The Mid-Hudson Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that helps students pursue higher education at colleges in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley. Guided by its motto, “Educate Local, Scholarship Local, and Stay Local,” the Fund has supported students for more than 100 years. Its volunteer Board of Directors includes graduates of colleges in the region, and board members and other volunteers raise funds, manage investments conservatively, and keep operating costs low so the organization can award scholarships each year.

The Fund offers scholarship opportunities to college students, including the Mary Dixon Atkins Memorial Book Scholarship. Applicants can access scholarship instructions, an application, and a recommendation form. There is no fee to apply, and applications must include the required documents and recommendations. The Fund’s program has expanded to serve students attending additional colleges in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Donations help the organization continue supporting current and future students’ educational goals. Contributions can be made through the Fund’s website or by sending a check to its Gardiner, New York address.