Scholarships

Established by the family of Cosimo DiBrizzi and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce to honor his memory.

To qualify you must meet the following criteria: 

• Must be a resident of the Mid-Hudson Valley (counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam and Ulster).
• Pursuing a career at The Culinary Institute of America.
• Student must be accepted (or currently enrolled) at The Culinary Institute of America and planning to attend within the next six months.
• If currently enrolled, student must have residency in the Hudson Valley for at least five years.

Established by the family of Eileen Hickey and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce to honor her memory.

To qualify you must meet the following criteria: 

• Must be a resident of Dutchess County.
• Pursuing a career in nursing at a college in New York State.

Established by the Lant Family to support students in obtaining meaningful employment in high-demand job sectors.

To qualify you must meet the following criteria: 

• This scholarship is available to Dutchess County high school seniors, or current undergraduate students at a vocational school, who wish to pursue a training program that leads to a career in the trades.
• These trades fields may include but are not limited to nursing, mechatronics, aviation, building science, construction technology, electrical technology, etc.
• Students must plan to attend either Dutchess Community College or Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute in the semester following their scholarship award.
• Financial need must be demonstrated along with academic performance and extra-curricular activities.
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who hold employment while going to school.

Established by the family to honor the memory of Richard W. Mitchell, former President and CEO of the then Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Hudson Valley Young Professionals.

To qualify you must meet the following criteria: 

• Must be a resident of Dutchess County.
• All college-bound or currently enrolled college students are encouraged to apply, regardless of what year of study you are in.
• Faced with significant obstacles while advancing their education (personal, financial, emotional, family, educational, economic, physical, developmental, etc.).
• This scholarship is open to any academic major.

In recognition of the outstanding leadership of Dutchess County Regional Chamber Commerce Past President and CEO Charles S. North a scholarship was established in 2014 upon his retirement. The Charles S. North Leadership Advancement Scholarship signifies Mr. North’s commitment to inspiring and mentoring leaders across the region.

Established in honor of Jeffrey B. Senft by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, this scholarship is available to residents of the Mid-Hudson Valley pursuing a career in the trades and/or manufacturing.

To qualify you must meet the following criteria: 

• Must be a resident of the Mid-Hudson Valley (counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam and Ulster).
• Must be committed to or enrolled in a training program for the trades and/or manufacturing.
• Applicants should have a love of working with their hands.

*Money will be given directly to the educational institutions in support of starting/ continuing/completing training in the applicant's desired trade of field

This scholarship was established in 1987 by the Nussbickel family and the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Foundation in memory of Norman F. Nussbickel. The scholarship also honors Norman’s wife, Rita, who passed away in 2006.

This fund assists low-income, at-risk youth and adults pursuing career goals, employment pathways, education, or skills training. Participants can request funds for paid work experience opportunities, training programs, or critical supportive services not covered by other resources.

To qualify you must meet the following criteria: 

• Participants of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Center, Dutchess One Stop, and Nubian Directions are encouraged to apply.
• Those in need of assistance with job training or hands-on experience in the career field of their interest are encouraged to apply.