John & Agnes Marona Scholarship

John & Agnes Marona Scholarship

Funder: Millbrook Educational Foundation (MEF)

Geographic Scope: Millbrook Central School District, NY

Award Amount: $1,000 (initially); $2,000 (as of 2023)

Recurrence: Annual

About the Scholarship

This annual scholarship was created in 2010 to honor the memory of John Marona, a respected long-time civic and business leader in the Millbrook community. Mr. Marona was also head of his class as a Millbrook High School graduate.

Eligibility Criteria

• Target: Millbrook High School seniors
• Selected by Millbrook HS Guidance Department
• Selection Criteria:
- Student demonstrates a high level of community involvement and school spirit - The student exhibits potential for success in college - Top academic achievement is not a requirement but student should be in good academic standing

Award Details

• Amount: Originally $1,000 annually (later increased to $2,000)
• Payment Timing: Scholarship check is given to the student the month after the student begins college courses

Award History

Awarded annually to Millbrook High School seniors continuing to higher education. Past recipients include:
• 2024: Adrian Ashong ($2,000)
• 2023: Julia Stoliker ($2,000)
• 2022: David Sager ($1,000)
• 2021: Samantha Erdt ($1,000)
• 2019: Christina Testa ($1,000)
• 2018: Ryan Wolff
• 2017: Sophia Bucklin

Contact Information

• Email: millbrookedfoundation@gmail.com
• Phone: 845.677.4200
• Address: PO Box 453, Millbrook, NY 12545