The Joseph H. and Mildred C. McManus Scholarship is available to graduating seniors or recent graduates of high schools in Dutchess County. The scholarships shall be applied to tuition costs at accredited colleges or universities for a period not to exceed four (4) years.
Scholarship Details
- One-time award of $1,500, payable directly to the student's college or university
- Number of scholarships awarded varies each year
- Available to graduating seniors and recent graduates of Dutchess County high schools
- May be renewed for up to four years, subject to continued eligibility
- Funds are applied toward tuition at accredited colleges and universities
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a resident of Dutchess County, New York
- Must be graduating from or have graduated from a high school in Dutchess County
- Must have a minimum high school GPA of a B (or equivalent)
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Renewal recipients must maintain at least a B- (or equivalent) undergraduate GPA
Application Process
- Complete the online scholarship application.
- Submit a typed essay (up to 500 words) discussing your career goals, personal values, and community service.
- Upload your most recent high school transcript.
- Provide a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary, including your Student Aid Index (SAI).
- Submit two current letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors, clergy, or other non-family references.
- Submit the completed application and all required attachments by the March 15th deadline.
Joseph H. McManus was born in Poughkeepsie in 1900 and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School. Mr. McManus lived in the Poughkeepsie area his entire lifetime until his death in 1988. His wife Mildred Conklin was born in Ulster County in 1902 and married Joseph McManus in 1940. Mrs. McManus died in 1985.
