James E. Bugley Scholarship - The Jamie Fund Grant

The James E. Bugley Scholarship, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, honors the memory of Jamie Bugley, a talented musician and dedicated community member. Established to support high school seniors from Berkshire County, MA, this scholarship encourages students pursuing careers in music or vocational arts. With a mission to promote economic mobility and quality of life, it reflects the foundation's commitment to philanthropy and leadership in the community.

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.
Values:
The James E. “Jamie” Bugley Scholarship Fund (The Jamie Fund) was established in memory of the late Jamie Bugley, who died suddenly on March 31, 2010 at his home in Stockbridge, Mass. Jamie grew up in the village of Interlaken in Stockbridge. He pitched for the Interlaken Indians Little League team, and enjoyed his membership in the local Cub Scout pack. He earned spending money mowing lawns and doing chores for his neighbors. When he reached his teen years, Jamie's gift for music blossomed. He became an accomplished percussionist and vocalist, playing first in the school music programs and then forming his own band. Later he played and sang in local bands "Wishful Thinking" and "Balance," performing in venues throughout Berkshire County and in neighboring New York and Connecticut.
Jamie graduated from Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington in 1987, and from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY, with honors in 1992. He was a full partner in and co-owner of Interlaken Land Management, where his talents for project planning and operating and maintaining machinery were put to good use. A perfectionist, Jamie's work was neat, professional, and always done to his high standards of quality. His work ethic was exceptional, and he always delivered what he promised, on time.
Jamie's sense of humor and quick wit endeared him to his friends and family. He could always bring a smile to the faces of those around him. Jamie loved the outdoors and said that the fields and woods and skies of the Berkshires were his office.

Eligibility

High school seniors graduating from an accredited public high school (excluding charter institutions and private schools) in Berkshire County, MA, who plan to obtain additional education and training to pursue a career in either music or the vocational arts (automotive/mechanical/electrical technology or any of the trades).