Now Open to Any High School Senior in Ulster County!
$2,000 1st Place
$1,000 2nd Place
$500 3rd Place
Ulster County high school seniors planning on putting their college education and eventual career to use towards making our world a better one should apply for The Ulster County 2024 Padraig Julius Tobin Flusser Economic and Social Justice Scholarship.
The scholarship award will be $2000 1st Place; $1000 2nd Place; and $500 3rd Place. The scholarship is intended for Ulster County high school seniors enrolled in college in fall 2024, who are pursuing a career path dedicated to social justice, while actively engaged in peace and economic equity efforts.
Artwork by Padraig Julius Tobin Flusser Created in Elementary School
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“The award is a continuation of a New Paltz Village Board scholarship begun in 2021,” said William Wheeler Murray. “It was decided to name the scholarship to honor Padraig Julius Tobin Flusser who strongly believed in the principles of economic and social justice. Initially the scholarship was for New Paltz students but this year we’re opening it up to high school seniors enrolled in Ulster County.”
Application deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at noon
Award announcement: Wednesday , August 21, 2024
Please alert students who may be eligible and interested in this opportunity.
Financial need and the selection of students from traditionally marginalized populations will be considered in making this award but shall not be the sole determining award factor.
Padraig Julius Tobin Flusser
Applications must include:
500 words or less personal statement about student’s social justice commitment and how it relates to college choice and short- and long-term career goals
one brief letter of recommendation from someone who can describe student’s engagement with social justice issues and activities; letters can be from teachers, guidance counselors, or advisors, activists and advocates, community leaders, elected officials or anyone familiar with the student’s perspectives, history, and goals
where applicable, a description of financial need and/or inclusion in traditionally marginalized populations
This year’s judges are: March Gallagher, Ulster County Comptroller, Rosendale; Crystal Middleton, Director, Elting Memorial Library, New Paltz; Cheryl Benjamin, Detective Sergeant, Town of Ulster Police Department; Meghann Crawford, Director Data Management, Siena College, Saugerties; Kristin Masson-Diedhiou, Teacher, Kingston School District; alternate, June Wheeler, Monticello School District.