When is the deadline for John D. Garrison Memorial Scholarship Fund (Walden Savings Bank)?

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John D. Garrison Memorial Scholarship Fund (Walden Savings Bank)

Q: Who is eligible for John D. Garrison Memorial Scholarship Fund (Walden Savings Bank)?

Eligible applicants: College bound. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Community Foundation of Orange and Sulli

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$500 per student

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

College bound

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Must be of good character
Demonstrate community involvement and be service-oriented
Plan to study business or finance

Overview

Geographic Scope: Multiple school districts in Orange and Sullivan Counties

Purpose: Created by Walden Savings Bank in memory of John D. Garrison, immediate past president of Walden Savings Bank, as a way to honor his community leadership, kindness, and care.

Participating Schools:

Cornwall Central High School
Marlboro Central High School
Newburgh Free Academy
Pine Bush Central High School
Valley Central High School
Wallkill Central High School
Washingtonville Central High School
S.S. Seward Institute in Florida, NY (expanded in 2011)

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be of good character
Demonstrate community involvement and be service-oriented
College bound
Plan to study business or finance

Administrator: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, 501(c)(3) public charity

Contact Information:

Karen VanHouten Minogue, Executive Director
Phone: (845) 769-9393
Email: karen@cfoc-ny.org
Website: www.cfoc-ny.org
Address: 30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 203, Montgomery, NY 12549

How to Apply

Applications are available through school district guidance counselors, college financial aid offices, and online

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What Community Foundation of Orange and Sulli actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 68
Total given: $2.92M
Median grant: $11K
Range: $5,500–$1.2M

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