Dutchess County Agricultural Society, Inc. Announces 2024 Agriculture Scholarship Winners
Vicki Imperati
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(RHINEBECK, NY) – Dutchess County Fair President/CEO Andy Imperati announced today that 4 youths were awarded scholarships by the Dutchess County Agricultural Society Scholarship committee. These students are seeking higher education at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the Fall of 2024. The recipients were recognized on Wednesday, July 24 during the annual Agricultural Society’s dinner meeting.
“The $10,000 scholarship award was presented to Evan Boice. Several other awards were given out to students who work hard and have a vested interest in the Fair. We continue to support our youth who choose to pursue a career in agriculture, or a career related to agriculture or horticulture,” stated Andy Imperati, President/CEO of the Dutchess County Agricultural Society (Dutchess County Fairgrounds). He continued with, “This year, in addition to the scholarships already in place, a new $1000 scholarship was given to a Rhinebeck High School Student who shows Good Citizenship not only in their personal life, but in their school and community.”
Scholarship applicants were evaluated in a variety of areas including Dutchess County Fair participation, grade point average, community involvement and leadership roles.
The scholarships are funded through the generosity of the Dutchess County Agricultural Society, Inc., a 501c(3) non-profit organization.
Evan Boice of Lagrangeville, was selected to receive the $10,000 scholarship plus a one time additional $7,500 award.
The following students were selected to receive a one time Achievement Award:
Ashley Keck of Poughkeepsie
Katelyn Marshall of Clinton Corners
Lauryn Menz of Red Hook
Kathryn Tibbetts of Hyde Park
DCAS Inc. Rhinebeck High School Good Citizenship Award:
Jerriemy Chilson of Rhinebeck
The 178th annual Dutchess County Fair will be held Aug. 20 – 25 in Rhinebeck. For more information about this year’s Fair, visit www.dutchessfair.com. Follow the Dutchess County Fair on Facebook and Twitter or call 845-876-4000.
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