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DirectoriesStudents who are graduating from Dutchess Community College in either May or August of 2009 and who are transferring to another college or university for the Fall 2009 Semester are eligible to apply for the scholarships listed below.
Applications will be available online on January 5, 2009. Deadline for submission is March 6, 2009.
American Association of University Women Scholarship
Two awards of $500
As part of its goal to advance the continuing education of women, the Poughkeepsie branch of AAUW awards these scholarships to DCC non-traditional female students in any discipline transferring to an approved AAUW college.
The Milton Chazen Scholarship
One award of $500
This scholarship was established by Richard H. Chazen, P.E. in memory of his father Milton Chazen, P.E., L.S. The Chazen Companies was started by Richard’s father and mother in 1947. Milton was an engineer and entrepreneur. He was also highly determined. Milton started the business with a single service, surveying, and a sole employee. This scholarship is awarded to an engineering student at DCC in anticipation that they will carry on the tradition and determination of Milton Chazen into the field of engineering.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is graduating or transferring from the Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Technologies Department with plans to attend a 4-year college or university as a full-time matriculated student majoring in engineering or a related field.
Dutchess Community College Alumni Association Graduate Scholarship
Three awards of $500
The DCC Alumni Association has generously funded a scholarship for three graduating students who have demonstrated educational excellence.
James and Betty Hall Founding President's Scholarship
One award of $3,000
This scholarship was established in 2003 by June S. Pierson, professor emeritus, on the occasion of her retirement after 40 years of teaching at Dutchess. Professor Pierson created the scholarship to recognize and honor the outstanding integrity, commitment, and strong intelligent leadership of the founding president of DCC, James F. Hall. The annual award will be given to a graduating student who has maintained a CPA of at least 3.20 and who is transferring to another educational institution.
MPCS Scholarship for Prospective Teachers of Mathematics
One award of $1,000
This scholarship was established by the department of Mathematics, Physical, and Computer Sciences to encourage more students to enter a career we value and love. The award is given annually to a DCC graduate who is receiving a degree from one of these programs: LAM, EDM, or EDC/Math. Preference is given to a student who plans to teach mathematics.
NYSUT Retiree Council #13 (Hudson Valley)Scholarship
One award of $500
The NYSUT Retiree Council #13 Scholarship was established this year to recognize a Hudson Valley student who has completed the requirements for the associate’s degree. It is awarded to a graduating student who has been accepted into a four-year college, leading to a degree enabling the student to become a K-12 teacher within New York State. The recipient must have maintained at least a 3.00 CPA.
Robert B. Sayegh Memorial Scholarship
One award of $500
Established by former faculty member, Gail Sayegh, in memory of her husband, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating student demonstrating excellence in the computer information systems program.
Maximillian Schneider Memorial Scholarship
One award of $1,200
Poughkeepsie resident Dudley Schneider established this scholarship in memory of his father. It is awarded to a graduating student who plans to continue his or her study of architecture.
Richard Steffen Engineering Alumni Scholarship
One award of $1,000
This scholarship was established by DCC engineering alumni to honor Professor Steffen's leadership as head of the Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Technologies Department at DCC and to commemorate his retirement after more than 35 years of service. It will be awarded to a student graduating with a degree in engineering or engineering technology who is transferring as a full-time matriculated student to a four-year engineering or engineering technology program. The award will be based on merit, need, faculty recommendations, and activities outside of the classroom.
Marty Triola Math Scholarship
One award of $1,500
In commemoration of his retirement as a faculty member of the Mathematics Department, Professor Triola established this annual scholarship. It is awarded to a graduating student who has taken Elementary Statistics and has achieved the highest overall GPA.
Allyn J. Washington Scholarship
One award of $1,500
Mr. Washington was an original faculty member at DCC and is the author of several popular mathematics textbooks. He established this scholarship for a graduate who will continue to study Mathematics at a four-year college or university.
Mildred I. Washington Memorial Graduate Scholarship
One award of $1,000
Allyn J. Washington established this scholarship in memory of his wife. It is awarded to a graduating student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, who plans to transfer to a four-year school or university and major in teaching.
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