ORANGE AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES — The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) recently hosted two scholarship receptions at the CVI headquarters in Liberty and SUNY Orange in Middletown. The events honored donors and the local students who symbolize the community’s future.
The gatherings provided an opportunity for scholarship recipients to meet and connect with the donors who have invested in their educations, fostering relationships that will support them as they embark on their journeys to higher education or careers in the trades.
This year, CFOS awarded $603,575 in new scholarships to deserving students. The most popular fields of study among recipients include nursing, education, biology and business administration.
Orange County students received $296,225 in total, and Sullivan students received $285,950. The remainder went to students elsewhere.
The school districts where students received the highest dollar amount in scholarships were Livingston Manor with $177,000, followed by Port Jervis with $103,000 and Valley Central with $61,400.
This year, scholarships were distributed from over 120 funds. These funds represent thousands of donors who have fundraised and contributed to support young people in the region. To learn more, visit cfosny.org.