Rhinebeck Community Scholarship Grant

Rhinebeck Community Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 07, 2026

Summary

Overview

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) is a philanthropic community foundation that empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their charitable goals and strengthen communities across Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties in New York. Through the establishment and stewardship of nearly 600 charitable funds totaling over $100 million in assets, CFHV has distributed hundreds of millions in grants and scholarships to address critical needs, including food insecurity, education, senior services, arts and culture, social services, environmental initiatives, and more. The Foundation works with donors to build lasting charitable legacies, offers leadership on community issues, and provides grants and scholarships that create both immediate relief and long-term positive impact throughout the Hudson Valley. Rhinebeck Community Scholarship The Rhinebeck Community Scholarship provides one-time financial assistance to graduating high school seniors from the Rhinebeck Central School District who plan to enroll as full-time students at any accredited college or university in the United States. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, and required fees. Awards average $1,000, with the number of recipients varying each year, and payments are made directly to the student’s school. Selection is based on a holistic review of academic achievement, personal qualities, commitment to school and community, work experience, extracurricular involvement, and information provided in the application. The scholarship is not renewable.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible students will be considered based on academic achievement, achievements as they reflect ability, personal qualities and characteristics, commitment to school and community, respect for self and others, transcript of grades, appraisal, work experience, school activities, and information provided in the scholarship application.Graduating High School Senior