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Marjorie A. Rifenburg Scholarship

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$4,000

Due: March 15, 2026

No min. GPA required

Eligibility

Marjorie A. Rifenburg Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $4000 each. Ethnicity requirements apply. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Marjorie A. Rifenburg Scholarship is available to provide assistance with college expenses to individuals of Native American, American Indian, First Nation, or Indigenous descent. Graduating seniors or past graduates of Dutchess County high schools and students enrolled in Dutchess County colleges are eligible to apply. Two current letters of recommendation from teachers or guidance counselors, clergy or persons other than family members who are familiar with the applicant's skills and abilities are required. These letters must have been written within the last six months. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for more information.

Level of Study

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Scholarship Type

Need Based Minority College Student