. With a rich history dating back to 1987, the foundation manages numerous funds to enhance the quality of life for residents across multiple regions.

The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation was established in 1987 in Salisbury, Conn., with an anonymous donation of $100,000. Originally an affiliate of the New York Community Trust, the foundation became an independent public charity in 1990. Today, BTCF manages more than 550 funds that put over $14 million into action each year. Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation serves Berkshire, Columbia, northeast Dutchess and northwest Litchfield counties. This unique area where New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts meet contains 2,200 square miles of natural beauty and small-town charm that is home to nearly 230,000 people.
Mission: Strengthening communities through philanthropy and leadership.
Vision:  All residents have opportunity for economic mobility and a high quality of life.
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Garrett Francis Collins and Josephine Goodwin Collins Scholarship Fund
The Garrett Francis Collins and Josephine Goodwin Collins Scholarship was created in 2015.

Eligibility

High school seniors who are residents of Hinsdale, MA, and are planning to attend a 2- or 4- year college or university.