Hudson Valley Guns and Hoses Scholarship Grant

Hudson Valley Guns and Hoses Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: January 06, 2026

Summary

Overview

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals through the establishment of charitable funds that support the needs of Dutchess, Putnam and Ulster counties. With over $100 million in assets, CFHV manages nearly 600 charitable funds and has distributed more than $777 million in grants and scholarships since January 2000. We lead initiatives to address urgent community needs such as food insecurity and educational challenges, offering both immediate relief and long-term support. Hudson Valley Guns and Hoses Scholarship Established by Hudson Valley Guns and Hoses, the scholarship is available to paid or volunteer firefighters or law enforcement officers (or an immediate relative of a paid or volunteer firefighter or law enforcement officer) who are college bound or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Ulster Counties. The scholarship will be awarded to individuals who will be either a full time undergraduate or matriculated graduate students at any accredited college or university or vocational school in the United States who plan to major in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Public Administration or Emergency Medical Services/Professions. Hudson Valley Guns and Hoses awards three memorial scholarships each year to honor the lives of Hudson Valley Heroes who left us too soon: Deputy Sheriff Kristopher Cuddeback ScholarshipSergeant Daniel DiDato Memorial Scholarship Julia “Jules” Eurillo Scholarship – Awarded to a female student who embodies the living spirit of Jules with her school and community involvement Captain Jack Rose Scholarship Type of Award One-time scholarship payable to school. Current High School High School Senior, College Student, Graduate Student

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. College bound or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Ulster Counties. Paid or volunteer firefighters or law enforcement officers (or an immediate relative of a paid or volunteer firefighter or law enforcement officer) Plan to major in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Public Administration or Emergency Medical Services/Professions